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Victor
Arias

Democratic nominee for Florida's 19th Congressional District and attorney with 35+ years of legal experience

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9
positions
9
endorsements
3
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Opponents Jim Schwartzel R+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Victor Arias is the Democratic candidate for Florida's 19th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, running for an open seat. 3 He is the owner and managing attorney of Arias Law Firm, where he practices personal injury, workers' compensation, and school law, with more than 35 years of legal experience. 14 Before founding his firm, he served as a staff attorney for the Lee and St. Lucie county school districts. 14

Arias was raised in the Douglas Housing Projects in Manhattan and moved to Southwest Florida in 1991. 14 He earned a degree from Hamilton College and a Juris Doctor from SUNY Buffalo Law School. 1 In 2024, he ran for Lee County superintendent of schools but was unsuccessful. 104

Arias won the Democratic primary for Florida's 19th Congressional District in August 2026 and was congratulated by the Florida Democratic Party as the Democratic nominee. 1715

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 19, Florida
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Owner and Managing Attorney, Arias Law Firm
Website
ariasforcongress.us(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    debate
    Arias attends Lee League of Women Voters event in Fort Myers, raises economy and clean water concerns

    WGCU reported that Arias attended a League of Women Voters candidate discussion in Fort Myers. He raised concerns about the economy and job availability for young people, and linked clean beaches and water quality to tourism and employment.

    Lee League of Women Voters gathers candidates and community members for discussion ahead of election · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 30
    news
    FEC fundraising snapshot shows Arias raised $58,000, spent $39,000, with $19,000 cash on hand through Sep. 30

    ChamberLight's district page, updated October 7 and labeled 'FEC · through Sep 30,' lists Arias at $58,000 raised, $39,000 spent, and $19,000 cash on hand. Totals cover the candidate's own committee, not outside groups.

    Florida's 19th Congressional District 2026: Arias vs. Schwartzel | ChamberLight · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 26
    poll
    Race analysis finds no 2026 polls published; models large Republican advantage in FL-19

    The Political Group's analysis described its figures as modeled estimates, not poll results, and stated 'No 2026 polls have been published.' It estimated a large Republican advantage in the district.

    What It Would Take for Victor Arias to Win FL-19 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Aug 18
    filing
    Victor Arias wins Democratic primary in FL-19 with ~45% of the vote

    A candidate-comparison page identifies Arias as the Democratic nominee and reports he won the August 18 primary with approximately 45% of the vote. An official results page was not independently located in the sources reviewed.

    Compare Candidates | 2026 Florida's 19th Congressional District ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida (DECF) organization
    The campaign says DECF endorsed Arias, citing his positions on clean water, Everglades restoration, and protecting Southwest Florida's environment. Date not stated in the campaign announcement. ariasforcongress.us
  • Florida Democratic Party organization
    The party congratulated Arias as the Democratic nominee after the August 18 primary. This is a post-primary nomination announcement rather than a separately described pre-primary endorsement. floridadems.org · Aug 19, 2026
  • Progressives of the Islands (POI) organization
    POI announced endorsements for the August 18 primary; a July 20 local-news report lists Arias for FL-19. captivasanibel.com · Jul 1, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$58K
Spent
$39K
Cash on hand
$19K

As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6FL19277(opens in a new tab)

Sources 9

  1. [1] Compare Candidates | 2026 Florida's 19th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Lee League of Women Voters gathers candidates and community members for discussion ahead of election(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] Victor Arias for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  4. [4] Florida's 19th Congressional District 2026: Arias vs. Schwartzel | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  5. [5] What It Would Take for Victor Arias to Win FL-19 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  6. [6] FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONGRATULATES ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 19, 2026
  7. [7] Meet Congressional District 19 hopeful Victor Arias ahead of election(opens in a new tab) Aug 7, 2026
  8. [8] Press(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  9. [9] POI endorses candidates in primary election - SANIBEL-CAPTIVA(opens in a new tab) Jul 20, 2026
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