Eric
Yonce
Democratic challenger Eric Yonce faces incumbent Rep. Randy Fine in Florida's 6th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Eric Yonce is a Democrat running for U.S. Representative in Florida's 6th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces incumbent Republican Randy Fine. 2712 Born and raised in Florida's Sixth District, Yonce grew up in Citra and graduated from North Marion High School. Florida Politics reports he obtained a business degree. 27
Before entering politics, Yonce served with the Ocala Police Department, then spent more than 20 years managing big-box retail stores across the district. 27 He later started a small business renovating vintage Airstream trailers and is also licensed as a real-estate agent. 26
Yonce won the Democratic primary and is the Democratic nominee for the seat. He has not previously held elected office. 91017
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Florida
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- yonceforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11pollThe Hill/DDHQ forecast gives Yonce 1% chance of winning FL-06 vs. Fine's 99%
The Hill/DDHQ election forecast assigned incumbent Randy Fine a 99% chance of winning the FL-06 general election, with Yonce at 1%. This is a model forecast, not a head-to-head poll result. Fundraising figures showed Yonce had raised $325,710 with $34,096 cash on hand as of July 29, compared to Fine's $1,191,059 cash on hand.
Who will win Florida 6? | The Hill and DDHQ · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsYonce reported as medical-marijuana cardholder who supports reducing government barriers to access
The Marijuana Herald reported that Yonce's campaign confirmed he is a medical-marijuana cardholder and supports reducing government barriers to marijuana access. The campaign did not detail positions on federal legalization, rescheduling, or marijuana banking.
Election 2026: Where Candidates in All 435 U.S. House ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26pollAnalysis finds Yonce faces ~32.6-point deficit vs. Fine; no public head-to-head poll published
The Political Group's September 26 analysis found no 2026 public polls had been published for FL-06. Its model, based on past results, estimated Fine started approximately 32.6 points ahead of Yonce.
What It Would Take for Eric Yonce to Win FL-06 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsYonce attends town hall in Ormond Beach
A town hall with Yonce was scheduled in Ormond Beach during the week of September 25, 2026.
Week of Sept. 25, 2026 | Community Notes · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsYonce calls for national moratorium on new data-center development in published interview
In an interview published September 25, Yonce called for a national moratorium on new data-center development until stronger safeguards are in place, citing concerns about water use, worker displacement, privacy, and surveillance technology.
No One Asked, But...Politics LIVE: FL-06 Democratic Nominee Eric ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24endorsementFlagler County Sheriff Rick Staly endorses Republican incumbent Randy Fine, not Yonce
Sheriff Rick Staly announced endorsements in 10 races on September 24, backing Fine in the FL-06 general election. No major endorsement for Yonce was identified in the sources reviewed.
Sheriff Rick Staly Announces Endorsements in 10 Races - AskFlagler · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsYonce speaks at Marion County Young Democrats meeting in Ocala
Yonce was scheduled to appear and speak at a Marion County Young Democrats monthly meeting in Ocala alongside another congressional candidate.
Marion County Young Democrats hosting two congressional candidates at monthly meeting · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 18filingEric Yonce wins Democratic primary for FL-06 with 32.1% of the vote
Yonce won the Democratic nomination in the FL-06 primary on August 18, 2026, with 32.1% of the vote. He is set to face Republican incumbent Randy Fine in the November 3 general election.
Eric Yonce (D) – FL-06 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 9newsYonce submits foreign policy questionnaire opposing military escalation and conditional aid to Israel
In responses to Florida Politics, Yonce said U.S. policy should prioritize diplomacy and avoid unnecessary wars. He opposed military escalation with Iran and said he would not continue military aid to Israel absent compliance with international humanitarian law, independent investigations, and accountability for alleged violations.
Eric Yonce (D) – FL-06 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Emgage Action organizationListed on Yonce campaign website under endorsed organizations; Emgage Action's endorsement page also lists Yonce for Congressional District 6, page updated August 18, 2026. emgageaction.org
- Defending Rural Florida organizationListed on Yonce campaign website under endorsed organizations; no date stated. yonceforcongress.com
- National Organization for Women Jacksonville organizationListed on Yonce campaign website under endorsed organizations; no date stated. yonceforcongress.com
- Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida organizationListed on Yonce campaign website under endorsed organizations; no date stated. yonceforcongress.com
- Center for Freethought Equality PAC organizationListed on Yonce campaign website under endorsed organizations; no date stated. yonceforcongress.com
- American Small Business League organizationListed on Yonce campaign website under endorsed organizations; no date stated. yonceforcongress.com
- Florida Environmental Caucus organizationListed on Yonce campaign website under endorsed organizations; no date stated. yonceforcongress.com
- Josh Weil officialDemocrat who ran against Randy Fine in a 2025 special election; endorsed Yonce, reported by Florida Politics on August 17 and August 19, 2026. Exact date of endorsement not specified. floridapolitics.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $326K
- Spent
- $292K
- Cash on hand
- $34K
As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6FL06340(opens in a new tab)
Sources 15
- [1] Who will win Florida 6? | The Hill and DDHQ(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Eric Yonce (D) – FL-06 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Election 2026: Where Candidates in All 435 U.S. House ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Eric Yonce for Congress | Florida District 6(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] Top Issues | Eric Yonce for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [6] What It Would Take for Eric Yonce to Win FL-06 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [7] No One Asked, But...Politics LIVE: FL-06 Democratic Nominee Eric ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [8] Sheriff Rick Staly Announces Endorsements in 10 Races - AskFlagler(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [9] Week of Sept. 25, 2026 | Community Notes(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [10] Marion County Young Democrats hosting two congressional candidates at monthly meeting(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [11] Emgage Action Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
- [12] Despite red tilt in CD 6, 4 Democrats spend thousands for chance to take on Randy Fine(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
- [13] Eric Yonce: What critics call ‘far left' is fighting for basic human needs and rights(opens in a new tab) Aug 9, 2026
- [14] 2026 Voter's Guide: Florida's 6th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Jul 31, 2026
- [15] 2026 Voters Guide: Eric Yonce for US House District 6(opens in a new tab) Jul 31, 2026