LaShonda "L.J." Holloway
LaShonda 'L.J.' Holloway won the Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary with about 57% of the vote over retired lawyer Michael Kirwan and Brit Robinson, a Democratic Socialist candidate, carrying Duval and Clay counties while trailing Kirwan in Nassau. She was the Democratic nominee against Bean in 2022 and 2024 and first ran for the seat in 2016 (Ballotpedia). Her campaign site describes a background in health-care advocacy, law and federal service; her platform emphasizes affordable health care, Social Security, housing, voting rights and veterans' services.
How they got on the ballot: Won Aug 18, 2026 Democratic primary with ~57% over Michael Kirwan and Brit Robinson (Florida Politics: https://floridapolitics.com/archives/814476-cd4-dem-result-2026/ ; Florida Tributary: https://floridatrib.org/2026/08/18/lashonda-holloway-wins-democratic-primary-for-floridas-4th-district/)
Campaign finance (FEC filings through 10/14/2026): raised $58,546, spent $24,881, cash on hand $44,105; $58,058 from individual donors, $488 from PACs. FEC filings ↗
Sources last checked 2026-09-18. Report an error ↗
Positions on the major issues
Compare with opponents →Each entry describes what the candidate has said or done, and what they say they will do, in neutral terms with sources. The chip shows how that relates to the statement voters rate in the matching tool.
Housing affordability Strongly agrees· stated position
Would lower rent, increase housing supply and make homeownership achievable.
Health care Strongly agrees· stated position
Calls quality care a basic human right and would expand Medicare coverage and lower premiums.
"guaranteeing every American access to quality care as a basic right"
Social Security & Medicare Strongly agrees· stated position
Says Social Security must be protected and strengthened.
"Social Security must be protected and strengthened, so seniors and people with disabilities can retire with dignity."
Elections & voting Strongly agrees· stated position
Wants every eligible citizen able to vote freely and without barriers.
"every eligible citizen can vote freely, securely, and without barriers"
Energy & utilities Leans agree· stated position
Would invest in American clean energy.
"investing in American clean energy, strengthening domestic supply chains"
Veterans Strongly agrees· stated position
Calls for fully funding VA health care, expanding mental-health and housing services, and delivering earned benefits on time.
No public position found on 11 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Immigration, Abortion, Guns, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Crime & policing, Gender identity laws, Tariffs & trade, Ukraine, Trump administration. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
- Prescription drug costs — Platform calls for lower prescription drug costs and expanded Medicare coverage.
- Housing supply and homeownership — Would work to increase housing supply and make homeownership achievable for working families.
- VA mental health and housing — Would expand VA mental-health and housing services.
- State stock-trading disclosure form — The Florida Phoenix reported that Holloway checked the box on Florida's new federal-candidate form saying she intends to trade stocks if elected; the paper said she did not respond to a request for comment.
Record: votes, actions and documented facts
- Democratic nominee for FL-4 in 2022 and 2024, losing both general elections to Aaron Bean; first ran for the seat in 2016.Sources: Ballotpedia: L.J. Holloway
- Florida Politics reported in 2026 that she led a Democratic primary poll but trailed badly in fundraising.