Seth Harp

DemocraticMiddle-school civics teacher at Lincoln Middle School, Gainesville (FOX 35 describes him as a sixth-grade teacher; his campaign site says seventh grade)Gainesville, Alachua County (campaign site)

Seth Harp is a middle-school civics teacher at Lincoln Middle School in Gainesville (campaign site; FOX 35). He won the five-way Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary over Rock Aboujaoude Jr., Troy Albers, George Hubac and Tom Wells (percentages not found in searches). His platform emphasizes civic engagement, protecting and expanding Social Security, guaranteeing affordable health care, childcare access (C.U.B.S. Act), student-loan interest caps and universal school lunch, funded in part by restoring a higher corporate tax rate.

How they got on the ballot: Won Aug 18, 2026 Democratic primary over Rock Aboujaoude Jr., Troy Albers, George Hubac and Tom Wells; percentages not found (AP via Bay News 9: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/ap-online/2026/08/19/seth-harp-wins-democratic-nomination-for-us-house-in-floridas-3rd-congressional-district)

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Campaign finance (FEC filings through 10/14/2026): raised $172,435, spent $128,289, cash on hand $44,145; $170,739 from individual donors, $266 from PACs, $1,155 from the candidate. FEC filings ↗

Sources last checked 2026-09-18. Report an error ↗

Positions on the major issues

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Taxes & spending Strongly disagrees· stated position

Statement: "Cutting taxes should be a top priority, even if it means less government spending on services."

Would restore the corporate tax rate to 26 percent and close loopholes.

"Restore the corporate tax rate"

Sources: Seth Harp for Congress - Issues (2026-09-18)

Housing affordability Strongly agrees· stated position

Statement: "Government should do more to make housing affordable (subsidies, zoning changes, rent measures)."

Proposes escalating taxes on large corporate home acquisitions and incentives for affordable construction.

"Pass the H.E.A.R.T. Act (Housing Equity & Affordable Residential Titles)"

Sources: Seth Harp for Congress - Issues (2026-09-18)

Abortion Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Abortion should be legal in most cases (Florida's six-week ban should be repealed or loosened)."

FOX 35 reports he has criticized Rep. Cammack for backing Florida's abortion ban; a detailed statement of his own position was not found.

Sources: FOX 35: Seth Harp to challenge Kat Cammack for Florida's 3r… (2026-08)

Health care Strongly agrees· stated position

Statement: "Government should expand its role in health coverage (expand Medicaid in Florida, extend Affordable Care Act subsidies)."

Would guarantee affordable health care for every American.

"Guarantee affordable health care for every American"

Sources: Seth Harp for Congress - Issues (2026-09-18)

Social Security & Medicare Strongly agrees· stated position

Statement: "Social Security and Medicare benefits must be protected from any cuts, even if that requires more revenue."

Would raise the payroll-tax cap to $250,000 to secure benefits without cutting payments.

"Protect and strengthen Social Security by raising the payroll tax cap to $250,000"

Sources: Seth Harp for Congress - Issues (2026-09-18)

Environment & water Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Protecting water quality, conservation land and climate resilience should take priority even if it slows development or raises costs."

Would invest in water conservation, filtration and lead-pipe replacement.

"The L.I.F.E. Line invests in water conservation, filtration infrastructure, lead pipe replacement."

Sources: Seth Harp for Congress - Issues (2026-09-18)

Veterans Leans agree· stated position

Statement: "Expanding VA services and veterans' benefits should be a top priority."

Would provide comprehensive dental coverage through the VA.

"The M.A.K.E. Act provides comprehensive dental coverage through the VA system."

Sources: Seth Harp for Congress - Issues (2026-09-18)

No public position found on 10 issues

We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Immigration, Guns, Education & school choice, Elections & voting, Crime & policing, Gender identity laws, Energy & utilities, 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

C.U.B.S. Act (childcare access) — Says he would work to pass the C.U.B.S. Act to increase childcare access.
Sources: FOX 35
Civic engagement — Campaign platform focuses on civic engagement.
Sources: FOX 35
Reagan Redux corporate tax proposal — Would restore the corporate tax rate to generate revenue for Social Security, education, health care and veterans programs.
Sources: Seth Harp for Congress: Issues
S.L.I.C.E. Act (student loans) — Would cap federal student-loan interest at 3.1% and limit repayment to a manageable share of income.
Sources: Seth Harp for Congress: Issues
F.U.E.L. Initiative (universal school lunch) — Would provide free school lunch for every public-school student.
Sources: Seth Harp for Congress: Issues
M.A.K.E. Act (VA dental) — Would add comprehensive dental coverage through the VA system.
Sources: Seth Harp for Congress: Issues

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