2026 midterms · Florida · November 3

Florida’s 21st District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Florida’s 21st District on November 3, 2026: James Martin (D), Brian Mast (R, incumbent) and Alexander Cooke (No Party Affiliation). Now held by Brian Mast (R). Forecasters: Solid R (average of 7; range Likely R to Solid R).

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Florida’s 21st District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Florida 21
Solid R
Average of 7; Likely R to Solid R
Each forecaster for Florida 21
  • Cook Political Report: Solid R (Feb 6, 2025)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid R (Apr 10, 2025)
  • Inside Elections: Solid R (May 5, 2026)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Likely R (Jul 14, 2026)
  • Split Ticket: Solid R (Oct 20, 2026)
  • The Economist: Likely R (May 6, 2026)
  • Silver Bulletin: Solid R (Sep 10, 2026)
Brian Mast (inc.)
Alexander Cooke (No Party Affiliation)

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Florida’s 21st District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Martin (D), Brian Mast (R, incumbent) and Alexander Cooke (No Party Affiliation).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Florida’s 21st District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Florida’s 21st District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid R on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely R to Solid R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in Florida?

Check your registration on Florida’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.