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James Pericola
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Florida’s 11th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
James Pericola is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Florida’s 11th District on November 3, 2026, against Joe Strada (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers James Pericola’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
James Pericola’s campaign has raised $225,868 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $35,196 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$130,904
- The candidate’s own money and loans$64,965
- PACs and other committees$24,500
- Political party committees$5,000
- Other$499
From donors who gave over $200: $52,009 after refunds, in gifts through July 29, 2026; 41% from Florida, 59% from other states. Top states: Florida $21,500 (41%), District of Columbia $13,500 (26%), Colorado $3,500 (7%), Texas $3,000 (6%), Virginia $3,000 (6%). 45 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6FL11357 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to James Pericola’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: James Pericola (Democratic); Joe Strada (Republican); Ralph Groves (Libertarian)
- Open seat: now held by Daniel Webster (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- Florida 11th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Florida race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Florida
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Florida
- Check your registration on Florida’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Florida
Ballots already cast in Florida: 2,602,813 (early in person and by mail, as of Oct 24; Florida Division of Elections): 33% of 2022 midterm turnout in Florida (7,796,916) · 19% of registered voters in Florida · by party registration in Florida: Democrats 40%, Republicans 40%, others 21%
About James Pericola
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or James Pericola quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Attorney and senior government affairs executive; small business owner. · jamespericola.com (source for Attorney and senior government affairs executive; small business owner.) (archived copy of the source for Attorney and senior government affairs executive; small business owner.)
- Special Assistant to the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board in the Clinton Administration. · jamespericola.com (source for Special Assistant to the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board in the Clinton Administration.) (archived copy of the source for Special Assistant to the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board in the Clinton Administration.)
- B.A. in Political Science and J.D., The Catholic University of America. · orangeobserver.com (source for B.A. in Political Science and J.D., The Catholic University of America.) (archived copy of the source for B.A. in Political Science and J.D., The Catholic University of America.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “I just think we should, as a country, be able to say things like It's wrong to bomb innocent women and children, and they shouldn't be starving. We should be able to acknowledge Israel's right to exist.” 2026 · wintergardenvox.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “I support comprehensive campaign finance reform, stronger transparency requirements, and fair elections that give voters meaningful choices.” August 5, 2026 · orangeobserver.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Expand access to affordable, high-quality healthcare by protecting the Affordable Care Act.” 2026 · jamespericola.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at jamespericola.com (checked for Labor, page 1), orangeobserver.com (checked for Labor, page 2), wintergardenvox.com (checked for Labor, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at jamespericola.com (checked for Immigration, page 1), orangeobserver.com (checked for Immigration, page 2), wintergardenvox.com (checked for Immigration, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: “Secure federal funding to combat our housing crisis and lower property insurance costs.” 2026 · jamespericola.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID James Pericola has used:
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Questions and answers
Has James Pericola been backed by AIPAC?
No. James Pericola has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has James Pericola had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.