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Phil Ehr
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Florida’s 28th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Phil Ehr is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Florida’s 28th District on November 3, 2026, against Carlos Gimenez (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Phil Ehr’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
Phil Ehr’s campaign has raised $508,311 in the 2026 election cycle through September 30, 2026, and had $506,963 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- The candidate’s own money and loans$353,200
- Individual donors$154,931
- Other$181
From donors who gave over $200: $78,518 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 69% from Florida, 31% from other states, 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: Florida $53,811 (69%), Illinois $7,000 (9%), Texas $6,550 (8%), California $2,550 (3%), Massachusetts $1,500 (2%). 74 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: H4FL28042 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$32,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Phil Ehr’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: Phil Ehr (Democratic); Carlos Gimenez (Republican, incumbent); Eddy Rojas (No Party Affiliation)
- Incumbent: Carlos Gimenez (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- Florida 28th 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 Phil Ehr
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 Phil Ehr quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years, retiring in 2008. · keysnews.com (source for Served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years, retiring in 2008.) (archived copy of the source for Served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years, retiring in 2008.)
- Attended King's College London; bachelor's in Political Science (University of the State of New York); master's in International Relations (Troy State). · keysnews.com (source for Attended King's College London; bachelor's in Political Science (University of the State of New York); master's in International Relations (Troy State).) (archived copy of the source for Attended King's College London; bachelor's in Political Science (University of the State of New York); master's in International Relations (Troy State).)
Stated positions
- Immigration: “What we’re seeing in the boat strikes in the Caribbean and the the streets, you know, the brutal arrests and murders in the streets. Is not lawful” February 26, 2026 · keysnews.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Phil Ehr has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Phil Ehr been backed by AIPAC?
No. Phil Ehr 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 Phil Ehr had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.