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Victor Arias
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Florida’s 19th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Victor Arias is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Florida’s 19th District on November 3, 2026, against Jim Schwartzel (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Victor Arias’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
Victor Arias’s campaign has raised $69,983 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $15,417 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- The candidate’s own money and loans$38,500
- Individual donors$31,408
- Political party committees$75
From donors who gave over $200: $17,875 after refunds, in gifts through September 30, 2026; 93% from Florida, 7% from other states. Top states: Florida $16,625 (93%), Ohio $1,000 (6%), New Jersey $250 (1%). 28 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: H6FL19277 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Victor Arias’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: Victor Arias (Democratic); Jim Schwartzel (Republican); Seth Haskin (No Party Affiliation)
- Open seat: now held by Byron Donalds (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- Florida 19th 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 Victor Arias
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 Victor Arias quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Attorney; owner and managing attorney of Arias Law Firm since 1992; former staff attorney for two Florida school districts. · ariasforcongress.us (source for Attorney; owner and managing attorney of Arias Law Firm since 1992; former staff attorney for two Florida school districts.)
Endorsements
- Progressives of the Islands · santivachronicle.com (source for the Progressives of the Islands endorsement)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at ariasforcongress.us (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), ariasforcongress.us (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), ariasforcongress.us (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at ariasforcongress.us (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), ariasforcongress.us (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Improve access to affordable health care. Protect Medicare and Social Security for seniors.” ariasforcongress.us (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at ariasforcongress.us (checked for Labor, page 1), ariasforcongress.us (checked for Labor, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “They are just targeting everybody who has documents who are waiting to go before a judge. Their due process rights are being violated,” October 22, 2026 · capecoralbreeze.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at ariasforcongress.us (checked for Housing, page 1), ariasforcongress.us (checked for Housing, page 2); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Victor Arias has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Victor Arias been backed by AIPAC?
No. Victor Arias 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 Victor Arias had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.