Past Campaign
U.S. House District 5
Primary election
Past campaign details are available on the full race page.
Antonio Merrick is not currently running for office on Civoren.
Antonio Merrick, who brands himself 'The American Mentor,' is a U.S. Army veteran, workforce-development and recruiting executive, and father of daughters Autumn and Aaliyah, based in Jacksonville, Florida. Raised in Camden County, Georgia, he spent years as a grassroots Republican activist in Virginia and Georgia before publicly breaking with the GOP over what he describes as political retribution and systemic corruption. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a Master of Administrative Leadership, and a graduate certificate in Government and Commercial Contract Management, and he founded The Merrick Movement. He is writing a book titled 'A Journey from Survival to Political Persecution.'
Antonio Merrick has a recorded position on 12 issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Supports CPS and family court reform requiring transparency, due process, and parental rights protections in child welfare cases.
“CPS & Family Court Reform: Require transparency, due process, and parental rights protections in child welfare cases.”
antoniomerrick.comAs of August 2026
Supports civil rights enforcement to hold state agencies and officials accountable for retaliation and rights violations.
“Civil Rights Enforcement: Hold state agencies and officials accountable for retaliation and rights violations.”
antoniomerrick.comAs of August 2026
Supports fair, secure elections that protect both voter access and election integrity.
“Protect Democracy: Ensure fair, secure elections that every citizen can trust - protect both voter access and election integrity.”
antoniomerrick.comAs of August 2026
Supports government accountability, whistleblower protections, and recourse for citizens harmed by government.
“Government Accountability: Protect whistleblowers and ensure citizens have recourse when government harms them.”
antoniomerrick.comAs of August 2026
Supports lowering prescription drug costs, including Medicare's ability to negotiate fair drug prices.
“Lower Prescription Costs: Support Medicare's ability to negotiate fair drug prices.”
antoniomerrick.comAs of August 2026
Supports bringing federal resources home for roads, bridges, ports, broadband, and clean water.
“Invest in Infrastructure: Bring federal resources home for roads, bridges, ports, broadband, and clean water.”
antoniomerrick.comAs of August 2026
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