Madison Cawthorn

Candidate for U.S. House in Cape Coral, FL

Madison Cawthorn is a candidate for U.S. House District 19 in Congressional District 19, Florida — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Victor Arias, Chris Collins, Ola Hawatmeh, Catalina Lauf, Dylan Modarelli, James Oberweis, Mike Pedersen, Howard Sapp, Linda Sawyer, Jim Schwartzel, John Strand, Richard Youschak Iii, Alexandra Zakhvatayev.

Madison Cawthorn is a former U.S. Representative who served North Carolina's 11th district from 2021 to 2023. At age 25, he became the youngest member of Congress elected since 1964. Following a defeat in the 2022 Republican primary, Cawthorn relocated to Cape Coral, Florida. In October 2025, he announced his candidacy for Florida's 19th Congressional District, running to succeed Rep. Byron Donalds. He campaigns on an America First platform, advocating for border security and gun rights.