Federal · 2026 Candidate
John Peters
Running for U.S. House District 14, District 14
Party: RepublicanStatus: ActiveFiled: Nov 16, 2023
Visit campaign website →Running against
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Positions on Key Issues
Sourced from campaign websites, interviews, debates, and public statements.
Housing
Address homelessness and food insecurity in Bradenton, Palmetto, and Ellenton through compassionate, accountable solutions that help people rebuild.
Address homelessness and food insecurity in Bradenton, Palmetto, and Ellenton through compassionate, accountable solutions that help people rebuild.
Source →Education
Empower parents in Brandon, Riverview, and Parrish with school choice and ensure every child in our district receives a quality education.
Empower parents in Brandon, Riverview, and Parrish with school choice and ensure every child in our district receives a quality education.
Source →Elections
Restore accountability in Washington by preventing lifelong political careers and encouraging citizen legislators. View Full Platform
Restore accountability in Washington by preventing lifelong political careers and encouraging citizen legislators. View Full Platform
Source →Environment
Support American energy production Protect Florida's coastlines and waterways Promote innovation in clean energy technologies Oppose job-killing regulations Balance conservation with economic growth Rising utility bills in FL-16 and what Congress can do →
Achieving energy independence while protecting Florida's coastlines, waterways, and natural resources around Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. Support American energy production Protect Florida's coastlines and waterways Promote innovation in clean energy technologies Oppose job-killing regulations Balance conservation with economic growth Rising utility bills in FL-16 and what Congress can do →
Source →Healthcare
Lower healthcare costs for families in Sun City Center, Ruskin, and Apollo Beach while protecting the doctor-patient relationship.
Lower healthcare costs for families in Sun City Center, Ruskin, and Apollo Beach while protecting the doctor-patient relationship.
Source →Insurance
Reduce premiums for families and businesses across Manatee County and Hillsborough County by limiting abusive litigation.
Reduce premiums for families and businesses across Manatee County and Hillsborough County by limiting abusive litigation.
Source →Gun Policy
Defend the Constitution and protect the fundamental rights of all Americans, including the Second Amendment.
Defend the Constitution and protect the fundamental rights of all Americans, including the Second Amendment.
Source →Economy
John Peters is a successful business owner who understands what it takes to create jobs, manage costs, and make responsible decisions. John is committed to working across party lines to strengthen the local economy, support working families in Brandon, Valrico, Sun City Center, and beyond, and ensure government is efficient, fair, and focused on the public good.
John Peters is a successful business owner who understands what it takes to create jobs, manage costs, and make responsible decisions. He believes leadership is about accountability, transparency, and delivering real results for families in Bradenton, Riverview, Lakewood Ranch, and communities across Florida's 16th District. Having spent his career in the private sector, John knows firsthand the challenges facing families in Manatee and Hillsborough counties — from rising insurance premiums to healthcare costs and housing affordability. He brings a practical, problem-solving mindset shaped by real-world experience, not career politics. John is committed to working across party lines to strengthen the local economy, support working families in Brandon, Valrico, Sun City Center, and beyond, and ensure government is efficient, fair, and focused on the public good. Learn More About John
Source →Transportation
I-75 corridor infrastructure needs and federal funding →
I-75 corridor infrastructure needs and federal funding →
Source →Veterans
Honor our veterans in Sun City Center, Brandon, and throughout Florida District 16 with the care and benefits they've earned.
Honor our veterans in Sun City Center, Brandon, and throughout Florida District 16 with the care and benefits they've earned.
Source →Seniors
John Peters is committed to protecting Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits.
Fiscal responsibility does not mean abandoning the people who depend on essential programs. John Peters is committed to protecting Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits. These are promises made to Americans who have worked hard and played by the rules. He will oppose any effort to cut benefits for current retirees or veterans while working to put these programs on a sustainable long-term fiscal path. By combining spending discipline with smart, targeted investments in infrastructure, education, and national defense, John Peters will ensure that Florida's 16th District gets the responsible leadership it deserves and that future generations are not crushed by the weight of Washington's debt.
Source →Public Safety
Frequently Asked
- Who is John Peters?
- John Peters is a 2026 Republican candidate for U.S. House District 14, 14. John Peters has stated positions on 12 key issues.
- What office is John Peters running for?
- John Peters is running for U.S. House District 14, 14. Filed: November 16, 2023.
- How can I learn more about John Peters's positions?
- John Peters's stated positions cover: Housing, Education, Elections, Environment, Healthcare, Insurance, Gun Policy, Economy, Transportation, Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety. See full positions below.
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