John Peters

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.

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.

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

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 →

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.

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.

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.

Conservative leadership for Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County deserves a representative who actually lives the values of eastern Hillsborough. Donate Now Meet John → 20+ Years rooted in Brandon FL-14 Hillsborough County CITIZEN Not a career politician Hillsborough County · Florida's 14th Congressional District Brandon · Valrico · Riverview · Apollo Beach · Sun City Center · Plant City · FishHawk · Lithia · Bloomingdale · Ruskin · Wimauma · South Tampa Browse all 14 FL-14 commu

Conservative leadership for Hillsborough County. Common sense. Real results. After nine terms, eighteen years in Washington, Kathy Castor has stopped listening to FL-14. Hillsborough County deserves a representative who actually lives the values of eastern Hillsborough. Donate Now Meet John → 20+ Years rooted in Brandon FL-14 Hillsborough County CITIZEN Not a career politician Hillsborough County · Florida's 14th Congressional District Brandon · Valrico · Riverview · Apollo Beach · Sun City Center · Plant City · FishHawk · Lithia · Bloomingdale · Ruskin · Wimauma · South Tampa Browse all 14 FL-14 communities → Why I'm Running

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

I-75 corridor infrastructure needs and federal funding →

I-75 corridor infrastructure needs and federal funding →

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.

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.

Safe communities require strong, well-supported law enforcement. He supports full funding for local police departments, opposes efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement, and believes in policies that promote community policing and build trust between officers and the residents they serve. Key Positions Protect Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens Defend religious liberty and freedom of speech Support law enforcement and public safety Appoint judges who respect the Constitution

Safe communities require strong, well-supported law enforcement. John Peters stands firmly behind the men and women who protect our neighborhoods in Brandon, Bloomingdale, and across Hillsborough County. He supports full funding for local police departments, opposes efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement, and believes in policies that promote community policing and build trust between officers and the residents they serve. John also supports appointing judges who interpret the Constitution as written, not as they wish it were written. An independent judiciary that respects the separation of powers is essential to preserving the rights of every citizen in our district. Communities Affected This issue directly affects families in Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, and communities throughout Florida's 14th Congressional District. Key Positions Protect Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens Defend religious liberty and freedom of speech Support law enforcement and public safety Appoint judges who respect the Constitution as written Oppose government overreach and unlawful surveillance Related Positions