Federal · 2026 Candidate
Glenn Pearson
Running for U.S. House District 16, District 16
Party: DemocratStatus: QualifiedFiled: Apr 8, 2025
Visit campaign website →Running against
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Positions on Key Issues
Sourced from campaign websites and public statements. These are the candidate's own claims as published, not independently verified by Activate Pinellas unless marked.
Housing
Stop corporate land grabs that jack up rents Make housing affordable and attainable Invest in and rebuild public education
Source →Elections
Unrig our democracy — end dark money and corporate control of our elections Protect voting rights Defend LGBTQ+ rights Stop the ICE occupation of our cities that kills Americans and terrorizes familie
Source →Healthcare
Healthcare for all — not just the privileged few Medical decisions belong to patients, families, and doctors — not politicians Lower prescription drug costs
Source →Immigration
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Source →Economy
Glenn Pearson has spent his life standing up for everyday people—first as a broadcast journalist who exposed corruption and held the powerful accountable, and now as a small business owner helping working families secure their futures. That’s why he’s running for Congress: to bring truth, accountability, and common sense back to Washington, and to fight for an economy that works for everyone—not just those at the top.
Glenn Pearson has spent his life standing up for everyday people—first as a broadcast journalist who exposed corruption and held the powerful accountable, and now as a small business owner helping working families secure their futures. A long-time Manatee County resident, Glenn has seen firsthand how a broken political system favors the wealthy and well-connected while hardworking families fall behind. That’s why he’s running for Congress: to bring truth, accountability, and common sense back to Washington, and to fight for an economy that works for everyone—not just those at the top. Learn more
Source →Seniors
Lower grocery prices by opposing reckless tariffs that raise food costs Crack down on corporate price-gouging Defend Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and programs for people with disabilities
Source →Frequently Asked
- Who is Glenn Pearson?
- Glenn Pearson is a 2026 Democrat candidate for U.S. House District 16, 16. Glenn Pearson has stated positions on 6 key issues.
- What office is Glenn Pearson running for?
- Glenn Pearson is running for U.S. House District 16, 16. Filed: April 8, 2025.
- How can I learn more about Glenn Pearson's positions?
- Glenn Pearson's stated positions cover: Housing, Elections, Healthcare, Immigration, Economy, Seniors. See full positions below.
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