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Candidates › FL-09 race › 2025–2026
RepublicanU.S. House, FL-09Florida
Has not served in Congress
9 priorities from butlerforflorida.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Cut wasteful spending, unleash American energy, and put money back in Florida families' pockets.
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End the invasion.
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A rock-solid conservative vote for Trump's America First agenda every single time.
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Protect the God-given right to keep and bear arms. No new gun grabs, no government registries, no compromise. Proud of have earned an Aq rating from the NRA, the highest score given to a non-incumbent candidate.
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Back the blue. Honor our heroes. Keep every promise made to those who served.
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Deliver clean water, protect Florida agriculture, and fight for the rural communities Washington ignores.
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Protect parental rights, faith, and freedom
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Stand for the unborn and the values that built this country. Protect life and the conscience rights of every Floridian.
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Drain the swamp for real. Career politicians have failed us. It's time for term limits on Congress.
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FEC filings, Apr 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00951053
100¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 3 reports ($459.6K of $460.6K). Cash on hand went from $282.4K on Jun 30, 2026 to $1K on Sep 30, 2026.
| Report | Raised in the period | Spent in the period | Cash on hand at its close |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026 | $334,952 | $52,515 | $282,438 |
| PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Jul 29, 2026 | $51,720 | $221,883 | $112,275 |
| OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 | $73,976 | $185,251 | $1,000 |
Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.
26 endorsers listed on Ben Butler’s own campaign site: 2 parties, 21 officials, 1 union, 1 organization, 1 person.
This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.
Congressman, FL-21
“Ben Butler is exactly the kind of fighter we need in Congress. He's a ninth-generation Floridian, a farmer and rancher who knows what it means to work hard, make a payroll, and stand up for the people who make our state strong. Ben will fight to secure our border, defend our Second Amendment rights, protect Florida's farmers and ranchers, and put America First. I'm proud to endorse Ben Butler for Congress and I look forward to fighting alongside him in…”
Florida’s Third District
“Ben Butler knows Florida because he’s lived it, worked it, and fought for it his entire life. He’s an America First fighter who will stand alongside me and many others who are working to advance President Trump’s agenda in Congress. “As a farmer, conservation advocate, and leader on the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board, Ben understands the balance between protecting our natural resources, supporting agriculture, and keeping our economy strong. He’s the kind of conservative leader who brings…”
Florida’s Seventeenth District
“President Trump needs conservative fighters in Congress who are ready to back his agenda and take on the Washington establishment, and Ben Butler is exactly that kind of leader. Ben understands what’s at stake for our country and will stand strong for secure borders, a stronger economy, American energy, and putting America First every single day. “I’ve seen Ben’s commitment to conservative values and his willingness to do the hard work it takes to win. He’s the kind of Republican…”
Congresswoman · Florida's Thirteenth District
“Washington has enough career politicians, establishment Republicans, and people who talk a big game but fold when it matters," said Rep. Luna. "Ben Butler is different. He's a farmer, rancher, businessman, and conservative outsider who knows how to work, fight, and get things done. Ben will stand with President Trump, secure our border, defend the Second Amendment, rein in reckless spending, and take on the swamp rather than become part of it. I'm proud to endorse Ben Butler for Congress.…”
Florida State Senate President, District 27
“Ben Butler is the man to lead for this congressional district. He's got the right tools, he's got the right skills, he's going to do a great job," said Senate President Ben Albritton. "Join me in supporting Ben Butler — he's the right choice." "President Albritton has been a tremendous champion for Florida agriculture and the hardworking families who feed our state and our country," said Butler. "He understands that rural Florida deserves a seat at the table, not an…”
Chair, Commissioner
Congressman · Chairman, House Agriculture Committee
“As Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, I know how important it is to have producers at the table when Congress makes decisions affecting America’s food supply and rural communities. We need leaders who understand that food security is national security. That’s Ben Butler." "He is a farmer who understands firsthand the opportunities and challenges facing agriculture. He’ll be a principled conservative voice for Florida, our farm families, and the next generation of American agriculture. I’m proud to support Ben…”
Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of Okeechobee IAFF Local 2918
“First responders need leaders who respect the sacrifices made by firefighters, law enforcement officers, and EMTs every day,” said a representative of IAFF Local 2918. “Ben Butler has demonstrated that commitment throughout his career, and we know he’ll be a strong advocate for those of us who protect our communities. We’re proud to support Ben Butler for Congress.”
Past President of the Florida Forestry Association
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Primary August 18, 2026 · 1 poll
Poll data from The New York Times, licensed CC BY 4.0 · Updated October 28, 2026 · 2 polls paid for by a party or campaign are left out
Official FEC filing record for the current cycle. The priorities they publish are quoted from their own site, in their order.
Statements are quoted from these pages exactly. Headings, order and wording are the campaign’s; the record marking is ours.
A donor who gave several times appears once. The 12 largest donors by total given are listed. In all, 258 itemized contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $337.1K.
The 12 largest committees by total given are listed. In all, 16 committee contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $36.5K. Counted from the givers' own filings, which can run above the total the campaign itself reports.
Each loan as the campaign’s report through Sep 30, 2026 lists it, with what is still owed. A loan from an earlier cycle can appear here, and one repaid in full drops off the report, so the list need not add up to the row.
Total reported receipts $460,649
Every dollar the committee reported receiving this cycle, split by the source the FEC filing attributes it to. Open a source marked + to see who gave. FEC filings through Sep 30, 2026.
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96% of the money placed by state came from inside Florida: $323K of $337.1K.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 251 contributions · 96% | $323,009 |
| 2 contributions · 1.2% | $3,975 |
| 1 contribution · 1% | $3,500 |
| 1 contribution · 1% | $3,500 |
| 1 contribution · 0.5% | $1,561 |
| 1 contribution · 0.3% | $1,000 |
| 1 contribution · 0.2% | $520 |
By the state each donor wrote on the filing, across 7 states and territories. Donors who have given $200 or less this cycle are not itemized, so they cannot be placed on a map. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total.
| Employer as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| Written instead of an employer · 49 contributions · 26% of ranked | $57,492 |
| 4 contributions · 6.3% of ranked | $14,000 |
| 3 contributions · 3.1% of ranked | $7,000 |
| 2 contributions · 3.1% of ranked | $7,000 |
| 5 contributions · 2.9% of ranked | $6,500 |
| 2 contributions · 2% of ranked | $4,500 |
| 4 contributions · 1.9% of ranked | $4,270 |
| 3 contributions · 1.7% of ranked | $3,903 |
A further $113,414 came from donors whose answer names no employer (Information requested, None, blank), so it is not ranked. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($12,420) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.
Money groups spent on their own, not through a campaign. Each ad is filed against the candidate it names, so money attacking an opponent shows on the opponent’s row. Open a candidate to see who spent it.
The campaign also refunded $32,000 in contributions, which the categories below do not include.
Total itemized disbursements $274,300
Every itemized payment the committee reported this cycle, sorted by what it said each one was for. The categories are ours; the wording they are matched against is the committee’s own. Open a category to read the filed descriptions and who was paid. FEC filings through Sep 30, 2026.
All 52 itemized payments filed this cycle. Spending below the itemization threshold is not filed line by line.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 5 payments · 25% of all spending | $115,054 |
| 1 payment · 12% of all spending | $53,962 |
| 1 payment · 7% of all spending | $32,000 |
| 1 payment · 2.3% of all spending | $10,440 |
| 2 payments · 2% of all spending | $9,032 |
| 1 payment · 1.9% of all spending | $8,938 |
| 13 payments · 0.9% of all spending | $4,144 |
| 1 payment · 0.9% of all spending | $4,105 |
The people, firms and committees paid the most, across every kind of payment. Each share is of everything the committee reported spending this cycle, not only the itemized payments above. A payee that is itself a committee links to its own profile.
| Occupation as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| Written instead of an occupation · 41 contributions · 20% of ranked | $56,538 |
| 35 contributions · 17% of ranked | $46,438 |
| 28 contributions · 16% of ranked | $45,539 |
| 15 contributions · 5.8% of ranked | $16,183 |
| 7 contributions · 3.6% of ranked | $10,020 |
| 6 contributions · 3.4% of ranked | $9,520 |
| 7 contributions · 3.1% of ranked | $8,661 |
| 2 contributions · 2.5% of ranked | $7,000 |
A further $56,376 came from donors whose answer names no occupation (Information requested, blank), so it is not ranked. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($12,420) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.