Incumbent Republican Mario Diaz-Balart is challenged by Democrat Joey Atkins to represent Florida’s Congressional District 26 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Fifty-five percent of Collier County’s voting-age population live in District 26. Find your district here.
In This Post
Below, you will find the following information to help you learn more about the candidates:
- Bios and key issues
- Websites and social media
- Endorsements
- In the news
- Campaign finances
Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)
Read my research about Mario Diaz-Balart in my pre-primary election post, Congressional District 26 Republican Candidates.
Joey Atkins (Democrat)
Joey Atkins grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida Atlantic University, a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law, and a Master’s degree in International Affairs from the New School University’s Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment.
Atkins was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2015 and practices with the Kemp Law Group. He has also worked as a sports agent.
Key Issues
On his website, Atkins shares his views on housing accessibility and cost of living relief to tackle the 26th District’s affordability challenge. He says his top priorities are transportation revitalization and neighborhood reinvestment.
In the News
Nothing found.
Endorsements
None found.
Websites and Social Media
- Website – Campaign
- Facebook– Campaign
- Instagram – Campaign
- X (formerly Twitter) – Campaign
Other Resources
Campaign Finance
Here is a summary of the candidates’ filings to date:
Next Steps
It’s time to review the available information and decide which candidate to vote for. I hope this research has been helpful. Thanks for wanting to be a more informed voter!