U.S. House · Florida's 11th District
Central Florida, including parts of Orange and Lake counties north and west of Orlando.
General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED
Joe Strada, projected winner
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Strada | 193,563 | 52.9% |
| James Pericola | 168,184 | 46% |
| Ralph Groves | 3,959 | 1.1% |
About 99% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗
Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research
- Open seat: incumbent Daniel Webster did not make the Republican primary ballot. James Pericola won the Democratic primary with 46.3% against Royal Webster and Dan Williams. Joe Strada won a five-way Republican primary with 33.5%, narrowly ahead of Carey Baker (33.0%). Ralph Groves advanced from the Libertarian primary without appearing on the ballot.[1]
On the November 3 ballot · 3 candidates
Issue evidence — side by side
Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.
Protect legal access to abortion
- James Pericola—
- Joe Strada—
- Ralph GrovesMixed[4]
Describes himself as pro-life and opposes government funding for abortion providers, but says that in limited cases abortion should be decided by women and their doctors, not government.
Stricter gun laws
- James Pericola—
- Joe StradaIn their own words[6]
“Protect freedom of speech, religious liberty, due process, and the right to keep and bear arms.”
On his campaign website's priorities page
- Ralph GrovesOpposes[5]
Opposes new restrictions on gun ownership, including expanded background checks, and supports upholding gun rights under the 2nd Amendment.
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
- James Pericola—
- Joe StradaSupports[3]
Says Florida law enforcement needs more resources to address the effects of illegal immigration on public safety, the economy and infrastructure, and credits President Trump with closing the border.
- Ralph Groves—
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
- James Pericola—
- Joe Strada—
- Ralph GrovesOpposes[4]
Calls for reducing federal taxes generally rather than raising them, arguing lower taxes will stimulate the economy.
Expand public health coverage
- James PericolaIn their own words[2]
“I will fight to reverse the devastating Medicaid cuts passed by Congress and protect Social Security and Medicare from benefit reductions, privatization, or political games.”
In his 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
- Joe Strada—
- Ralph Groves—
Faster transition away from fossil fuels
- James Pericola—
- Joe Strada—
- Ralph GrovesOpposes[4]
Supports increasing fossil fuel output and says a transition to renewable energy will take decades, rather than favoring a faster shift away from fossil fuels.
Increase police funding and staffing
- James Pericola—
- Joe StradaIn their own words[6]
“Back law enforcement, punish violent offenders, and make communities safe again.”
On his campaign website's priorities page
- Ralph Groves—
Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
- James Pericola—
- Joe StradaIn their own words[6]
“Empower families with the freedom to choose the school, public, charter, private, or homeschool, that fits their child best.”
On his campaign website's priorities page
- Ralph GrovesSupports[4]
Supports abolishing the federal Department of Education and giving parents options including vouchers and homeschooling.
Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports
- James Pericola—
- Joe StradaSupports[6]
Lists "Protect Women's Sports" among his campaign priorities, with the stated aim quoted here.
- Ralph Groves—
Research notes & limits
Open seat (incumbent Daniel Webster did not make the primary ballot). No public record found for Libertarian nominee Ralph Groves beyond his ballot status. Biographies of all three candidates rest largely on their own campaign sites and Ballotpedia; birthplaces and birth years were not found for any of them, and Joe Strada's college education, if any, is not listed.
Sources · 17
Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.
- 1.United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.James Pericola · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 3.Joe Strada · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 4.Ralph's Mission · Groves for Congress Candidate's own words
- 5.Position Papers — Gun Ownership in the Context of America’s Social Problems · Groves for Congress Candidate's own words
- 6.Priorities | Joe Strada for Congress · Joe Strada for Congress Candidate's own words
- 7.James Pericola · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 8.James Pericola for Congress (Meet James) · James Pericola for Congress Candidate's own words
- 9.U.S. House · Florida's 11th District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 10.Joe Strada · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 11.Meet Joe Strada · Joe Strada for Congress Candidate's own words
- 12.Florida U.S. House District 11 election results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 13.Ralph Groves · Ballotpedia Reference
- 14.Ralph Groves For Congress (home) · Groves for Congress Candidate's own words
- 15.Meet Ralph Groves · Ralph Groves for Congress Candidate's own words
- 16.Position Papers — Gun Ownership in the Context of America’s Social Problems · Groves for Congress Candidate's own words
- 17.U.S. House · Florida's 11th District results 2026 · NBC News News report