Victor Arias
DAttorney (Owner and Managing Attorney, Arias Law Firm)
Won the August 18, 2026 Democratic primary
Victor Arias is an attorney in Cape Coral running as the Democratic nominee for the open 19th District seat, campaigning on economic affordability, water quality, and anti-corruption themes.[2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- MixedExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
As an immigration attorney, says he supports a humane approach and fair treatment for immigrants pursuing legal status while saying he does not condone breaking the law.[2]
- SupportsFaster transition away from fossil fuels
Supports Everglades restoration, red tide research funding, and Lake Okeechobee discharge reforms to protect water quality.[2]
In their words — priorities
- Says he will work to diversify the economy and create jobs to address high costs for gas, groceries, utilities, and insurance.[2]
- Says he will defend Southwest Florida water quality through Everglades restoration, red tide research funding, and Lake Okeechobee discharge reforms.[2]
- Says he wants Congress to reclaim its constitutional lawmaking responsibility from the courts through stronger ethics and budget oversight.[2]
Background
- One of eight children raised in the Douglas Housing Projects in New York; a member of the Florida Bar who has practiced law for over 35 years as owner of Arias Law Firm, P.A. in Cape Coral.[2]
- Graduate of Leadership Florida, Leadership Lee County, Leadership Cape Coral, and Leadership Estero; recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award and Hispanic Chamber Businessman of the Year Award.[2]
Campaign money
Raised $45K · spent $26K · $19K cash on hand (through 2026-07-29) FEC filing ↗