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Rachel Grage

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Won the August 18, 2026 Democratic primary over Alexander Hazen and Mark Heggestad.

Rachel Grage is the Democratic nominee for Florida's 5th Congressional District. She is a biomedical engineer and mother of four who earned engineering degrees from Tulane University.[1][3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand public health coverage

    Lists reducing health care premiums, insurance instability and out-of-pocket medical costs among her top campaign priorities.[3]

In their words — priorities

  • Addressing rising costs for families, including health care premiums, insurance instability and housing affordability.[3]
  • Government accountability, transparency and oversight.[3]
  • Protecting democracy, individual rights, due process and the rule of law.[3]

Background

  • Earned bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering from Tulane University.[3]
  • Worked as a biomedical engineer focused on improving health outcomes.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $272K · spent $175K · $91K cash on hand (through 2026-07-29) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: John Rutherford, William Upham · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.Florida's 5th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  2. 3.Rachel Grage - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words