U.S. House · Florida's 6th District

East-central Florida, including Volusia County and parts of Flagler and Lake counties.

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

✓ Fact-checked 2026-09-25: 26 claims re-checked against their sources · 1 corrected · 0 removed

A second, independent research pass re-opened every cited source for this race and corrected or removed anything the source didn’t support.

  • Added a ballotNote for Michael Gist: Ballotpedia's current race page and his own candidate page state he 'unofficially withdrew from the race but will continue to appear on the general election ballot on November 3, 2026' — this status was missing from the guide. All other context, slate, biography, and Candidate Connection claims for Fine, Yonce, Parrott, Gist, and Pavlik verified accurate.

On the ballot · 5 candidates

Where they stand — side by side

Only positions documented in a cited source are shown. Where an officeholder’s recorded votes speak to an issue, the votes set the position (marked “votes”). A dash means we found no clear public position — not that the candidate has none.

ISSUERandy Fine
R
Eric Yonce
D
Andrew Parrott
LIB
Michael Gist
IND
Alec Pavlik
IND
Expand immigration enforcement and deportationsSupports[11][12][13]votes————
Loosen zoning rules to build more housing—Opposes[3]———
Raise taxes on high earners or corporationsOpposes[11][12][13]votes————
Expand public health coverageOpposes[11][12][13][14]votes————
Faster transition away from fossil fuelsOpposes[11][12][13]votes————
Increase police funding and staffingSupports[9]————
Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)Supports[7]————
Continue U.S. military aid to IsraelSupports[10]————
Broad tariffs on imported goodsSupports[15]votes————

The candidates, in full

Randy Fine

RINCUMBENTU.S. Representative for Florida's 6th District (since April 2025)

Won the August 18, 2026 Republican primary over Aaron Baker, Daniel Bilzerian and Charles Gambaro.

Randy Fine is the incumbent Republican U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th District, elected in an April 2025 special election. He previously served in the Florida House and Florida Senate and founded a technology consulting firm.[1][2]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Key votes in Congress

  • NoWar Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities · H. Con. Res. 86 · Passed 215–208 · 2026-06-03 roll call ↗The resolution directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran that Congress has not authorized, invoking the War Powers Resolution. It passed the House with support from Democrats and a number of Republicans.
  • NoResolution disapproving tariffs on Canada · H.J. Res. 72 · Passed 219–211 · 2026-02-11 roll call ↗The resolution terminates the national emergency the President declared in February 2025 to justify a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada, ending that tariff if it becomes law. It passed with a bipartisan majority, including several Republicans who broke with the administration on trade policy.
  • NoConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — full-year government funding · H.R. 7148 · Passed 217–214 · 2026-02-03 roll call ↗The bill provides full-year discretionary appropriations for federal agencies for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, replacing the stopgap funding enacted after the fall 2025 shutdown. It sets spending levels across defense and non-defense programs through September 2026.
  • NoBreaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · H.R. 1834 · Passed 230–196 · 2026-01-08 roll call ↗The bill extends for additional years the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that were expanded in 2021 and had lapsed at the end of 2025, lowering health-insurance premiums for people who buy coverage on ACA marketplaces. It passed with support from nearly all Democrats and a small group of Republicans.
  • NoWar Powers Resolution on Venezuela · H. Con. Res. 64 · Failed 211–213 · 2025-12-17 roll call ↗The resolution would have directed the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela that Congress had not authorized. It failed after U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels off Venezuela had raised questions in Congress about the administration's legal authority for military action in the region.
  • YesNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passage · S. 1071 · Passed 312–112 · 2025-12-10 roll call ↗The fiscal year 2026 NDAA authorizes roughly $900 billion in defense spending, including a pay raise for service members and funding for shipbuilding, munitions, and missile-defense programs. It also sets policy on military personnel, procurement, and other Defense Department programs for the year.
  • YesEpstein Files Transparency Act · H.R. 4405 · Passed 427–1 · 2025-11-18 roll call ↗The bill directs the Department of Justice to publicly release its investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, while allowing redactions to protect victim identities, ongoing investigations, and law enforcement techniques. It passed with near-unanimous support.
  • YesContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending vote · H.R. 5371 · Passed 222–209 · 2025-11-12 roll call ↗The bill reopened the federal government after a 43-day shutdown by funding most agencies through January 30, 2026, and providing full-year funding for a smaller group of agencies through September 2026. It also reversed shutdown-related federal layoffs and funded SNAP benefits retroactively.
  • YesCLARITY Act — digital asset market structure · H.R. 3633 · Passed 294–134 · 2025-07-17 roll call ↗The CLARITY Act creates a regulatory framework dividing oversight of digital assets between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. It sets registration and disclosure requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and other digital-asset intermediaries.
  • YesGENIUS Act — stablecoin regulation · S. 1582 · Passed 308–122 · 2025-07-17 roll call ↗The GENIUS Act creates a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, requiring issuers to hold reserves backing their tokens on a one-to-one basis and to comply with new disclosure and licensing rules. It was the first major piece of cryptocurrency legislation enacted into federal law.
  • YesOne Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passage · H.R. 1 · Passed 218–214 · 2025-07-03 roll call ↗H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, extends and expands the 2017 tax cuts, adds new deductions for tips, overtime pay, and seniors, and raises the cap on state and local tax deductions. It increases border security and defense spending while cutting projected Medicaid and SNAP spending and adding new work requirements; President Trump signed it into law on July 4, 2025.
  • YesRescissions Act of 2025 · H.R. 4 · Passed 214–212 · 2025-06-12 roll call ↗The Rescissions Act canceled about $9 billion in previously approved federal spending, mostly for foreign aid programs and for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It was the first rescissions package Congress had approved in decades.
  • YesOne Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passage · H.R. 1 · Passed 215–214 · 2025-05-22 roll call ↗H.R. 1 extends and modifies the 2017 individual and business tax cuts, creates new deductions for tips and overtime pay, and increases spending on border security and defense. It also reduces projected spending on Medicaid and food-assistance programs and adds new work requirements for some recipients.
  • YesSAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registration · H.R. 22 · Passed 220–208 · 2025-04-10 roll call ↗The SAVE Act would require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person when registering to vote in federal elections. It also directs states to establish procedures to remove noncitizens identified on voter rolls.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsBroad tariffs on imported goodsFrom recorded votes

    Voted no on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11).[15]

    What they say: Lists standing with President Trump to enforce reciprocal tariffs among his economic priorities.[5]

    “America First Trade Policy: Stand with President Trump to enforce reciprocal tariffs that keep cheap imports out, bring manufacturing jobs back, and make sure American goods compete on the world stage.”
  • SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportationsFrom recorded votes

    Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which funded expanded immigration enforcement, detention and border operations.[11][12][13]

    What they say: Lists mass deportation of people in the country illegally as one of his top immigration priorities.[8]

    “Mass Deportations: Nearly 70 million Americans voted for President Trump's plan to remove illegal aliens from our country and restore safety in American communities. Mass deportations mean mass deportations.”
  • OpposesFaster transition away from fossil fuelsFrom recorded votes

    Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits.[11][12][13]

    What they say: Says U.S. energy policy should prioritize ending what he calls "climate extremism" and expanding domestic fossil-fuel and other production rather than pursuing a faster transition away from fossil fuels.[6]

    “American energy policy must prioritize independence, affordability, and efficiency. That means ending climate extremism, cutting red tape, and putting American producers back in charge of our resources.”
  • SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing

    Lists empowering law enforcement and backing the use of National Guard and military forces to assist police among his priorities on crime.[9]

    “Empower Law Enforcement: Despite increased danger from Democrat rhetoric, America's police officers are working harder than ever and volunteering at higher rates because of the Trump effect. I stand with them and will always have their back.”
  • SupportsPublic funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)

    Says families, not the federal government, should choose among public, private, charter or homeschool options for their children.[7]

    “Champion School Choice: Families, not Washington, should decide the best path for their children, whether public, private, charter, or homeschool. Competition improves outcomes and ensures every child has a chance to succeed.”
  • SupportsContinue U.S. military aid to Israel

    Says he fully supports the U.S. alliance with Israel against Hamas and other adversaries.[10]

    “Stand with Israel: As a proud Jewish American, I fully support our alliance with Israel in the fight against Hamas, Al Qaeda, and all enemies of Western civilization.”
  • OpposesExpand public health coverageFrom recorded votes

    Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements. Voted no on Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834, 2026-01-08).[11][12][13][14]

  • OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporationsFrom recorded votes

    Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent.[11][12][13]

In their words — priorities

  • Support Working Families: says he voted for the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which he says removes taxes on tips and Social Security and raises the average Floridian's salary by nearly $7,000.[5]
  • Energy Independence: wants to end U.S. reliance on foreign energy by streamlining permits, reducing regulations, and expanding domestic oil, gas, coal and renewable production.[6]
  • Eliminate the Department of Education and return control over how children are taught to states, local communities and parents.[7]

Background

  • Born in Tucson, Arizona; earned a bachelor's degree and an MBA from Harvard University (1996 and 1998).[2]
  • Founded The Fine Point Group and worked as a technology consultant.[2]
  • In Congress, serves on the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.[2]

Campaign money

Raised $4.3M · spent $3.1M · $1.2M cash on hand (through 2026-07-29) FEC filing ↗

Eric Yonce

D

Won the August 18, 2026 Democratic primary over three opponents.

Eric Yonce is the Democratic nominee for Florida's 6th Congressional District. Born and raised in the district, he spent over 20 years in retail management before entering real estate and starting a small business remodeling vintage Airstream trailers.[1][3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • OpposesLoosen zoning rules to build more housing

    Says the district faces unprecedented overdevelopment that strains resources and threatens the environment, and calls for smart-growth policies rather than continued rapid building.[3]

In their words — priorities

  • Says he is not a career politician and wants to bring true representation to the district.[3]
  • Opposes overdevelopment that strains resources, threatens the environment and increases flood risk; supports smart-growth policies.[3]
  • Wants to address the rising cost of housing, energy and everyday expenses.[3]

Background

  • Grew up in Florida's 6th District; his mother led the local Realtor Association and his father is a retired police officer.[3]
  • Spent more than 20 years in big-box retail management.[3]
  • Completed a 2,000+ mile thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2022, then entered real estate and started a small business remodeling vintage Airstream trailers.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $326K · spent $292K · $34K cash on hand (through 2026-07-29) FEC filing ↗

Andrew Parrott

LIB

Libertarian primary was canceled; advanced unopposed.

Andrew Parrott is the Libertarian Party nominee for Florida's 6th Congressional District.[1]

Little public record found for this candidate.

Michael Gist

IND

Unofficially withdrew from the race but remains on the November 3 general-election ballot.

Michael Gist is a no-party-affiliation candidate for Florida's 6th Congressional District. He is a 14-year Marine Corps veteran and former public-school teacher from Volusia County running on a proposal he calls 'Freedom Accounts.'[1][4]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

In their words — priorities

  • Proposes 'Freedom Accounts,' a market-based plan redirecting government spending into personal investment accounts for education, homeownership, healthcare and long-term security.[4]
  • Says he is running as an independent because he believes both major parties are dominated by elites rather than ordinary people.[4]

Background

  • Served 14 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and later taught in Volusia County public schools.[4]
  • Describes his family as lifelong residents of Volusia County for over 100 years.[4]

Campaign money

Raised $7,949 · spent $7,876 · $73 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Alec Pavlik

IND

Qualified as a write-in, no-party-affiliation candidate.

Alec Pavlik is a write-in, no-party-affiliation candidate for Florida's 6th Congressional District.[1]

Little public record found for this candidate.

Research notes & limits

Fine's federal voting record and FEC finance totals are added by script. Parrott and Pavlik have little to no documented public record.

Sources · 15

Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.

  1. 1.Florida's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  2. 2.Randy Fine · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  3. 3.Eric Yonce - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
  4. 4.Michael Gist - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
  5. 5.Grow the Economy · Office of Rep. Randy Fine · 2026-09-25 Official record
  6. 6.Energy and Resource Independence · Office of Rep. Randy Fine · 2026-09-25 Official record
  7. 7.Quality Education · Office of Rep. Randy Fine · 2026-09-25 Official record
  8. 8.Tackle Immigration & Secure the Border · Office of Rep. Randy Fine · 2026-09-25 Official record
  9. 9.Fight Crime and Demand Justice · Office of Rep. Randy Fine · 2026-09-25 Official record
  10. 10.Strengthen our Global Position & Stop Terrorism · Office of Rep. Randy Fine · 2026-09-25 Official record
  11. 11.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-05-22 Official record
  12. 12.H.R. 1 (119th Congress) — One Big Beautiful Bill Act: text and summary · Congress.gov Official record
  13. 13.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-07-03 Official record
  14. 14.Roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-01-08 Official record
  15. 15.Roll call: Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-02-11 Official record