U.S. House · Florida's 6th District
Eric Yonce
CandidateD
- Race
- U.S. House · Florida's 6th District
- Result
- Randy Fine, projected winner
- Opponents
- Randy Fine (R); Andrew Parrott (LIB); Michael Gist (IND); Alec Pavlik (IND)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did1 statement · 0 votes
Recent Supreme Court decisions have threatened a woman’s right to choose and could also endanger the right to marry whom one loves. Protecting these liberties is essential to preserving the principles of justice and equality that underpin our democracy.
Protect legal access to abortion
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 6
2026-11-03
| Randy Fine R | incumbent |
| Eric Yonce D | challenger |
| Andrew Parrott LIB | challenger |
| Michael Gist IND | challenger |
| Alec Pavlik IND | challenger |
Won the August 18, 2026 Democratic primary over three opponents.
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
Recent Supreme Court decisions have threatened a woman’s right to choose and could also endanger the right to marry whom one loves. Protecting these liberties is essential to preserving the principles of justice and equality that underpin our democracy.
In his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey he says recent Supreme Court decisions have threatened a woman's right to choose and that protecting this liberty is essential.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Eric Yonce, a Democrat who spent over 20 years in retail management, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Florida's 6th Congressional District to Randy Fine. Born in Florida and raised in the district, he later entered real estate and started a small business remodeling vintage Airstream trailers. He has not previously held office and describes himself as not a career politician.[1][2][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Yonce was born in Hollywood, Florida, was raised in the 6th District, and earned a high school diploma from North Marion High School. He says his mother led the local Realtor Association and his father is a retired police officer.[2] He spent more than 20 years in big-box retail management.[2]
In 2022, Yonce completed a 2,000-plus-mile thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. He then entered real estate and started a small business remodeling vintage Airstream trailers.[2] On August 18, 2026, he won the Democratic primary with 32.1% of the vote in a four-candidate field.[2] He received 39.9% of the vote to Randy Fine's 58.9%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[1]
In their own words
Priorities
- Says he is not a career politician and wants to bring true representation to the district.[4]
- Opposes overdevelopment that strains resources, threatens the environment and increases flood risk; supports smart-growth policies.[4]
- Wants to address the rising cost of housing, energy and everyday expenses.[4]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Faster transition away from fossil fuels
“Government should be doing more to address and adapt to climate change. We need to trust science and acknowledge the impacts of human-driven climate change that communities are already experiencing. That means investing in renewable energy, improving resilience, and making clean energy more accessible and affordable.”[5]
In the WKMG ClickOrlando 2026 voter guide questionnaire
- Loosen zoning rules to build more housing
“Growth should pay for growth so existing residents are not left covering the cost of overdevelopment.”[5]
In the WKMG ClickOrlando 2026 voter guide questionnaire
- Continue U.S. military aid to Israel
“Our international commitments, including our relationship with Israel and our financing of conflicts in the Middle East, require careful oversight to ensure that U.S. resources are being used responsibly and in ways that align with our national interests.”[4]
In his 2025 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Campaign money$326K raised · 99% from individuals · FEC through 2026-07-29
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $323K
- PACs & committees $250
- Own money & loans $2,065
Largest committee contributions
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/eric-yonce
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.U.S. House · Florida's 6th District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 2.Eric Yonce - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 3.Florida's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 4.Eric Yonce - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 5.2026 voters guide: U.S. House District 6 · WKMG ClickOrlando · 2026-10-16 News report