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Candidate Profile: Bernard Taylor (U.S. House, Florida District 21)

Original title: Bernard Taylor — ballotpedia.org

June 19, 2026

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What this does

Residents of Florida's 21st Congressional District will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine which candidate will represent their district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Voters in Florida's 21st Congressional District

These residents will choose their representative in the U.S. House during the 2026 election cycle.

Bernard Taylor

He is a candidate seeking election to federal office.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 19, 2026.

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Summary

Bernard Taylor is a Democratic candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 21st Congressional District. He is a firefighter and paramedic who will appear on the ballot in the Democratic scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Key Facts

Bernard Taylor is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 21st Congressional District.
The Democratic primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Bernard Taylor is a firefighter and paramedic by profession.
Bernard Taylor is affiliated with the International Association of Firefighters Local 2928.
Bernard Taylor completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey in 2025.
There are no incumbents running in this race.
James Martin is the other candidate in the Democratic primary.
Alexander Cooke and David Fabrikant are candidates in the general election.
Robert Ott withdrew from the race.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the primary election for Florida's 21st Congressional District?

The Democratic is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Who is Bernard Taylor running against in the primary?

Bernard Taylor is running against James Martin in the Democratic primary.

What is Bernard Taylor's professional background?

Bernard Taylor is a firefighter and paramedic.

Why It Matters

Residents of Florida's 21st Congressional District will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine which candidate will represent their district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Long-term Election Cycle

The election is scheduled for August 2026, indicating a long campaign lead time.

Florida's 21st Congressional District

Connected Entities

personJames Martin“Opponent in the Democratic primary”Map →

personAlexander Cooke“General election candidate”Map →

locationFlorida's 21st Congressional District“The district for which the election is being held”Map →

personDavid Fabrikant“General election candidate”Map →

personRobert Ott“Withdrawn candidate”Map →

personBernard Taylor“Democratic candidate for U.S. House Florida District 21”Map →

organizationInternational Association of Firefighters Local 2928“Professional affiliation of Bernard Taylor”Map →

Sources

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