2026 Midterms · U.S. House · Florida Likely R
Florida — 4th District
Incumbent Republican Aaron Bean faces Democratic nominee LaShonda Holloway in Florida's 4th Congressional District, covering Clay, Nassau, and part of Duval counties. The election hinges on a contrast between Bean's conservative legislative record—focused on federal spending caps, border enforcement, and energy deregulaton—and Holloway's platform centered on expanding healthcare access, housing affordability, and social safety nets. Major political handicappers rate the district as Solid Republican (Cook Political Report, Inside Elections), Safe Republican (Sabato's Crystal Ball), or Likely Republican (Decision Desk HQ).
The pulse
updated Sep 16Healthcare & Reproductive Rights
high salienceHolloway supports expanding Medicare, lowering prescription drug costs, and protecting abortion access, while Bean opposed Florida's abortion initiative and voted against pandemic health restrictions.
Democratic LaShonda Holloway
Supports universal healthcare and abortion rights
Holloway views quality healthcare as a basic human right that must not depend on income. She advocates for expanding Medicare, reducing prescription drug costs, expanding mental health coverage, and guaranteeing universal access to reproductive healthcare, including legal abortion.
- Expand healthcare coverage and Medicare benefits while lowering premiums and prescription drug costs.
- Guarantee universal access to reproductive healthcare, including birth control, prenatal care, and safe, legal abortion.
- Increase federal investment in preventative care and mental health services.
“Access to quality healthcare is a basic human right that should not be determined by one's income.”
“Additionally, supporting policies that ensure universal access to reproductive healthcare, including essential services such as birth control, prenatal care, and safe, legal abortion is imperative.”
“Affordable Healthcare should mean lower premiums, lower prescription drug costs, expanding Medicare coverage, and guaranteeing every American access to quality care as a basic right.”
Republican Aaron Bean
Opposes abortion rights and health mandates
Bean takes a conservative stance on healthcare and reproductive issues, opposing state and federal expansions of abortion access. In Congress, he has voted to dismantle federal pandemic-era restrictions and vaccination requirements for foreign travelers.
- Opposed Florida Amendment 4, the Right to Abortion Initiative, in 2024.
- Voted for H.R.185 to terminate CDC proof-of-vaccination requirements for foreign travelers.
- Voted for H.J.Res.7 to end the national emergency declaration regarding COVID-19.
Economy & Spending
high salienceBean supports federal spending caps, work requirements for social assistance, and free-market policies, whereas Holloway advocates a fair living wage, rent controls, and expanded capital access for small businesses.
Democratic LaShonda Holloway
Supports living wages and small business capital
Holloway emphasizes economic support for working families and local businesses. She advocates for a fair living wage that covers basic life necessities and supports reducing administrative burdens and expanding capital for small business owners.
- Enact a fair living wage ensuring full-time employment covers housing, food, healthcare, and transportation.
- Expand capital access for small businesses and protect local entrepreneurs from corporate competition.
- Cut red tape for local entrepreneurs to drive economic growth and job creation.
“Strong small businesses drive local jobs and economic growth, which is why we must cut red tape, expand access to capital, and protect Main Street entrepreneurs from unfair corporate competition.”
“A fair living wage means full-time work should pay enough to cover food, housing, healthcare, and transportation without relying on government assistance.”
Republican Aaron Bean
Supports spending caps and assistance work requirements
Bean advocates conservative fiscal restraint to curb inflation and manage federal debt. He voted to cap non-defense spending, impose stricter work requirements for safety-net benefits, and increase statutory debt limits through reconciliation.
- Voted for H.R.3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023) capping non-defense spending and enhancing SNAP and TANF work requirements.
- Voted for H.R.2811 (Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023) expanding welfare work requirements and repealing green energy tax credits.
- Voted for H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) reconciliation legislation addressing tax policy and federal funding levels.
- Voted for H.Con.Res.9 denouncing the horrors of socialism.
Energy & Environment
medium salienceHolloway supports clean energy investments and protection against corporate price spikes, while Bean voted to expand fossil fuel production and repeal green energy tax credits.
Democratic LaShonda Holloway
Supports clean energy investment and price stability
Holloway supports federal investment in domestic clean energy to reduce utility price volatility and strengthen energy independence. She advocates for policies to shield families from price spikes driven by corporate practices or global market disruptions.
- Invest in domestic clean energy to stabilize prices and strengthen supply chains.
- Protect consumers from energy price spikes caused by corporate practices or international instability.
“Stable energy prices come from investing in American clean energy, strengthening domestic supply chains, and protecting families from price spikes driven by corporate greed and global instability.”
Republican Aaron Bean
Supports domestic fossil fuel production
Bean favors increasing domestic energy output across oil, gas, and coal while easing environmental permitting regulations. He voted to repeal clean energy tax credits and block ESG rules in private retirement funds.
- Voted for H.R.1 (Lower Energy Costs Act) to boost domestic oil, gas, and coal production while streamlining energy permitting.
- Voted for H.R.2811 to repeal green energy tax credits.
- Voted for H.J.Res.30 to roll back Department of Labor rules permitting ESG investment considerations in retirement plans.
Democracy, Voting Rights & Government Reform
medium salienceBean voted to require documentary proof of citizenship for voting and signed a term limits pledge, while Holloway supports eliminating voting barriers, self-imposing a 12-year term limit, and tightening spending oversight.
Democratic LaShonda Holloway
Supports protecting voting rights and self-imposed term limits
Holloway prioritizes removing voting barriers to ensure open access for all eligible citizens. She pledges to observe a self-imposed term limit of 12 years (six terms) in the U.S. House and supports strict accountability standards for public officials.
- Protect voting rights to guarantee all eligible citizens can vote freely without unnecessary barriers.
- Pledge to observe a self-imposed 12-year term limit (6 two-year terms) in the U.S. House.
- Strengthen government accountability to ensure tax dollars are spent responsibly without corporate influence.
“Protecting voting rights ensures every eligible citizen can vote freely, securely, and without barriers so our democracy truly represents the will of the people.”
“I believe in term limits and I promise not to exceed 12 years in office (6 two-year terms).”
“Government accountability means no one is above the law, tax dollars are spent responsibly, and elected officials answer directly to the people, not special interests or corporations.”
Republican Aaron Bean
Supports voter ID requirements and term limits
Bean supports strict election integrity measures requiring proof of citizenship to register for federal elections. He signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge and supported limiting nationwide injunctions issued by single federal district courts.
- Voted for H.R.22 (SAVE Act of 2025) requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections.
- Signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge.
- Voted for H.R.1526 (NORRA of 2025) limiting federal district court injunctions to the specific parties in a case.
Education & Workforce Development
medium salienceBean supported federal legislation prohibiting biological males from female sports programs, whereas Holloway focuses on reducing college debt and expanding vocational trade training.
Democratic LaShonda Holloway
Supports public school funding and college affordability
Holloway advocates reducing higher education costs and increasing funding for the public education system. Her platform emphasizes pairing academic instruction with trade and technology training to prepare students for fair-paying careers.
- Advocate for legislation aimed at decreasing higher education costs and financial burdens.
- Increase investment in public school resources and educational materials.
- Expand skilled trades and modern technology training within public education curricula.
“Let’s advocate for legislation focused on decreasing the financial burden associated with higher education. It is imperative to prioritize investing in our nation's education system to ensure that all students have access to quality learning resources.”
“Investing in strong public school education, skilled trades, and modern technology creates good-paying jobs, builds a competitive workforce, and prepares Americans for the economy of the future.”
Republican Aaron Bean
Supports female sports protections and education oversight
Bean serves as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. He supported federal legislation barring biological males from participating in women's athletic programs.
- Serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
- Voted for H.R.28 (Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025) restricting biological males from competing in female sports programs.
Immigration & Border Security
medium salienceBean voted to enact mandatory detention for undocumented immigrants arrested for theft and permit DUI deportations, while Holloway has no documented position on immigration in the provided sources.
Republican Aaron Bean
Supports mandatory detention and border enforcement
Bean backs strict enforcement of federal immigration laws and legal penalties for unauthorized residents convicted of crimes. He voted for legislation requiring federal detention of undocumented immigrants arrested for theft and making DUI offenses grounds for deportation.
- Voted for S.5 (Laken Riley Act) requiring DHS to detain unauthorized immigrants arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting.
- Voted for H.R.875 establishing impaired driving as grounds for deporting or barring admission to undocumented immigrants.
Housing Affordability
medium salienceHolloway advocates for rent controls and federal assistance to increase affordable housing stock, while Bean has no documented position on housing policy in the provided sources.
Democratic LaShonda Holloway
Supports rent control and affordable housing expansion
Holloway treats housing as a fundamental necessity and advocates direct federal intervention to lower costs. Her platform includes rent control, increasing affordable housing construction, and expanding housing assistance for families, seniors, and veterans.
- Implement rent control measures to combat rising housing costs.
- Increase federal funding for affordable housing construction and rental assistance programs.
- Expand homeownership access for working families, veterans, and senior citizens.
“Housing is a basic necessity, yet many individuals and families struggle to find affordable and safe housing options. We need initiatives that increase affordable housing stock, implement rent control measures, and provide housing assistance programs to address the housing crisis and ensure that everyone has a place to call home.”
“Affordable Housing strengthens communities by lowering rent, increasing the housing supply, making homeownership achievable for working families; plus, ensuring seniors, and veterans have safe, stable places to live.”
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Social Security & Veterans Services
low salienceHolloway advocates fully funding VA healthcare and protecting Social Security benefits, while Bean supported funding continuing appropriations that include military construction and veterans affairs.
D Democratic LaShonda Holloway
Supports protecting Social Security and funding VA care
Holloway advocates fully funding VA healthcare, reducing administrative delays for veterans' benefits, and expanding mental health and housing support. She also opposes cuts to Social Security benefits for retirees and disabled citizens.
R Republican Aaron Bean
Voted for military construction and veterans appropriations
Bean supported federal continuing appropriations measures that maintain funding for military construction, veterans affairs, and federal agriculture programs.