Former NC Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn Running for Congressional Seat in Florida
By Marge | Published 2025-10-01T17:54:27.567+00:00
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Cape Coral, FL – Former North Carolina Republican Representative Madison Cawthorn officially announced his bid for Congress in Florida's 19th Congressional District.
The announcement signals a potential political comeback for Cawthorn, who is seeking to leverage an open seat in a district currently held by Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, who is running for governor. Cawthorn, who relocated to Cape Coral after his 2022 primary defeat in North Carolina, is campaigning on an "America First" platform.Cawthorn's foray into national politics began in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, where he served one term from January 3, 2021, to January 3, 2023. His