Jim Schwartzel

Jim Schwartzel was born in Naples, Florida. He earned a high school diploma from Bishop Verot High School and a bachelor's degree from Stetson University in 1998. Schwartzel's career experience includes working as a business owner and president.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Jim Schwartzel and my life is rooted in faith, family, and tradition. A lifelong resident of Southwest Florida, I graduated from Bishop Verot High School and married his high school sweetheart, Carly. Together, they’re raising two children—one attending his alma mater, Stetson University, and the other enrolled at Florida SouthWestern State College.

Jim is a successful businessman, not a politician, and a conservative firebrand. Jim owns and operates 92.5 FOX News, one of the Nation’s top-rated conservative talk radio stations. Through this powerful platform, he has amplified the voices of patriots, like Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck and the late Rush Limbaugh, backed law enforcement and consistently stands against the radical agendas of the progressive Left.

Jim is running for Congress to give President Donald J. Trump the support he needs and to fight for the conservative values that make Southwest Florida strong. He’s not a career politician with ambitions for higher office—like President Trump, he’s a straight-talking outsider who’s fed up with the D.C. swamp ignoring real Americans.

Jim Schwartzel is a rock-solid conservative, an outsider, and a fighter Southwest Florida can count on to deliver real solutions and be their strong conservative voice in Congress.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Washington is Broken—We Need Business Leaders, Not Bureaucrats

- The DC Swamp has lied to Americans for decades. They’ve wasted our tax dollars, sent our jobs overseas, and sold out America to the highest bidder.

- Washington politicians have never had to balance a budget, meet a payroll, or deal with the burdens of overregulation—they spend your money and ask for more.

- As a businessman, I know you can't run a successful business like Washington runs our country—with endless debt, reckless spending, and zero accountability.

- I will fight to drain the swamp by putting America First—not China, not Ukraine, not the corrupt Washington elite.Border Security, Law and Order & Strong Foreign Policy

- No nation can survive without borders—I will support Trump’s policies to secure the border, deport illegal immigrants, and finish the wall.

- Crime is skyrocketing because soft-on-crime liberals refuse to enforce the law—I will stand with law enforcement and back the blue.

- We need law and order, not woke prosecutors letting criminals run free.

- Biden's foreign policy was weak, and the world knew—that’s why China, Russia, and Iran were getting bolder. I support Trump in building the strongest military in the world.

- No more endless wars—I will make sure our troops are defended, not deployed to fight pointless wars that benefit no one but the Washington war machine.America First Economy—Bring Back Jobs, End Foreign Dependence

- We don’t need more government programs—we need more good-paying jobs right here in Florida.

- I will fight for Trump-style tax cuts that reward hard work and keep businesses in America.

- Made in America should mean something again—I will stand with American workers.

- Under Trump, America was energy independent—under Biden, we’re begging dictators, radical Islamics and communists for oil.

- I will fight to restore American energy dominance, so we never have to depend on hostile nations for oil and gas.

- Lower energy costs mean lower prices for everything- I will make sure Florida families aren’t crushed by skyrocketing fuel prices.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Big Government is the problem; let's cut the Red Tape in DC. I will fight for term limits to end the ruling class of career politicians who are more beholden to special interests than the voters in their district. I will protect our economy by opposing wasteful government spending. I will fight back against outside political interest groups and I believe in local solutions, not federal mandates.

I will cut funding to schools that push gender ideology and leftist propaganda and support parents' right to choose the best schools for their children.

I will support our Veterans; I am dedicated to ensuring they receive the healthcare, employment opportunities, and respect they've earned.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was at age 12, waking up before dawn to water and sweep the clay tennis courts at The Landings in Fort Myers.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

We need strict term limits to end the ruling class of career politicians who are more beholden to special interests than the people they were elected to serve.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We have out-of-control spending and inflation. We need total accountability and transparency to ensure our government is operating efficiently for our citizens.

Campaign websiteSchwartzel's campaign website stated the following:Putting America First and Supporting President TrumpJim Schwartzel is proud to support President Donald J. Trump and the America First agenda. Like many in Southwest Florida, Jim believes that President Trump’s leadership make our country stronger, safer, and more prosperous. In Congress, Jim will back President Trump every step of the way—fighting to bring back energy independence, restore law and order, defend our borders, and keep the radical Left from destroying the values that make America great.Fighting for Term LimitsWashington is broken thanks to career politicians who care more about protecting their power than serving the people. Jim supports term limits for members of Congress because it’s time to break up the ruling class and return power to the people. Public office should be about service, not self-preservation.Protecting Southwest Florida's Water QualityOur water isn’t just important to our economy—it’s part of who we are. As an avid boater, Jim understands this and will fight to protect the Caloosahatchee River, our beaches, and the natural beauty that makes Southwest Florida special. He’ll support common-sense water management policies that prioritize clean water, healthy estuaries, and the needs of our community—not the agendas of environmental extremists or special interest groups.Strengthening the Economy and Creating JobsAs a successful businessman, Jim knows what it takes to grow an economy and create jobs. He will fight to keep taxes low, eliminate burdensome regulations, and make it easier for small businesses to thrive. Jim opposes socialist spending policies that drive inflation and destroy opportunity, and he will stand up for working families and entrepreneurs across Southwest Florida.Improving Infrastructure and Easing TrafficAnyone who drives in Southwest Florida knows our roads and infrastructure is in serious need of investment and improvement. Jim will push for funding to complete the projects necessary to reduce traffic congestion and enhance safety, making it easier for families, businesses, and emergency services to move throughout the region.Defending Constitutional LibertiesJim believes our rights come from God, not government. He will always defend your individual liberties enumerated in the Constitution and fight against the heavy hand of government control. From protecting free speech and religious freedom to preserving the right to keep and bear arms, Jim will never back down from defending the God-given liberties that make our nation the freest in the world.Securing the Border and Stopping Illegal ImmigrationAmerica must have strong borders. Jim will fight to finish the wall, enforce immigration laws, and stop the flood of illegal immigrants and deadly drugs pouring into our communities. He believes in legal immigration—but illegal immigration threatens our national security, burdens taxpayers, and puts American jobs and families at risk. Jim firmly believes that anyone entering our country illegally and breaking our laws should be sent back to where they came from.Protecting Family Values and Pushing Back on Woke IdeologyJim believes in protecting traditional family values and preserving the innocence of our children. He opposes the Left’s radical DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) mandates and the push to force gender ideology into our schools, sports, and workplaces. Jim stands firmly against biological men competing in women’s sports and believes parents—not bureaucrats—should have the final say in how their children are raised and educated. — Jim Schwartzel's campaign website (June 23, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.