
Fort Myers native Howard Sapp to run for Congress
Gulf Coast News | By Dave Elias
Fort Myers native Howard Sapp is the latest candidate to officially file to run for the District 19 congressional seat after Byron Donalds launched his campaign for governor. He is the nephew of Veronica Shoemaker, the first Black member of the Fort Myers City Council.

Ready for more politics? The Southwest Florida race for Congress begins
WGCU | By Mike Walcher
Candidates are filing to run for the seat in Congress that Byron Donalds will leave. He wants to run for governor. The 2026 race in District 19 in Congress promises to attract a number of candidates and lots of money.

Howard Sapp becomes first candidate to file for Byron Donalds’ seat in Congress
Florida Politics | By Jacob Ogles
Howard Sapp becomes first candidate to file for Byron Donalds’ seat in Congress