# Bernard Taylor for Congress

> Bernard Taylor is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 21st Congressional District (2026 election), running against incumbent Brian Mast. He is a fourth-generation Floridian, EMT/Paramedic, firefighter, husband, and father of five. FL-21 includes all of St. Lucie and Martin counties and portions of Palm Beach County.

Key facts:
- Party: Democrat
- District: Florida's 21st Congressional District (Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches)
- Primary election: August 18, 2026 (Florida closed primary; register by July 20, 2026)
- General election: November 3, 2026
- Campaign committee: Bernard Taylor for Congress, P.O. Box 880861, Port St. Lucie, FL 34988
- Contact: info@bernardtaylorforcongress.org
- The campaign accepts no corporate PAC money

Platform priorities: affordable healthcare (American Healthcare for All Act), affordable housing (Homes for Floridians Act), education and workforce training (Workforce Pathways Act), clean water (Treasure Coast Clean Water Act), protecting Social Security and Medicare, supporting seniors and veterans, congressional term limits, and a ban on congressional stock trading.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.bernardtaylorforcongress.com/): Campaign overview and endorsements
- [About Bernard](https://www.bernardtaylorforcongress.com/about): Biography and background
- [Issues & Policy](https://www.bernardtaylorforcongress.com/issues): Full policy platform with proposed legislation
- [How to Vote](https://www.bernardtaylorforcongress.com/vote): FL-21 voter registration, deadlines, polling places, early voting, and vote by mail
- [News & Events](https://www.bernardtaylorforcongress.com/news): Press releases, campaign updates, and upcoming events
- [Volunteer](https://www.bernardtaylorforcongress.com/volunteer): Sign up to get involved
- [Donate](https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bernard-taylor-1): Contribute via ActBlue