James Pericola

Candidate for Congress | FL CD 11

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

This seat isn’t just competitive, it’s primed to flip.

While Republicans tie themselves to the failed policies of the Trump administration, our campaign is focused on solving the affordability crisis and protecting social security.

Come November, we’ll deliver real leadership to CD11. Join us in this fight at https://t.co/vRN93xpLif

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

I’m honored to have the support of UFCW local 1625. At a time when working families are being squeezed more than ever, it means so much to have workers united in support of our campaign. I look forward to advocating for all the workers across CD 11 when in Congress.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

Today, I officially accepted a first debate with Republican nominee, Joe Strada.

Rather than hearing millions of dollars worth of attack ads, voters deserve to hear from Joe Strada directly. They deserve to hear our visions for this district and our country.

Joe Strada has a lot of defending to do and I look forward to discussing the issues with him and earning the vote of concerned families across District 11.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

The U.S. just had the most expensive month of gasoline ever.

Republicans have made this country too expensive to live in and they have no plans to deliver relief for American taxpayers. Vote them all out in November!

[Headquarters @HQNewsNow]

The average nationwide gas price was over $4/gallon every day of August.

This breaks a new record for most expensive month ever for gasoline.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

Thank you to our wonderful volunteer and supporter, Anne berg, for getting out in The Villages and knocking doors for Team Pericola!

This campaign is powered by people who believe in showing up, talking to voters, and doing the work to earn every vote. I’m grateful to have supporters like Anne and Bob Berg helping us reach every corner of District 11.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

This campaign is about bringing serious leadership to District 11 and making a real difference in the lives of the people who call it home. That means fighting to lower costs, protect Social Security and Medicare, and deliver on the issues that matter to working families.

Great to join Good Day Orlando on FOX 35 this morning to talk about the people we’re fighting for and the work ahead. I’ll keep showing up, listening, and earning every vote.

And I’m ready to debate Joe Strada wherever, whenever on his record and our vision.

[Florida Democrats @FlaDems]

There is incredible energy on the ground in FL! All weekend, FL Dems have been knocking on doors and talking to voters across the state. Through the work of these volunteers we’ve flipped more than 40 seats, and we’re just getting started. Make sure you have a plan to vote. Together, we will #TakeBackFlorida.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

Great morning in historic Tildenville knocking doors with Rep. @leonardkspencer and talking directly with voters about the issues affecting their families and communities.

Thank you to Chair @NikkiFried for coming out and to every volunteer who spent their morning showing up and doing the work.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

This is the exact corruption that folks have gotten used to from the modern day Republican Party.

Joe Strada has allegedly installed faulty wiring to take your money for his congressional campaign.

DeSantis is using your hard earned money to fund his political committee.

This must stop and in Congress I'll hold them all accountable.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

Great to be in Lake County this morning for the Unity Breakfast alongside Eric Yonce and other candidates and Democrats from across the county.

We’re united by shared values and a commitment to bringing real leadership to our communities. Now it’s about showing up, doing the work, and earning the trust of voters across these districts.

Proud to be in this fight together.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

It was a privilege to join Senator LaVon Bracy Davis, Representative Rashon Young, Chair Nikki Fried and leaders across Central Florida in honoring the Groveland Four today. 

I am particularly grateful to my longtime friend, Thurgood Marshall, Jr. for making the trip to Florida for this important event. The work of Sen. Bracy Davis and countless others to honor the Groveland Four has been so important. 

Today was a reminder of how much progress we’ve made, and how much work remains to be done.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

Don't listen to @JimmyPatronis, you're welcome in The Villages any day @JellyRoll615.

We'll stand up for all the folks getting their social security and medicare ripped away from them because of Trump.

[The Hill @thehill]

GOP congressman: Jelly Roll ‘not welcomed’ to Florida Panhandle after Trump jabs
https://t.co/bo5G76dBLa

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

This race is not about me. It is about standing up to the dysfunction and idiocy we are seeing in this country and fighting for the people who are paying the price for it.

From Angie Gallo taking on Moms for Liberty here at home to Maxwell Frost fighting for us in Congress, we need more leaders willing to take on the hard fights. I intend to be one of them.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

Up early and on the road this morning for the Leesburg Chamber’s Sunrise Breakfast before a busy day ahead in Orange County.

This campaign is about showing up across District 11, talking directly with voters, and earning their support.

I’ll keep showing up in every corner of this district. @VoteStrada can keep finding excuses not to.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

Get the facts at https://t.co/0AYRPA6w4r

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

You don’t serve Central Florida by hiding behind a $5 million checkbook and skipping debates. You do it by showing up, talking to voters, and doing the work.

Joe Strada can spend millions flooding the airwaves, but voters still deserve answers about his record — including lawsuits involving unpaid workers and serious safety concerns.

Democrats spend too much time playing defense. We’re not doing that in District 11. We’re going on offense, showing up everywhere, and making sure voters know exactly who is asking for their trust.

https://t.co/1l8aIIo3H9

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

Families across District 11 are paying the price for out-of-touch priorities. We don’t need another Trump stand-in repeating the same empty promises and reading off the same national script.

Central Florida deserves leadership that shows up, fights for working people, and gets results.

The momentum is on our side, and we are flipping this seat in November.

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

@EliGold20283142 @Fla_Pol @FlaHispanicDems @FLDem0crat @FlaYoungDems @collegedemsfl @davidjollyfl @AngieNixon @Annette_Taddeo @JoseJavierJJR Looking forward to our conversation!

[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

The energy behind this campaign keeps growing, and this weekend was no exception.

We officially launched the Pericola Grannies with our new Chair, Anne Berg — and I have a feeling you’ll be seeing a lot more of them between now and November.

Everywhere I go across District 11, I’m meeting people who are ready to work, ready to organize, and ready for a different kind of leadership in Washington. I’m grateful to have them in this fight with us.

[Eli Goldstein- No One Asked, But...Politics @EliGold20283142]

🚨 NEW INTERVIEW ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

I’m excited to welcome FL-11 Democratic congressional candidate @JamesPericola to No One Asked, But… Politics LIVE on my Bestselling Gen Z Substack!

James is running for Congress in Florida’s 11th District, where he’ll face Republican Joe Strada this November.

We’ll discuss his campaign, the issues facing FL-11, his case to voters in the district, the 2026 midterms, the future of the Democratic Party, and much more.

🗓 Wednesday, August 26
🕚 11:00 AM EDT
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[James Pericola @JamesPericola]

People across District 11 are fed up, and they’re ready for real change. I was grateful for the opportunity to speak at the Luau for Liberty in The Villages and support the Small County Coalition.

From The Villages to our smaller towns and growing communities, people are tired of being ignored while costs keep rising and Washington keeps failing to deliver. They want someone with the experience to take on the tough fights and actually get things done. I’ve spent my career doing exactly that, and I’m ready to do it for District 11 in Congress.