Two Days in Washington: Why I'm More Ready Than Ever to Fight for District 11

This week, I spent two incredible days in Washington, D.C., meeting with Republican leadership ahead of our 2026 campaign. I sat down with the people who are shaping America's future, and I came home more energized than ever about the fight ahead — and more convinced than ever that District 11 needs a fighter who won't back down.

These weren't just photo-op meetings. We talked policy. We talked strategy. We talked about what it's actually going to take to get America back on track — and what it will take to win this seat for the America First movement. I left Washington with a clear message: Florida's 11th District is ready to send a proven fighter to Congress, and I intend to be that fighter.

Here's what I'm fighting for.

Fight for President Trump & America First

As one of the first people to campaign on stage with then-candidate Trump back in 2016, this fight has never been theoretical for me. I will be a reliable vote to advance America First policies in Congress, and I will never back down — not when it's hard, and not when it's unpopular in Washington's swamp.

Cut Taxes, Grow the Economy

We are watching hundreds of billions of our tax dollars disappear to fraud and waste, while the government prints more money to cover it — driving inflation and debt higher for every family in this district. As a business owner, I have actually balanced budgets and made payroll. I'll bring that same discipline to Washington: cut the fraud, cut the waste, and fight for policies that grow the economy for everyone, not just the well-connected.

Close the Border and Lower the Cost of Living

An open border has brought rampant crime and nearly a trillion taxpayer dollars spent on people who don't respect our laws. I will fight to keep the border closed, continue deportations, stop H-1B visa holders from displacing American workers, and reduce the flood of foreign students crowding out spots for our own kids in college.

Make Healthcare Affordable Again

Insurance companies got rich while millions of American families struggled just to afford basic care. I will fight to repeal and replace Obamacare once and for all, and build a healthcare system that actually puts patients first.

Rooted in Faith. Standing for Life.

As a Christian conservative, husband, father of three, and proud grandfather of two, I believe every life is sacred — from conception to natural death. I will stand up for the unborn and defend the values that built this country and keep it strong.

Back the Blue, Reform the Bench, Defend Your Second Amendment

Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every single day. I'll fight for the badge, push for real accountability against career criminals, and defend your constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

Serve Veterans and Strengthen Our Military

I enlisted to serve my country at 17 years old. As a veteran myself, I know what it means when our nation makes promises to the men and women who serve — and I know what it feels like when those promises go unkept. I will be your biggest advocate in Congress: fighting for fair disability ratings, faster access to care, real mental health support, and job training that actually leads somewhere. Florida's veterans earned these benefits the day they signed up to defend our freedom, and I will fight to make sure Washington keeps its word.

Support Our Florida Farmers

Florida's farmers and ranchers are fighting citrus greening, canker, rising fuel costs, and suffocating regulation — all while working to feed America. They need a fighter in Washington who understands agriculture, not another suit who's never set foot on a farm. I'll be that fighter.

Stop Socialism and Anti-American Hate

The time is now to stand up to socialism and the radical ideologies creeping into our institutions. I will fight against the spread of beliefs that are incompatible with what makes America great — clearly, consistently, and without apology.

These two days in Washington reminded me exactly why I'm running. District 11 deserves a Congressman who has already proven he'll show up, do the work, and fight for the things that matter — not just talk about them. I'm ready for that fight, and I'm asking for your support to get there.

— Tim Wilkins