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Candidate Profile: Ricky Knoles (U.S. House, Florida District 4)

Original title: Ricky Patric Knoles — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

elections U.S. House Florida politics Democratic Party

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What this does

Residents of Florida's 4th Congressional District will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine which Democratic candidate will advance to the general election for their U.S. House seat.

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Voters in Florida's 4th Congressional District

These residents will choose their representative in the U.S. House during the 2026 election cycle.

Ricky Knoles

He is a candidate seeking election to federal office.

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Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

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Summary

Ricky Knoles is a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 4th Congressional District. He is a former U.S. Army veteran and current English teacher seeking the party nomination in the August 18, 2026, .

Key Facts

Ricky Knoles is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 4th Congressional District.
The Democratic primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Knoles is a member of the Democratic Party.
Knoles served in the U.S. Army from 1996 to 1999.
Knoles holds a bachelor's degree from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (2005).
Knoles' professional background includes work as an English teacher and video editor.
There are no incumbents running in the 2026 Florida District 4 race.
Other Democratic primary candidates include LaShonda Holloway, Michael Kirwan, and Brittney Robinson.
General election candidates include Ronald Sherard and Todd Schaefer.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the primary election for Florida's 4th Congressional District?

The Democratic primary is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

What is Ricky Knoles' professional background?

He is an English teacher and video editor, and a former U.S. Army veteran.

Why It Matters

Residents of Florida's 4th Congressional District will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine which Democratic candidate will advance to the general election for their U.S. House seat.

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Open Seat Election

The 2026 election for Florida's 4th Congressional District features no incumbents, indicating an open seat race.

Florida's 4th Congressional District

Connected Entities

personRicky Knoles“Democratic candidate for U.S. House Florida District 4”Map →

personMichael Kirwan“Opponent in the Democratic primary”Map →

personRonald Sherard“General election candidate (No Party Affiliation)”Map →

personTodd Schaefer“General election candidate (Unaffiliated)”Map →

personBrittney Robinson“Opponent in the Democratic primary”Map →

personLaShonda Holloway“Opponent in the Democratic primary”Map →

locationFlorida's 4th Congressional District“The district for which the election is being held”Map →

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