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Candidate Profile: Paul Dellinger (U.S. House, Florida District 8)

Original title: Paul Lyal Dellinger — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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What this does

Residents of Florida's 8th Congressional District will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine which candidate advances to the for their U.S. House seat.

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Voters in Florida's 8th Congressional District

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

Paul Dellinger

He is a candidate seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Paul Dellinger is a Democratic candidate running for Florida's 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election. He is a community organizer and former manager in the food service industry.

Key Facts

Paul Dellinger is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 8th District.
The Democratic primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Dellinger is competing against Jennifer Jenkins and Colby Shock in the Democratic primary.
Dellinger previously ran for the Florida House of Representatives District 8 but will not appear on the ballot for that race.
Dellinger's professional background includes work as a community organizer, assistant manager at Pizza Hut, general manager at Bagel 13, and roles at the Cocoa Village Playhouse.
Dellinger is a graduate of Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School and attended Eastern Florida State College.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the primary election for Florida's 8th Congressional District?

The Democratic primary is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Who is Paul Dellinger running against in the primary?

He is running against Jennifer Jenkins and Colby Shock.

Why It Matters

Residents of Florida's 8th Congressional District will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine which candidate advances to the for their U.S. House seat.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Candidate Withdrawal

Paul Dellinger withdrew from the Florida House of Representatives District 8 race to pursue a U.S. House seat.

Paul Dellinger

Connected Entities

personLacey Villareal“Independent candidate in the general election”Map →

organizationDemocratic Party“Political party affiliation of Paul Dellinger”Map →

personColby Shock“Opponent in the Democratic primary”Map →

locationFlorida's 8th Congressional District“The district for which the election is being held”Map →

personPaul Dellinger“Democratic candidate for U.S. House Florida District 8”Map →

personJennifer Jenkins“Opponent in the Democratic primary”Map →

Sources

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