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Candidate Profile: Matthew Montavon (U.S. House, Florida District 17)

Original title: Matthew Montavon — ballotpedia.org

June 2, 2026

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What this does

Residents of Florida's 17th Congressional District will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine which Democratic candidate advances to the general election for their U.S. House seat.

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Voters in Florida's 17th Congressional District

These voters will choose their representative for the U.S. House in the 2026 election cycle.

Matthew Montavon

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

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.

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Summary

Matthew Montavon is a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida's 17th Congressional District. He is participating in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Key Facts

Matthew Montavon is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. House Florida District 17.
The Democratic primary election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
Matthew Montavon is competing against Allen Spence in the Democratic primary.
The general election for the seat is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Stephanie Petersen-Soal (No Party Affiliation) is a candidate in the general election.
There are no incumbents running in this race.
Matthew Montavon's professional background includes public administration, the Peace Corps, the Illinois Migrant Council, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Matthew Montavon holds a bachelor's degree from Catholic University of America (1978) and a graduate degree from Indiana University (1984).

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the primary election for Florida's 17th District?

The Democratic primary is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

Who is Matthew Montavon running against in the primary?

He is running against Allen Spence for the Democratic nomination.

Is there an incumbent in this race?

No, there are no s in this race.

Why It Matters

Residents of Florida's 17th Congressional District will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine which Democratic candidate advances to the general election for their U.S. House seat.

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Connected Entities

personMatthew Montavon“Democratic candidate for U.S. House Florida District 17”Map →

personAllen Spence“Democratic primary opponent”Map →

locationFlorida's 17th Congressional District“The district for which the election is being held”Map →

personStephanie Petersen-Soal“General election candidate (No Party Affiliation)”Map →

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