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Candidate Profile: James Judge

Original title: James Judge — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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What this does

This document provides the electoral history and background for a candidate who sought federal office in Florida's 15th Congressional District during the 2024 election cycle.

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James Judge

He was a candidate for federal office whose campaign concluded following the primary election results.

Voters in Florida's 15th Congressional District

These residents participated in the primary and general elections to select their U.S. House representative.

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Summary

James Judge is a businessman and U.S. Coast Guard veteran who ran as a Republican candidate for Florida's 15th Congressional District in 2024. He was defeated in the Republican held on August 20, 2024.

Key Facts

James Judge lost the Republican primary for Florida's 15th Congressional District on August 20, 2024.
In the 2024 Republican primary, James Judge received 18.1% of the vote (7,137 votes).
Laurel Lee won the 2024 Republican primary with 72.3% of the vote.
James Judge served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 2003 to 2007.
James Judge holds a bachelor's degree from Eckerd College, earned in 2013.
James Judge is a businessman by profession.
James Judge was born in Clearwater, Florida.

Why It Matters

This document provides the electoral history and background for a candidate who sought federal office in Florida's 15th Congressional District during the 2024 election cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did James Judge win his 2024 congressional race?

No, he was defeated in the Republican on August 20, 2024.

What is James Judge's professional background?

He is a businessman and a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Electoral Outcome

The incumbent, Laurel Lee, maintained her seat by winning both the primary and general elections in 2024.

Laurel Lee

Connected Entities

personJames Judge“Republican candidate for U.S. House Florida District 15 in 2024.”Map →

personLaurel Lee“Incumbent U.S. Representative who won the 2024 Republican primary and general el”Map →

locationFlorida's 15th Congressional District“The electoral district for the 2024 U.S. House race.”Map →

organizationU.S. Coast Guard“Military branch where James Judge served from 2003 to 2007.”Map →

personJennifer Barbosa“Republican primary candidate for U.S. House Florida District 15 in 2024.”Map →

personPat Kemp“Democratic candidate for U.S. House Florida District 15 in 2024.”Map →

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