Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 19th Congressional District in 2026 Florida General Election.
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Get StartedYou do not need an economist to tell you life here has gotten expensive. U.S. Census data show median gross rent across renter-occupied housing in Lee County is about 1,712 dollars a month. That is before a household covers groceries, medicine, transportation, and everything else. Victor Arias's published platform focuses on affordability, grocery costs, and expanding access to affordable housing. Those numbers eventually become kitchen-table decisions. Learn more
An economy is not just a chart. It is somebody's paycheck. Lee County's tourism office reports tourism generated nearly 1.19 billion dollars in wages and salaries in 2025. That money flows through households, restaurants, shops, and businesses across the community. Victor Arias's published platform treats affordability, infrastructure, water, and the economy as connected parts of Southwest Florida's future. Local economic numbers eventually become household realities. Learn more
When we talk about water in Southwest Florida, we are also talking about livelihoods. In 2025, visitors generated more than 3.3 billion dollars in direct spending in Lee County. Beaches, waterways, and the environment help bring people here and support local work. Victor Arias's platform supports continued federal investment in Everglades restoration and water-quality efforts. Protecting the water also protects part of our economy and our way of life. Learn more
Medicare is not a distant Washington issue in this district. U.S. Census data show 34.8 percent of Collier County residents are age 65 or older. That is more than one out of every three people, and prescription costs can appear every single month. Victor Arias's published platform supports expanding Medicare drug-price negotiation and limiting out-of-pocket prescription costs. For someone on a fixed income, predictability matters. Learn more
Healthcare gets very real when you are the person trying to decide whether you can afford care. U.S. Census data show 16.8 percent of Lee County residents under age 65 are without health insurance. That is not just a statistic. It represents neighbors and families facing medical costs with less financial protection. Victor Arias's published platform addresses prescription costs and surprise medical billing. A medical problem should not automatically become a financial crisis. Learn more
You hear people talk about housing prices. Here is what that means locally. U.S. Census data show the median value of an owner-occupied home in Collier County is about 540,700 dollars. Think about what that means for a teacher, nurse, first responder, or young family trying to put down roots here. Victor Arias's published platform supports expanding affordable-housing opportunities for Southwest Florida workers. A community needs the people who make it work. Learn more
Here is the number behind Southwest Florida's growth. Census estimates show Lee County's population grew 15.1 percent from April 2020 to July 2025. More people now use the same roads, bridges, utilities, and public systems. Victor Arias's published platform prioritizes federal investment in roads, bridges, flood protection, and broadband, along with disaster-preparedness and recovery funding. Growth can be positive, but planning has to keep pace. Learn more
Around here, hurricane recovery is not something we have to imagine. FEMA states that Hurricane Ian impacted 44,000 homes and more than 6,000 businesses; the cited FEMA page is a case study about Lee County's Emergency Operations Center. Behind every home was someone cleaning up, rebuilding, waiting, or wondering what came next. Victor Arias's platform includes federal infrastructure and hurricane-preparedness resources for Southwest Florida. Resilience here is personal. Learn more
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