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Madison Cawthorn Launches Florida Congressional Bid Amid Controversies

10/4/2025

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Former North Carolina congressman Madison Cawthorn is running for Florida’s 19th District, opening after Byron Donalds runs for governor.
Cawthorn, 30, has a controversial record, including a prior North Carolina election loss.
He moved to Cape Coral in 2023 and opposes 'woke ideology'.
Background includes airport firearm incidents, sexual misconduct allegations, and a driving-citation arrest.

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Story summary

Former North Carolina congressman Madison Cawthorn is running for Florida’s 19th District, opening after Byron Donalds runs for governor.
Cawthorn, 30, has a controversial record, including a prior North Carolina election loss.
He moved to Cape Coral in 2023 and opposes 'woke ideology'.
Background includes airport firearm incidents, sexual misconduct allegations, and a driving-citation arrest.