John "Captain" Phillips
Republican · FL
John "Captain" Phillips III is a Republican candidate in the August 2026 primary for Florida House District 72 (Manatee County), challenging incumbent Bill Conerly. A 31-year U.S. Coast Guard veteran who retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, he has lived in Bradenton for more than a decade. He has not previously held elected office.
Campaign Finance Information — State Representative, District 72
Campaign Finance Information · State Representative, District 72 · August 18, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $13,045
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- RETIRED U.S. COAST GUARD CWO4$10,000
- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULANT$500
- PARALEGAL$500
- RETIRED$450
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- RETIRED USCG$285
Direct contributions by size
- $5,000+$10,000
- $500-$999$1,000
- $250-$499$500
- $100-$249$1,100
- $1-$99$445
Source: Florida Division of Elections · 2026 cycle · dos.elections.myflorida.com
No verified public records for this candidate — record history researched through July 16, 2026.
Elections
- State Representative, District 72 · August 18, 2026 · State House District 72; Florida
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.