James Pericola
Democratic · FL
Pericola is a lawyer and government affairs consultant who worked as a special assistant at the National Transportation Safety Board under President Clinton. He focuses on lowering household costs and protecting Social Security and Medicare.
Where James Pericola stands, based on their records
Supports
Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Publicly condemned anti-Muslim signs targeting Republican candidate Nizam Razack during the 2026 Florida 11th District primary.
August 12, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: wintergardenvox.com
Track record — General
General · 11 records
Received an endorsement from 2024 Florida 11th District Democratic nominee Barbie Harden Hall.
July 2, 2026
Source: floridapolitics.com
Received an endorsement from former Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison in his Florida 11th District U.S. House race.
June 12, 2026
Source: floridapolitics.com
Lobbied federal officials for Rite Aid on pharmacy-record privacy, broader HIPAA coverage, and warrants for law enforcement access to health data.
October 23, 2023
Source: lda.gov
Filed a D.C. Superior Court lawsuit against John Boehner and Squire Patton Boggs alleging breach of agreements and misuse of his cannabis advocacy group’s strategy.
April 12, 2022
Source: mjbizdaily.com
Publicly criticized Volusia County’s lack of transparency in its federal grant process after his firm worked as the county’s lobbyist.
October 15, 2018
Source: barkersview.org
Had Seward Square Group’s Volusia County federal lobbying contract terminated by a 5–2 County Council vote.
October 2, 2018
Source: volusia.org
Lobbied Congress for Rite Aid on prescription-drug tracking and access to medication therapy management for Medicare beneficiaries.
May 9, 2018
Source: lda.gov
Secured a Volusia County federal lobbying services contract through Seward Square Group at $72,000 annually.
February 5, 2015
Source: volusia.org
Lobbied Congress for Holcim on climate change policy covering manufacturer compliance costs, allowance allocation, and international efforts.
September 27, 2010
Source: lda.gov
Founded Seward Square Group, a government relations firm, and was listed as its manager in Florida’s 2009 business filing.
June 9, 2009
Source: search.sunbiz.org
Worked at the National Transportation Safety Board as a confidential assistant, as listed in the federal government’s 2000 Plum Book.
November 8, 2000
Source: govinfo.gov
Past race James Pericola ran in:
- United States Representative, Congressional District 11 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 11, Florida