Glenn Pearson
Democratic · FL
Glenn Pearson is a Democratic candidate for Florida's 16th Congressional District in 2026. A former broadcast journalist and small-business owner, he is a past president of the Manatee County Black Caucus and past vice-chair of the Manatee County Democratic Party. He was the first candidate in the race to qualify by petition, gathering more than the required 2,564 signatures.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
By 2026-08-15, WSLR News reported that Glenn Pearson had received endorsements from the Florida Environmental Caucus and the Florida Progressive Caucus.
August 15, 2026
Source: wslr.org · researched August 20, 2026
For nearly 30 years, Glenn Pearson worked as an Emmy-award-winning television journalist, including as a news producer, reporter, and anchor, according to WSLR News's 2026 profile.
August 15, 2026
Source: wslr.org · researched August 20, 2026
Past race Glenn Pearson ran in:
- Representative in Congress District 16 · August 18, 2026 · Congressional District 16 (119th Congress), Florida
Profile last researched July 10, 2026.