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U.S. House, 3rd District: what did each candidate actually say they'd do?

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Rep. Kat Cammack (R) is the incumbent. Seth Harp (D) is a seventh-grade civics teacher. Mike Klein (No Party Affiliation) is a West Point graduate who served in Operation Desert Storm. Cammack leads Harp by 36,447 votes of 299,778 cast, and the result is unofficial until certified. Check your own address on the Florida Division of Elections voter lookup to confirm your district.

Cammack leadsAll counties reporting; unofficial until certified1
55.15%Cammack (R): 165,3131
42.99%Harp (D): 128,8661
1.87%Klein (No Party Affiliation): 5,5991
36,447Vote margin of 299,778 cast1

Do they have a plan?

We read every issue on each candidate's own website and checked the same six things for every one. We count what's there. We don't grade whether the ideas are good. Read the full scoring rules

Of the issues on their website, how many...Kat CammackSeth HarpMike Klein
Names a policy7 of 8
12 of 13
4 of 5
Says how they'd do it4 of 8
4 of 13
0 of 5
Includes a number or target1 of 8
6 of 13
0 of 5
Says how it's paid for0 of 8
0 of 13
0 of 5
Gives a timeline0 of 8
1 of 13
0 of 5
Points to a record8 of 8
0 of 13
0 of 5

The candidates, side by side

Each topic shows every candidate's own words on it, in alphabetical order, from their own website. "Nothing on this topic" means their site doesn't cover it. Topic rows are grouped by us from their headings; the scores don't change.

Kat CammackRepublican
Seth HarpDemocrat
Mike KleinNo Party Affiliation
Who they are
Kat Cammack
U.S. Representative (incumbent). Her campaign site has no issues page, so her eight issue headings come from her Accomplishments page, which describes past bills and votes.
Seth Harp
7th-grade civics teacher and former radio and media manager, by his site. His Issues page has thirteen issues in a hover-stripe layout.
Mike Klein
Independent. His 5 Pillars page lists five pillars, each with four to six sub-items; each pillar is scored as one issue, credited if any sub-item earns a check.
Abortion
Kat Cammack
LifeRep. Cammack "has repeatedly been a lead sponsor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and its discharge petition."2
Names a policyPoints to a record
Seth Harp
Nothing on this topic
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Guns
Kat Cammack
Second AmendmentThe page lists "Cosponsored H.R. 404, the Hearing Protection Act, which would remove silencers from the definition of firearms for the purpose of the National Firearms Act." It also lists "Cosponsored H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act."2
Names a policySays how they'd do itPoints to a record
Seth Harp
Nothing on this topic
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Immigration and the border
Kat Cammack
Border SecurityRep. Cammack "introduced the COP Act to cut off federal funds to any police department that hires people who are not U.S. citizens as officers." She also "voted for the largest investment in border enforcement in a generation, paying for new technology and more agents on the ground."2
Names a policySays how they'd do itPoints to a record
Seth Harp
Nothing on this topic
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Veterans
Kat Cammack
Veterans & First RespondersWhen a vendor error put roughly 50 local veterans at risk of losing their homes, Rep. Cammack "stepped in, working with Volunteers of America, VA Secretary Doug Collins, and the Ocala community to keep the Ritz Veterans Village in Ocala open."2
Points to a record
Seth Harp
Veterans"The M.A.K.E. Act provides comprehensive dental coverage through the VA system, recognizing that oral health problems are often linked to heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious medical conditions."4
Names a policy
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Social Security, Medicare and seniors
Kat Cammack
Nothing on this topic
Seth Harp
Social Security"Protect and strengthen Social Security by raising the payroll tax cap to $250,000, helping secure benefits for future generations without reducing payments for retirees."4
Names a policyIncludes a number or target
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Health care
Kat Cammack
Nothing on this topic
Seth Harp
Health Care"Guarantee affordable health care for every American and ensure that no family is forced into bankruptcy because they got sick."4
None of the six checks
Mental Health"The D.O. Initiative will double America's behavioral health workforce over the next decade through tuition assistance, scholarships, and workforce grants."4
Names a policySays how they'd do itIncludes a number or targetGives a timeline
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Housing
Kat Cammack
Nothing on this topic
Seth Harp
Homeownership"The H.E.A.R.T. Act imposes escalating taxes on large-scale corporate home acquisitions while creating incentives for builders to construct affordable housing for first-time buyers and middle-class families."4
Names a policySays how they'd do it
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Schools and education
Kat Cammack
Nothing on this topic
Seth Harp
Student Loans"The S.L.I.C.E. Act caps federal student loan interest rates at 3.1% and limits repayment obligations to a manageable percentage of income."4
Names a policySays how they'd do itIncludes a number or target
School Lunch"The F.U.E.L. Initiative provides universal school lunch for every public-school student in America."4
Names a policy
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Child care and families
Kat Cammack
Nothing on this topic
Seth Harp
Child Care"Pass the C.U.B.S Act (Childhood, Unity, Break, Stipend)" to "Expand affordable child care through a sliding-scale subsidy that helps working families manage one of their largest monthly expenses."4
Names a policy
Mike Klein
Pillar 5: American Dream 2.0"A basic income floor drives innovation and empowers workers navigating an AI economy, giving every family the dignity and security to build toward something better."6
Names a policy
Farms and rural areas
Kat Cammack
Nothing on this topic
Seth Harp
Nothing on this topic
Mike Klein
Pillar 4: Community RenewalKlein would champion a modern Civilian Conservation Corps: "putting Americans to work restoring public lands, building infrastructure, and revitalizing rural communities."6
Names a policy
Energy and environment
Kat Cammack
Nothing on this topic
Seth Harp
Protecting Our Environment"The L.I.F.E. Line invests in water conservation, filtration infrastructure, lead pipe replacement, and stronger protections for freshwater resources."4
Names a policy
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Roads, transit and infrastructure
Kat Cammack
Nothing on this topic
Seth Harp
Expanding Internet Access"The F.A.I.R. Plan treats broadband access as critical infrastructure and establishes a pathway toward affordable nationwide internet service with a target cost of $10 per month."4
Names a policyIncludes a number or target
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Elections and voting
Kat Cammack
Nothing on this topic
Seth Harp
Nothing on this topic
Mike Klein
Pillar 1: Defending DemocracyItems include "Ban corporate PACs and dark money that distort elections and undermine the public trust" and "End the manipulation of district boundaries." It also lists "No stock trading."6
Names a policy
Budget, debt and spending
Kat Cammack
Fiscal ResponsibilityRep. Cammack "introduced the REINS Act (H.R. 142)," which would make Congress approve major rules "costing $100 million or more before they take effect." She also cosponsored the Federal Reserve Transparancy Act "to give taxpayers a full audit of the Federal Reserve."2
Names a policySays how they'd do itIncludes a number or targetPoints to a record
Seth Harp
Fiscal Responsibility"During President Reagan's second term, the corporate tax rate stood at 26%." "Reagan Redux restores the corporate tax rate to that level, generating hundreds of billions in revenue that can be invested in Social Security, education, health care, veterans services, and programs that strengthen working families."4
Names a policyIncludes a number or target
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Taxes, jobs and the economy
Kat Cammack
AffordabilityRep. Cammack "voted for the Ratepayer Protection Act to protect families from paying higher electric bills for the power data centers need." She also "championed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made President Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent," including "new tax relief on tips and overtime pay and a new $6,000 deduction for seniors."2
Names a policyPoints to a record
Seth Harp
Closing Corporate Tax Loopholes"The Triple E Program closes these loopholes by taxing large stock awards when received, requiring executives to take taxable salaries alongside stock compensation, and creating a fair taxation structure for high-value compensation packages."4
Names a policySays how they'd do it
Mike Klein
Pillar 3: Economic Resilience"Raise the cap on Social Security contributions so the wealthy pay their fair share." Another item says "Expand apprenticeship programs to connect young workers with 21st century businesses."6
Names a policy
Defense and foreign policy
Kat Cammack
Nothing on this topic
Seth Harp
Nothing on this topic
Mike Klein
Pillar 2: Strength Through Peace"Service members are not political pawns. Fully fund veteran care, mental health services, and transition support." He also says "war must always be a last resort."6
None of the six checks
How government works
Kat Cammack
Constituent Services"voted for the disaster relief package that made more than $600 million available to Florida farmers hit by Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene and Milton." Her office "has returned more than $128 million to constituents and closed more than 14,605 cases since taking office in 2021."2
Names a policyPoints to a record
Fighting Big GovernmentRep. Cammack "introduced the USA Act, which makes Washington review every federal program on a regular schedule and starts cutting off money to programs Congress has stopped reauthorizing." Her "DIGITAL Applications Act passed the House to speed up broadband buildout on federal lands by moving permit applications online."2
Names a policySays how they'd do itPoints to a record
Seth Harp
Nothing on this topic
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Other
Kat Cammack
Nothing on this topic
Seth Harp
Reining in Corporate Power"Under this proposal, executive compensation would be capped at 150 times the median employee salary."4
Names a policyIncludes a number or target
Mike Klein
Nothing on this topic
Their record
Kat Cammack
  • Third-term U.S. Representative for Florida's 3rd District, by her site.3 Her site says her office "has returned more than $128 million to constituents and closed more than 14,605 cases since taking office in 2021."2
Seth Harp
  • Seventh-grade civics teacher in Gainesville, and a radio and media manager for more than 25 years, by his own account.5 His site lists no elected office.
Mike Klein
  • West Point graduate who led soldiers in Operation Desert Storm, and Chairman of Warrior Centric Health, by his own account.8 His site lists no elected office.
In their words
Kat Cammack

"she believes taxes should be low and that we must keep government spending minimal and efficient"

Kat Cammack, campaign site3

"In Congress, Kat has a record of holding the far-Left in Washington accountable."

Kat Cammack, campaign site3
Seth Harp

"Homes should be places where families live, not simply assets traded by corporations."

Seth Harp, campaign site4

"The tax code should reward work and not privilege."

Seth Harp, campaign site4
Mike Klein

"Something is deeply wrong in America. Everyone knows it."

Mike Klein, campaign site7

"Mike's platform is a bold, principled vision for a better future for American families."

Mike Klein, campaign site7
Where we read it
Kat Cammack
Website: katforcongress.com/accomplishments/ (checked 11/5/2026)
Seth Harp
Website: sethharpforcongress.com/issues (checked 11/5/2026)
Mike Klein
Website: mikeklein4congress.com/5-pillars/ (checked 11/5/2026)

The middle

Where they agree

  • All three name veterans. Cammack: "Fighting for our veterans and our first responders has been one of the highest priorities for her in Washington."2 Harp's M.A.K.E. Act "provides comprehensive dental coverage through the VA system."4 Klein: "Fully fund veteran care, mental health services, and transition support."6
  • All three name broadband. Cammack's DIGITAL Applications Act would "speed up broadband buildout on federal lands."2 Harp's F.A.I.R. Plan "treats broadband access as critical infrastructure."4 Klein would invest in "rural healthcare clinics, clean water systems, and broadband."6
  • Harp and Klein both want to lift the Social Security cap. Harp: "raising the payroll tax cap to $250,000."4 Klein: "Raise the cap on Social Security contributions so the wealthy pay their fair share."6

Where they really split

  • Taxes: Cammack points to the law that "made President Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent."2 Harp's Reagan Redux "restores the corporate tax rate to that level" of 26%.4
  • Immigration: Cammack "voted for the largest investment in border enforcement in a generation."2 Klein: "Every person on American soil is entitled to due process under the law."6
  • Health care: Cammack "pressed them on whether any executive ever pays a price when a patient is harmed by a delayed or wrongful denial."2 Harp: "Guarantee affordable health care for every American."4

What each one leaves out

  • Cammack's site has no issues page. Her Accomplishments page names a bill or vote on seven of eight headings and spells out how on four, but it describes past action and gives no costs or dates for anything she would do next.2
  • Harp names a policy on twelve of thirteen issues and spells out how on four. He names no funding amount or source for any, gives a timeline on one (the next decade), and his site points to no votes or bills.4, 5
  • Klein's five pillars name a policy on four and spell out how on none. They give no numbers, costs or dates.6
Sources (checked 11/5/2026)
  1. Florida Division of Elections, Florida Election Watch, unofficial (all 67 counties at 100% of precincts reporting): floridaelectionwatch.gov/FederalOffices/USRepresentative
  2. Kat Cammack campaign, Accomplishments: katforcongress.com/accomplishments/
  3. Kat Cammack campaign, Home: katforcongress.com/
  4. Seth Harp campaign, Issues: sethharpforcongress.com/issues
  5. Seth Harp campaign, About: sethharpforcongress.com/meetseth
  6. Mike Klein campaign, 5 Pillars: mikeklein4congress.com/5-pillars/
  7. Mike Klein campaign, Home: mikeklein4congress.com/
  8. Mike Klein campaign, Meet Mike: mikeklein4congress.com/meet-mike/