Total Support for Catalina Lauf over $3 Million

Lauf Campaign Outraises All FL-19 Opponents with Another $500,000 Plus Quarter, and Secures Critical New Endorsement

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Republican congressional candidate Catalina Lauf announced today that her campaign raised more than $503,948 during the final fundraising quarter before the August 18 Republican primary. Combined with an allied PAC reporting, total resources supporting Lauf's campaign now exceed $3 million. 

The fundraising milestone underscores the campaign's growing momentum heading into Election Day, driven by a surge of in-district contributions, nationwide grassroots support, and endorsements from leading conservative voices and Trump allies.

"I am incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support we've received from hardworking Floridians and conservative leaders who share our vision for a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Southwest Florida," said Lauf. "This momentum sends a clear message that voters in Southwest Florida are ready for bold, principled leadership in Congress."

Lauf has earned key endorsements from Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Senator Jim Banks (R-IN), some of President Trump’s fiercest allies. Today, the campaign is also proud to announce the endorsement of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a leading national trade association representing merit-shop construction companies and skilled trades professionals.

"We are honored to receive the endorsement of the Associated Builders and Contractors," Lauf said. "ABC represents thousands of businesses, contractors, and skilled trades professionals who are helping build the future of Southwest Florida. I look forward to advancing policies that strengthen our infrastructure, expand opportunities for the next generation of tradespeople, and keep our economy growing."

The campaign also continues to lead the field in individual donor support, demonstrating broad grassroots confidence in Lauf's candidacy.

"Southwest Florida isn't looking for a congressional seat to be bought by a self-funder. Southwest Floridians want a representative who will earn the trust of the people through servant leadership, and results," said Lauf. "Our campaign is powered by hardworking Americans who believe public office is about serving the people, not serving personal interests. That's the kind of principled leadership I'll bring to Congress."

With increasing support across Florida's 19th Congressional District and a rapidly growing grassroots coalition, the Lauf campaign enters the final weeks before the primary with the momentum and resources necessary to communicate its positive vision for Southwest Florida while forcefully responding to false and misleading attacks from opponents.

“It's telling that, as voters begin casting their ballots, one of my opponents has chosen to spend thousands of dollars attacking me instead of explaining why he deserves to represent Southwest Florida," said Lauf. "Our campaign is focused on earning support the right way, meeting voters, discussing solutions, and building a grassroots movement.

I'll continue campaigning on helping President Trump secure the border, strengthen our economy, protect Social Security and Medicare for seniors, support our veterans, and preserve the American Dream, because that's what the people of Southwest Florida deserve."

Vote-by-mail ballots are now being cast across Florida's 19th Congressional District. Early voting begins August 8th, 2026. The Republican primary election will be held on

August 18, 2026.

For more information, visit www.CatalinaForCongress.com.