Meet the candidates 2026: 11th Congressional District Democrats

Three candidates — James Pericola, Royal Webster and Dan Williams — are vying to succeed Rep. Daniel Webster.

By Leticia Silva
| 3:15 p.m. August 5, 2026

West Orange Times & Observer
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Before the Aug. 18 primary, the Observer will be publishing Q&As featuring candidates in key races that will appear on ballots in West Orange and Southwest Orange. This week, we introduce the democratic candidates for Florida’s 11th Congressional District. Three candidates — James Pericola, Royal Webster and Dan Williams — are vying to succeed Daniel Webster, who became a U.S. House representative in 2011 and in 2017 began representing Florida’s 11th District.

THE CANDIDATES

Dan Williams

James Pericola

Royal Webster

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Leticia Silva

Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.