Florida's 11th Congressional District is an open seat in a Republican-leaning area where the prior incumbent, Daniel Webster, is retiring. Joe Strada secured the Republican nomination in a close August primary and has self-funded over $5 million, creating a substantial financial edge over Democratic nominee James Pericola, who raised roughly $226,000. Forecasters rate the race Solid or Safe Republican, consistent with the district's partisan baseline and recent early voting patterns favoring GOP turnout. Trader consensus at 83.5% for Strada reflects these structural advantages, including limited recent polling and Pericola's narrower path despite outreach on affordability and entitlements. The November 3 general election remains the resolution trigger.