James Pericola

Professional Background

James Pericola is an attorney and government-affairs professional whose campaign describes more than three decades of public-service work. He worked for U.S. Senator Bob Graham and served in the Clinton administration as a special assistant to the National Transportation Safety Board chairman. His later work included advising businesses, local governments, labor groups and nonprofit organizations.

Experience

• Staff assistant to U.S. Senator Bob Graham
• Special assistant to the National Transportation Safety Board chairman during the Clinton administration
• Congressional staff and senior government-affairs work

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Follow the Money

Reporting period: 2026-04-01 – 2026-09-30.

Reported Receipts

$197,288.78

Cash on Hand

$21,880.65

Reported Disbursements

$175,408.13

Loans

$64,965.00

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