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Florida · Florida's 5th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

John Rutherford

RepublicanIncumbent

Incumbent U.S. representative

Electoral history

Earlier races in Florida, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. House · FL-5 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 63.1% · 267,471 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    U.S. House · FL-5 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 100.0% · 1 votes

    Won
  3. 2020

    U.S. House · FL-4 Nov 3, 2020

    R · 61.1% · 308,497 votes

    Won
  4. 2018

    U.S. House · FL-4 Nov 6, 2018

    R · 65.2% · 248,420 votes

    Won
  5. 2016

    U.S. House · FL-4 Nov 8, 2016

    R · 70.2% · 287,509 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$895.4K
From individuals
$327.5K
Spent
$841.3K
Cash on hand
$231.8K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026