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

Sydney Gruters

Republican

Former executive director of the New College of Florida Foundation and wife of state senator and chair of the Republican National Committee Joe Gruters

2026 race · Florida's 16th District

78% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

22%78%

77% chance of winning · race rated Lean R

23%77%

● Kelly Kirschner● Sydney Gruters

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Background

Experience: No elected office

Links: FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised: $1.6M
From individuals: $1.2M
Spent: $957.3K
Cash on hand: $616.3K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026

Kelly KirschnerDemocratic