US midterm elections · 2026
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  2. Florida
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  4. U.S. House District 16

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Florida's 16th District

U.S. House · Most votes wins

Florida

Official filing listNot reported

Holds the seat nowVern BuchananRepublican

  • Sydney Gruters––
  • Kelly Kirschner––
  • Mark Davis––
Not reported. Numbers and bars stay grey until official returns.

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About this race

Office
U.S. House
Level
Federal
How it is decided
Most votes wins
Ballot
Party labels on the ballot
Candidates known from
Official filing list
Results
Not reported
Counties
DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

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Questions and answers

Who is running for Florida's 16th District?

Sydney Gruters, Kelly Kirschner, Mark Davis, according to the official source listed on this page.

Who holds this seat now?

Vern Buchanan (Republican).

How is the winner decided?

Most votes wins.

When is the election?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls close at different times in each state; results appear here as each election office publishes its official returns.

When will results be available?

On election night, as each county and state election office publishes its returns. Until a race reports, it shows as not reported, never as zero; results stay unofficial until they are certified.