Vern Buchanan (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida's 16th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2013. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Buchanan (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. On January 27, 2026, Buchanan announced that he would not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Click herefor more details.
FL House District 16
Incumbent: Vern Buchanan · Republican
13 candidates · Incumbent first
Tamika Lyles (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 18, 2026. Lyles also ran in a special election to the U.S. Senate to represent Florida. She will not appear on the ballot for the special Democratic primary on August 18, 2026.
Jonathan Harris (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
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Mark Davis (No Party Affiliation) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.
Eddie Speir (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Jan Schneider (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Jan Schneider (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
Edward Pope (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District. Pope declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.[sources:1,2]
Sydney Gruters (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 18, 2026.
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Trent Miller (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 20, 2024.
John Richardsonwas a candidate for District 7 representative on the Prince George's County Board of EducationinMaryland. Richardson lost in the general election on November 8, 2016.





