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Florida's 16th Congressional District election, 2026

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Florida's 16th Congressional District
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General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 24, 2026
Primary: August 18, 2026
General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times:

7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voting in Florida

Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending
Inside Elections: Solid Republican
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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Federal and state primary competitiveness
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All U.S. House districts, including the 16th Congressional District of Florida, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.

Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Florida District 16

Incumbent Vern Buchanan, Jonathan Harris, Glenn Pearson, Jan Schneider, and Mark Davis are running in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 16 on November 3, 2026.

Candidate
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Vern Buchanan (R)
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Jonathan Harris (D) Candidate Connection
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Glenn Pearson (D)
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Jan Schneider (D)
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Mark Davis (No Party Affiliation)

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Jonathan Harris

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Hello, my name is Jonathan Harris. I’m an Information Security Analyst and a proud U.S. Army Veteran with nearly twenty years of service in both Active Duty and the Reserves. I’m also a husband and the father of two amazing daughters who remind me every day why service matters. I’ve spent my life standing up for others, whether protecting our country in uniform or defending our nation’s digital infrastructure. As I near the end of my military career, I still feel called to serve. But this time, that service means fighting for my neighbors right here at home. Florida’s 16th Congressional District; from Brandon and Riverview to Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch is full of hardworking, resilient people who deserve leadership that listens and delivers. For too long, Washington has been defined by division instead of results. I’m running because I believe we can do better — and because I want to be part of that change. A mentor once told me that to make a difference, you sometimes have to be the difference. I can’t change everything alone, but I can stand up, speak out, and serve our community with integrity, compassion, and purpose."

Key Messages

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Service and Integrity Above Politics - I’ve spent nearly twenty years serving this country in uniform and protecting our national security in the private sector. That experience taught me that real leadership is about service, not self-interest or party politics. In Congress, I’ll bring integrity, accountability, and a mission-first mindset to solving problems that affect everyday Floridians.

Putting Families and Communities First - The people of Florida’s 16th District deserve a representative who listens, responds, and delivers. I’ll focus on the issues that matter most to working families; lowering costs, protecting Medicare and Social Security, investing in public education, and expanding opportunities for veterans and small businesses.

Restoring Trust and Common Sense in Washington - Our politics have become too divided and too disconnected from the people they serve. I’m running to restore honesty, civility, and common sense in Congress to get results without the partisan games. We can disagree without being disagreeable, and we can put people before party to build a stronger future for our community.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Florida

Election information in Florida: Nov. 3, 2026, election.

What is the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 5, 2026
  • By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 5, 2026
  • Online: Oct. 5, 2026

Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 22, 2026
  • By mail: Received by Oct. 22, 2026
  • Online: Oct. 22, 2026

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 3, 2026
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 3, 2026

Is early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What are the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2026 to Oct. 31, 2026

Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When are polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (ET/CT)


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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Jonathan Harris (D)

Service and Integrity Above Politics - I’ve spent nearly twenty years serving this country in uniform and protecting our national security in the private sector. That experience taught me that real leadership is about service, not self-interest or party politics. In Congress, I’ll bring integrity, accountability, and a mission-first mindset to solving problems that affect everyday Floridians.

Putting Families and Communities First - The people of Florida’s 16th District deserve a representative who listens, responds, and delivers. I’ll focus on the issues that matter most to working families; lowering costs, protecting Medicare and Social Security, investing in public education, and expanding opportunities for veterans and small businesses.

Restoring Trust and Common Sense in Washington - Our politics have become too divided and too disconnected from the people they serve. I’m running to restore honesty, civility, and common sense in Congress to get results without the partisan games. We can disagree without being disagreeable, and we can put people before party to build a stronger future for our community.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

I’m passionate about policies that strengthen our communities and support those who serve. As a veteran and cybersecurity professional, I care deeply about veterans’ healthcare, benefits, and national security especially protecting our country from modern cyber threats. I’m focused on lowering costs for working families, supporting small businesses, and making housing and healthcare more affordable. I also believe in investing in education and infrastructure improving our schools, roads, and storm resilience. These aren’t partisan issues they’re priorities that affect everyone in Florida’s 16th District. My goal is to bring practical, service-driven leadership to Washington that delivers real results for our community.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

I have a number of mentors that I look up to. It would take a day or two to give credit to all those that have helped or shaped my life until this point.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

Integrity, accountability, and a strong moral compass are essential for anyone elected to serve the public. In the military, I learned that leadership is about doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Elected officials should live by that same standard; serving with honesty, humility, and respect for those they represent. Politics should never be about personal gain or party loyalty; it should be about doing what’s right for the people. I believe trust is earned through consistent, transparent, and principled action.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

The core responsibility of a member of Congress is to represent the people with honestly, transparently, and with integrity. That means listening to constituents, understanding their needs, and bringing their voices to Washington. It also means crafting thoughtful legislation, conducting responsible oversight of government agencies, and ensuring tax dollars are used wisely. Just as in the military, accountability and service to others come first. An elected official should lead with a moral compass, uphold the Constitution, and always put people before politics.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

I would hope that I would leave behind a legacy of selfless service.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

Although there may have been plenty of other events when I was younger. September 11, 2001 will forever be the one I most vividly remember. I was 15 years old at the time and on my way to Biology class when I heard the news. This event more than anything else is what made up my mind that I would join the military.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

My first job was at Steak n Shake. I started as a bus boy and eventually moved to serving tables. I think I worked there for about two years or so before I moved to another job.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

I personally read mostly fiction. My favorite book series right now is Red Rising, by Pierce Brown. I think in many ways I see a lot of myself in the main character Darrow. Even gifted with the strength and speed of a Gold (the ruling class), Darrow still doesn't believe he is good enough in the early stages of the book. As he continues his journey he assumes that mantle of the Reaper and becomes the very thing the ruling class fear. I am anxiously awaiting the 6th book Red God!
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Jonathan Harris (D)

Darrow, From Red Rising.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

I, like most Veterans from the GWOT days, have long struggled with survivors guilt. During my first deployment I lost a friend of mine in an IED explosion. I never understood why he was taken and I blamed myself a bit since I was the driver of the vehicle.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

The U.S. House of Representatives is unique because it’s the branch of government closest to the people. Its members are elected every two years, ensuring accountability and a direct connection to the communities they serve. The House holds the constitutional power to initiate revenue bills and provide oversight of the executive branch, giving it a critical role in shaping national priorities. Its structure is based on population which means every voice can be represented. To me, that makes the House the cornerstone of representative democracy: a place where service, transparency, and the people’s will should always come first.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

Short answer, no. If this were true I would not be running. I honestly believe that we should be looking for fresh ideas and perspectives. If we keep looking to those who are already in government or politics we limit the ideas and creative solutions introduced into the halls of congress.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

First and foremost, I believe that the United States needs to overcome the division we are seeing in politics. It should not be us against them. We have always been strongest when we worked together, regardless of race, creed, or religion. We have continued to show in our past that we can do incredible things, and I believe we can again. Second I think we have a fiscal problem. I am a firm believer that debt itself is not a bad thing, it's only when debt is not properly managed when it becomes a problem. I believe that we need to continue to invest in our country in a way that will maximize the ROI for future generations.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

I believe so. As I mentioned before, I believe that it holds Representatives accountable.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

I believe voters should be the backstop preventing career politicians from getting into and staying in Congress for 40+ years. However, I know that this does not happen in today's hyper divided political landscape. In response to the I am now and will continue to be in the future a strong champion of term limits for those who serve in Congress
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Jonathan Harris (D)

No. I would like to think my own approach would be how I live and work in personal life. I want to get things done. That is the long and the short of it. I do not know politicians personally, but I recognize that who they present themselves to be, might not be who they in person; which is why I would be hesitant to model myself after anyone.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

Not yet. I have only begun my journey of speaking with people about my pursuit of public office.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

Absolutely. As I stated earlier, the US is stronger when we work together. The reason why this does not happen all the time is because we have different fundamental views on how we should live, and how Government should be run. But governing only through majority is the wrong answer. I believe that even the minority should have a seat at the table when drafting policy. That way when the minority comes to power, they cannot point the finger and say its their fault, not ours. True governance comes from all parties working together to do what's best for the most people possible.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

The Constitution gives the House the unique responsibility to originate all bills for raising revenue because it’s the chamber closest to the people. That power should be exercised carefully and transparently. If elected, I would use it to ensure that our tax and spending policies reflect the priorities of working families, not special interests. Every dollar the government collects or spends should serve the public good, strengthen our economy, and support essential programs like education, healthcare, and veterans’ services. Fiscal responsibility and accountability to taxpayers would guide every decision I make.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

The House’s investigative powers are essential to accountability, but they should be used responsibly and without partisanship. Oversight is about making sure our government works for the people by ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, federal agencies follow the law, and corruption is exposed wherever it exists. As a veteran and public servant, I believe investigations should seek truth, not headlines. The goal must always be transparency, fairness, and restoring public trust—not scoring political points.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

No not yet.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

I think becoming a Warrant Officer in the Army is one of the proudest moments in my life. Second only to becoming a father. I worked so hard to become just like one of my mentors who was a CW4 when I met him. He recognized the skill and passion I had for Information Technology and gave me purpose, not just in my military career, but my civilian career as well. Stepping into his shoes was truly a proud moment for me.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

I believe that the US Government or agencies within the government have been at the forefront of a majority of innovations in the past 20-30 years. I think by building in guard rails during development will only help strengthen the technology and ensure public confidence in the technology.
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Jonathan Harris (D)

I believe that if you are able to vote, you should be able to vote and your vote should count. I think if I would implement anything, it would be to try to get all states to adopt independent third party redistricting commission to remove partisan politics from the redistricting process.


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Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Vern Buchanan Republican Party $779,248 $351,346 $1,477,116 As of September 30, 2025
Jonathan Harris Democratic Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Glenn Pearson Democratic Party $4,635 $5,343 $148 As of September 30, 2025
Jan Schneider Democratic Party $12,706 $1,756 $51,869 As of June 30, 2025
Mark Davis No Party Affiliation $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Keith Varian No Party Affiliation $0 $0 $0 Data not available***

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.
*** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

  • Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
  • Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
  • Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[1]
  • Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[2][3][4]

Race ratings: Florida's 16th Congressional District election, 2026
Race trackerRace ratings
12/23/202512/16/202512/9/202512/2/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy WalterSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The HillPendingPendingPendingPending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Florida in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Florida, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State Office Party Signatures required Filing fee Filing deadline Source
Florida U.S. House Ballot-qualified party 1% of the registered voters in the geographical area of candidacy $10,440 4/24/2026 Source
Florida U.S. House Unaffiliated 1% of the registered voters in the geographical area of candidacy $6,960 4/24/2026 Source


District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 16

Incumbent Vern Buchanan (R) defeated Jan Schneider (D) in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 16 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Vern Buchanan (R)
 
59.5
 
247,516
Image of Jan Schneider
Jan Schneider (D)  Candidate Connection
 
40.5
 
168,625

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 416,141
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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 16

Jan Schneider (D) defeated Trent Miller (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 16 on August 20, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jan Schneider
Jan Schneider  Candidate Connection
 
65.7
 
23,701
Image of Trent Miller
Trent Miller  Candidate Connection
 
34.3
 
12,395

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 36,096
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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 16

Incumbent Vern Buchanan (R) defeated Eddie Speir (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 16 on August 20, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Vern Buchanan
Vern Buchanan
 
60.9
 
38,789
Image of Eddie Speir
Eddie Speir  Candidate Connection
 
39.1
 
24,868

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 63,657
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General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 16

Incumbent Vern Buchanan (R) defeated Jan Schneider (D) and Ralph E. Hartman (No Party Affiliation) in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 16 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Vern Buchanan
Vern Buchanan (R)
 
62.1
 
189,762
Image of Jan Schneider
Jan Schneider (D)
 
37.8
 
115,575
Image of Ralph E. Hartman
Ralph E. Hartman (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
21

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 305,358
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Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for August 23, 2022, was canceled. Jan Schneider (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 16 without appearing on the ballot.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 16

Incumbent Vern Buchanan (R) defeated Martin Hyde (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 16 on August 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Vern Buchanan
Vern Buchanan
 
86.2
 
64,028
Image of Martin Hyde
Martin Hyde
 
13.8
 
10,219

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 74,247
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General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 16

Incumbent Vern Buchanan (R) defeated Margaret Good (D) in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 16 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Vern Buchanan
Vern Buchanan (R)
 
55.5
 
269,001
Image of Margaret Good
Margaret Good (D)
 
44.5
 
215,683

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 484,684
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Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for August 18, 2020, was canceled. Margaret Good (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 16 without appearing on the ballot.

Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for August 18, 2020, was canceled. Incumbent Vern Buchanan (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 16 without appearing on the ballot.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

  • District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
  • Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
  • Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
  • State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.


Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2026
Information about competitiveness will be added here as it becomes available.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+7. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 7 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Florida's 16th the 167th most Republican district nationally.[5]

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.

2024 presidential results in Florida's 16th Congressional District
Kamala Harris Democratic Party Donald Trump Republican Party
42.0% 57.0%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Florida, 2024

Florida presidential election results (1900-2024)

  • 17 Democratic wins
  • 15 Republican wins
Year 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024
Winning Party D D D D D D D R D D D D D R R R D R R D R R R R D R R D D R R R
See also: Party control of Florida state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Florida's congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Florida
Party U.S. Senate U.S. House Total
Democratic 0 8 8
Republican 2 20 22
Independent 0 0 0
Vacancies 0 0 0
Total 2 28 30

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Florida's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Florida, October 2025
Office Officeholder
Governor Republican Party Ron DeSantis
Lieutenant Governor Republican Party Jay Collins
Secretary of State Republican Party Cord Byrd
Attorney General Republican Party James Uthmeier

State legislature

Florida State Senate

Party As of October 2025
     Democratic Party 11
     Republican Party 26
     Other 1
     Vacancies 2
Total 40

Florida House of Representatives

Party As of October 2025
     Democratic Party 32
     Republican Party 86
     Other 0
     Vacancies 2
Total 120

Trifecta control

Florida Party Control: 1992-2025
One year of a Democratic trifecta  •  Twenty-six years of Republican trifectas
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Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Governor D D D D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R I R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Senate D S S R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
House D D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  2. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  3. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  4. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
  5. ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025


Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
Ashley Moody (R)
Rick Scott (R)
Representatives
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Neal Dunn (R)
District 3
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District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
District 11
District 12
District 13
Anna Luna (R)
District 14
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District 24
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District 26
District 27
District 28
Republican Party (22)
Democratic Party (8)


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