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Florida 5th Congressional District
Represented by John H. Rutherford, Republican
Current representative
- John H. Rutherford
Republican · Representative, 5th district
- Phone
- (202) 225-2501 (Washington office)
- Office
- 1711 Longworth House Office Building
2026 campaign fundraising
Candidates who filed with the FEC for this seat. Totals are from the latest reports filed
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Rutherford (Republican) | $914K | $851K | $240K |
| Rachel Grage (Democrat) | $448K | $375K | $65.9K |
| Mark Peter Heggestad (Democrat) | $53.7K | $53.3K | $589 |
| Mark Kaye (Republican) | $35.3K | $35.2K | $156 |
| Alexander Hazen (Democrat) | $21.6K | $20K | $1,616 |
| Mara Heather Macie (Republican) | $85 | $1,016 | $5,699 |
| Jay McGovern (Democrat) | $0 | $6,342 | $19.8K |
| David Hodson Drew (Democrat) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Recent votes
- House roll call 314: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (S. 2403)
09/16/2026Passed401 to 14Voted: Yes
Retire through Ownership Act
- House roll call 313: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (H.R. 9497)
09/16/2026Passed415 to 9Voted: Yes
Water Resources Development Act
- House roll call 312: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (H.R. 9340)
09/16/2026Passed417 to 3Voted: Yes
Ratepayer Protection Act
- House roll call 311: On Passage (H.J.Res. 213)
09/16/2026Passed214 to 208Voted: Yes
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
- House roll call 310: On Passage (H.R. 10326)
09/16/2026Passed217 to 207Voted: Yes
PROOF Act
- House roll call 309: On Passage (H.R. 9576)
09/16/2026Passed352 to 72Voted: Yes
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
- House roll call 308: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments (H.R. 5334)
09/16/2026Passed262 to 159Voted: Yes
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
- House roll call 307: On Agreeing to the Resolution (H.Con.Res. 93)
09/15/2026Passed220 to 204Voted: No
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- House roll call 306: On Passage (H.J.Res. 210)
09/15/2026Passed216 to 211Voted: Yes
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
- House roll call 305: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended (H.R. 9500)
09/15/2026Passed408 to 17Voted: Yes
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
2022 general election
Official results certified by the state and compiled by the FEC
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H. Rutherford(incumbent)Winner | Republican | Unopposed | Not reported |
Earlier elections2020, 2018
2020 general election
Official results certified by the state and compiled by the FEC
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Lawson(incumbent)Winner | Democratic | 219,463 | 65.1% |
| Gary Adler | Republican | 117,510 | 34.9% |
Total votes counted: 336,973
2018 general election
Official results certified by the state and compiled by the FEC
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Lawson(incumbent)Winner | Democratic | 180,527 | 66.8% |
| Virginia Fuller | Republican | 89,799 | 33.2% |
Total votes counted: 270,326
District lines were redrawn after the 2020 census and first used in the 2022 elections, so results before 2022 may cover a different area.
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Source: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives; Federal Election Commission · Last updated 10/29/2026