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2026 Race · Florida

U.S. House (District 5)

7 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Florida is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 7 candidates are on record: John Rutherford (Republican), Mark Kaye (Republican), William Upham (Republican), Rachel Grage (Democratic), Alexander Hazen (Democratic), Mark Heggestad (Democratic), and Donald Muirheid (Republican). The seat is currently held by John H. Rutherford (Republican), who has served since January 2017, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Mark Kaye

Republican

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William Upham

Republican

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Rachel Grage

Democratic

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Alexander Hazen

Democratic

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Mark Heggestad

Democratic

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Donald Muirheid

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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John H. Rutherford

Republican · Since January 2017

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8842

    FAST Act

  • HR.5699

    Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act of 2025

2026 Florida U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Florida in 2026?

John Rutherford (Republican), Mark Kaye (Republican), William Upham (Republican), Rachel Grage (Democratic), Alexander Hazen (Democratic), Mark Heggestad (Democratic), and Donald Muirheid (Republican). John Rutherford is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Florida U.S. House (District 5) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Florida and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

John H. Rutherford, a Republican, currently represents Florida, serving since January 2017.

What committees does John H. Rutherford serve on?

John H. Rutherford serves on House Committee on Appropriations. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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