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U.S. House Florida District 5

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 18, 2026

General election

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John Rutherford, the incumbent, for Florida District 5.

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Brandon Veazey ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Connell Crooms ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Donald Muirheid ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Eli Johnson ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Gary Koniz ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Isaiah Abenchuchan ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jacqueline Boulin Romain ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jim May ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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John Todd ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Jonathan Marc ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Matthew Lusk ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Rachel Grage is a biomedical engineer and mother of four running for U.S. House in Florida's 5th District in her first campaign. She prioritizes making healthcare and housing affordable, ensuring government accountability, and protecting constitutional rights and democracy.

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Tom Lister ran for U.S. House Florida District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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William Upham is a write-in candidate running for U.S. House Florida District 5 for the first time. More information about his background and policy positions is not yet publicly available through public voter guide resources.

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Wyatt Clark ran for U.S. House Michigan District 9 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

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John Rutherford, the incumbent, for Florida District 5.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSoftware developer

Alexander Hazen is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Florida District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Mark Heggestad is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Florida District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Mark Kaye is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Florida District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Rachel Grage is a biomedical engineer and mother of four running for U.S. House in Florida's 5th District in her first campaign. She prioritizes making healthcare and housing affordable, ensuring government accountability, and protecting constitutional rights and democracy.

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