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Benjamin Miranda-Padilla ran for U.S. House Florida District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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U.S. House Florida District 16
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 18, 2026
General election
RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
James Satcher ran for U.S. House Florida District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Jerry Wayne Milligan III ran for U.S. House Florida District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusinessman
John Peters ran for U.S. House Florida District 16 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateHigher education administration
A former Mayor of Sarasota and Peace Corps volunteer running for her first term, Kirschner emphasizes ending corporate price gouging, ensuring Congress deliberates seriously on military conflicts, and protecting healthcare access for district residents.
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No party listedFirst-time candidateBusiness owner
Mark Davis, a business owner, is running for U.S. House Florida District 16 for the first time.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Sydney Gruters is a Republican candidate running for office for the first time.
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RIdeology 0.36 · ConservativeWithdrewAutomobile Dealer
Vern Buchanan ran for U.S. House Florida District 16 in 2026.
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Primary
RepublicanFirst-time candidateExecutive
Ed Pope is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Florida District 16 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEntrepreneur
Eddie Speir is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Florida District 16 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSmall business owner
Glenn Pearson is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Florida District 16 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney
Jan Schneider is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Florida District 16 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateIT professional
Jonathan Harris is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Florida District 16 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedHigher education administration
A former Mayor of Sarasota and Peace Corps volunteer running for her first term, Kirschner emphasizes ending corporate price gouging, ensuring Congress deliberates seriously on military conflicts, and protecting healthcare access for district residents.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Sydney Gruters is a Republican candidate running for office for the first time.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdjunct professor
Tamika Lyles is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Florida District 16 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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