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Florida's 5th Congressional District (FL-5)

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John Rutherford, a Republican, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes parts of St. Johns and Duval counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 818,508, a median household income of $89,255, and a median age of 39.2. Of residents 25 and older, 46.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of John Rutherford, U.S. Representative for Florida's 5th District
John Rutherford

U.S. Representative for Florida's 5th District · Republican

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2026 redistricting

Florida uses a new congressional map in 2026: EOGPCRP2026, enacted May 4, 2026.

The 2026 election for FL-5 uses the new map's FL-5; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Rutherford has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 FL-5 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for FL-5 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
John Rutherford (incumbent)Republican$726,727$268,730Jul 29
Rachel GrageDemocratic$272,423$90,533Jul 29
Mark Peter HeggestadDemocratic$52,519$15,597Jul 29
Mark KayeRepublican$31,456$4,418Jul 29
Alexander HazenDemocratic$18,632$5,653Jul 29

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
818,508
Median household income
$89,255
Median age
39.2
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.3%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Florida senators

Neighboring districts

  • FL-4 · Aaron Bean (R)
  • FL-5 · John Rutherford (R)
  • FL-6 · Randy Fine (R)

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