Florida's 16th Congressional District (FL-16)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 6 sources

Vern Buchanan, a Republican, has represented the district since 2013.

The district includes all of Manatee County and part of Hillsborough County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 830,753, a median household income of $84,737, and a median age of 43.1. Of residents 25 and older, 35.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Vern Buchanan

U.S. Representative for Florida's 16th 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-16 uses the new map's FL-16; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Buchanan is not seeking re-election in 2026 (announced Jan 27, 2026).

9 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 FL-16 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for FL-16 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Sydney Gruters	Republican	$1,087,683	$622,381	Jul 29
Kelly Kirschner	Democratic	$296,507	$80,738	Jul 29
Tamika Lyles	Democratic	$122,215	$55,280	Jul 29
Jonathan Harris	Democratic	$85,555	$28,868	Jul 29
Jan Schneider	Democratic	$56,078	$74,505	Sep 30
Mark Davis	No party affiliation	$51,311	$3,204	Jul 29
Edward Peter Pope	Republican	$49,248	$26,783	Jul 29
Glenn Keith Pearson	Democratic	$47,645	$5,318	Jul 29
Jason Edward Speir	Republican	$44,245	$13,967	Jul 29