This is currently considered to be a Red congressional district. No matter how you vote the Republican is going to win this seat!
In 2024, the Republican, Vern Buchanan, won this seat with a margin of 78891 votes over the Democrat, Jan Schneider. An estimated 169509 eligible voters did not vote at that election in Florida District 16, and 0 voted for a third (or fourth) party.
2026 Democratic Primary
Click on your state opposite to check when the 2026 Democratic primary election takes place and what’s at stake.
You can also go to vote.org to find information about voter registration, the candidates, mail-in ballots and early voting.
STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
Vote for a progressive candidate who will challenge not only the MAGA Republican madness but also the Democratic Party establishment!
To find out more about the Senate primary race, if you have one, and your options, click on your state to the right.
2026 General Election – November 3, 2026
2026 General Election Candidates for US House of Representatives:
STRATEGIC VOTING RECOMMENDATION:
This is a Red district! No matter how you vote the Republican is going to win this seat! You can safely vote third party without affecting the outcome.
And if you are not comfortable with that choice, swap your vote to stop MAGA Republicans and Centrist Democrats from destroying our future! Find out more about vote swapping, go to: https://votetosurvive.org/vote-swap/
To find out more about the Senate race on November 3rd, if you have one, and your options for vote swapping, click on your state to the right.