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Kelly Kirschner

Democrat U.S. House · District 16 Florida
Primary  Aug 18, 2026 (2 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Kelly Kirschner
Kelly Kirschner is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 16 in Florida’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, KELLY KIRSCHNER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in TAMPA, FL, with BRILL, JONATHAN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $876K raised, $615K spent, and $261K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $861K from individuals and $15K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $873 in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Vernon Buchanan.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$876K
Cash on hand$261K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 16
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Vernon Buchanan (incumbent)
Republican · $933K raised
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SG
Sydney Gruters
Republican · $1.6M raised
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Kelly Kirschner VIEWING
Democrat · $876K raised
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Tamika Lyles
Democrat · $122K raised
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JH
Jonathan Harris
Democrat · $86K raised
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MD
Mark Davis
NPA · $67K raised
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Jan Schneider
Democrat · $62K raised
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Glenn Keith Pearson
Democrat · $51K raised
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Edward Peter Pope
Republican · $49K raised
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Jason Edward Speir
Republican · $45K raised
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10 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Florida › Kelly Kirschner
2026 candidate profile
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Kelly Kirschner

Democrat · Candidate
Running for: U.S. House, Florida 16th district
$876K
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Biography

Kelly Kirschner is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 16 in Florida’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, KELLY KIRSCHNER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in TAMPA, FL, with BRILL, JONATHAN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $876K raised, $615K spent, and $261K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $861K from individuals and $15K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $873 in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Vernon Buchanan.

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FEC filing

FEC IDH6FL16158
OfficeU.S. House, Florida 16th district
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — Florida District 16

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Primary: Aug 18, 2026 (2 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026
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