👤 About John Rutherford
John Rutherford is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 5 in Florida’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CITIZENS FOR JOHN RUTHERFORD, is registered in JACKSONVILLE, FL, with WILSON, J CHARLES listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $727K raised, $636K spent, and $269K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $274K from individuals and $453K from PACs and party committees. 8 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$727K
Cash on hand$269K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 5
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Republican · $727K raised
9 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
John Rutherford
Republican · Incumbent
Running for: Florida House District 05
FEC pending
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Biography
John Rutherford is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 5 in Florida’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CITIZENS FOR JOHN RUTHERFORD, is registered in JACKSONVILLE, FL, with WILSON, J CHARLES listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $727K raised, $636K spent, and $269K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $274K from individuals and $453K from PACs and party committees. 8 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
John Rutherford currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Homeland SecurityHouse Committee on AppropriationsMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related AgenciesTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
FEC filing
FEC IDH6FL04105
OfficeFlorida House District 05
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Florida District 05
Primary: Aug 18, 2026 (3 weeks ago)
· General: November 3, 2026