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John H. Rutherford

Republican · Florida · 2026 · Incumbent

Congressman and former three-term Jacksonville sheriff seeking a sixth House term, per News4JAX; he serves on the House Appropriations Committee and spent 12 years as sheriff, per his News4JAX questionnaire responses. His campaign site leads with President Trump's endorsement.

Priorities

Border security
Lowering the cost of living
Military installations and veterans

On the ballot

U.S. House, FL-5 · Florida · 2026

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