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2026 candidates we're tracking in FL-16
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EDWARD PETER DR. POPE
Republican
Dr. Edward Peter Pope is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 16th District in the 2026 election. He is a United States Navy veteran, an executive business leader, and a decorated Florida Highway Patrol Trooper.
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GLENN KEITH MR PEARSON
Democratic
Glenn Keith Mr Pearson is a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District in 2026. He is a dedicated educator who has taught Civics and World History in public schools and previously coached football at Wins…
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JAN SCHNEIDER
Democratic
Jan Schneider holds a JD from Yale Law School and a PhD in political science from Yale University, with additional degrees from Brown and Columbia. Her career includes work as an attorney, practicing in various courts from Small Claims to the U.S. Supreme Cour…
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JASON EDWARD SPEIR
Republican
Jason Edward Speir is a Republican candidate who sought the office of U.S. Representative for Florida's 16th Congressional District in the 2024 general election. He is affiliated with the Republican Party of Florida and resides in Bradenton.
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JOHN PETERS
Republican
John Peters is a Republican candidate running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District. A successful business owner, Peters highlights his private sector experience in creating jobs, managing costs, and making responsib…
About this race
Florida's 16th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Florida primary is Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.