2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida

The incumbent representative is Jimmy Patronis, who assumed office on April 2, 2025 after winning the special election that occurred as a result of the resignation of Matt Gaetz on November 13, 2024. Republican primary Declared • Cedric L. Alexander, retired law enforcement executive • Douglas C. Chico, veteran Filed paperwork • Gavin Solomon, businessman from New York Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Gay Valimont, athletic trainer and nominee for this district in 2025 and 2024 Independents Declared • Tyler L. Davis General election Predictions ==District 2==

The incumbent is Republican Neal Dunn, who was re-elected with 61.6% of the vote in 2024. On January 13, 2026, Dunn announced that he would not run for re-election. • Nick Lewis, small business owner • Luke Murphy, retired U.S. Army sergeant and Purple Heart recipient • Jim Norton, Gulf County school superintendent • Austin Rogers, former general counsel to U.S. Senator Rick Scott • Audie Rowell, retired Walton County chief sheriff's deputy Filed paperwork • George Hensarling, deputy director of Florida Department of Management Services Declined • Alex Bruesewitz, political consultant • Neal Dunn, incumbent U.S. representative • Jimmy Patronis, incumbent U.S. representative from the 1st district (running for re-election) • Jason Shoaf, state representative from the 7th district (running for re-election) • A.J. Smith, Franklin County sheriff and Democratic candidate for Florida's 7th House of Representatives district in 2012 Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Yen Bailey, lawyer and nominee for this district in 2024 • Amanda Green, operations manager • Nic Zateslo, political technology consultant Publicly expressed interest • Al Lawson, former U.S. representative from Florida's 5th congressional district (2017–2023) Declined • Loranne Ausley, former state senator from the 3rd district (2020–2022) (running for mayor of Tallahassee) Endorsements Fundraising General election Predictions ==District 3==

The incumbent is Republican Kat Cammack, who was re-elected with 61.6% of the vote in 2024. Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Seth Harp, radio sports show host Filed paperwork • Troy Albers, retired veteran • George Hubac, former businessman • Tom Wells, nominee for this district in 2024 Withdrawn • Rock Aboujaoude Jr., nominee for the 12th district in 2024 Fundraising Libertarian primary Filed paperwork • Anthony Stebbins, correctional officer and candidate for this district in 2024 Independents Filed paperwork • Mike Klein • Angela Wiman, worker and progressive activist General election Predictions ==District 4==

The incumbent is Republican Aaron Bean, who was elected with 57.3% of the vote in 2024. Filed paperwork • Anthony Valerio Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Michael Kirwan, attorney • Ricky Knoles, ESL teacher and school board candidate in 2024 • Ronald Edgar Sherard III, security analyst General election Predictions ==District 5==

The incumbent is Republican John Rutherford, who was re-elected with 63.1% of the vote in 2024. Filed paperwork • John Rutherford, incumbent U.S. representative Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Rachel Grage, biomedical engineer and nominee for HD-16 in 2024 Filed paperwork • David Drew • Alex Hazen, software developer • Mark Heggestad, project manager • Eli Johnson, truck driver Fundraising General election Predictions ==District 6==

The incumbent is Republican Randy Fine, who assumed office on April 2, 2025 after winning the special election that occurred after Mike Waltz resigned to become U.S. National Security Advisor. Fine was elected with 56.6% of the vote. Fine's anti-Palestinian and Islamophobic comments on Twitter regarding the Gaza war have sparked controversy and backlash, including condemnation from the American Jewish Committee. Combined with the fact that his primary residence is located in Melbourne Beach, well outside the boundaries of the 6th district, Fine has been seen as vulnerable to a primary challenger. Republican primary Declared • Aaron Baker, candidate for this district in 2025 • Dan Bilzerian, influencer • Randy Fine, incumbent U.S. representative • Charles Gambaro, Palm Coast city councilor (2024–present) and U.S. Army general officer Filed paperwork • Ernie Audino, former chief of staff for U.S. representative Mike Waltz • Alexandra Van Cleef • Joshua Vasquez Endorsements Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Democratic primary Declared • Ronnie Murchinson-Rivera, police officer • Mark Davis, podcast host Withdrawn • Jennifer Jenkins, former Brevard County school board member (previously ran for U.S. Senate) (running in the 8th district) Formed exploratory committee • Amr Metwally (Independent), MGTOW activist, actor, and perennial candidate General election Predictions ==District 7==

The incumbent is Republican Cory Mills, who was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2024. • Cory Mills, incumbent U.S. representative • Sarah Ulrich, businesswoman Filed paperwork • Mike Johnson, retired DOD program manager and perennial candidate Declined • Jay Collins, lieutenant governor of Florida (2025–present) and candidate for the 14th district in 2022 (running for governor) Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Candidates Declared • Jennifer Adams, mediator and nominee for this district in 2024 • Bale Dalton, former NASA chief of staff • Marialana Kinter, former nuclear reactor supervisor • Benjamin Ewers, retail store worker Withdrawn • Noah Widmann, lawyer (endorsed Dalton) Declined • Darren Soto, incumbent U.S. representative from the 9th district (running for re-election) Endorsements Fundraising General election Predictions ==District 8==

The incumbent is Republican Mike Haridopolos, who was elected with 62.2% of the vote in 2024. Filed paperwork • Daphney Rosario Acevedo-Calvert, city budget coordinator • Tayla Plumer, commercial photographer Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Paul Dellinger, community organizer Filed paperwork • Colby Shock, caregiver Fundraising Independents Filed paperwork • Lacey Villareal General election Predictions ==District 9==

The incumbent is Democrat Darren Soto, who was re-elected with 55.1% of the vote in 2024. Declined • Jerry Demings, Mayor of Orange County (2018–present) and husband of former U.S. representative Val Demings (running for governor) Endorsements Fundraising Republican primary Filed paperwork • Marcus Carter, businessman and independent candidate for this district in 2024 • Thomas Chalifoux, former Osceola School Board Member and nominee for this district in 2024 • Steve Rance, retired pastor and USAF veteran • Justin Story, commercial pilot and retired Marine Corps officer Publicly expressed interest • Ricky Booth, Osceola County commissioner and husband of state representative Erika Booth Potential • Mike La Rosa, former state representative from the 42nd district (2012–2020) General election Predictions ==District 10==

The incumbent is Democrat Maxwell Frost, who was re-elected with 62.4% of the vote in 2024. Declined • Jerry Demings, Mayor of Orange County (2018–present) and husband of former U.S. representative Val Demings • Darren Soto, incumbent U.S. representative from the 9th district (running for re-election) • Vibert "Issa" White, college professor and perennial candidate General election Predictions ==District 11==

The incumbent is Republican Daniel Webster, who was re-elected with 60.4% of the vote in 2024. • Tim Wilkins, comedian Filed paperwork • Antonette Harmon • Mike Wilnau, blue collar tradesman Publicly expressed interest • Carey Baker, former Lake County property appraiser Potential • Jason Fischer, former state representative from the 16th district (2016–2022) • Laura Loomer, far-right activist, nominee for the 23rd district in 2020, and candidate for this district in 2022 Endorsements Fundraising Italics indicate withdrawn candidate Democratic primary Declared • Barbie Harden Hall, paralegal and nominee for this district in 2024 • Royal Webster, coach • Dan Williams, teacher General election Predictions ==District 12==

The incumbent is Republican Gus Bilirakis, who was re-elected with 71.0% of the vote in 2024. Filed paperwork • Samantha June Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Chris Irizarry, retired CIA officer and U.S. Army veteran • Kimberly Overman, former Hillsborough County commissioner (previously ran in the 15th district) General election Predictions ==District 13==

The incumbent is Republican Anna Paulina Luna, who was re-elected with 54.8% of the vote in 2024. • Courtney Offutt Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Earle Ford, attorney and U.S. Army veteran • Jeff Moore, entrepreneur • Timothy Brandt Robinson, history teacher Filed paperwork • John Fay • Karla Kemp, sustainability consultant • Susan Leff • John Liccione Endorsements Fundraising General election Predictions ==District 14==

The incumbent is Democrat Kathy Castor, who was re-elected with 56.9% of the vote in 2024. Filed paperwork • Juan Arauz, filmmaker Endorsements Fundraising Republican primary Filed paperwork • Amaro Lionheart • Erik Mishiyev • Rocky Rochford, retired navy captain and nominee for this district in 2024 • Dan Weldon, attorney • Shay Williams Publicly expressed interest • Eddie Speir, former New College of Florida trustee and candidate for the 16th district in 2024 (currently running in the 16th district) Potential • John Peters, business owner and candidate for the 14th district in 2024 (currently running in the 16th district) Declined • Jay Collins, lieutenant governor of Florida (2025–present) and candidate for this district in 2022 (running for governor) • Laurel Lee, incumbent U.S. representative from the 15th district (running for re-election) • Anna Paulina Luna, incumbent U.S. representative from the 13th district Endorsements Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. General election Predictions ==District 15==

The incumbent is Republican Laurel Lee, who was re-elected with 56.2% of the vote in 2024. • Laurel Lee, incumbent U.S. representative Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Jose Engell, college student • Darren McAuley, former state air surgeon for the Florida Air National Guard Endorsements Fundraising General election Predictions ==District 16==

The incumbent is Republican Vern Buchanan, who was re-elected with 59.5% of the vote in 2024. Republican primary Declared • Sydney Gruters, executive director of the New College of Florida Foundation and wife of state senator and chair of the Republican National Committee Joe Gruters • John Peters, business owner and candidate for the 14th district in 2024 • Eddie Speir, former New College of Florida trustee and candidate for this district in 2024 Potential • Mike Beltran, former state representative from the 70th district (2018–2024) • Carlos Beruff, real estate developer and candidate for U.S. senate in 2016 • Jay Collins, lieutenant governor of Florida (2025–present) and candidate for the 14th district in 2022 (running for governor) • Joe Gruters, state senator from the 22nd district (2018–present) and chair of the Republican National Committee (2025–present) (previously ran for chief financial officer) • Anna Paulina Luna, incumbent U.S. representative from the 13th district Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Jon Harris, U.S. Army veteran • Kelly Kirschner, former mayor of Sarasota • Glenn Pearson, small business owner and candidate for Manatee County commission in 2024 • Jan Schneider, attorney and nominee for this district in 2018, 2022, and 2024 Potential • Adam Hattersley, former state representative from the 59th district (2018–2020), candidate for the 15th district in 2020, and nominee for chief financial officer in 2022 General election Predictions ==District 17==

The incumbent is Republican Greg Steube, who was re-elected with 63.9% of the vote in 2024. Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Matthew Montavon, candidate for this district in 2024 • Allen Spence, equities trader Fundraising General election Predictions ==District 18==

The incumbent is Republican Scott Franklin, who was re-elected with 65.3% of the vote in 2024. Endorsements Fundraising Democratic primary Declared • Tiffanie Luong, healthcare professional Filed paperwork • Curtis Gibson, former Lake Wales city commissioner Independents Filed paperwork • Deva Simmons, developmental therapist General election Predictions ==District 19==

The incumbent is Republican Byron Donalds, who was re-elected with 66.3% of the vote in 2024. Republican primary Declared • Madison Cawthorn, former U.S. representative from (2021–2023) • Chris Collins, former U.S. representative from (2013–2019) • Ola Hawatmeh, former senior policy advisor to U.S. representative Victoria Spartz and candidate for New York's 19th congressional district in 2020 • Jim Oberweis, former Illinois state senator from the 25th district (2013–2021) and perennial candidate • Jim Schwartzel, owner of WFSX-FM Withdrawn • Stephen Elliott • Johnny Fratto, HVAC installer and candidate for the 26th district in 2024 (endorsed Cawthorn) Declined • Yvette Benarroch, state representative from the 81st district (2024–present) • Adam Botana, state representative from the 80th district (2020–present) • Kathleen Passidomo, state senator from the 28th district (2016–present) and former president of the Florida Senate (2022–2024) Endorsements Polling Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Democratic primary Declared • Howard Sapp, retired air traffic controller and nominee for Florida's 78th House of Representatives district in 2024 Filed paperwork • Victor Arias, attorney • Jared Kane Fundraising General election Predictions ==District 20==

This seat is vacant after Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who was re-elected in an uncontested race in 2024, resigned on April 21, 2026. • Dale Holness, former mayor of Broward County and candidate for this district in the 2022 special and regular elections • Elijah Manley, substitute teacher and activist • Rudy Moise, doctor and candidate for Florida's 17th congressional district in 2010 and Florida's 24th congressional district in 2012 • Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, former U.S. representative for FL-20 (2022–2026) Filed paperwork • Mark Douglas, attorney • Maisha Williams Potential • Jared Moskowitz, incumbent U.S. representative from the 23rd district (currently running in the 23rd district) Endorsements Fundraising Polling Republican primary Filed paperwork • Sendra Dorcé, mediator and arbitrator • Lateresa Jones • Rod Joseph, consultant and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024 Endorsements Fundraising General election Predictions ==District 21==