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John H. Rutherford

U.S. Representative, Florida 5th Congressional District · Republican

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · Florida 5th Congressional District · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: Florida Division of Elections — Candidate Tracking System, 2026 election extract: United States Representative 005, status 'Qualified' after the 08/18/2026 primary · read Sep 24, 2026

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The District

What Florida 5th Congressional District covers

Covers parts of St. Johns County and Duval County.

Map of Florida 5th Congressional District with 217 precincts

217 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "Plan EOGPCRP2026 (Congressional)" (HB 1-D, 2026 Special Session D; passed Apr 29, 2026; signed by Gov. DeSantis May 4, 2026); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections: Leon County Circuit Court denied a preliminary injunction May 26, 2026; Florida Supreme Court let the map stand June 10, 2026. Official file https://www.edr.state.fl.us/Content/redistricting/2026redistricting/EOGPCRP2026.zip

Results

Certified results for Florida 5th Congressional District

Representative in Congress District 5

2024 General Election · Nov 5, 2024
CandidateVotesShare
John H. RutherfordRepublican267,47162.9%
Jay McGovernDemocrat156,57036.8%
Write-in9220.2%

Official results (Florida Division of Elections precinct-level file, compiled from county SOE submissions) · Florida Department of State, Division of Elections — Precinct-Level Election…

Representative in Congress District 5

2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020
CandidateVotesShare
Al LawsonDemocrat219,46365.1%
Gary AdlerRepublican117,51034.9%

Official results (Florida Division of Elections precinct-level file, compiled from county SOE submissions) · Florida Department of State, Division of Elections — Precinct-Level Election…

Key Votes

The record

  • H.Con.Res. 93: War Powers Resolution — Iran (Sept. 15, 2026) — voted NoClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 220–204 (9 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 213–0; I: 0–1; R: 7–203 · Roll call 307, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Sep 15, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027 — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 216–212 (3 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 6–205; I: 1–0; R: 209–7 · Roll call 278, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.Con.Res. 86: War Powers Resolution — Iran (June 3, 2026) — voted NoClose vote

    On Agreeing to the Resolution · tally 215–208 (7 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 211–0; I: 0–1; R: 4–207 · Roll call 199, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jun 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act (farm bill) — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 224–200 (6 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 14–197; I: 1–0; R: 209–3 · Roll call 154, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 221–209 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 4–209; R: 217–0 · Roll call 87, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Mar 5, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (concur in Senate amendments) — voted YesClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · tally 217–214 (1 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 21–193; R: 196–21 · Roll call 53, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Feb 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (House passage) — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 341–88 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 149–64; R: 192–24 · Roll call 45, 119th Congress, 2nd session

    Jan 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act — voted Yes

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · tally 427–1 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 211–0; R: 216–1 · Roll call 289, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Nov 18, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source
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  • H.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ends shutdown; concur in Senate amendment) — voted YesClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 222–209 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 6–207; R: 216–2 · Roll call 285, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Nov 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 3838: National Defense Authorization Act for FY2026 — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 231–196 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 17–192; R: 214–4 · Roll call 262, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Sep 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 3633: CLARITY Act (digital asset market structure) — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 294–134 (4 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 78–134; R: 216–0 · Roll call 199, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final, concur in Senate amendment) — voted YesClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 218–214 · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 218–2 · Roll call 190, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jul 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 4: Rescissions Act of 2025 — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 214–212 (6 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–208; R: 214–4 · Roll call 168, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House passage) — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 215–214 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 215–2 · Roll call 145, 119th Congress, 1st session

    May 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.J.Res. 88: Disapproval of EPA waiver for California vehicle emission standards — did not vote

    On Passage · tally 246–164 (22 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 35–164; R: 211–0 · Roll call 114, 119th Congress, 1st session

    May 1, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.Con.Res. 14: FY2025 budget resolution (concur in Senate amendment) — voted YesClose vote

    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 216–214 (3 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 0–212; R: 216–2 · Roll call 100, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 22: SAVE Act (proof of citizenship to register) — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 220–208 (5 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 4–208; R: 216–0 · Roll call 102, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 217–213 (2 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 1–212; R: 216–1 · Roll call 70, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Mar 11, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 312–108 (13 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 98–107; R: 214–1 · Roll call 33, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Feb 6, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • S. 5: Laken Riley Act (final passage) — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 263–156 (14 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 46–156; R: 217–0 · Roll call 23, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 28: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act — voted YesClose vote

    On Passage · tally 218–206 (9 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 2–206; R: 216–0 · Roll call 12, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 14, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 23: Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 243–140 (50 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 45–140; R: 198–0 · Roll call 7, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 9, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • H.R. 29: Laken Riley Act — voted Yes

    On Passage · tally 264–159 (11 not voting) · Passed · by party D: 48–159; R: 216–0 · Roll call 6, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 7, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • Election of the Speaker (Jan. 3, 2025) — voted for Johnson (LA)

    Election of the Speaker · tally Johnson (LA) 218 Jeffries 215 Emmer 1 · Johnson (LA) · Roll call 2, 119th Congress, 1st session

    Jan 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives · source

  • Roll-call position (DW-NOMINATE)

    Score 0.4330 over 516 recorded votes. Negative left, positive right, −1 to +1. A computed statistic, not a government record.

    OSINT · Voteview (Lewis et al.) · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Their Money

Campaign finance

Last Change
Profile updated · Sep 24
Raised
$731,027cycle to date through Jul 29
Cash on Hand
$268,730cycle to date through Jul 29
Spent
$648,091cycle to date through Jul 29
Debts Owed
$0cycle to date through Jul 29
Next Report Due
Q3 Report · Oct 15

View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jul 29, 2026

Top Payees

Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.

  • Rose Strategies Llc$185,879.17
  • Smart Media Group Llc$151,025.00
  • The Archmann Group Llc$28,665.00
  • Analytics Strategy Group Llc$25,000.00
  • Aristotle International Inc$14,400.00

Campaign finance — Citizens For John Rutherford: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 29, 2026

Jul 29, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

Finance Reports

  • Campaign finance — Citizens For John Rutherford: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 29, 2026

    Raised $731,026.61 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $648,091.06 · cash on hand $268,730.24 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jul 29, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $278,268.27 (38%); PACs and other political committees $452,500.00 (62%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $258.34 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): media and advertising $238,423.25; fundraising $218,196.57; compliance and treasurer $34,003.44; other $30,589.09; general consulting $25,000.00; digital $14,400.00.

    Jul 29, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission

  • Personal financial disclosure — 2025 annual report (filed May 14, 2026)

    Annual report for calendar year 2025. Assets include: John and Pat Rutherford Properties, LLC rental real estate in Duval County, $250,001–$500,000 (joint, rent income); New York Life universal life insurance $250,001–$500,000; Vystar Credit Union account $50,001–$100,000 and City & Police Federal Credit Union account $15,001–$50,000 (joint); stakes in Sunshine Group Partners ($1,001–$15,000) and Opko Health stock ($1–$1,000); Fidelity and Premiere Select IRAs holding funds and ETFs, with IRA transactions reported. Earned income: none disclosed. Liability: Vystar home mortgage on personal residence $100,001–$250,000 (Mar 2019). Position: Managing Member, John and Pat Rutherford Properties, LLC. Agreements (July 2015): continued participation in the Florida Retirement System and the Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund.

    May 14, 2026 · Official · U.S. House Clerk — Financial Disclosure Reports · source

  • Stock trades — no periodic transaction reports filed 2024–2026

    No periodic transaction reports appear in the U.S. House Clerk financial-disclosure indexes for 2024, 2025, and 2026 (searched by StateDst and surname). Index files searched as of 2026-09-24.

    Official · U.S. House Clerk

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

In Their Words

What they have said, on the record

“First, securing our southern border and enforcing our immigration laws to keep our communities safe. Second, lowering the cost of living by cutting taxes, reducing government spending, and eliminating burdensome regulations that drive up the cost of everyday goods. Third, protecting Northeast Florida's economy by supporting our military installations, investing in critical infrastructure, and ensuring veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned. I will continue fighting for these priorities in Congress while delivering real results for the people of our district.”
2026 Voter's Guide: Florida 5th Congressional DistrictJul 29, 2026 · Press · News4JAX (WJXT-TV Jacksonville) voter's guide · source
“The Iranian regime has set the table for Operation Epic fury through their forty-seven years of state sponsored terrorism and murder of American citizens. The Iranian regime has continued their pursuit of "death to America" through their continued development of nuclear weapons capable of striking America. Tens of thousands of Iranian people have been violently murdered by the Iranian regime for seeking freedom and basic human rights. It's clear: this evil regime seeks to kill and must be obliterated.”
Rutherford Statement on Operation Epic FuryFeb 28, 2026 · Official · rutherford.house.gov [Official] · source
“For the freedom of the Iranian people, and the safety and security of the entire world, I stand behind President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and our U.S. military servicemen and women. Our world is safer with President Trump as Commander in Chief. Today, and every day, I pray for our troops and the Iranian freedom fighters.”
Rutherford Statement on Operation Epic FuryFeb 28, 2026 · Official · Rutherford for Congress / rutherford.house.gov [Official] · source
“With the passage of these final appropriations bills, Congress will deliver core tenets of American strength to the American people, including combat-ready forces, a secure border, effective education and health systems, and modern transportation. That's why I was proud to vote for, and pass, the final four full-year funding bills in the House today. These bills will cut billions of dollars in wasteful spending, delivering real savings for Americans. It also brings a lot of great wins to our area, including funding to support road and airport infrastructure in Northeast Florida.”
Rutherford Statement on the Final Four FY26 Appropriations Bills PassageJan 22, 2026 · Official · rutherford.house.gov [Official] · source
“We must protect the American taxpayer, advance government efficiency, strengthen national security, and promote America First priorities. That's why I was proud to vote yes on this bill to deliver strength abroad, security at home, a smarter government, and stronger financial security for the American people. This bill cuts billions in spending, delivering real wins and savings for Americans. It also brings a lot of great wins for Northeast Florida, including funding for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) fund to support entrepreneurship and small businesses in our area and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program to stop the flow of dangerous illegal drugs into our communities. As an honorary Rotarian, I am proud this bill maintains funding to fight for global eradication of polio and against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria worldwide.”
Rutherford Statement on FY26 FSGG and NSRP Appropriations Act PassageJan 14, 2026 · Official · rutherford.house.gov [Official] · source

In the News

Press coverage

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Reach Them

Websites and accounts

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The 2026 Field

Who else is running for Florida 5th Congressional District

The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • On the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot for U.S. Representative, FL-05 — Republican Party

    Listed as “Rutherford, John H.”, Republican Party. Other candidates in the race: Grage, Rachel (Democratic Party); Upham, William Lintag (Write-In).

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · State election authority (certified candidate list) · source

  • U.S. Representative · FL-05

    Republican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Florida Division of Elections

  • Sponsored travel — National Park Foundation, American Battlefield Trust, and Gettysburg Foundation

    Gettysburg, PA, 8/25/2026. Original filing, filed by Amber Nejjari.

    Aug 25, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 8/10/2026 to 8/12/2026. Original filing, filed by Katiana Taubenberger.

    Aug 10, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Center Forward

    Seattle, WA, 7/29/2026 to 8/1/2026. Original filing, filed by August Perry.

    Jul 29, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Center Forward

    New York, NY, 4/7/2026 to 4/10/2026. Original filing, filed by Amber Nejjari.

    Apr 7, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Center Forward

    Middleburg, VA, 3/27/2026 to 3/29/2026. Original filing, filed by Jenifer Bradley.

    Mar 27, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 8/4/2025 to 8/6/2025. Original filing, filed by Katiana Taubenberger.

    Aug 4, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 8/4/2025 to 8/6/2025. Original filing, filed by Kathleen Ramos.

    Aug 4, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Partnership for a Secure America and Carnegie Corporation of New York

    Warrenton, VA, 9/7/2024 to 9/8/2024. Original filing, filed by Amber Nejjari.

    Sep 7, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Virginia Beach, VA, 6/16/2024 to 6/18/2024. Original filing, filed by Jenifer Bradley.

    Jun 16, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — South Florida Agricultural Foundation

    West Palm Beach, FL, Clewiston, FL, 4/2/2024 to 4/5/2024. Original filing, filed by Hannah Morrow.

    Apr 2, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Center Forward

    Middleburg, VA, 3/22/2024 to 3/24/2024. Original filing, filed by Jenifer Bradley.

    Mar 22, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 2/7/2024 to 2/9/2024. Original filing, filed by Hannah Morrow.

    Feb 7, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Hot Springs, VA, 5/3/2023 to 5/5/2023. Original filing, filed by Jenifer Bradley.

    May 3, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — South Florida Agricultural Foundation, Inc.

    Clewiston, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, 4/11/2023 to 4/14/2023. Original filing, filed by Kevin Alkinburg.

    Apr 11, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Center Forward

    Middleburg, VA, 3/31/2023 to 4/2/2023. Original filing, filed by Jenifer Bradley.

    Mar 31, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Republican Main Street Partnership

    Jordan, 3/30/2023 to 4/6/2023. Original filing, filed by John Rutherford.

    Mar 30, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Williamsburg, VA, 5/4/2022 to 5/7/2022. Original filing, filed by Jenifer Bradley.

    May 4, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Florida Ports Council

    Tampa, FL, 3/22/2022 to 3/24/2022. Original filing, filed by Kathleen Heffernan.

    Mar 22, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Center Forward

    Middleburg, VA, 3/11/2022 to 3/13/2022. Original filing, filed by Jenifer Bradley.

    Mar 11, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Republican Main Street Partnership

    San Antonio, Texas, 3/3/2022 to 3/5/2022. Original filing, filed by John H. Rutherford.

    Mar 3, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Center Forward

    Middleburg, VA, 11/12/2021 to 11/14/2021. Original filing, filed by Jenifer Bradley.

    Nov 12, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Williamsburg, VA, 10/13/2021 to 10/15/2021. Original filing, filed by Alex Lanfranconi.

    Oct 13, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Williamsburg, VA, 10/13/2021 to 10/15/2021. Original filing, filed by Hannah Strub.

    Oct 13, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
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  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    Cambridge, MD, 6/17/2021 to 6/20/2021. Original filing, filed by Jenifer Bradley.

    Jun 17, 2021 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — South Florida Agricultural Foundation

    Clewiston, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, 2/19/2020 to 2/22/2020. Original filing, filed by Elizabeth Messer.

    Feb 19, 2020 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Congressional Institute

    White Sulpher Springs, WV, 2/19/2020 to 2/21/2020. Original filing, filed by Jenifer Nawrocki Bradley.

    Feb 19, 2020 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

  • Sponsored travel — Florida Ports Council

    Cape Canaveral, FL, Jacksonville, FL, 2/18/2020 to 2/21/2020. Original filing, filed by Kathleen Heffernan.

    Feb 18, 2020 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

Not on file for John yet: Advertising, Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.

File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_9vysk1ayy.

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