Sydney Gruters
Candidate for Florida 16th Congressional District · Republican
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Florida 16th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Florida Division of Elections — Candidate Tracking System, 2026 election extract: United States Representative 016, status 'Qualified' after the 08/18/2026 primary · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Florida 16th Congressional District covers
Covers all of Manatee County, DeSoto County and Hardee County; parts of Polk County, Sarasota County and Pinellas County.
209 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 16th Congressional District
Representative in Congress District 16
2024 General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vern BuchananRepublican | Republican | 247,516 | 59.5% |
| Jan SchneiderDemocrat | Democrat | 168,625 | 40.5% |
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 16
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vern BuchananRepublican | Republican | 189,762 | 62.1% |
| Jan SchneiderDemocrat | Democrat | 115,575 | 37.8% |
| Write-in | 358 | 0.1% |
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 16
2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vern BuchananRepublican | Republican | 269,001 | 55.5% |
| Margaret GoodDemocrat | Democrat | 215,683 | 44.5% |
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
No congressional voting record
Gruters, Sydney has not served in Congress: no entry in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (bioguide.congress.gov) under this name for FL, checked 2026-09-24 against the catalog's bioguide linkage. Other public offices, if any, not compiled here.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress · 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 25
- Raised
- $1,087,683cycle to date through Jul 29
- Cash on Hand
- $622,381cycle to date through Jul 29
- Spent
- $465,301cycle 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.
- Data Targeting Inc$161,150.80
- Dynamic Media Strategies Llc$93,264.00
- Ane Strategies$70,702.23
- Signs 4 Usa$12,693.30
- Red Curve Solutions$11,951.16
Campaign finance — Sydney Gruters For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Sydney Gruters For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 29, 2026
Raised $1,087,682.55 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $465,301.38 · cash on hand $622,381.17 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jul 29, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $941,600.89 (87%); PACs and other political committees $120,500.00 (11%); Candidate contributions $7,000.00 (1%); Transfers from authorized committees $18,556.66 (2%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $25.00 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): direct mail $161,948.49; other $118,983.28; fundraising $70,702.23; staff, contractors and reimbursements $31,585.50; digital $24,578.32; media and advertising $13,428.93.
Jul 29, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Filings
- Pre-Primary ReportFEC · through Jul 29, 2026View the Filing
- Q2 ReportFEC · through Jun 30, 2026View the Filing
- Miscellaneous FilingFEC · 2026View the Filing
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Sydney
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $100–$400 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $207,888. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — SYDNEY GRUTERS FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (SYDNEY GRUTERS FOR CONGRESS). 3 ads since Nov 2024; $100–$400 (Google creative spend ranges).
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $207,888 supporting, $0 opposing, across 7 reports.
CONSERVATIVES FOR AMERICAN EXCELLENCE INC.Supporting · $117,342
2 reports, newest Aug 10, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
WFW ACTION FUND INCSupporting · $69,213
3 reports, newest Aug 12, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
STAND FOR FREEDOM PACSupporting · $10,833
1 report, newest Sep 21, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
DEFEND AMERICAN JOBSSupporting · $10,500
1 report, newest Aug 4, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“As a dedicated civic leader, public servant, and most importantly as a mother, I understand what's at stake. We must do everything we can to defend our American way of life. I will fight for the real issues that affect everyday working Americans and together we will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President Trump trusts me to work to lower the cost of living, cut taxes and regulations, and protect affordability for Southwest Florida families!”
“This campaign has always been about the future of Southwest Florida, and that work begins again tomorrow. In November, voters will choose between proven conservative leadership that will make life more affordable, keep our families safe, and protect our freedoms, or a failed socialist agenda of higher taxes, bigger government, reckless spending, and policies that weaken public safety. I am ready to take our message to every voter across this district and earn their trust.”
“This victory belongs to the people of Southwest Florida. It was earned one conversation, one handshake, and one vote at a time. We ran a relentless grassroots campaign, showed up in every corner of this district, and listened to the people we are asking to represent. The voters sent a clear message: They want a proven conservative who understands Southwest Florida and has the experience to deliver results. I will never forget who I work for.”
“I understand what this job entails. I think I'm the most ready to hit the ground running. I know where (the) federal government breaks down. I know where families get ignored.”
“There is still a lot of waste in these government agencies, and I personally feel a lot of the problem is you have so many bureaucrats in Washington D.C. working for all of these agencies, and they're so out of touch with what's happening on the ground in the states.”
“I think we have enough people that are running, and that are in Congress, that are just there for the attention or the ego and to add to the craziness that we already have. I think people are tired of it. I think people want representatives who deliver real results, and I think that's what I bring to the table.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Gruters secures Republican nomination for FL-16 seatAug 19, 2026 · Press · Bradenton Herald
- Meet the Republican candidates vying for FL-16 this yearAug 15, 2026 · Press · Bradenton Herald
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website and social accounts
Campaign site: https://grutersforcongress.com
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Candidate's own channels · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Florida 16th Congressional District
- Mark DavisIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
- Kelly KirschnerDemocrat · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot for U.S. Representative, FL-16 — Republican Party
Listed as “Gruters, Sydney”, Republican Party. Other candidates in the race: Davis, Mark (No Party Affiliation); Kirschner, Kelly (Democratic Party).
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · State election authority (certified candidate list) · sourceU.S. Representative · FL-16
Republican · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · OSINT
Not on file for Sydney yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_dpk3r1v66.
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