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John H. Rutherford
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U.S. House District 5
2026 Florida U.S. House District 5 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Overview
John Rutherford is a true public servant who has protected and defended our community for years. As Jacksonville’s former Sheriff and now a member of Congress, John brings the experience and leadership necessary to continue fighting for us in Washington. He is a proven conservative who knows our community, understands our issues, and delivers results.
- Current race
- 2026 Florida U.S. House District 5 — General Election on November 3, 2026
- Official candidacy
- U.S. House District 5 · Republican · Incumbent
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AUGUST 18 , 2026
REPUBLICAN BALLOT
Representative In Congress
District 5
John H. Rutherford
Mark Kaye
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FEC committee ID: C00615294
FEC committee name: CITIZENS FOR JOHN RUTHERFORD
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://votejohnrutherford.com/
FEC committee ID: C00687020
FEC committee name: STRENGTHENING THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC (STAR) PAC
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Experience
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The Results-Driven Conservative Leader Faithfully Serving Northeast Florida
Candidate-statedJohn Rutherford is a true public servant who has protected and defended our community for years. As Jacksonville’s former Sheriff and now a member of Congress, John brings the experience and leadership necessary to continue fighting for us in Washington. He is a proven conservative who knows our community, understands our issues, and delivers results.
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John Rutherford is a true public servant who has protected and defended our community for years. As Jacksonville’s former Sheriff and now a member of Congress, John brings the experience and leadership necessary to continue fighting for us in Washington. He is a proven conservative who knows our community, understands our issues, and delivers results.
Candidate statement
Candidate-statedJohn Rutherford grew up in Northeast Florida and has called Jacksonville home since 1958. He knows our community and is honored to be able to use his experience and skillset to fight for the people of Northeast Florida in Congress. He’s a commonsense conservative leader that works hard to bring people together to get things done for our communities. We can trust him to fight for us and our values in Washington.
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John Rutherford grew up in Northeast Florida and has called Jacksonville home since 1958. He knows our community and is honored to be able to use his experience and skillset to fight for the people of Northeast Florida in Congress. He’s a commonsense conservative leader that works hard to bring people together to get things done for our communities. We can trust him to fight for us and our values in Washington.
Supporting Our Military & Veterans
Candidate-statedSupported increased funding for mental health initiatives and efforts to combat PTSD in our veteran community
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Supported increased funding for mental health initiatives and efforts to combat PTSD in our veteran community
Experience To Serve Northeast Florida
Candidate-statedFBI National Academy Graduate
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FBI National Academy Graduate
Experience To Serve Northeast Florida
Candidate-statedFormer Duval County Sheriff
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Former Duval County Sheriff
Experience To Serve Northeast Florida
Candidate-stated40 Year Career In Law Enforcement
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40 Year Career In Law Enforcement
Experience To Serve Northeast Florida
Candidate-statedFSU Graduate in Criminology
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FSU Graduate in Criminology
Positions and priorities
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Making Life Affordable Again
Candidate positionFighting inflation by blocking new taxes and slashing existing taxes
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Fighting inflation by blocking new taxes and slashing existing taxes
Making Life Affordable Again
Candidate positionRemoving government red tape to reduce costs and allow small businesses to thrive
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Removing government red tape to reduce costs and allow small businesses to thrive
Supporting Our Military & Veterans
Candidate positionVoted to reform the VA and hold its employees accountable for the way they treat our heroes
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Voted to reform the VA and hold its employees accountable for the way they treat our heroes
Supporting Our Military & Veterans
Candidate positionIncrease troop pay and give them greater resources to protect us at home and abroad
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Increase troop pay and give them greater resources to protect us at home and abroad
Creating Jobs
Candidate positionVoted to support President Trump’s tax cuts for families and small businesses, putting more money in your pocket and creating more jobs in our communities
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Voted to support President Trump’s tax cuts for families and small businesses, putting more money in your pocket and creating more jobs in our communities
Creating Jobs
Candidate positionSupported hundreds of millions of dollars of our tax money coming back to Northeast Florida to fund transportation and logistics projects that support tens of thousands of jobs
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Supported hundreds of millions of dollars of our tax money coming back to Northeast Florida to fund transportation and logistics projects that support tens of thousands of jobs
Making Communities Safer
Candidate positionVoted to fund building President Trump’s border wall, secure our borders and enforce our immigration laws
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Voted to fund building President Trump’s border wall, secure our borders and enforce our immigration laws
Making Communities Safer
Candidate positionSupported protecting our coastal waters and banning oil drilling off the coast of Florida
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Supported protecting our coastal waters and banning oil drilling off the coast of Florida
Promoting Our Quality of Life
Candidate positionWorked to protect our beaches, ocean, and waterways from offshore drilling
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Worked to protect our beaches, ocean, and waterways from offshore drilling
Improving Our Healthcare System
Candidate positionFought for lower treatment and premium costs across the board
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Fought for lower treatment and premium costs across the board
Improving Our Healthcare System
Candidate positionProtect pre-existing condition coverage
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Protect pre-existing condition coverage
Improving Our Healthcare System
Candidate positionLower prescription drug costs for everyone
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Lower prescription drug costs for everyone
Improving Our Healthcare System
Candidate positionSupported President Trump’s efforts to lower prescription drug prices for seniors
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Supported President Trump’s efforts to lower prescription drug prices for seniors
Northeast Florida service and conservative values
Candidate positionJohn Rutherford grew up in Northeast Florida and has called Jacksonville home since 1958. He knows our community and is honored to be able to use his experience and skillset to fight for the people of Northeast Florida in Congress. He’s a commonsense conservative leader that works hard to bring people together to get things done for our communities. We can trust him to fight for us and our values in Washington.
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John Rutherford grew up in Northeast Florida and has called Jacksonville home since 1958. He knows our community and is honored to be able to use his experience and skillset to fight for the people of Northeast Florida in Congress. He’s a commonsense conservative leader that works hard to bring people together to get things done for our communities. We can trust him to fight for us and our values in Washington.
Supporting Our Military & Veterans
Candidate positionVoted to reform the VA and hold its employees accountable for the way they treat our heroes
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Voted to reform the VA and hold its employees accountable for the way they treat our heroes
Supporting Our Military & Veterans
Candidate positionSupported increased funding for mental health initiatives and efforts to combat PTSD in our veteran community
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Supported increased funding for mental health initiatives and efforts to combat PTSD in our veteran community
Supporting Our Military & Veterans
Candidate positionWorked to provide grants for veterans to make it easier for veterans to get service animals (H.R. 3103, 2019)
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Worked to provide grants for veterans to make it easier for veterans to get service animals (H.R. 3103, 2019)
Public record
Complete U.S. House roll-call archive and selected highlights
5,048 captured official records
The searchable archive contains every numbered U.S. House roll-call position found during John H. Rutherford's configured service window: 5,048 U.S. House positions (3,141 Yea, 1,633 Nay, 17 Present, 234 Not Voting, 23 other explicitly recorded choice). The examples below remain representative highlights rather than a scorecard.
Coverage: January 3, 2017 through July 23, 2026- Vote events
- 5,048
- Unique measures
- 2,484
- Final passage
- 1,750
- Yes / No
- 3,141 / 1,633
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See all 5,048 recordsPublic recordVoted no
H CON RES 89
Passed
What this issue meant
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Rutherford | R | FL | Nay
Public recordVoted no
H RES 5
Failed
What this issue meant
Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress
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Issue: H RES 5
Vote question: Motion to Commit
Official description: Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress
Status: Failed
Rutherford | R | FL | Nay
Public recordVoted yes
H R 8884
Passed
What this issue meant
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Rutherford | R | FL | Yea
Public recordVoted yes
H RES 5
Passed
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Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress
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Issue: H RES 5
Vote question: Table Motion to Refer
Official description: Adopting rules for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress
Status: Passed
Rutherford | R | FL | Yea
Public recordVoted present
QUORUM
Passed
What this issue meant
Call of the House
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Issue: QUORUM
Vote question: Call of the House
Status: Passed
Rutherford | R | FL | Present
Public recordVoted present
QUORUM
Passed
What this issue meant
Call by States
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Issue: QUORUM
Vote question: Call by States
Status: Passed
Rutherford | R | FL | Present
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Campaign finance
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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
- Total receipts
- $696,206.61
- Total disbursements
- $398,516.13
- Cash on hand
- $475,360.13
- Committee debt
- $0.00
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Candidate ID: H6FL04105
Name: RUTHERFORD, JOHN
Office: House
State: FL
District: FL05
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $696206.61
Total disbursements: $398516.13
Cash on hand: $475360.13
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $0.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
Sources
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- Election record
Florida candidate detail — account 89967
Florida Division of Elections
Open Florida Division of ElectionsLink checked September 14, 2026.
- Campaign-finance record
RUTHERFORD, JOHN — candidate overview
Federal Election Commission
Open Federal Election CommissionLink checked September 14, 2026.
- Official campaign contact filing
CITIZENS FOR JOHN RUTHERFORD — current Statement of Organization
Federal Election Commission
Open Federal Election CommissionLink checked September 14, 2026.
- Official campaign contact filing
STRENGTHENING THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC (STAR) PAC — current Statement of Organization
Federal Election Commission
Open Federal Election CommissionLink checked September 14, 2026.
- Official ballot
Official 2026 primary ballot artifact
County Supervisor of Elections
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John H. Rutherford campaign source 1
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- Government record
John H. Rutherford — current U.S. House member record
Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Open Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesLink checked September 14, 2026.
- Government public record
U.S. House roll call 2026-282
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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- Government public record
U.S. House roll call 2017-5
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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- Government public record
U.S. House roll call 2026-283
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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- Government public record
U.S. House roll call 2017-3
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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- Government public record
U.S. House roll call 2026-1
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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- Government public record
U.S. House roll call 2017-1
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
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