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U.S. House District 16
2026 Florida U.S. House District 16 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Official records identify Sydney Gruters as a Republican candidate for U.S. House District 16 and show the candidate in the current official primary-election material.
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August 18, 2026
Republican Party
Representative in Congress
District 16
Ed Pope
Eddie Speir
Sydney Gruters
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c/o Red Curve Solutions · 100 Cummings Ctr, Suite 306-P · Beverly, MA 01915
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c/o Red Curve Solutions
100 Cummings Ctr, Suite 306-P
Beverly, MA 01915
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FEC committee ID: C00945915
FEC committee name: SYDNEY GRUTERS FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.grutersforcongress.com/
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Sydney Gruters, a working mother of three and wife of RNC chairman Joe Gruters, recently served as Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the New College Foundation. She previously worked for Congressman Greg Steube as District Director following his election in 2018. A native Floridian, she was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2017 as State Director for Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. She also spent more than a decade working in Washington, D.C., and Manatee County for Congressman Vern Buchanan.
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Sydney Gruters, a working mother of three and wife of RNC chairman Joe Gruters, recently served as Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the New College Foundation. She previously worked for Congressman Greg Steube as District Director following his election in 2018. A native Floridian, she was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2017 as State Director for Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. She also spent more than a decade working in Washington, D.C., and Manatee County for Congressman Vern Buchanan.
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University of Florida, Dual Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminology
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University of Florida, Dual Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminology
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Sarasota County
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“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!"
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“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!"
Sydney is ready to cut taxes and fight rising costs so working families can afford gas, groceries, and everyday essentials.
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Sydney is ready to cut taxes and fight rising costs so working families can afford gas, groceries, and everyday essentials.
Sydney will work with President Trump and ICE to keep our families safe from violent criminals entering our country illegally.
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Sydney will work with President Trump and ICE to keep our families safe from violent criminals entering our country illegally.
Sydney is ready to fight for Democracy and stand with President Trump to ensure our elections are secure.
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Sydney is ready to fight for Democracy and stand with President Trump to ensure our elections are secure.
Sydney will fight to curb overdevelopment and keep homeownership within reach for working families.
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Sydney will fight to curb overdevelopment and keep homeownership within reach for working families.
Sydney will strengthen veterans’ benefits and protect Social Security and Medicare so seniors and those who served can retire with security and peace of mind.
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Sydney will strengthen veterans’ benefits and protect Social Security and Medicare so seniors and those who served can retire with security and peace of mind.
Sydney will fight rising prices with conservative solutions that help families keep more of what they earn.
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Sydney will fight rising prices with conservative solutions that help families keep more of what they earn.
As a mom and lifelong Floridian, keeping our communities and children safe is my top priority. I support President Trump’s efforts to secure our borders and enforce the rule of law, because every family deserves to feel safe at home. I also believe we must improve and streamline our legal immigration system so that those following the law are not buried in red tape, making it nearly impossible to navigate for business owners and individuals alike. We can have both strong border security and a legal system that works. I am committed to practical solutions that protect our neighborhoods, uphold our laws, and give families and employers the certainty they need.
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As a mom and lifelong Floridian, keeping our communities and children safe is my top priority. I support President Trump’s efforts to secure our borders and enforce the rule of law, because every family deserves to feel safe at home. I also believe we must improve and streamline our legal immigration system so that those following the law are not buried in red tape, making it nearly impossible to navigate for business owners and individuals alike. We can have both strong border security and a legal system that works. I am committed to practical solutions that protect our neighborhoods, uphold our laws, and give families and employers the certainty they need.
In Florida, we live with the reality of hurricanes, flooding, and rising insurance costs every day. As someone who has answered calls firsthand after natural disasters, helping families access relief and navigate federal agencies, I have seen firsthand how these challenges affect family budgets and small businesses. We need to invest in strong infrastructure, expand access to resources that work for our families, and ensure coverage stays affordable. I believe we can protect our environment while keeping our economy strong. My focus is on practical, commonsense steps that keep Florida families safe and help our local economy thrive.
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In Florida, we live with the reality of hurricanes, flooding, and rising insurance costs every day. As someone who has answered calls firsthand after natural disasters, helping families access relief and navigate federal agencies, I have seen firsthand how these challenges affect family budgets and small businesses. We need to invest in strong infrastructure, expand access to resources that work for our families, and ensure coverage stays affordable. I believe we can protect our environment while keeping our economy strong. My focus is on practical, commonsense steps that keep Florida families safe and help our local economy thrive.
My top priority is making life more affordable for working families in Southwest Florida. That means cutting taxes, reducing red tape that drives up prices, lowering the cost of housing and insurance, and making sure families can afford everyday essentials. My second priority is delivering first-class constituent service and serving as the true liaison between the people of Florida’s 16th Congressional District and their federal government. For over 20 years, I have worked side by side with families as they navigate federal agencies, helping them solve problems and deliver real results. In Congress, I will bring that same dedication every day to serve our district.
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My top priority is making life more affordable for working families in Southwest Florida. That means cutting taxes, reducing red tape that drives up prices, lowering the cost of housing and insurance, and making sure families can afford everyday essentials. My second priority is delivering first-class constituent service and serving as the true liaison between the people of Florida’s 16th Congressional District and their federal government. For over 20 years, I have worked side by side with families as they navigate federal agencies, helping them solve problems and deliver real results. In Congress, I will bring that same dedication every day to serve our district.
Freedom of speech is at the heart of what makes America the land of the free and home of the brave. It means every person has the right to speak up, share their beliefs, practice their faith, and take part in our Constitutional Republic without fear. I believe our universities should welcome open discussion and civil discourse, parents should have a voice in their children’s education, and journalists should be able to do their jobs freely. I have seen how important it is to protect these rights for everyone, and in Congress I will never waver in defending the First Amendment.
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Freedom of speech is at the heart of what makes America the land of the free and home of the brave. It means every person has the right to speak up, share their beliefs, practice their faith, and take part in our Constitutional Republic without fear. I believe our universities should welcome open discussion and civil discourse, parents should have a voice in their children’s education, and journalists should be able to do their jobs freely. I have seen how important it is to protect these rights for everyone, and in Congress I will never waver in defending the First Amendment.
Congress and the President both play important roles in ensuring that federal agencies serve the American people. Congress is responsible for oversight and making sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, and I take that duty seriously. I support President Trump’s efforts to hold agencies accountable and make government work for families, not for bureaucracy. Our system of checks and balances is there to protect our freedoms. In Congress, I will work hard to ensure every agency is transparent, efficient, and focused on serving the American people.
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Congress and the President both play important roles in ensuring that federal agencies serve the American people. Congress is responsible for oversight and making sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, and I take that duty seriously. I support President Trump’s efforts to hold agencies accountable and make government work for families, not for bureaucracy. Our system of checks and balances is there to protect our freedoms. In Congress, I will work hard to ensure every agency is transparent, efficient, and focused on serving the American people.
Every eligible American should have the opportunity to vote and trust that their vote counts. Requiring proof of citizenship to register is a commonsense way to protect our elections. American women are more than capable of navigating this process. We run households, build careers, care for families, and handle more before 9 AM than most people do all day. Our state agencies exist to help all citizens access the records they need. I will work to ensure these processes are accessible to everyone. We can have secure elections and make it easy for eligible citizens to register, and I stand committed to both.
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Every eligible American should have the opportunity to vote and trust that their vote counts. Requiring proof of citizenship to register is a commonsense way to protect our elections. American women are more than capable of navigating this process. We run households, build careers, care for families, and handle more before 9 AM than most people do all day. Our state agencies exist to help all citizens access the records they need. I will work to ensure these processes are accessible to everyone. We can have secure elections and make it easy for eligible citizens to register, and I stand committed to both.
I believe parents and local communities know best when it comes to education. For preschool and K-12 education, the federal government should leave curriculum decisions to parents, teachers, and local school boards. I also support accountability and transparency for colleges that receive federal dollars. My experience leading the New College Foundation showed me what happens when a public university loses its way and stops serving students. The transformation of New College, returning it to academic excellence and its core educational mission, showed me what is possible when leaders dare to demand better. That is the model I will carry to Congress: hold institutions accountable, protect students, and always put families first.
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I believe parents and local communities know best when it comes to education. For preschool and K-12 education, the federal government should leave curriculum decisions to parents, teachers, and local school boards. I also support accountability and transparency for colleges that receive federal dollars. My experience leading the New College Foundation showed me what happens when a public university loses its way and stops serving students. The transformation of New College, returning it to academic excellence and its core educational mission, showed me what is possible when leaders dare to demand better. That is the model I will carry to Congress: hold institutions accountable, protect students, and always put families first.
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Candidate ID: H6FL16141
Name: GRUTERS, SYDNEY
Office: House
State: FL
District: FL16
Coverage start: 2026-04-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $971068.17
Total disbursements: $132806.03
Cash on hand: $838262.14
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
Candidate contributions: $7000.00
Loans made by candidate: $0.00
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