Florida's 16th Congressional District
As of October 19, 2026, Florida's 16th congressional district (FL-16) is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Vern Buchanan, a Republican who has served in the House since 2007. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027. As of Monday, October 19, 2026, Election Day is 15 days away. Referandom does not list candidates; the Florida election office publishes them.
Representative Serving Now
Vern BuchananRepublican, FL-16, term ends January 3, 2027
How Did Vern Buchanan Vote?
As of September 16, 2026, Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has voted Yea or Nay on 275 of the 335 bills and resolutions that came to a deciding roll call in the House in the 119th Congress and missed 60 (18%). Buchanan voted with the majority of Republicans 99% of the time.
- Vern Buchanan (R-FL) did not vote on S. 2403, the Retire through Ownership Act, on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 314).
- Vern Buchanan (R-FL) did not vote on H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 313).
- Vern Buchanan (R-FL) did not vote on H.J.Res. 213 on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 311).
From the roll calls of the Clerk of the House. Every Vote by Vern Buchanan →
On the Ballot November 3, 2026
- The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027.
- Referandom does not list candidates, polls or forecasts; the Florida election office publishes the candidates.
- District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. This is the district of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.
2026 Elections in Florida → Every Seat on the Ballot in 2026 →
Other Districts in Florida
- FL-1 Jimmy Patronis (R)
- FL-2 Neal P. Dunn (R)
- FL-3 Kat Cammack (R)
- FL-4 Aaron Bean (R)
- FL-5 John H. Rutherford (R)
- FL-6 Randy Fine (R)
- FL-7 Cory Mills (R)
- FL-8 Mike Haridopolos (R)
- FL-9 Darren Soto (D)
- FL-10 Maxwell Frost (D)
- FL-11 Daniel Webster (R)
- FL-12 Gus M. Bilirakis (R)
- FL-13 Anna Paulina Luna (R)
- FL-14 Kathy Castor (D)
- FL-15 Laurel M. Lee (R)
- FL-17 W. Gregory Steube (R)
- FL-18 Scott Franklin (R)
- FL-19 Byron Donalds (R)
- FL-20 Vacant now
- FL-21 Brian J. Mast (R)
- FL-22 Lois Frankel (D)
- FL-23 Jared Moskowitz (D)
- FL-24 Frederica S. Wilson (D)
- FL-25 Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)
- FL-26 Mario Diaz-Balart (R)
- FL-27 Maria Elvira Salazar (R)
- FL-28 Carlos A. Gimenez (R)
Florida's Senators
- Rick Scott (R), term ends January 3, 2031
- Ashley Moody (R), term ends November 3, 2026
Senators represent the whole state, every district alike.
Questions About Florida's 16th Congressional District
Who Represents Florida's 16th Congressional District?
As of October 19, 2026, Florida's 16th congressional district (FL-16) is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by Vern Buchanan, a Republican who has served in the House since 2007.
Is Florida's 16th Congressional District on the Ballot in 2026?
Yes. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027. Referandom does not list candidates; the Florida election office publishes them.
How Did Vern Buchanan Vote?
As of September 16, 2026, Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has voted Yea or Nay on 275 of the 335 bills and resolutions that came to a deciding roll call in the House in the 119th Congress and missed 60 (18%). Buchanan voted with the majority of Republicans 99% of the time.
How Many Congressional Districts Does Florida Have?
Florida has 28 congressional districts in the 119th Congress, each with one seat in the House of Representatives. Its senators are Rick Scott (R) and Ashley Moody (R).
More About Florida in Congress
Members, seats and terms from Congress.gov, the Clerk of the House and the congress-legislators project; votes from the Clerk's roll calls, current through .
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Referandom. (2026, September 16). Florida's 16th Congressional District: Who Represents It. CDR Technology Foundation, Inc. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://www.referandom.us/districts/fl-16