Who won the Florida House District 16 election 2026?
Sydney Gruters (Republican) won the 2026 Florida House District 16 election with 51.2% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Gruters ✓ Winner | Republican | 175,512 | 51.2% |
| Kelly Kirschner | Democratic | 160,942 | 47% |
| Mark Davis | No party affiliation | 6,275 | 1.8% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Florida state election office.