Who won the Florida House District 5 election 2026?
John Rutherford (Republican) won the 2026 Florida House District 5 election with 56.4% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Rutherford ✓ Winner | Republican | 187,951 | 56.4% |
| Rachel Grage | Democratic | 145,160 | 43.6% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 12:51 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.