Florida's 16th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.
Counties in this district
- Hillsborough County
- Manatee County
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Your representatives
Vern Buchanan
Republican
Representative since Jan 4, 2007
Raised $929,859 · Cash on hand $995,723 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Vern Buchanan voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Not Voting | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Not Voting | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Not Voting | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Not Voting | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Not Voting | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vern BuchananWinner | R | 189,762 | 62.14% |
| Jan Schneider | D | 115,575 | 37.85% |
| Ralph E. Hartman | Write-in | 21 | 0.01% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vern BuchananWinner | R | 269,001 | 55.50% |
| Margaret Good | D | 215,683 | 44.50% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 882,786 | 23,372,215 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 43.9 | 42.7 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $88,995 | $77,735 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.7% | 35.8% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 22.8% | 28.7% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 56.7% | 49.1% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 11.7% | 14.3% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 5.3% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 16.5% | 23.1% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 9.0% | 7.0% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗