Florida's 5th Congressional District

Florida's 5th Congressional District is represented by John Rutherford (Republican), who has served in the House since 2017 and has represented this district since redistricting in 2023. Rutherford has an overall VoteSee report card grade of F, voted in 91% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 94% of the time. The district includes Jacksonville, Fruit Cove, and Jacksonville Beach. It takes in all or part of 2 counties, and 70% of residents live in Duval County. About 819,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $89,255.

Current Representative

John Rutherford (Republican) has served in the House since 2017 and has represented Florida's 5th Congressional District since redistricting in 2023.

VoteSee report card grade: F
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 91% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Republican majority: 94%

See John Rutherford's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Florida 5th District

Winner: John Rutherford.

Incumbent John Rutherford is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

John Rutherford (Republican), incumbent: raised $914K, $240K cash on hand; VoteSee report card F; 91% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 94% of the time
Rachel Grage (Democratic): raised $448K, $66K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 818,508
Median household income: $89,255
Median age: 39
Median home value: $409,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.3%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Rutherford Voted Recently

Aye on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1013) to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes. (Nov 10, 2026) — Passed
Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Republican majority

No on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 22, 2026) — Failed
No on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 21, 2026) — Failed
No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Florida's 5th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Al Lawson — Democrat (2017–2023)
Corrine Brown — Democrat (2013–2017)
Richard Nugent — Republican (2011–2013)
Ginny Brown-Waite — Republican (2003–2011)
Karen Thurman — Democrat (1993–2003)
Bill McCollum — Republican (1981–1993)
Richard Kelly — Republican (1975–1981)
Bill Gunter — Democrat (1973–1975)
Louis Frey — Republican (1969–1973)
Edward Gurney — Republican (1967–1969)
Albert Herlong — Democrat (1949–1967)
Joseph Hendricks — Democrat (1937–1949)

Where the District Is

Florida's 5th Congressional District covers 592 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Duval County (part): 70% of residents
St. Johns County (part): 31% of residents

Largest communities

Jacksonville (part)
Fruit Cove
Jacksonville Beach
Nocatee
World Golf Village
Palm Valley
St. Augustine
Atlantic Beach