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Polk GOP — Polk County Republican Executive Committee
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2026

U.S. House, Florida District 16

2 candidates profiled by the committee

This is who we have published for this race, not the full ballot. Other candidates may be on it — check your own sample ballot. See your sample ballot.

  • Portrait of Ed Pope
    Lost

    Ed Pope

    Republican candidate for Florida's 16th congressional district.

  • Portrait of Sydney Gruters
    Republican Nominee

    Sydney Gruters

    Republican nominee for Florida's 16th congressional district, which includes part of southern Polk. Endorsed by President Trump.

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