Sydney
Gruters

1. Economy & jobs Supports cutting taxes and reducing government spending +

2. Housing Wants to curb overdevelopment and keep homeownership affordable +

3. Health care Opposes government-run healthcare; supports rural telemedicine access +

4. Immigration Supports enforcing existing immigration laws and Trump deportation efforts +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Anti-abortion; pledges to defend the unborn in Congress +

6. Climate & energy Supports unleashing American energy dominance +

7. Crime & public safety Supports enforcing existing laws and law and order +

8. Taxes & budget Supports cutting taxes and balancing the federal budget +

9. Guns Supports Second Amendment gun rights +

10. Democracy & elections Supports voter ID requirements and the federal SAVE Act +

11. Foreign policy & defense Supports the military and veterans' benefits +

1. Oct 11
   debate

   Forum exchange: Kirschner challenges Gruters over utility/data-center donors; Gruters hits back on his tech stock holdings

   At a Tampa Bay-area candidate forum, Kirschner questioned Gruters' connections to utility and data-center interests. Gruters responded by pointing to Kirschner's investments in major technology companies. Gruters also said data-center costs should not be passed to Floridians, raised changing Florida's '50% rule' for disaster recovery, and said she would 'never support raising taxes' when asked about Social Security.

   ↳ 5 takeaways from candidate forum for Tampa Bay congressional ... · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 10
   news

   Florida Republicans announce coordinated campaigning with Gruters, Byron Donalds, and other GOP candidates

   Florida Republicans announced a coordinated door-knocking campaign involving Sydney Gruters, gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds, and other GOP candidates including Nick DiCeglie and Linda Chaney.

   ↳ Byron Donalds camp to knock doors with Sydney Gruters, Nick DiCeglie, Linda Chaney as GOP coordinates campaigns · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 9
   endorsement

   Tampa Bay Times editorial board endorses in FL-16 congressional race

   The Tampa Bay Times published its congressional endorsement picks, including a recommendation in the FL-16 race featuring Gruters, Kirschner, and Davis.

   ↳ Our picks for U.S. House of Representatives · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 1
   poll

   Public Policy Polling survey shows Gruters at 43%, Kirschner at 39%

   A Public Policy Polling survey of 530 registered voters conducted October 1–2 found Gruters leading Kirschner 43% to 39%. The client for the poll was not identified in available reporting.

   ↳ 2026 Florida District 16 U.S. House Election: Polls, Candidates, Money & Dates | Election.org · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 30
   news

   WSLR reports Gruters raised 4x more than Kirschner through July 29; $1.5M+ in outside spending on her behalf

   WSLR reported Gruters had raised more than $1 million through July 29, approximately four times Kirschner's total at that point, with more than $1.5 million in outside-group spending benefiting her campaign.

   ↳ Key national figure visits Kirschner for Congress fundraiser · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 25
   poll

   Kirschner internal poll shows him ahead of Gruters by one point

   Kirschner's campaign released an internal poll showing him leading Gruters by one point. As a campaign-released poll, it should be read as an interested-party release.

   ↳ Race to succeed Vern Buchanan in CD 16 is getting increasingly ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 23
   debate

   Gruters, Kirschner, and Davis spar in virtual League of Women Voters forum

   All three FL-16 candidates appeared in the virtual forum. Gruters opposed government takeover of healthcare, called for cutting spending, supported voter ID and the SAVE Act, backed legal immigration, and said data-center companies should bear their own energy and water costs.

   ↳ Candidates to replace Vern Buchanan in Congress spar in an ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Sep 20
   news

   Virtual League of Women Voters forum with all three FL-16 candidates announced

   The Your Observer reported that Gruters, Kirschner, and Davis were set to appear in a virtual League of Women Voters forum, described at the time as the only scheduled event with all three candidates.

   ↳ District 16 candidates Davis, Gruters and Kirschner to attend virtual forum · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Aug 18
   news

   Gruters wins Republican primary with ~63% of the vote

   Sydney Gruters secured the GOP nomination for Florida's 16th Congressional District with roughly 63% of the primary vote, becoming the Republican candidate for the general election.

   ↳ Three candidates seek Lakewood Ranch's new FL-16 House ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Jul 29
    filing

    Gruters reports ~$1.09M in receipts, $465K spent, $622K cash on hand through July 29

    Through July 29, the latest reported pre-primary period, Gruters had raised approximately $1.09 million, spent $465,301, and held $622,381 cash on hand. These figures predate the general-election stretch.

    ↳ 2026 Florida District 16 U.S. House Election: Polls, Candidates, Money & Dates | Election.org · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Hardee County Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 3471) union
  Listed on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• House Speaker Mike Johnson official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; individual endorsement date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Jimmy Patronis official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Florida Senate President-Designate Jim Boyd official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Sheriff Chad Chronister official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; individual endorsement date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• James Buchanan official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Sheriff Rick Wells official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Faith & Freedom Coalition of Florida organization
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site and identified by Smarter.Vote; date not found. smarter.vote
• Majority Leader Steve Scalise official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; individual endorsement date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Mike Haridopolos official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Former Florida Senate President Bill Galvano official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Maggie's List organization
  Endorsed Gruters; April 2026 newsletter indicates endorsement was already in place but does not give a precise date. maggieslist.org
• Rep. Laurel Lee official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Michael Owen official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Sheriff Vent Crawford official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Value In Electing Women PAC organization
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• IAFF Local 2546 (Suncoast Professional Firefighters & Paramedics) union
  Listed on Gruters's campaign site and in iVoterGuide's endorsement list; date not found. ivoterguide.com
• Rep. Anna Paulina Luna official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Will Robinson official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Sheriff Kurt Hoffman official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Winning For Women organization
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• IAFF Florida Professional Firefighters union
  Listed on Gruters's campaign site and in iVoterGuide's endorsement list; date not found. ivoterguide.com
• Majority Whip Tom Emmer official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; individual endorsement date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Randy Fine official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Turning Point Action organization
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Rep. Jim Jordan official
  Listed on the campaign site and in iVoterGuide's endorsement listing; date not found. ivoterguide.com
• Fiona McFarland official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Sheriff Bob Gualtieri official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• House Conservative Fund organization
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Citizens United Political Victory Fund organization
  Listed in iVoterGuide's endorsement list; date not found. ivoterguide.com
• Rep. Aaron Bean official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Bill Conerly official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• Sheriff Jim Potter official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; date not found. grutersforcongress.com
• National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund organization
  Listed in iVoterGuide's endorsement section; noted that endorsement information was received after the guide's evaluation deadline. Date not found. ivoterguide.com
• St. Petersburg Firefighters Association union
  Listed on Gruters's campaign site and in iVoterGuide's endorsement list; date not found. ivoterguide.com
• Observer Group newspaper
  Gruters announced on October 8, 2026 that she had been 'recommended' by the Observer Group for the district. The source describes this as a recommendation; it is unclear whether it constitutes a formal editorial-board endorsement. x.com · Oct 8, 2026
• Southwest Florida PBA organization
  Gruters's campaign account announced this endorsement on September 22, 2026. x.com · Sep 22, 2026
• Suncoast PBA organization
  Gruters's campaign account announced this endorsement on September 22, 2026. x.com · Sep 22, 2026
• Florida Police Benevolent Association organization
  Gruters's campaign account announced this endorsement on September 22, 2026. x.com · Sep 22, 2026
• National Association of Police Organizations organization
  Gruters's campaign account announced this endorsement on September 22, 2026. x.com · Sep 22, 2026
• Rep. Vern Buchanan official
  Politico reported on August 12, 2026 that Buchanan endorsed Gruters and held a fundraiser for her with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. Also listed on campaign site. politico.com · Aug 12, 2026
• President Donald Trump official
  Trump publicly endorsed Gruters on August 12, 2026, and reiterated his endorsement on August 17, 2026. trumpstruth.org · Aug 12, 2026
• Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd official
  Reported by The Ledger on August 7, 2026; also listed on campaign site. theledger.com · Aug 7, 2026
• U.S. Sen. Rick Scott official
  Listed as an endorser on Gruters's campaign site; also reported by The Ledger on August 7, 2026. theledger.com · Aug 7, 2026

Raised

$1.09M

Spent

$465K

Cash on hand

$622K

As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6FL16141(opens in a new tab)