Florida’s 5th Congressional District is represented by John H. Rutherford (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of Florida’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. Each congressional district represents roughly 760,000 people based on the 2020 Census, and district boundaries were most recently redrawn during the redistricting cycle following that census.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
791,831
Median Household Income
$86,107
Partisan Lean
R+21
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Current Representative
Rep. John H. Rutherford (R)
119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since January 3, 2023 • In the House since January 3, 2017
John H. Rutherford currently represents Florida’s 5th Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
The Federal Election Commission lists 5 active candidates for the 2026 race in this district as of September 5, 2026. Primaries decide each party's nominee ahead of the November 3, 2026 general election.
- John Rutherford (Republican, incumbent)
- Rachel Grage (Democratic)
- Alexander Hazen (Democratic)
- Mark Peter Heggestad (Democratic)
- Mark Kaye (Republican)
Source: Federal Election Commission filings, refreshed automatically. The FEC lists everyone who has filed to run; it does not show who won a primary. Voters can confirm registration and polling places through their state's secretary of state website.
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
1711 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2501
Online
Committee Assignments
About This District
The district covers parts of St. Johns and Duval counties in Florida. Its largest cities are Jacksonville Beach (about 24,000), St. Augustine (about 14,000), Atlantic Beach (about 14,000), and Neptune Beach (about 7,000).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Florida's 5th Congressional District?
John H. Rutherford (R) represents Florida's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is John H. Rutherford a member of?
John H. Rutherford is a member of the Republican Party.
How can I contact John H. Rutherford?
You can reach John H. Rutherford by phone at 202-225-2501 or through their official website at https://rutherford.house.gov.
When does John H. Rutherford's current term end?
John H. Rutherford's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is Florida's 5th Congressional District?
Florida's 5th Congressional District is located in the state of Florida and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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ZIP Codes in Florida's 5th Congressional District
This congressional district contains 25 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
8 of these ZIP codes also extend into another Florida district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. They are 32080 (also in the 6th), 32084 (also in the 6th), 32086 (also in the 6th), 32092 (also in the 6th), 32211 (also in the 4th), 32225 (also in the 4th), 32259 (also in the 6th), 32277 (also in the 4th).
- 32080
- 32081
- 32082
- 32084
- 32086
- 32092
- 32095
- 32207
- 32211
- 32216
View all 25 ZIP codes in this district
- 32080
- 32081
- 32082
- 32084
- 32086
- 32092
- 32095
- 32207
- 32211
- 32216
- 32217
- 32223
- 32224
- 32225
- 32227
- 32228
- 32233
- 32246
- 32250
- 32256
- 32257
- 32258
- 32259
- 32266
- 32277
ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Rick Scott (R), Ashley Moody (R)
Last updated September 3, 2026.
Data last checked September 3, 2026.
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