Vern Buchanan: Political Profile and Career Summary
June 10, 2026
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The Frame
The representative for Florida's 16th District will vacate his seat at the end of his current term on January 3, 2027, triggering an open race for the position.
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Voters in Florida's 16th Congressional District
Residents will participate in an election for an open seat in 2026 due to the incumbent's decision not to seek re-election.
Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Vern Buchanan announced on January 27, 2026, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
- His current term in the U.S. House ends on January 3, 2027.
- Buchanan has served in the U.S. House since 2007, representing Florida's 13th District (2007-2013) and 16th District (2013-present).
- He won his most recent re-election in the general election on November 5, 2024.
- The base salary for his position is $174,000.
- He served in the U.S. Air National Guard from 1969 to 1975.
- He holds a bachelor's degree from Cleary University and a graduate degree from the University of Detroit.
Why It Matters
The representative for Florida's 16th District will vacate his seat at the end of his current term on January 3, 2027, triggering an open race for the position.
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Retirement Announcement
The subject has explicitly stated he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending a 20-year tenure in the U.S. House.
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