2026 House · Florida

Florida's 5th District: 2026 House race

Crosstab rating
Likely Republican
Chance Democrats win
7%
Projected margin
R+10.8
Incumbent
John Rutherford
Republican

The rating comes from the Crosstab House forecast, which combines the national environment from generic-ballot polling with each district's political lean. Explore the House map.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is favored in Florida's 5th District in 2026?

Crosstab rates Florida's 5th District Likely Republican: Democrats have a 7% chance of winning it, and the forecast projects Republicans ahead by 10.8 points.

Who represents Florida's 5th District?

John Rutherford (Republican) is the incumbent.

Updated 2026-10-04 · Crosstab, nonpartisan polling analysis.