U.S. House · District 16

Sydney Gruters has separated from Eddie Speir and Ed Pope after receiving Donald Trump's endorsement.

Latest poll

Gruters 49%

The published survey put Speir at 13% and Pope at 7%.

Prediction market

Gruters favored

Available race boards align with the large polling lead.

Fundraising

FEC filings

Receipts, spending and cash on hand are reported through the Federal Election Commission.

Why this race matters

The open-seat contest will shape Sarasota-area representation and tests the strength of a high-profile endorsement in a Republican primary.

Candidate context

Sydney Gruters

Republican activist and candidate

Eddie Speir

Candidate

No major endorsements logged

Ed Pope

Candidate

No major endorsements logged

Florida Politics

The endorsement and accompanying poll define the race's closing dynamic.