Florida's 16th Congressional District

R +7% since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +10.8
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +9.3
National Environment
current political climate
D +8.0
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +2.2
Forecasted margin
R +9.9

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Polls

Polls (1)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
SEA PollingAug 29, 2026D +1400lv
Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 13%
GOP 87%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Solid R Inside Elections Solid R Sabato Likely R
District lean
R+12 This district leans strongly Republican.
Candidates

Democrat Kelly Kirschner

Republican Sydney Gruters

Seat context
Open seat. The incumbent is not seeking reelection.