Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) will not seek reelection in 2026, despite earning an endorsement from President Donald Trump for another term late last year.
Buchanan, 74, was first elected to represent Florida in 2006. He represents a district in southwest Florida that Trump won by 18 percentage points in 2024, but could be redrawn via redistricting this year.
“I came to Congress to solve problems, to fight for working families and to help ensure this country remains a place where opportunity is available to everyone willing to work for it,” Buchanan said. “After 20 years of service, I believe it’s the right time to pass the torch and begin a new chapter in my life.”
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Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) asks questions during a House Committee hearing
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