President Donald Trump is endorsing U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan for re-election to his 10th term in office, calling Buchanan a “fantastic advocate” for Florida’s 16th Congressional District.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Buchanan’s record on taxes, jobs and energy policy, describing him as a “very successful businessman” and “a fantastic advocate of Florida’s 16th Congressional District.”
“Vern understands the America First Policies required to Create GREAT Jobs, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Advance American Energy DOMINANCE, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., and Champion our Nation’s Golden Age,” Trump wrote. “In Congress, he is working hard to Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.”
“Vern Buchanan has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump added.
Buchanan, a Longboat Key Republican first elected in 2006, serves as Vice Chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee and chairs its Health Subcommittee. He is also co-Chair of Florida’s congressional delegation and leads the bipartisan House Democracy Partnership, which works with legislatures in partner nations around the world.
In 2024, Florida Politics ranked Buchanan as the 18th-most powerful politician in Tampa Bay. Buchanan faces no GOP Primary challenger and is expected to face Democrat Jan Schneider in the 2026 General Election. Schneider has previously run against him three times, never receiving more than 40% of the vote. The General Election for Florida’s 16th Congressional District will be held Nov. 3, 2026.
“I appreciate President Trump’s confidence and support,” Buchanan told Florida Politics in a statement. “I will never stop fighting for the men and women of Southwest Florida – the best place to live, work and raise a family.”
