“It was an amount of money that should've been easy to raise,” he said. “Obviously, Sydney Gruters has a stronger campaign than I realized. People are motivated to support her. Nobody even wanted to hedge their bets.” yourobserver.com/news/2026/j…

Sydney Gruters, Eddie Speir and Ed Pope set for CD 16 debate showdown floridapolitics.com/archives…

Sydney Gruters has officially secured the backing of every single county sheriff in Florida's 16th Congressional District following a massive endorsement from @PolkCoSheriff Grady Judd. "She has the backbone, the experience, and the common sense to do the job. I am proud to endorse her for Congress.” flvoicenews.com/grady-judd-e…

NEW: Grady Judd endorses Sydney Gruters, completing sweep of FL-16 sheriffs. @PolkCoSheriff: “Sydney Gruters is the real deal."

'The real deal': @PolkCoSheriff Grady Judd endorses @SydneyGruters, making her six for six with CD 16 sheriffs Reporting by @JacobOgles #FlaPol flapol.com/4usNSsK

AMERICA FIRST ALLIANCE: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has officially endorsed Sydney Gruters in the race for Florida's 16th Congressional District. @RepLuna: "President Trump endorsed her because he knows she will stand with him to secure our border, lower the cost of living, and put America First.” flvoicenews.com/rep-anna-pau…

NEW: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna endorses Sydney Gruters in Florida’s 16th Congressional District race. @RepLuna: “She is a mom, a patriot, a proven conservative, and a fighter who has spent her career delivering real results for Southwest Florida."

.@RealAnnaPaulina Luna endorses @SydneyGruters' run for CD 16 Reporting by @Reportographer #FlaPol flapol.com/4o8LANF

NEW: Trump-endorsed Sydney Gruters secures backing from @TPAction, local first responders @SydneyGruters: “As the largest conservative grassroots organization in the country, Turning Point Action’s endorsement is a powerful validation of the grassroots campaign we are building."

I want to thank Sydney Gruters for taking the time to speak with me. I want to wish her good luck in District 16. She is the real deal. God bless you and your family. Sydney, sorry we couldn’t dance.

DOMINATING THE FIELD: With the backing of House leadership and President Trump, @SydneyGruters now holds a massive 36-point lead in the CD-16 Republican primary. Campaign spokesman: "This poll confirms what Republican voters across the district already understand: Sydney Gruters is the undeniable frontrunner." flvoicenews.com/house-gop-le…

With @RealDonaldTrump endorsement, @SydneyGruters dominating Primary field in new @StPetePolls survey Reporting by @PeterSchorschFL #FlaPol flapol.com/4v4K15V

Joint House Republican leadership endorsement statement with @MikeJohnson, @tomemmer, and @LisaForCongress: Sydney Gruters is an America First patriot who will help us continue to deliver safe streets, secure borders, a strong economy, and peace through strength. She has dedicated her career to serving her community, and in Congress will defend our constitutional rights, veterans, law enforcement, and the principles that have made America the greatest nation on Earth. We are proud to ENDORSE Sydney Gruters for Florida’s 16th District, and look forward to working with her to defend and grow our House Republican majority and CONTINUE our American comeback! 🇺🇸

Joint House Republican leadership endorsement statement with @SteveScaliseGOP, @tomemmer, and @LisaForCongress: Sydney Gruters is an America First patriot who will help us continue to deliver safe streets, secure borders, a strong economy, and peace through strength. She has dedicated her career to serving her community, and in Congress will defend our constitutional rights, veterans, law enforcement, and the principles that have made America the greatest nation on Earth. We are proud to ENDORSE Sydney Gruters for Florida’s 16th District, and look forward to working with her to defend and grow our House Republican majority and CONTINUE our American comeback! 🇺🇸

.@SheriffPinellas Bob Gualtieri latest lawman to endorse @SydneyGruters in CD 16 Reporting by @JacobOgles #FlaPol flapol.com/4drpgek

Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman: “Sydney is a workhorse, not a showhorse.” 🔗floridianpress.com/2026/05/s…

Sarasota voters face big changes under new congressional map heraldtribune.com/story/news…

.@SydneyGruters makes clear she will run in CD 16 under proposed congressional map Reporting by @JacobOgles #FlaPol floridapolitics.com/archives…

Class act, John.

Winning For Women endorsement adds national backing to @SydneyGruters’ CD 16 bid Reporting by @Reportographer #FlaPol flapol.com/3OwkbIk