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John H. Rutherford

Representative, Florida

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John H. Rutherford Gets an A

Score: 96 out of 100, the weighted average of 7 principles. On 120 of 127 votes and bills, Rutherford was on the liberty side.

Rutherford was on the ballot on November 3, 2026, against Rachel Grage (D).

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  • A
    Tyranny21 of 21 with liberty
  • B
    Free nations31 of 37 with liberty
  • A
    Free speech3 of 3 with liberty
  • A
    Free markets17 of 17 with liberty
  • A
    Equal rights14 of 14 with liberty
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    Conscience1 of 1, too few to count
  • A
    Defense10 of 11 with liberty
  • A
    Borders23 of 23 with liberty

Who pays for Rutherford’s campaign

$913,650 raised since January 2025.

  • 62%from PACs and other committees$569,500
  • 36%from people$330,992
  • 1%transfers and other income$13,158

The committee money, by who is behind it

  • Company PACs$318,500
  • Trade groups$94,500
  • Leadership and cause PACs$64,500
  • Member groups$40,494
  • Unions$14,500

Added up from what the committees themselves reported giving. They report later than the campaign does, so this can come to more than the committee line above.

Committees that gave the most

  1. Airbus Americas, Inc. Political Action Committee$10,000
  2. American Crystal Sugar Company Political Action Committee$10,000
  3. American Sportfishing Association Political Action Committee$10,000
  4. BAE SYSTEMS Inc. Political Action Committee (BAE SYSTEMS USA PAC)$10,000
  5. CSX Corporation Good Government Fund$10,000

17 more committees gave $10,000 as well. A PAC may give a candidate $5,000 for each election, so many give the same.

From the campaign’s own reports to the Federal Election Commission, through October 14, 2026. People who gave are counted, never named. The full filing at FEC.gov. Discuss this money

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