Kelly Kirschner
Democrat
Nominee
U.S. House — Florida (FL-16)
— 2026
Biography
Kelly Kirschner is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida's 16th congressional district. He previously served on the Sarasota City Commission from 2007 to 2011 and as Mayor of Sarasota in 2010-2011. Kirschner has also worked as a nonprofit executive and educator, including as vice president and dean of executive and continuing education at Eckerd College.
Source: Wikipedia
Campaign Finances
$876,363
Total Raised
$615,224
Total Spent
$261,139
Cash on Hand
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Primary Results
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Kirschner ✓ | 23,473 | 43.0% |
| Tamika Lyles | 10,872 | 19.9% |
| Jan Schneider | 8,411 | 15.4% |
| Jon Harris | 6,847 | 12.5% |
| Glenn Pearson | 4,993 | 9.2% |
News Mentions
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