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Kelly Kirschner
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Florida’s 16th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Kelly Kirschner is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Florida’s 16th District on November 3, 2026, against Sydney Gruters (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Kelly Kirschner’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Kelly Kirschner’s campaign has raised $876,363 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $261,139 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$861,361
- PACs and other committees$14,500
- The candidate’s own money and loans$502
From donors who gave over $200: $260,647 after refunds, in gifts through July 29, 2026; 93% from Florida, 7% from other states. Top states: Florida $242,447 (93%), California $6,500 (2%), Georgia $6,000 (2%), District of Columbia $1,500 (1%), New York $1,500 (1%). About 240 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6FL16158 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Kelly Kirschner’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Kelly Kirschner (Democratic); Sydney Gruters (Republican); Mark Davis (No Party Affiliation)
- Open seat: now held by Vern Buchanan (R)
- Rating: Likely RAverage of 7; Lean R to Likely R
- Florida 16th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Florida race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Florida
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Florida
- Check your registration on Florida’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Florida
Ballots already cast in Florida: 2,602,813 (early in person and by mail, as of Oct 24; Florida Division of Elections): 33% of 2022 midterm turnout in Florida (7,796,916) · 19% of registered voters in Florida · by party registration in Florida: Democrats 40%, Republicans 40%, others 21%
About Kelly Kirschner
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Kelly Kirschner quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Grew the nonprofit UnidosNow, which helps first-generation students gain admission to universities. · kellykirschner.com (source for Grew the nonprofit UnidosNow, which helps first-generation students gain admission to universities.) (archived copy of the source for Grew the nonprofit UnidosNow, which helps first-generation students gain admission to universities.)
- Former Mayor of Sarasota. · kellykirschner.com (source for Former Mayor of Sarasota.) (archived copy of the source for Former Mayor of Sarasota.)
- Bachelor's and master's degrees from Georgetown University. · kellykirschner.com (source for Bachelor's and master's degrees from Georgetown University.) (archived copy of the source for Bachelor's and master's degrees from Georgetown University.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at kellykirschner.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), kellykirschner.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Grassroots donors—not corporate PACs—power this campaign.” 2026 · kellykirschner.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Lowering insurance, healthcare, and prescription drug costs by creating an insurance backstop, repeal cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, and allow government to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices.” 2026 · kellykirschner.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at kellykirschner.com (checked for Labor, page 1), kellykirschner.com (checked for Labor, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at kellykirschner.com (checked for Immigration, page 1), kellykirschner.com (checked for Immigration, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: “Expand affordable housing and stop Wall Street from buying up single-family homes and gouging renters.” 2026 · kellykirschner.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Kelly Kirschner has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Kelly Kirschner been backed by AIPAC?
No. Kelly Kirschner has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Kelly Kirschner had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.