How much does John Rutherford spend on office expenses?

John Rutherford has spent $1,554,420 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does John Rutherford's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (89.9%) and Rent & Utilities (3.0%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did John Rutherford win their last election?

John Rutherford won the 2024 general election with 63.1% of the vote (267,471 votes), winning by a margin of 26.2 points against 1 opponent.

When is John Rutherford up for re-election?

John Rutherford is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 5 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is John Rutherford's current election status?

John Rutherford's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has John Rutherford raised?

According to FEC filings, John Rutherford has raised $349,871 in campaign funds, spent $215,757, and has $311,784 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

John Rutherford

Republican U.S. House • Florida U.S. House Florida District 5 · Florida U.S. House Florida District 5

State: Florida
Phone: (202) 225-2501
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 3 years, 3 months

281

Recorded Votes

Became Law

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John Rutherford is a Republican Representative representing Florida's District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 5th term, they have cast 281 recorded votes, and sponsored 5 bills. They won their 2024 election with 63.1% of the vote, a 26.2-point margin. Their office has spent $1,554,420 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

281 Votes 5 Bills Sponsored 63.1% 2024 Win 5 Terms 2026 Re-election

How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

119-hres1142 2026-03-27 House

Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

House Floor Vote Yea

119-hr7084 2026-01-15 House

To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

119-hr8029 2026-03-20 House

Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

119-hres1128 2026-03-20 House

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

Committee Yea

119-hres1131 2026-03-24 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

119-hr5103 2025-09-03 House

Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025

Committee Nay

119-hr6422 2025-12-04 House

American Water Stewardship Act

Committee Yea

119-hr4638 2025-07-23 House

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Introduced Yea

119-hjres139 2026-01-09 House

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.

Introduced Yea

119-hr1958 2025-03-06 House

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

Introduced Yea

119-hr556 2025-01-16 House

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

Introduced Yea

119-hres1115 2026-03-16 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Committee Yea

119-hr4294 2025-07-07 House

Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026

Introduced Yea

119-hres1099 2026-03-04 House

Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.

Committee Yea

119-hr7744 2026-03-02 House

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

Introduced Yea

119-hconres38 2025-06-17 House

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Committee Yea

119-hres1100 2026-03-04 House

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

Committee Yea

119-hres1095 2026-03-03 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

119-hr6472 2025-12-04 House

Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act

Introduced Nay

119-hr4758 2025-07-25 House

Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

Introduced Yea

Election History

Regular Election Up for Re-election 2026 5 terms served

63.1% 267,471 votes

Won by 26.2 points

Jay Mcgovern (D) 36.9% 156,570

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Current Election Status

Current Term Ends January 3, 2027

Term Length 2 years (all House seats)

Next Election November 3, 2026

Status Up for Re-election 2026

Campaign Finance (FEC)

$349,871

Total Raised

$215,757

Total Spent

$311,784

Cash on Hand

Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H6FL04105 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle

Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)

$1,554,420

Total spent year to date

Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

$129,535/mo $4,259/day

Staff Compensation 89.9%

$1,396,827

Rent & Utilities 3.0%

$46,534

Other Services 2.9%

$45,155

Travel 2.4%

$36,667

Supplies 1.1%

$16,636

Top Recipients This Quarter

Nawrocki Jenifer A Staff $55,450

Dankler Carole A. Staff $41,167

Miller Christopher L Staff $40,667

Ramos Kathleen H. Staff $39,917

Alkinburg Kevin R Staff $30,167

Source: House Statement of Disbursements · Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

Financial Transparency

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House Financial Disclosures Annual reports & stock transaction filings

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OpenSecrets Profile Campaign donors, lobbying, & outside spending

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What The Facts Score

Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.

District Disconnect

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

100

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

John H. Rutherford co-sponsors Justice legislation but voted No on 119-hr4371, which covers the same subject area.

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

Institutional Tilt

119-hres1128
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres426
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres5
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres377
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hjres75
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

119-hr4371 — Kayla Hamilton Act NO
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr3617 — Securing Americaâs Critical Minerals Supply Act NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr22 — SAVE Act NO
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr4 — Rescissions Act of 2025 NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr4016 — Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars: District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%), Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data. Full methodology →

Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy