How much does Vern Buchanan spend on office expenses?

Vern Buchanan has spent $1,792,775 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 Vern Buchanan's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (73.8%) and Rent & Utilities (7.2%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Vern Buchanan win their last election?

Vern Buchanan won the 2024 general election with 59.5% of the vote (247,516 votes), winning by a margin of 19.0 points against 1 opponent.

When is Vern Buchanan up for re-election?

Vern Buchanan is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 10 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Vern Buchanan's current election status?

Vern Buchanan'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 Vern Buchanan raised?

According to FEC filings, Vern Buchanan has raised $920,020 in campaign funds, spent $530,994, and has $1,438,239 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.

Vern Buchanan

Republican U.S. House • Florida 16 · Florida 16

State: Florida
Phone: (202) 225-5015
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 13 years, 3 months

2482

Recorded Votes

179

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

Call Office All Representatives

Vern Buchanan is a Republican Representative representing Florida's 16th District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 10th term, they have cast 2482 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 13 bills. They won their 2024 election with 59.5% of the vote, a 19.0-point margin. Their office has spent $1,792,775 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

2482 Votes 179 Laws 13 Bills Sponsored 59.5% 2024 Win 10 Terms 2026 Re-election

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Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2009) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2010). 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.

111-hres1717 2010-11-16 House

Congratulating imprisoned Chinese democracy advocate Liu Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.

Committee Yea

111-hres1704 2010-09-29 House

Honoring the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon.

Committee Yea

111-hr5987 2010-07-30 House

Seniors Protection Act of 2010

Committee Yea

111-hres1540 2010-07-20 House

Supporting the goal of eradicating illicit marijuana cultivation on Federal lands and calling on the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to develop a coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexican drug trafficking organizations and other criminal groups operating on Federal lands.

Committee Yea

111-hres1531 2010-07-15 House

Expressing support for designation of 2011 as "World Veterinary Year" to bring attention to and show appreciation for the veterinary profession on its 250th anniversary.

Committee Yea

111-hres1402 2010-05-26 House

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors, and expressing support for designation of February 16, 2011, as "Citizen Diplomacy Day".

Committee Yea

111-hr5281 2010-05-12 House

Removal Clarification Act of 2010

Committee Nay

111-hr4501 2010-01-21 House

Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act of 2010

Became Law Yea

111-hr6400 2010-11-15 House

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 111 North 6th Street in St. Louis, Missouri, as the "Earl Wilson, Jr. Post Office".

Became Law Yea

111-hres1642 2010-09-22 House

Recognizing the centennial of the City of Lilburn, Georgia and supporting the goals and ideals of a City of Lilburn Day.

Committee Yea

111-hres1264 2010-04-15 House

Expressing support for the designation of March as National Essential Tremor Awareness Month.

Committee Yea

111-hr6469 2010-12-01 House

To amend section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to include a condition of receipt of funds under the child and adult care food program.

Became Law Yea

111-hres1745 2010-12-01 House

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Committee Nay

111-hres1737 2010-11-29 House

In the matter of Representative Charles B. Rangel.

Committee —

111-hres1638 2010-09-20 House

Supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day.

Committee Yea

111-hres1598 2010-07-30 House

Expressing support for the designation of the month of October as National Work and Family Month.

Committee Yea

111-hres1576 2010-07-29 House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established.

Committee Yea

111-hres1313 2010-04-29 House

Expressing support for designation of May as "Child Advocacy Center Month" and commending the National Child Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on their 25th anniversary in 2010.

Committee Yea

111-hr4853 2010-03-16 House

Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

Became Law Nay

111-hjres101 2010-11-30 House

Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.

Became Law Nay

Election History

Regular Election Up for Re-election 2026 10 terms served

59.5% 247,516 votes

Won by 19.0 points

Jan Schneider (D) 40.5% 168,625

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)

$920,020

Total Raised

$530,994

Total Spent

$1,438,239

Cash on Hand

Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H6FL13148 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle

Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)

$1,792,775

Total spent year to date

Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

$149,398/mo $4,912/day

Staff Compensation 73.8%

$1,323,779

Rent & Utilities 7.2%

$128,461

Franked Mail 5.8%

$103,400

Printing 5.5%

$99,426

Other Services 3.6%

$64,099

Supplies 2.1%

$38,115

Travel 1.6%

$29,424

Top Recipients This Quarter

Nolan Blake J. Staff $43,000

Poulton Tara D. Staff $39,500

Babair Chase M. Staff $33,250

Tucker Caroline Staff $31,750

Gregory Joshua D. Staff $28,000

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

Vern Buchanan co-sponsors Healthcare legislation but voted No on 111-hr4154, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

111-hres28
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres154
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres1422
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres311
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres362
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

111-hr4154 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to preve NO
Sponsors Healthcare bills but voted NO on this one

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111-hr3183 — Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one

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111-hres286 — Raising a question of the privileges of the House. NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one

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111-hr1018 — Restore Our American Mustangs Act NO
Sponsors Infrastructure bills but voted NO on this one

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111-hr2 — Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 NO
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one

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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