John Rutherford — U.S. Representative (FL-5)
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John Rutherford — U.S. Representative (FL-5)

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Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative
Role: U.S. Representative, Florida’s 5th Congressional District (2017–present); House Appropriations Committee
Priority: P2

## Basis for Inclusion

Subject Classification: Public Official — serving U.S. Representative

Basis for Inclusion: (1) Signed the Texas v. Pennsylvania amicus brief; (2) voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6–7, 2021.

What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.

Who Is John Rutherford?

John Rutherford (born September 2, 1952, Elmira, New York) is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Florida’s 5th Congressional District since 2017. He is a former Jacksonville Sheriff. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee. FL-5 covers the Jacksonville area and northern Florida coast.

Documented Actions: 2020 Election

December 11, 2020: Signed Texas v. Pennsylvania Amicus Brief

John Rutherford signed the amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155.

Source: Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief of 126 Representatives.

January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results

John Rutherford voted YEA on the House objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania’s certified electoral results.

Source: GovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.

Accountability Status

Current status: Serving as U.S. Representative (FL-5th)
Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations

Sources

  1. Wikipedia, “John Rutherford”
  2. GovTrack.us, Rep. John Rutherford
  3. Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief

Last Updated: May 22, 2026
Profile Status: Active — currently serving

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