Event Brief
Kelly Kirschner argues for Sarasota’s CD16 seat
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: With 46 days until Florida’s general election, Democrat Kelly Kirschner says he has a path to win the newly redrawn CD16 seat and succeed Vern Buchanan. Kirschner, a former Sarasota mayor, told The Skinny he expects a “healthy margin” on Nov. 3 and discussed his stance against money in politics after previously beating a Grueters-run campaign.
WHO: Kelly Kirschner; Sydney Gruters; Vern Buchanan
WHAT: Kirschner makes his case for Florida’s newly redrawn CD16 congressional seat and outlines expectations for an election win, including views on money in politics.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026
WHERE: Sarasota
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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