Policy analysis, community guides, and news from John Peters for Congress in Florida's 16th District
Stay up to date with the latest campaign news, policy insights, and stories from communities across Florida's 16th District — including Bradenton, Riverview, Lakewood Ranch, Brandon, and Sun City Center.
Florida's 16th is one of the most consequential open seat races in the country in 2026. Here is a complete guide to who is running, what the district looks like, what issues will decide the race, and why the voters of Manatee and Hillsborough counties have a real opportunity to shape the direction of Congress.
Read MoreSeven miles of barrier island, three municipalities, some of the most beautiful beaches on the Gulf Coast — and a community whose affordability, safety, and character are directly shaped by decisions made in Washington. Here is what the 2026 congressional race means for Anna Maria Island.
Read MoreBrandon is eastern Hillsborough County's commercial hub, home to tens of thousands of families and hundreds of small businesses that define the economic life of this part of Florida's 16th Congressional District. Here's what makes Brandon's community strong, what growth pressures it faces, and what your representative in Congress needs to fight for on its behalf.
Read MorePremiums have doubled and tripled. Major insurers have left the state. Citizens Property Insurance — Florida's insurer of last resort — now carries over 1.2 million policies. And families across Manatee and Hillsborough counties are making impossible choices between insurance, groceries, and mortgage payments. Here is the full picture — and what Congress can actually do about it.
Read MoreRiverview has grown from a quiet corner of eastern Hillsborough County into one of the Tampa Bay area's most sought-after communities — and it's at the heart of Florida's 16th Congressional District. Here's what makes it exceptional, what challenges rapid growth brings, and what your representative in Congress can do to help.
Read MoreSun City Center is home to over 25,000 active retirees who have worked their entire lives, paid into the system, and earned every benefit Washington has promised them. Here's what makes Sun City Center one of America's finest retirement communities — and what John Peters will fight for in Congress to protect the people who live here.
Read MoreA plain-English breakdown of the One Big Beautiful Bill — taxes, no tax on overtime and tips, Medicaid, Social Security, SNAP, student loans, and border security. What every family in Bradenton, Riverview, Lakewood Ranch, Brandon, and Sun City Center needs to know.
Read MoreThe Big Beautiful Bill delivers on no tax on overtime and no tax on tips. Here is who qualifies, when it starts, how much construction workers, nurses, and restaurant servers in FL-16 will actually save — and what the limitations are.
Read MoreWhat are tariffs, who really pays them, and how do they affect grocery prices, home construction costs, small business supply chains, and car prices in Bradenton, Riverview, and Lakewood Ranch? A plain-English answer — and where John Peters stands.
Read MoreThe 2026 midterm elections are November 3. Florida's 16th is an open seat in a nationally competitive race. Here is what is at stake for voters in Manatee and Hillsborough counties, how the FL-16 race affects the House majority, and how to register and vote.
Read MoreThe Big Beautiful Bill eliminates the SAVE repayment plan, restricts Parent PLUS loan options, and fully reinstates student loan debt collection. Here is what borrowers in Riverview, Lakewood Ranch, and Brandon need to know — and what to do right now.
Read MoreDOGE is pulling back the curtain on decades of wasteful government spending. Here's what it means for families in Florida's 16th District — and what John Peters will fight for in Congress.
Read MoreFlorida's minimum wage is rising to $14 per hour this year — and heading to $15. Here is what every worker, employer, and family in Manatee and Hillsborough counties needs to know, and where the debate over the federal minimum wage stands heading into the 2026 election.
Read MoreFlorida's 16th Congressional District is home to some of the best places to live in the entire state. From Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch to Riverview, Brandon, and Sun City Center — here is what makes FL-16 exceptional and what Congress must do to protect it.
Read MoreConfidence in elections is the bedrock of representative democracy. Florida has enacted some of the most comprehensive election security measures in the country.
Read MoreWhat does a U.S. congressman actually do? Many voters cast ballots without fully understanding the job. Here is a plain-English breakdown.
Read MoreFlorida is home to more than 1.5 million veterans. Here's a guide to VA benefits available to veterans in Manatee and Hillsborough counties — and how John Peters will fight for veterans in Congress.
Read MoreThe infrastructure that serves this district has not kept pace with explosive population growth. Here's what federal funding can actually fix.
Read MoreEducation is one of the most important decisions a parent makes. School choice puts that decision in the hands of parents — not government bureaucrats. Here's what it means for Florida's 16th District.
Read MoreFlorida residents are paying significantly more for electricity than they were five years ago. Here's why federal policy is driving your bill up and what can be done.
Read MoreThe U.S. national debt has surpassed $36 trillion. A Balanced Budget Amendment would require the federal government to live within its means — just like every Florida family and business must do.
Read MoreIf you are 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare in Florida, Congress is actively debating changes that could affect your coverage, costs, and access to doctors.
Read MoreDrive down Manatee Avenue in Bradenton and you will see what makes this economy run: small businesses. They are asking Washington to get out of the way.
Read More"Why are there no term limits for Congress?" is one of the most-searched political questions in America. Learn why career politicians block reform and how John Peters plans to fight for term limits.
Read MoreFentanyl is now the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States, and Florida is not spared. Here's what Congress must do to stop it.
Read MoreThe right to keep and bear arms is under sustained pressure from federal legislation and regulatory overreach. John Peters believes the Second Amendment means what it says.
Read MoreJohn Peters shares his vision for Florida's 16th District and why he believes common-sense leadership is what Washington needs from communities like Bradenton, Riverview, and Lakewood Ranch.
Read MoreThe back-to-back devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton exposed gaps in disaster preparedness. Here's what Congress must do to protect our communities.
Read MoreFlorida's 2026 primary election is on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Here is everything Manatee and Hillsborough County voters need to know to participate.
Read MoreYou do not have to live in Texas or Arizona to feel the effects of an unsecured southern border. Here's how it affects Florida's 16th District and what Congress can do.
Read MoreIf you have been to a grocery store, filled up your gas tank, or tried to buy a home in Manatee or Hillsborough County recently, you already know: prices are dramatically higher. Here's why.
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis has been championing the elimination of property taxes in Florida. Here's what it means for homeowners in Manatee and Hillsborough counties.
Read MoreWill Congress cut Social Security and Medicare? For retirees living in Florida's 16th District, this is not an abstract policy debate. Here is the honest answer.
Read MoreVern Buchanan announced he would not seek re-election to Florida's 16th Congressional District. Here's what it means for the district and who is running to replace him.
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