Show Us the Money

Jan Schneider, a Democratic challenger in Florida's 16th U.S. House District, has raised $21,271 for the 2026 election cycle. Nearly all of that came from individual donors, who contributed $17,870. Schneider added $3,401 of her own money to the campaign. She has spent $3,271 so far and holds $58,920 in cash on hand. The candidate carries no outstanding debt this cycle, a sharp turnaround from prior years when her campaign reported more than $143,000 in debts owed.

Contributors

Schneider received no contributions from political action committees or party committees in the 2026 cycle. All outside organizational money totaled zero. Her fundraising relies entirely on small-dollar individual donors and her own personal contributions. That pattern held in 2024 as well, when she also reported no PAC or party money.

Candidate Rankings

All Florida federal candidates combined have raised more than $741 million in the 2026 cycle. Schneider's $21,271 represents less than one-hundredth of one percent of the state total. The top fundraisers in Florida's congressional races in 2026 have pulled in millions, far outpacing her totals. Joshua Joseph Weil, a Democratic candidate in District 6, raised $15,933,478 in total receipts, while Republican Ashley Moody brought in $8,407,064 and Democrat Alexander Vindman collected $8,188,392. These figures underscore the vast gulf between well-funded statewide and district races and Schneider's grassroots campaign.

Incumbents vs. Challengers

Incumbents in Florida are raising far more money than challengers and open-seat candidates like Schneider. That gap is typical in congressional fundraising, where name recognition and established donor networks give sitting members a significant financial edge heading into the 2026 election cycle. The pattern holds across both parties: Republican candidates in the state numbered 102 and raised a combined $67,565,069, while Democratic candidates numbered 85 and raised $65,564,142 combined, giving Republicans a fundraising advantage per candidate on average.

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Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of September 30, 2026.

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