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Florida Tax Powerhouse Buchanan Exits Congress After 20 Years
After two decades helping shape federal tax policy, one of the House GOP’s most senior lawmakers is preparing to step aside. According to Fox News , Rep. Vern Buchanan, a Florida Republican who has represented southwest…
Reporting · 1 source · Jan 27, 2026Read it
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About Vern Buchanan
Vernon Gale Buchanan is an American businessman, politician, and Air Force National Guard veteran serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 16th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, he first entered Congress in 2007, representing Florida's 13th congressional district until redistricting. His district is anchored by Bradenton. On January 27, 2026, Buchanan announced he would not run for re-election in 2026.
Everything about Vern Buchanan →- Occupation
- politician, business executive, campaign manager
- Position held
- United States representative, United States representative, United States representative, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 8, 1951
- Website
- https://buchanan.house.gov