U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan to step down from Congress this year after 20 years

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 728

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, who has represented the Sarasota area and other parts of Southwest Florida for nearly 20 years, announced Tuesday that he will not run for re-election in November.

The sitting vice chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Buchanan saw 51 of his bills and legislative initiatives signed into law under four presidents. He particularly stood out in championing Florida’s environment, working to combat red tide, safeguard water quality, …

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