John Peters

Candidate for U.S. House in Lakeland, FL

John Peters is a candidate for U.S. House District 16 in Congressional District 16, Florida — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Vern Buchanan, Mark Davis, Sydney Gruters, Jonathan Harris, Tamika Lyles, Glenn Pearson, Edward Pope, Jan Schneider, Jason Speir, Keith Varian.

John Peters is a self-made business owner who runs several steam-cleaning businesses and a Republican candidate for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 16th Congressional District in 2026. A resident of Lakeland, Florida, Peters emphasizes his private sector experience in his campaign. His platform focuses on conservative values, term limits, border security, lower taxes, and supporting domestic energy production. He previously ran in the 2024 GOP primary for Florida's 14th District.