Sydney Gruters

Sydney Gruters
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Florida's 16th district
Assuming office
January 3, 2027
SucceedingVern Buchanan
Personal details
BornSydney Spence
1981 or 1982 (age 44–45)
PartyRepublican
SpouseJoe Gruters
EducationUniversity of Florida (BA)

Sydney B. Spence Gruters (born 1981/1982) is an American politician who is the U.S. representative-elect for Florida's 16th congressional district.

Early life and career

Gruters was born in 1981 and is a graduate of the University of Florida. Gruters served as the Operations Director for U.S. representative Vern Buchanan for ten years and additionally served as District Director for U.S. representative Greg Steube. In 2017, Gruters was appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump to serve as state director in the United States Department of Agriculture for Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Gruters served as an executive director for the New College of Florida foundation.

Personal life

Gruters is married to Chair of the Republican National Committee and Florida State Senator Joe Gruters. She has three children.

References

  1. ↑ "Incoming Rep. Sydney Gruters - R Florida, 16th, Member-elect - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
  2. ↑ Bearak, Max (2026-08-18). "Sydney Gruters, Wife of R.N.C. Chair, Wins House Primary in Florida With Trump's Backing". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
  3. ↑ Washington, Associated Press; D.C. "Republican Sydney Gruters wins election to U.S. House in Florida's 16th Congressional District". baynews9.com. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
  4. ↑ Vecerina, Michelle (2026-03-27). "EXCLUSIVE: Sydney Gruters on 'surprise' Trump endorsement and her 20-year path to a potential congressional run". Florida’s Voice. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
  5. ↑ "Sydney Gruters". Turning Point Action. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
  6. ↑ "Prominent political aide named director of New College Foundation". Business Observer. 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
  7. ↑ Manjarres, Javier (2026-03-11). "Sydney Gruters, Wife of RNC Chairman Joe Gruters, to Run for Congress". The Floridian. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
  8. ↑ "Sydney Gruters For Congress". Sydney Gruters For Congress. Retrieved 2026-11-04.