John H. Rutherford

Professional Background

John Rutherford is a U.S. representative and former Duval County sheriff. His official biography describes beginning as a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrolman in 1974, later being elected sheriff in 2003, 2007 and 2011, and serving in that role for 12 years. It also lists criminology study and law-enforcement leadership training.

Experience

• Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrolman and subsequent law-enforcement positions, beginning in 1974
• Duval County sheriff: elected in 2003, 2007 and 2011; 12 years of service (official biography)
• Former legislative-committee chair, Florida Sheriffs Association

Education

• Florida Junior College: attended (official biography)

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  Florida State University: criminology study (degree not specified by the office)

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  FBI National Academy, 171st session: graduate (professional training)

• National Executive Institute: graduate (professional training)

Office & Authority

Represents this current congressional district in the U.S. House.

Follow the Money

Reporting period: 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-30.

Reported Receipts

$895,397.86

Cash on Hand

$231,771.37

Reported Disbursements

$841,296.14

Loans

$0.00

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Sources & Further Records

Biography & Background

Portrait & Credits

U.S. House of Representatives / Office of the Clerk · Public domain — U.S. government official portrait

Official Records

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