JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Podcaster and former Jacksonville DJ Mark Kaye is looking to oust Republican John Rutherford from his congressional seat in Florida’s 5th district.
Kaye announced on Thursday that he will run against Rutherford in the 2026 GOP primary.
Kaye is known for his podcasts, Mark Kaye Saves the Republic and The 47 Daily. He was also a host of WAPE’s The Big Ape Morning Mess.
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“I’ve been shouting into microphones and TV cameras about these lazy politicians for years, but nothing’s changed,” Kaye said in a news release. “So I will go to Washington and shout at them from the House floor!”
The 5th district covers parts of Duval and St. Johns counties.
The Primary Election will be held on August 18, 2026.
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