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Sydney Gruters

R

Won the August 18, 2026 Republican primary

Sydney Gruters is a Republican candidate for the open 16th District seat, endorsed by President Trump and running on a platform of lowering costs and border security.[2][3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations

    Says she will work with President Trump and ICE to increase immigration enforcement.[3]

    “Sydney will work with President Trump and ICE to keep our families safe from violent criminals entering our country illegally.”
  • OpposesRaise taxes on high earners or corporations

    Campaign platform calls for cutting taxes generally rather than raising them, framed as helping working families keep more of their earnings.[3]

    “Sydney is ready to cut taxes and fight rising costs so working families can afford gas, groceries, and everyday essentials.”

In their words — priorities

  • Campaign lists cost-of-living, secure border, inflation, election security, and housing costs as top priorities.[3]
  • Says she will work with President Trump and ICE on immigration enforcement, and will fight to curb overdevelopment to keep homeownership within reach.[3]

Background

  • Has not completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey; limited independently sourced biographical detail is available beyond her campaign materials.[2]

Campaign money

Raised $1.1M · spent $465K · $622K cash on hand (through 2026-07-29) FEC filing ↗

Campaign website ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Kelly Kirschner, Mark Davis · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 2.Kelly Kirschner · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
  2. 3.Sydney Gruters For Congress · Gruters for Congress campaign site Candidate's own words