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WFW AF Congratulates Sydney Gruters on Winning the GOP Primary in FL-16

Aug 18, 2026 | Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Winning For Women Action Fund (WFW AF) released the following statement congratulating Sydney Gruters on winning the Republican primary in Florida’s 16th Congressional District. WFW AF was one of the earliest organizations to back Gruters’ campaign.

“From day one, we believed Sydney was the right leader for her district,” said WFW AF President Danielle Barrow. “Her strong record of public service — from the USDA to Capitol Hill and her community in Southwest Florida — has prepared her to hit the ground running in Congress. This is a well-earned victory, and we are proud to be in her corner as she takes the fight to the general election.”

Support for Gruters this cycle includes:

  • Endorsing Gruters in April 2026 and maxing out to her campaign.
  • Raising over $25,000 in hard dollars for her campaign.
  • Investing six figures in a direct-mail campaign to get her message out to voters across Southwest Florida.

Background

Winning For Women Action Fund (WFW AF) entities proudly champion conservative women leaders in Congress and candidates seeking federal office by providing substantial financial and strategic support. WFW AF entities are collectively backing nearly three dozen candidates, battleground incumbents, and conservative championsthis cycle.

Since the 2020 cycle, WFW AF entities have raised and directed over $48 million to support women through efforts spanning our super PAC, 501(c)(4), connected PAC, and hard dollar initiatives.

  • WFW AF, the first super PAC dedicated to electing Republican women, has invested $21 million to advance candidates through competitive primaries and general elections.

  • WFW AF leadership has organized national fundraising events that delivered over $10 million in critical hard-dollar contributions directly to candidates’ campaigns.

  • Winning For Women, our 501(c)(4), has led targeted advocacy campaigns focused on key economic and national security issues, hosted policy briefings with partner organizations, coordinated press events, and ran mentorship programs to support the next generation of women leaders.