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John Rutherford
Profile
John Henry Rutherford is an American politician and former law enforcement officer serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 5th congressional district since 2017. Before entering federal politics, he spent 41 years with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, serving as the elected sheriff of Duval County from 2003 to 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Rutherford has focused on issues such as school safety, gun policy, and environmental protection, including efforts to restrict offshore drilling. He has been a consistent supporter of conservative fiscal and social policies throughout his congressional tenure.
Details
- Born
- 1952-09-02 · 73 years old
- Birth place
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Education
- Florida State College at Jacksonville, Florida State University
- Career
- Law enforcement officer, Sheriff of Duval County
