Melissa Rutland
Republican · FL
Melissa Rutland is the Republican nominee for Florida House District 60 (Pinellas County/St. Petersburg) in the 2026 general election for the open seat vacated by Lindsay Cross. She entered the race in 2026 with backing from the Pinellas Republican delegation and county commissioners. She has not previously held elected office.
Campaign Finance Information — State Representative, District 60
Campaign Finance Information · State Representative, District 60 · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $51,235
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- POLITICAL COMMITTEE$23,500
- RETIRED$5,180
- REAL ESTATE$4,450
- ATTORNEY$2,650
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- POLITICAL CONSULTANT$2,100
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$39,000
- $500-$999$8,750
- $250-$499$750
- $100-$249$2,300
- $1-$99$435
Source: Florida Division of Elections · 2026 cycle · dos.elections.myflorida.com
No verified public records for this candidate — record history researched through July 17, 2026.
Elections
- State Representative, District 60 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 60; Florida
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.