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VerifiedPost Office Box 91084 · Lakeland, FL 33804
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Post Office Box 91084
Lakeland, FL 33804
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Deva Simmons
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U.S. House District 18
2026 Florida U.S. House District 18 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Overview
Official Florida records identify Deva Simmons as a qualified No Party Affiliation filing for U.S. House District 18. Final ballot placement has not yet been established from a current official ballot artifact.
- Current race
- 2026 Florida U.S. House District 18 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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- U.S. House District 18 · No Party Affiliation · Candidate
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2026 General Election
United States Representative
District 18
Deva Simmons
No Party Affiliation
Post Office Box 91084
Lakeland, FL 33804
Status: Qualified
Date Filed: 09/03/2025
Date Qualified: 06/12/2026
Method: Petition method
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Meet Deva Simmons
Candidate-statedHer commitment to service extends far beyond the classroom. Deva has served on the Board of the Boys & Girls Club of Lakeland, is a proud sponsor of the AGB Museum of Art, and volunteers with kidsPACK, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, and Polk County Schools.
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Her commitment to service extends far beyond the classroom. Deva has served on the Board of the Boys & Girls Club of Lakeland, is a proud sponsor of the AGB Museum of Art, and volunteers with kidsPACK, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, and Polk County Schools.
Quality Education
Candidate-statedMaking college more affordable
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Making college more affordable
Meet Deva Simmons
Candidate-statedIn 1995, I made Florida my home, and since 2002, Polk County has been where I've built my life, my career, and my community connections. Over the past two decades, I've dedicated myself to education—teaching, mentoring, and advocating for students and families who need a voice.
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In 1995, I made Florida my home, and since 2002, Polk County has been where I've built my life, my career, and my community connections. Over the past two decades, I've dedicated myself to education—teaching, mentoring, and advocating for students and families who need a voice.
Meet Deva Simmons
Candidate-statedNow, I'm stepping up to serve on an even greater level. As your candidate for U.S. Congress, District 18, I'm committed to bringing the same dedication, compassion, and tireless work ethic that has defined my career in education to the halls of Congress.
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Now, I'm stepping up to serve on an even greater level. As your candidate for U.S. Congress, District 18, I'm committed to bringing the same dedication, compassion, and tireless work ethic that has defined my career in education to the halls of Congress.
Brooklyn Roots
Candidate-statedBorn and raised in Brooklyn, NY with values of community service
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Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY with values of community service
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Affordable Healthcare
Candidate positionFighting for accessible, quality healthcare for all families in District 18. Everyone deserves the right to see a doctor without financial fear.
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Fighting for accessible, quality healthcare for all families in District 18. Everyone deserves the right to see a doctor without financial fear.
Quality Education
Candidate positionEnsuring every Florida student has access to high-quality education. Investing in our children means investing in our future.
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Ensuring every Florida student has access to high-quality education. Investing in our children means investing in our future.
Economic Stability
Candidate positionBuilding an economy that works for working families. Creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and ensuring fair wages.
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Building an economy that works for working families. Creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and ensuring fair wages.
Defending Democracy
Candidate positionProtecting voting rights and ensuring every voice is heard. Democracy thrives when all citizens can participate.
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Protecting voting rights and ensuring every voice is heard. Democracy thrives when all citizens can participate.
Issues & Platform
Candidate positionAs your representative, I will fight tirelessly for the issues that matter most to the families of District 18. My platform is built on listening to our communities and taking action on their behalf.
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As your representative, I will fight tirelessly for the issues that matter most to the families of District 18. My platform is built on listening to our communities and taking action on their behalf.
Affordable Healthcare
Candidate positionProtecting and expanding the Affordable Care Act
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Protecting and expanding the Affordable Care Act
Quality Education
Candidate positionIncreasing teacher pay and support
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Increasing teacher pay and support
Economic Stability
Candidate positionSupporting small businesses and entrepreneurs
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Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs
Defending Democracy
Candidate positionProtecting voting rights for all citizens
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Protecting voting rights for all citizens
Affordable Healthcare
Candidate positionSupporting community health centers
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Supporting community health centers
Quality Education
Candidate positionExpanding early childhood education
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Expanding early childhood education
Economic Stability
Candidate positionWorking families deserve an economy that works for them, not just the wealthy few. I will fight for policies that lift up all Floridians.
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Working families deserve an economy that works for them, not just the wealthy few. I will fight for policies that lift up all Floridians.
Defending Democracy
Candidate positionFighting against gerrymandering
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Fighting against gerrymandering
Affordable Healthcare
Candidate positionHealthcare is a right, not a privilege
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Healthcare is a right, not a privilege
Quality Education
Candidate positionProtecting public schools from defunding
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Protecting public schools from defunding
Economic Stability
Candidate positionProtecting workers' rights to organize
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Protecting workers' rights to organize
Defending Democracy
Candidate positionProtecting election security
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Protecting election security
Affordable Healthcare
Candidate positionHealthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. I will fight to ensure every family in District 18 has access to quality, affordable healthcare.
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Healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. I will fight to ensure every family in District 18 has access to quality, affordable healthcare.
Quality Education
Candidate positionAs an educator with over 20 years of experience, I understand the transformative power of quality education. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.
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As an educator with over 20 years of experience, I understand the transformative power of quality education. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.
Defending Democracy
Candidate positionOur democracy is only as strong as our commitment to protect it. I will fight to ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted.
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Our democracy is only as strong as our commitment to protect it. I will fight to ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted.
Quality Education
Candidate positionSupporting vocational and technical training
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Supporting vocational and technical training
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