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Scott Franklin

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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, 2026

Overview

Official Florida records identify Scott Franklin as a qualified Republican 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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Official candidacy
U.S. House District 18 · Republican · Incumbent
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2026 General Election

United States Representative

District 18

Scott Franklin

Republican

Post Office Box 2811

Lakeland, FL 33806

Status: Qualified

Date Filed: 04/09/2025

Date Qualified: 06/11/2026

Method: Paid Qualifying Fee

Official and campaign contacts

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Post Office Box 2811 · Lakeland, FL 33806

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Post Office Box 2811

Lakeland, FL 33806

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[email protected]

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FEC committee ID: C00742247

FEC committee name: SCOTT FRANKLIN FOR CONGRESS

Published email: [email protected]

Published website: https://www.votescottfranklin.com/

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Experience

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FUELING ECONOMIC GROWTH

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Congressman Scott Franklin is a businessman who understands economic growth starts with lower taxes, responsible spending, and a government that gets out of the way.

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Congressman Scott Franklin is a businessman who understands economic growth starts with lower taxes, responsible spending, and a government that gets out of the way.

Positions and priorities

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PROTECTING OUR AGRICULTURE

Candidate position

Agriculture is a cornerstone of Florida’s 18th Congressional District and a driving force behind our local economy. The farmers, growers, and ranchers across our region feed our nation and the world, while supporting thousands of jobs and sustaining rural communities throughout Florida’s Heartland.

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Agriculture is a cornerstone of Florida’s 18th Congressional District and a driving force behind our local economy. The farmers, growers, and ranchers across our region feed our nation and the world, while supporting thousands of jobs and sustaining rural communities throughout Florida’s Heartland.

PROTECTING OUR AGRICULTURE

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They are also among the best stewards of our land and water. Florida producers continue to lead the way by implementing Best Management Practices and investing in new technologies to protect our natural resources while maintaining productivity.

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They are also among the best stewards of our land and water. Florida producers continue to lead the way by implementing Best Management Practices and investing in new technologies to protect our natural resources while maintaining productivity.

FUELING ECONOMIC GROWTH

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Scott is also focused on strengthening domestic manufacturing, securing supply chains, and unleashing American energy to drive down costs and create jobs. Franklin is working to restore economic stability, expand opportunity, and ensure the American Dream remains within reach.

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Scott is also focused on strengthening domestic manufacturing, securing supply chains, and unleashing American energy to drive down costs and create jobs. Franklin is working to restore economic stability, expand opportunity, and ensure the American Dream remains within reach.

PROTECTING OUR AGRICULTURE

Candidate position

But Florida agriculture faces real and growing challenges. Recent freezes and severe weather have devastated citrus and other specialty crops, placing enormous strain on producers who are already operating on thin margins. These events are not just setbacks, they are existential threats to family operations and the long term future of our domestic food supply.

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But Florida agriculture faces real and growing challenges. Recent freezes and severe weather have devastated citrus and other specialty crops, placing enormous strain on producers who are already operating on thin margins. These events are not just setbacks, they are existential threats to family operations and the long term future of our domestic food supply.

PROTECTING OUR AGRICULTURE

Candidate position

As Vice Chair of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, I am focused on delivering real support for our producers. That includes advancing disaster assistance through block grants to ensure resources reach Florida farmers quickly and efficiently, supporting citrus recovery efforts, investing in research and disease mitigation, and pushing for policies that reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.

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As Vice Chair of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, I am focused on delivering real support for our producers. That includes advancing disaster assistance through block grants to ensure resources reach Florida farmers quickly and efficiently, supporting citrus recovery efforts, investing in research and disease mitigation, and pushing for policies that reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.

PROTECTING OUR AGRICULTURE

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I will continue fighting to ensure our farmers, growers, and ranchers have the tools they need to recover, rebuild, and succeed, and to keep Florida agriculture thriving for generations to come.

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I will continue fighting to ensure our farmers, growers, and ranchers have the tools they need to recover, rebuild, and succeed, and to keep Florida agriculture thriving for generations to come.

PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS

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PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS

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PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS

ADVANCING A CONSERVATIVE AGENDA FOR AMERICAN PROSPERITY

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ADVANCING A CONSERVATIVE AGENDA FOR AMERICAN PROSPERITY

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ADVANCING A CONSERVATIVE AGENDA FOR AMERICAN PROSPERITY

PROTECTING YOUR 2nd Amendment RIGHTS

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PROTECTING YOUR 2nd Amendment RIGHTS

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PROTECTING YOUR 2nd Amendment RIGHTS

PROTECTING OUR AGRICULTURE

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Agriculture is a cornerstone of Florida’s 18th Congressional District and a driving force behind our local economy. The farmers, growers, and ranchers across our region feed our nation and the world, while supporting thousands of jobs and sustaining rural communities throughout Florida’s Heartland.

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Agriculture is a cornerstone of Florida’s 18th Congressional District and a driving force behind our local economy. The farmers, growers, and ranchers across our region feed our nation and the world, while supporting thousands of jobs and sustaining rural communities throughout Florida’s Heartland.

PROTECTING OUR AGRICULTURE

Candidate position

A strong domestic food supply is critical to our national security and economic stability, especially in times of uncertainty. That is why in Congress, I am working to ensure our agriculture industry remains strong, resilient, and globally competitive.

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A strong domestic food supply is critical to our national security and economic stability, especially in times of uncertainty. That is why in Congress, I am working to ensure our agriculture industry remains strong, resilient, and globally competitive.

Public record

Public voting record

2,884 captured official records

2,884 exact member-level positions are retained from the configured official U.S. House roll-call archive.

Coverage: January 3, 2021 through July 23, 2026
Vote events
2,884
Unique measures
1,486
Final passage
1,095
Yes / No
1,917 / 905
Common subjects in the archive
Taxes and public spending 95Healthcare 73Criminal justice and public safety 49Education 47Elections and government 38

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Public recordVoted no

H CON RES 89

Passed

What this issue meant

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

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Issue: H CON RES 89

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Status: Passed

Franklin, Scott | R | FL | Nay

July 23, 2026
Public recordVoted no

H RES 8

Passed

What this issue meant

Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes

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Issue: H RES 8

Vote question: On Motion to Table the Motion to Postpone to a Day Certain

Official description: Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes

Status: Passed

Franklin, C. Scott | R | FL | Nay

January 4, 2021
Public recordVoted yes

H R 8884

Passed

What this issue meant

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

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Issue: H R 8884

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Status: Passed

Franklin, Scott | R | FL | Yea

July 23, 2026
Public recordVoted yes

H RES 1

Passed

What this issue meant

Authorizing and directing the Speaker to administer the oath of office

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Issue: H RES 1

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Authorizing and directing the Speaker to administer the oath of office

Status: Passed

Franklin, C. Scott | R | FL | Yea

January 3, 2021
Public recordVoted present

QUORUM

Passed

What this issue meant

Call of the House

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Issue: QUORUM

Vote question: Call of the House

Status: Passed

Franklin, Scott | R | FL | Present

January 6, 2026
Public recordVoted present

QUORUM

Passed

What this issue meant

Call By States

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Issue: QUORUM

Vote question: Call By States

Status: Passed

Franklin, C. Scott | R | FL | Present

January 3, 2021

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$827,753.98
Total disbursements
$363,945.29
Cash on hand
$945,704.17
Committee debt
$298,500.00
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Candidate ID: H0FL15104

Name: FRANKLIN, SCOTT MR.

Office: House

State: FL

District: FL18

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $827753.98

Total disbursements: $363945.29

Cash on hand: $945704.17

Debts owed by committee: $298500.00

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    Florida candidate detail — account 89125

    Florida Division of Elections

    Open Florida Division of Elections

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  2. Campaign-finance record

    FRANKLIN, SCOTT MR. — candidate overview

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  3. Official campaign contact filing

    SCOTT FRANKLIN FOR CONGRESS — current Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  4. Candidate-provided

    Scott Franklin campaign source 1

    Scott Franklin campaign

    Open Scott Franklin campaign

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  5. Candidate-provided

    Scott Franklin campaign source 2

    Scott Franklin campaign

    Open Scott Franklin campaign

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  6. Candidate-provided

    Scott Franklin campaign source 3

    Scott Franklin campaign

    Open Scott Franklin campaign

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  7. Candidate-provided

    Scott Franklin campaign source 4

    Scott Franklin campaign

    Open Scott Franklin campaign

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  8. Government record

    Scott Franklin — current U.S. House member record

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

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  9. Government public record

    U.S. House roll call 2026-282

    Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  10. Government public record

    U.S. House roll call 2021-4

    Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  11. Government public record

    U.S. House roll call 2026-283

    Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  12. Government public record

    U.S. House roll call 2021-3

    Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  13. Government public record

    U.S. House roll call 2026-1

    Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  14. Government public record

    U.S. House roll call 2021-1

    Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

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