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2026 Race · Florida

U.S. House (District 18)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 18) in Florida is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Scott Franklin (Republican), Curtis Gibson (Democratic), and Deva Simmons (No Party Affiliation). The seat is currently held by Scott Franklin (Republican), who has served since January 2021, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Curtis Gibson

Democratic

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Deva Simmons

No Party Affiliation

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Scott Franklin

Republican · Since January 2021

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations
  • Science, Space, and Technology

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9094

    Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act of 2026

  • HR.8199

    SCHEDULES Act of 2026

2026 Florida U.S. House (District 18) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 18) in Florida in 2026?

Scott Franklin (Republican), Curtis Gibson (Democratic), and Deva Simmons (No Party Affiliation). Scott Franklin is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Florida U.S. House (District 18) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Florida and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Scott Franklin, a Republican, currently represents Florida, serving since January 2021.

What committees does Scott Franklin serve on?

Scott Franklin serves on House Committee on Appropriations and House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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