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2026 Race · Florida

U.S. House (District 9)

8 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 9) in Florida is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 8 candidates are on record: Darren Soto (Democratic), Ben Butler (Republican), Marcus Carter (Republican), Thomas Chalifoux (Republican), Dan Green (Republican), Jorge Martinez (Republican), Howard Steven Rance (Republican), and Justin Story (Republican). The seat is currently held by Darren Soto (Democratic), who has served since January 2017, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Ben Butler

Republican

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Marcus Carter

Republican

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Thomas Chalifoux

Republican

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Dan Green

Republican

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Jorge Martinez

Republican

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Howard Steven Rance

Republican

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Justin Story

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Darren Soto

Democratic · Since January 2017

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce
  • Natural Resources

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1364

    Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.

  • HR.9159

    To amend the Small Business Act to establish a program under which the Small Business Administration may...

2026 Florida U.S. House (District 9) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 9) in Florida in 2026?

Darren Soto (Democratic), Ben Butler (Republican), Marcus Carter (Republican), Thomas Chalifoux (Republican), Dan Green (Republican), Jorge Martinez (Republican), Howard Steven Rance (Republican), and Justin Story (Republican). Darren Soto is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Florida U.S. House (District 9) 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?

Darren Soto, a Democratic, currently represents Florida, serving since January 2017.

What committees does Darren Soto serve on?

Darren Soto serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on Natural Resources. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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