Laurel
Lee
Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee seeks re-election in Florida's 15th Congressional District in 2026.
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- positions
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Background
Laurel Lee is the Republican U.S. Representative for Florida's 15th Congressional District, first sworn in on January 3, 2023, and currently serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she grew up in a military family and lives in eastern Hillsborough County, Florida. She earned a B.A. in political science (1996) and a J.D. (1999) from the University of Florida. 12
Before entering Congress, Lee served as Florida Secretary of State from January 2019 to May 2022, and as a Hillsborough County circuit court judge from 2013 to 2019, having been appointed to the bench by then-Governor Rick Scott. 12
Earlier in her career, Lee worked as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida, as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge James S. Moody Jr., and in private practice. 12
Lee is running for re-election in Florida's 15th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election as the Republican incumbent. 711
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 15, Florida
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Florida's 15th Congressional District
- Website
- votelaurel.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How Laurel Lee voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 2.3%
- with their party’s majority
- 94%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 9endorsementTampa Bay Times editorial board recommends Laurel Lee for FL-15
The Tampa Bay Times published editorial recommendations for House races; both columnists contributing recommendations for District 15 named Lee as their choice. This is an editorial recommendation, not a formal campaign endorsement.
Our picks for U.S. House of Representatives · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3pollFL-15 described as safest Republican seat in Tampa Bay area by elections forecasters
An October 3 report on elections forecasters' rankings described FL-15 as the safest Republican seat in the Tampa Bay area, reflecting assessments of the district's strongly Republican lean under new boundaries.
How elections forecasters rank Florida races for governor, ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsLee named as lead sponsor of bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act
A report described Lee as a lead sponsor of bipartisan legislation requiring certain automated web crawlers to identify themselves and disclose their purpose, and prohibiting deceptive bots in specified circumstances.
Stealth Bot Prohibition Act would establish transparency ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24debateNo debate scheduled in FL-15; Lee's spokesperson had not responded to debate inquiry
As of a September 24 report, no debate was scheduled in District 15. Lee's spokesperson had not responded to an inquiry about whether she would participate in a debate.
Is the era of political debates over in Florida? · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsLee, People, and write-in Boone confirmed on November 3 general-election ballot for FL-15
Reporting confirmed Laurel Lee (R), Robert People (D), and write-in candidate Angie Boone as candidates on the November 3 general-election ballot for Florida's 15th District.
Hillsborough County Elections 2026 Guide: Candidates, How To Vote · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17filingLee introduces Unleash American Pipelines Act to reform natural gas pipeline judicial review
Lee introduced legislation proposing to limit who can challenge FERC-approved natural-gas pipeline certificates, apply a 'clear and convincing evidence' standard to overturn FERC findings, and consolidate appeals in the D.C. Circuit. Introduction does not mean the provisions have taken effect.
Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces the Unleash American Pipelines ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16filingHouse passes Laurel Lee's Safe Cloud Storage Act by voice vote
The House passed Lee's bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act by voice vote. The bill creates limited liability protections for approved cloud providers handling digital evidence in child sexual exploitation investigations, intended to help law enforcement securely store and process such evidence.
Rep. Laurel Lee’s Safe Cloud Storage Act Passes the House · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16endorsementAIPAC Tracker announces support for Lee's opponent Robert People, criticizes Lee
AIPAC Tracker posted support for Democratic challenger Robert People in FL-15, including criticisms of Rep. Laurel Lee. The post reflects the endorser's political characterizations, not independent findings.
AIPAC Tracker · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Tampa Bay Times newspaperThe paper's House recommendations listed Lee as the choice for District 15; this is an editorial recommendation. tampabay.com · Oct 9, 2026
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationThe Chamber announced its endorsement of Lee for Florida's 15th District, supporting her reelection. uschamber.com · Aug 24, 2026
- Donald Trump officialTrump posted: "Laurel Lee has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election!" trumpstruth.org · Aug 12, 2026
- Maggie's List organizationMaggie's List announced its endorsement of Lee for reelection in FL-15, describing it as its third endorsement of her; she was listed among four newly endorsed candidates in the January 2026 newsletter. maggieslist.org · Jan 1, 2026
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House FL-15 · R | Won | 145,219 | 58.5% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $2.35M
- Spent
- $821K
- Cash on hand
- $1.96M
As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2FL15241(opens in a new tab)
Sources 20
- [1] Our picks for U.S. House of Representatives(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] 118th Congress - Congresswoman Laurel Lee - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] How elections forecasters rank Florida races for governor, ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Laurel Lee — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] Stealth Bot Prohibition Act would establish transparency ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] Is the era of political debates over in Florida?(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [7] Hillsborough County Elections 2026 Guide: Candidates, How To Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [8] Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces the Unleash American Pipelines ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [9] AIPAC Tracker(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [10] Rep. Laurel Lee’s Safe Cloud Storage Act Passes the House(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [11] Laurel Lee (R) – FL-15 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
- [12] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Laurel Lee for Florida's ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 24, 2026
- [13] Donald J. Trump: "Congresswoman Laurel Lee is an ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2026
- [14] Roll Call 57 | Bill Number - House Clerk(opens in a new tab) Feb 9, 2026
- [15] January 2026 Newsletter - Maggie's List(opens in a new tab) Jan 31, 2026
- [16] Congresswoman Laurel Lee's Statement on the Passage of the One ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
- [17] Rep. Laurel Lee's Statement on House Passage of the SAVE Act(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2025
- [18] Economy(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2023
- [19] Law Enforcement and Community Safety(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2023
- [20] Second Amendment(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2023