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Lois
Frankel

Seven-term Democratic U.S. Representative from South Florida running for Florida's 23rd District in 2026

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Background

Lois Frankel is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Florida, currently serving her seventh term representing Florida's 22nd Congressional District. She is a candidate in the November 2026 general election for Florida's 23rd District following redistricting. 18

Frankel earned a B.A. from Boston University (1970) and a J.D. from Georgetown University (1973). After law school she moved to Florida, where she worked first as a public defender and later in private practice. 416

Before reaching Congress, Frankel served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1986 to 1992 and again from 1994 to 2002, serving as the chamber's minority leader from 2000 to 2002. She then served as Mayor of West Palm Beach from 2003 to 2011. 4

Frankel was first elected to Congress in 2012 and has represented South Florida in the U.S. House since 2013. She is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. 418

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 23, Florida
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Florida's 22nd Congressional District
Website
loisfrankelforcongress.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 Lois Frankel 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
4.6%
with their party’s majority
98%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing 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 · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing 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 · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official 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

  1. Oct 7
    news
    Frankel joins bipartisan resolution marking third anniversary of October 7 attacks

    Frankel joined colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution marking the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, honoring victims and hostages, calling for Hamas's disarmament, and calling for an end to the Gaza conflict.

    3 Year Anniversary: Florida Lawmakers Remember Oct. 7 Terror Attacks Against Israel · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 28
    news
    Frankel speaks at Boynton Beach Democratic get-out-the-vote rally

    At a Democratic rally in Boynton Beach, Frankel criticized President Trump and congressional Republicans over prices, health care, Medicaid and food-assistance cuts, and immigration enforcement.

    David Jolly, Angie Nixon bring energy to Democrats' Florida rally · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 25
    news
    Alliance for American Leadership mobilizes for Frankel; she addresses USAID funding at forum

    The Alliance for American Leadership reported its volunteers had made more than 100,000 calls supporting Frankel's reelection. At a candidate forum, Frankel said she would seek to preserve funding for humanitarian and development assistance and diplomacy.

    Who should we endorse next? · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 24
    filing
    Frankel introduces bipartisan resolution recognizing National Falls Prevention Awareness Week

    Frankel announced a bipartisan resolution designating September 21–25 as National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, highlighting that many falls among older adults are preventable. H.Con.Res. 120 was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee the same day.

    Frankel Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National Falls ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 23
    endorsement
    Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida endorses Frankel

    The Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida endorsed Frankel, citing environmental-policy alignment. The exact announcement date was not independently confirmed in available sources.

    Lois Frankel (D) – FL-23 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aug 18
    filing
    Frankel wins Democratic primary in FL-23 with ~75% of the vote

    Lois Frankel won the Democratic primary for the newly drawn FL-23 with approximately 75% of the vote. Republican Deborah Adeimy also won her primary with about 74%, setting up a general-election matchup on November 3.

    Lois Frankel (D) – FL-23 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay official
    Listed on Frankel campaign's endorsements page; no individual endorsement date given. loisfrankelforcongress.com
  • Palm Beach County Commissioner Greg Weiss official
    Listed on Frankel campaign's endorsements page; no individual endorsement date given. loisfrankelforcongress.com
  • Palm Beach County Commissioner Maria Sachs official
    Listed on Frankel campaign's endorsements page; no individual endorsement date given. loisfrankelforcongress.com
  • City Commissioner Christina Lambert, West Palm Beach official
    Listed on Frankel campaign's endorsements page; no individual endorsement date given. loisfrankelforcongress.com
  • Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida organization
    Listed on Frankel campaign's endorsements page; no endorsement date shown. loisfrankelforcongress.com
  • BOLD Democrats organization
    Listed on Frankel campaign's endorsements page; no endorsement date shown. loisfrankelforcongress.com
  • Mayor Keith James, West Palm Beach official
    Listed on Frankel campaign's endorsements page; no individual endorsement date given. loisfrankelforcongress.com
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Announced endorsement on August 14, described as the largest federal employee union. afge.org · Aug 14, 2026
  • The Palm Beach Post newspaper
    Editorial board recommended Frankel in the Democratic primary for U.S. House District 23. This is an editorial-board recommendation, not an organizational campaign endorsement. palmbeachpost.com · Aug 4, 2026
  • Brady PAC organization
    Reported as endorsing Frankel on July 30. floridianpress.com · Jul 30, 2026
  • Florida AFL-CIO union
    Reported as endorsing Frankel in a July 27 article; also listed on campaign's endorsements page. floridianpress.com · Jul 27, 2026
  • SEIU Florida union
    Reported as endorsing Frankel in a July 27 article; also listed on campaign's endorsements page. floridianpress.com · Jul 27, 2026
  • 40 current and former Democratic elected officials (including state Sens. Mack Bernard, Lori Berman, Tina Polsky; state Reps. Jervonte Edmonds, Rob Long, Kelly Skidmore, Debra Tendrich; Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon; State Attorney Alexcia Cox) official
    Politico reported on July 21 that Frankel had endorsements from 40 current and former Democratic elected officials, naming several. politico.com · Jul 21, 2026
  • Women's Issues Now (WiN NOW) organization
    Reported as endorser in a July 15 article. floridianpress.com · Jul 15, 2026
  • Equality PAC organization
    Reported as endorser in a July 15 article and listed on campaign's endorsements page. floridianpress.com · Jul 15, 2026
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Reported as endorser in a July 15 article and listed on campaign's endorsements page. floridianpress.com · Jul 15, 2026
  • Palm Beach County Human Rights Council organization
    Reported as endorser in a July 15 article and listed on campaign's endorsements page. floridianpress.com · Jul 15, 2026
  • Alliance for American Leadership (A4AL) organization
    Announced endorsement at a June 10 event; press release dated June 12. a4al.org · Jun 12, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House FL-22 · DWon150,01055.1%
2020U.S. House FL-21 · DWon237,92559.0%
2018U.S. House FL-21 · DWonUnopposed
2016U.S. House FL-21 · DWon210,60662.7%

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
$2.28M
Spent
$1.35M
Cash on hand
$1.21M

As of Jul 29, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2FL14053(opens in a new tab)

Sources 25

  1. [1] Lois Frankel (D) – FL-23 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] 3 Year Anniversary: Florida Lawmakers Remember Oct. 7 Terror Attacks Against Israel(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] David Jolly, Angie Nixon bring energy to Democrats' Florida rally(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  4. [4] A4AL Endorses USAID Champion Representative Lois Frankel ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  5. [5] Who should we endorse next?(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  6. [6] Frankel Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing National Falls ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  7. [7] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Slate of ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 14, 2026
  8. [8] In redrawn FL-23, incumbent Rep. Lois Frankel battles political outsider Victoria Doyle(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026
  9. [9] Palm Beach Post voter guide for US House District 23 primary(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
  10. [10] Post Editorial Board endorsements for US House 21, 23 primary races(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2026
  11. [11] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 31, 2026
  12. [12] Gun Violence Prevention Group Endorses Lois Frankel For FL CD 23(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  13. [13] Prominent Labor Organizations Endorse Lois Frankel For FL CD 23(opens in a new tab) Jul 27, 2026
  14. [14] Welch talks campaign, Rays and preemption(opens in a new tab) Jul 21, 2026
  15. [15] Frankel Responds to Trump’s Primetime Attack on Voting Rights(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2026
  16. [16] 'Prominent' Human Rights Groups Endorse Lois Frankel For FL CD 23(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
  17. [17] Endorsements - Lois Frankel for Congress - Lois Frankel for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2026
  18. [18] No More Funding for ICE Without Commonsense Reforms(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
  19. [19] Rep. Frankel Statement: Illegally Held DOE Funding Released(opens in a new tab) Jul 25, 2025
  20. [20] Rep. Frankel Votes NO on GOP Tax Scam(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
  21. [21] Rep. Frankel Votes to Provide Critical Assistance to Israel, Ukraine ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2024
  22. [22] Rep. Frankel Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Reducing EPA's Ability ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 1, 2022
  23. [23] Gun Violence Prevention | U.S. Representative Lois Frankel(opens in a new tab) Feb 14, 2022
  24. [24] Jobs and Our Economy | U.S. Representative Lois Frankel(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
  25. [25] Reproductive Freedom | U.S. Representative Lois Frankel - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2017
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