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Florida · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 18

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Scott Franklin Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Florida's 18th Congressional District, first elected in 2020 Full profile → Curtis Gibson Democratic Democrat Curtis Gibson challenges incumbent Rep. Scott Franklin in Florida's 18th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Deva Simmons No Party Affiliation Deva Simmons is a No Party Affiliation candidate challenging the incumbent in Florida's 18th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →

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IssueScott Franklin
Republican
Curtis Gibson
Democratic
Deva Simmons
No Party Affiliation
Economy & jobsSupports lower taxes, spending cuts, and deregulation Voted 89 yes · 4 no · 1 missedSupports living wage, closing corporate tax loopholes, capping drug costs Supports living wage, clean energy jobs, and lower cost of living
HousingSupports increasing housing supply and cutting regulatory barriers Voted 5 yes Supports federal reinsurance backstop; opposes hedge funds buying homes Supports federal action to address rising housing costs
Health careSupports safety-net reform with work requirements; backs veteran care timelines Voted 33 yes Opposes Medicare cuts; supports lower drug costs and VA access Supports ACA expansion and affordable healthcare for all
ImmigrationSupports strict border enforcement and funding DHS fully Voted 24 yes · 1 no Supports H-2A agricultural visa reform for Florida growers Opposes current enforcement approach; supports due process for all
Abortion & reproductive rightsProudly pro-life; supports Hyde Amendment and Born Alive Act Voted 4 yes no sourced position Supports individual liberty and doctor-patient relationship on abortion
EducationSupports local control of education over federal mandates Voted 30 yes no sourced position Supports higher teacher pay, public school funding, and affordable college
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy independence; no specific climate target Voted 113 yes · 2 no no sourced position Supports government action on climate change and renewable energy
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement funding; opposes defunding police Voted 77 yes · 1 no Wants families to feel safe in their neighborhoods no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes, spending cuts, and less regulation Voted 57 yes · 4 no Supports property tax relief and federal reinsurance backstop Opposes eliminating property taxes without protecting essential services
GunsStrongly opposes gun restrictions; supports Second Amendment rights Voted 8 yes no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration Voted 16 yes Opposes dark money; pledges radical transparency Supports voting rights, anti-gerrymandering, and election security
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong military; peace through strength; cut foreign aid not serving U.S. interests Voted 103 yes · 7 no · 1 missedno sourced position Supports oversight of foreign-policy decisions that raise costs

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