Florida's 9th Congressional District (FL-9)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 6 sources

Darren Soto, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2017.

The district includes all of Osceola County and parts of Orange and Polk counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 821,565, a median household income of $75,396, and a median age of 37.9. Of residents 25 and older, 33.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Darren Soto

U.S. Representative for Florida's 9th District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

Florida uses a new congressional map in 2026: EOGPCRP2026, enacted May 4, 2026.

The 2026 election for FL-9 uses the new map's FL-9; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Soto has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 9 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

9 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 FL-9 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for FL-9 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Thomas E. Colonel Chalifoux Jr.	Republican	$3,139,737	$1,966,256	Jul 29
Darren Soto (incumbent)	Democratic	$2,157,834	$1,187,355	Jul 29
Dan Green	Republican	$1,298,516	$363,243	Jul 29
Jorge Martinez	Republican	$854,898	$290,149	Jul 29
Benjamin Ben Butler	Republican	$386,673	$112,275	Jul 29
Howard Steven Rance	Republican	$157,591	$0	Sep 18
Justin Story	Republican	$92,585	$37,417	Jul 29
Jorge Antonio Malavet	Republican	$27,817	$39	Jun 30
Gregory Marcus Carter	Republican	$22,565	$1,279	Aug 25