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Florida's 18th Congressional District (FL-18)

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Scott Franklin, a Republican, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes all of Hendry, Highlands, Glades, Okeechobee, Hardee, and DeSoto counties and parts of Polk and Collier counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 825,024, a median household income of $62,039, and a median age of 40.9. Of residents 25 and older, 20.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Scott Franklin, U.S. Representative for Florida's 18th District
Scott Franklin

U.S. Representative for Florida's 18th District · Republican

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2026 redistricting

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

The 2026 election for FL-18 uses the new map's FL-18; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Franklin has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 FL-18 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for FL-18 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Scott Franklin (incumbent)Republican$850,000$960,764Jul 29
Deva SimmonsNo party affiliation$21,932$5,764Jun 30
Curtis GibsonDemocratic$12,208$1,452Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
825,024
Median household income
$62,039
Median age
40.9
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

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