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About Representative Scott Franklin

Original title: Scott Franklin — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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What this does

Scott Franklin represents residents of Florida's 18th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he holds committee assignments on Appropriations and Science, Space, and Technology.

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Residents of Florida's 18th Congressional District

These residents are represented by Scott Franklin in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Summary

Scott Franklin is the Republican U.S. Representative for Florida's 18th Congressional District, currently serving his second term. He is a former naval aviator and business owner who has held office since 2021, previously representing the 15th District.

Key Facts

Scott Franklin is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Florida's 18th Congressional District.
He has declared his candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled for August 18, 2026.
His current term in the U.S. House ends on January 3, 2027.
He has served in the U.S. House since January 3, 2023, and previously served in the 15th District from 2021 to 2023.
The base salary for a U.S. Representative is $174,000.
Franklin serves on the House Committee on Appropriations, including subcommittees for Agriculture, Energy and Water, and Military Construction.
He serves as Chair of the Environment Subcommittee within the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 2000 and the U.S. Navy Reserve from 2000 to 2012.
He holds a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next election for Scott Franklin's seat?

The next election is scheduled for August 18, 2026.

What committees does Scott Franklin serve on?

He serves on the House Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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personScott Franklin“U.S. Representative for Florida's 18th District”Map →

personLaurel Lee“Successor in the 15th District”Map →

personBrian Mast“Predecessor in the 18th District”Map →

locationFlorida's 18th Congressional District“The district currently represented by Scott Franklin”Map →

personRoss Spano“Predecessor in the 15th District”Map →

organizationRepublican Party“Political party affiliation of Scott Franklin”Map →

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