Florida's 15th Congressional District

Florida's 15th Congressional District is represented by Laurel Lee (Republican), who has held the seat since 2023. Lee has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 95% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 93% of the time. The district includes Tampa, Wesley Chapel, and University CDP (Hillsborough County). It takes in all or part of 3 counties, and 66% of residents live in Hillsborough County. About 813,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $71,624.

Current Representative

Laurel Lee (Republican) has represented Florida's 15th Congressional District since 2023.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 95% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Republican majority: 93%

See Laurel Lee's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Florida 15th District

Winner: Laurel Lee.

Incumbent Laurel Lee is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Laurel Lee (Republican), incumbent: raised $2.7M, $1.3M cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 95% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 93% of the time
Robert People (Democratic): raised $83K, $27K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 813,472
Median household income: $71,624
Median age: 39
Median home value: $326,300
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.9%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Lee Voted Recently

Aye on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1013) to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes. (Nov 10, 2026) — Passed
Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Republican majority

Aye on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 21, 2026) — Failed
No on Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Apr 30, 2026) — Failed
Nay on Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act (Mar 4, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Florida's 15th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

C. Franklin — Republican (2021–2023)
Ross Spano — Republican (2019–2021)
Dennis Ross — Republican (2013–2019)
Bill Posey — Republican (2009–2013)
Dave Weldon — Republican (1995–2009)
James Bacchus — Democrat (1993–1995)
E. Shaw — Republican (1983–1993)
Dante Fascell — Democrat (1973–1983)

Where the District Is

Florida's 15th Congressional District covers 654 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Hillsborough County (part): 66% of residents
Pasco County (part): 18% of residents
Polk County (part): 15% of residents

Largest communities

Tampa (part)
Wesley Chapel (part)
University CDP (Hillsborough County)
Lakeland (part)
Brandon (part)
Plant City
Lake Magdalene
Temple Terrace

Neighboring Districts

Florida's 11th Congressional District — Daniel Webster (Republican)
Florida's 12th Congressional District — Gus Bilirakis (Republican)
Florida's 14th Congressional District — Kathy Castor (Democrat)
Florida's 16th Congressional District — Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Florida's 18th Congressional District — C. Franklin (Republican)

Florida's U.S. Senators

Rick Scott — Republican, senior senator