Florida's 18th Congressional District is represented by C. Franklin (Republican), who has served in the House since 2021 and has represented this district since redistricting in 2023. Franklin has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 99% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 95% of the time. The district includes Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Haines City. It takes in all or part of 8 counties, and 67% of residents live in Polk County. About 825,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $62,039.
Current Representative
C. Franklin (Republican) has served in the House since 2021 and has represented Florida's 18th Congressional District since redistricting in 2023.
VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 99% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent Scott Franklin is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Scott Franklin (Republican), incumbent: raised $1.0M, $883K cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 99% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 95% of the time
Curtis Gibson (Democratic): raised $14K, $2K cash on hand
Deva Simmons (Independent): raised $30K, $-2K cash on hand
Members of Congress who previously represented Florida's 18th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.