Florida's 9th Congressional District

Florida's 9th Congressional District is represented by Darren Soto (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2017. Soto has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 100% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time. The district includes Orlando, Kissimmee, and Poinciana. It takes in all or part of 3 counties, and 51% of residents live in Osceola County. About 822,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $75,396.

Current Representative

Darren Soto (Democrat) has represented Florida's 9th Congressional District since 2017.

VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 100% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 97%

See Darren Soto's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Florida 9th District

Winner: Darren Soto.

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

Darren Soto (Democratic), incumbent: raised $3.7M, $250K cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 100% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time
Dan Green (Republican): raised $2.7M, $450K cash on hand

Polls

Fewer than 2 polls ended in the last 30 days, so there is no average.

Pollster	Dates	Sample	Soto	Green
SEA Polling (D)	Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026	LV	44%	44%
SEA Polling (D)	Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026	400 RV	41%	41%

Polls compiled from Wikipedia; see each pollster for full results.

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 821,565
Median household income: $75,396
Median age: 38
Median home value: $360,200
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.9%

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

How Soto Voted Recently

No 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 Democrat majority

Yea on Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (Sep 3, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (Sep 1, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Florida's 9th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Alan Grayson — Democrat (2013–2017)
Gus Bilirakis — Republican (2007–2013)
Michael Bilirakis — Republican (1983–2007)
Bill Nelson — Democrat (1979–1983)
Louis Frey — Republican (1973–1979)
Paul Rogers — Democrat (1967–1973)
Don Fuqua — Democrat (1963–1967)

Where the District Is

Florida's 9th Congressional District covers 1,650 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Osceola County: 51% of residents
Orange County (part): 43% of residents
Polk County (part): 7% of residents

Largest communities

Orlando (part)
Kissimmee
Poinciana
St. Cloud
Meadow Woods
Buenaventura Lakes
Four Corners (part)
Hunters Creek