Scott Franklin (politician)

Main article: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida § District 15

Scott and his wife Amy with House minority leader Kevin McCarthy

In March 2020, Franklin announced his primary bid against freshman congressman Ross Spano, who was facing investigation by federal investigators over financial irregularities. ^[12] Franklin won the primary, receiving his party's nomination for the general election, ^{[13] [14]} in which he defeated Democratic nominee Alan Cohn. ^[15]

Committee assignments

For the 118th Congress: ^[16]

• Committee on Appropriations
  • Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
  • Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch
  • Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
• Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
  • Subcommittee on Research and Technology
• Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
  • Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity

Caucus memberships

• Republican Study Committee ^[17]

Political positions

Franklin voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. ^{[18] [19]}

Veterans

The PACT ACT which expanded VA benefits to veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during their military service, received a "nay" from Franklin. ^[20] Regarding cannabis, despite lobbying from VSOs such as the DAV ^[21] Franklin also voted against 2022 MORE Act. ^{[22] [23]}

Scott Franklin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2021

Lakeland City Commissioner Southeast district election, 2017 ^[24]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	Scott Franklin	8,394	64.6
	Nonpartisan	Sandy Toledo	4,604	35.4
Total votes			12,998	100.0

Florida's 15th congressional district Republican primary, 2020 ^[25]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Scott Franklin	30,736	51.2
	Republican	Ross Spano (incumbent)	29,265	48.8
Total votes			60,001	100.0

Florida's 15th congressional district election, 2020 ^[26]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Scott Franklin	216,374	55.4
	Democratic	Alan Cohn	174,297	44.6
Total votes			390,671	100.0
	Republican hold

Florida's 18th congressional district election, 2022 ^[27]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Scott Franklin (incumbent)	167,429	74.7
	Independent	Keith Hayden Jr	56,647	25.3
	Independent	Leonard Serratore (write-in)	158	0.1
Total votes			224,234	100.0
	Republican hold

Florida's 18th congressional district, 2024 ^[28]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Scott Franklin (incumbent)	225,170	65.30
	Democratic	Andrea Doria Kale	119,637	34.70
Total votes			344,807	100.00
	Republican hold

Personal life

Franklin is a Presbyterian. ^[29]

References

1. Choi, Joseph (November 30, 2020). "Rep.-elect Scott Franklin (R-Fla.-15)". The Hill . Retrieved December 1, 2020.
2. "Scott Franklin" . Retrieved January 13, 2021.
3. "Scott Franklin for Congress". www.votescottfranklin.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
4. "Scott Franklin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
5. Kimberly C. Moore (November 19, 2018). "Commission confirms money for monument move - News - The Ledger - Lakeland, FL". The Ledger. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
6. "Commissioner Scott Franklin". City of Lakeland. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
7. "Scott Franklin | City of Lakeland". www.lakelandgov.net. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
8. John Ceballos (December 29, 2016). "Lanier Upshaw Insurance commemorates 75 years in business - News - The Ledger - Lakeland, FL". The Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
9. John Chambliss (November 7, 2017). "Scott Franklin cruises to victory in Lakeland's Southeast race". The Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
10. Sara-Megan Walsh (September 20, 2020). "Interim Lakeland commissioner sought to fill Franklin's seat". The Ledger. The Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
11. Sara-Megan Walsh (October 6, 2020). "Selvage to serve second time as Lakeland's interim commissioner". The Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
12. "Lakeland Commissioner files to challenge Rep. Ross Spano in GOP primary". Tampa Bay Times. March 17, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
13. "Scott Franklin ousts Ross Spano in 15th Congressional District primary". Tampa Bay Times. August 18, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
14. Mazzei, Patricia; Shear, Michael D.; Newman, Andy (August 19, 2020). "Representative Ross Spano of Florida loses Republican primary". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved October 20, 2020.
15. Taylor, Janelle Irwin (November 4, 2020). "Scott Franklin holds onto CD 15 for the GOP, bests Alan Cohn" . Retrieved February 3, 2021.
16. "C. Scott Franklin". Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
17. "Membership". Republican Study Committee. December 6, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
18. Demirjian, Karoun (October 25, 2023). "House Declares Solidarity With Israel in First Legislation Under New Speaker". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved October 30, 2023.
19. Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (October 25, 2023). "Roll Call 528 Roll Call 528, Bill Number: H. Res. 771, 118th Congress, 1st Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
20. https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202257
21. "DAV Magazine July/August 2023 Page 5". www.qgdigitalpublishing.com.
22. https://www.c-span.org/video/?519065-1/house-session&start=11123
23. https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/191355/scott-franklin/101/marijuana
24. "2017 November Municipal Election". Polk County Supervisor of Elections. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
25. "August 18, 2020 Primary Election Official Results". Florida Department of State - Division of Elections. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
26. "November 3, 2020 General Election". Florida Department of State . Retrieved December 20, 2020.
27. "November 8, 2022 General Election - Official Results". Florida Department of State.
28. "2024 General Election November 5, 2024 Official Election Results". Florida Election Watch. Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
29. "Religious affiliation of members of 118th Congress" (PDF). Pew Research Center . Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2023.

External links

• Representative Scott Franklin official U.S. House website
• Scott Franklin for Congress
• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
• Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
• Profile at Vote Smart
• Appearances on C-SPAN

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Ross Spano	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 15th congressional district 2021–2023	Succeeded by Laurel Lee
Preceded by Brian Mast	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 18th congressional district 2023–present	Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by Scott L. Fitzgerald	United States representatives by seniority 258th	Succeeded by Andrew Garbarino