Scott Franklin — U.S. Representative for FL-18
Scott Franklin is a Republican Representative representing Florida (district 18), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Florida |
| District | FL-18 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1964-08-23 |
| Bioguide ID | F000472 |
Election & Term History
Scott Franklin has held 3 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2021.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Representative for FL-15 | Republican |
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for FL-18 | Republican |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for FL-18 | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Scott Franklin has cast 546 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Scott Franklin is more conservative than 72% of House Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.626 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 72% of House Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 546 |
| Votes with own party | 98.7% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 5 of 643 (0.8%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Scott Franklin in?
Scott Franklin is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Representative for FL-18.
How long has Scott Franklin served in Congress?
Scott Franklin's first term on record began in 2021, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Scott Franklin's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Scott Franklin is more conservative than 72% of House Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 546 recorded votes.
How often does Scott Franklin vote with their own party?
Scott Franklin has voted with the majority of their own party on 98.7% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 5 of 643 recorded votes (0.8%).