U.S. House · General election
U.S. House: Florida District 18
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
On the ballot
3 certified candidates, listed alphabetically by last name.
Scott FranklinIncumbent
Naval aviator for 26 years, with combat in the Gulf, Bosnia and Kosovo. Served 20 years as president and CEO of Lanier Upshaw in Lakeland, and as a Lakeland city commissioner and mayor pro tem.
Full profile →Curtis Gibson
Manages Eagle Ridge Mall, which his campaign says grew from 35 to 71 stores in a three-year revitalization, and owns a local restaurant. A former Lake Wales city commissioner, first elected in 2017, and a former professional wrestler.
Full profile →Deva Simmons
Has worked in education for over 20 years and serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Lakeland. Also sponsors the AGB Museum of Art and has volunteered with kidsPACK and Polk County Schools.
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