Summary
Current Position: US Representative of FL 18th District since 2021
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: Member of the Lakeland City Commission from 2018 – 2021
District: inland counties of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee, as well as most of Polk County (including Bartow, eastern Lakeland, and Winter Haven) and some of Immokalee in Collier County.
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Franklin spent 26 years in the Navy, 14 on active duty and 12 in the Naval Reserve, including being mobilized/recalled to active duty with U.S. Central Command after the September 11 attacks. He retired with the rank of Commander.
In 2000, Franklin joined Lanier Upshaw, an insurance agency, and became its chief executive officer.[8] In 2017, he was elected as a city commissioner for the Southeast district of Lakeland.
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About
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Congressman Scott Franklin serves the citizens of Florida’s 15th Congressional District. He is a 20-year veteran in insurance and risk management, having led Lanier Upshaw in Lakeland, FL as President & CEO for 20 years before merging into BKS Partners on January 1, 2020, where he served as Managing Partner. He was elected to Congress in November, 2020 and was sworn in on January 3, 2021.
Scott’s first career was as a Naval Aviator, where he flew jets from the decks of 13 aircraft carriers during 26 years of service, including 14 years on active duty, followed by 12 years in the reserves. He had numerous deployments to the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and North Atlantic, and saw combat operations in the Gulf, Bosnia and Kosovo. He was recalled to active duty twice after 9/11 with U.S. Central Command.
Scott has served in leadership capacities with many community and civic organizations, including chairman of the Florida chapter of Young Presidents Organization (YPO), Lakeland Economic Development Council, Lakeland Rotary Club, and director for the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In, the Aerospace Center for Excellence, Lakeland Downtown Development Authority, Lakeland International Airport Advisory Board, Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center and the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise at Florida Southern College. He is a graduate of Leadership Florida, Leadership Lakeland, Leadership Polk and the Tampa Bay Partnership’s CEO Direct program. Scott served as a Lakeland City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem prior to running for Congress.
He is a 1986 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds an MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Scott is also a graduate of the Air Command & Staff College and Wharton’s Executive Leadership Development Program.
As a freshman Member of Congress, Scott was appointed to serve on the House Armed Services Committee where he was appointed to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations and the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems. Scott also sits on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform where he was appointed to the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy and the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.
He and his wife, Amy, have been married 30 years and have three adult children.
Personal
Full Name: Scott Franklin
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Amy, 3 Children: Amanda, Will, Sarah
Birth Date: 08/23/1964
Birth Place: Thomaston, GA
Home City: Lakeland, FL, FL
Religion: Presbyterian
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Education
Graduated, Executive Leadership Development Program, Wharton School of Business, 2003
Graduated, Armed Forces Staff College, 1996-1997
MBA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 1992-1994
BS, Oceanography, United States Naval Academy, 1982-1986
Political Experience
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 18, 2023-present
City Commissioner/Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Lakeland, Florida, 2018-2023
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 15, 2021-2023
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 18, 2022
Professional Experience
President/Chief Executive Officer, President/CEO Company Name Lanier Upshaw, Incorporated, 2000-2020
Commander, United States Naval Reserve, 2000-2012
Served, United States Navy, 1986-2000
Offices
Washington, DC 20515
Lakeland, FL 33801
Contact
Email: Government
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Politics
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Election Results
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Finances
Source: Open Secrets
Committees
House Committee on Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
- Subcommittee on Legislative Branch
- Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
- Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
- Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Subcommittee on Research and Technology
CAUCUS MEMBERSHIPS
- Agriculture Research Caucus
- Air Cargo Caucus
- Buy American Caucus
- Career and Tech Education Caucus
- For Country Caucus
- Friends of Israel Caucus
- General Aviation Caucus
- Honor & Civility Caucus
- Human Trafficking Caucus
- Pilots Caucus
- Pro-Life Caucus
- Rare Disease Caucus
- Republican Study Committee
- Rural Broadband Caucus
- Taiwan Caucus
- Term Limits Caucus
- Victims Rights Caucus
New Legislation
Issues
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More Information
Services
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District
Source: Wikipedia
Florida’s 18th congressional district is an electoral district for the U.S. Congress, located in the Florida Heartland. In the 2020 redistricting cycle, the district was created as a new district, which includes the inland counties of DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee, as well as most of Polk County (including Bartow, eastern Lakeland, and Winter Haven) and some of Immokalee in Collier County. The previous 18th district, located in the Treasure Coast, was instead renamed the 21st district.
From 2013 to 2023, the district contained the whole of St. Lucie County and Martin County as well as the northeastern part of Palm Beach County, and included Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, and Jupiter, as well as Treasure Coast International Airport.[6]
The 18th district was created as a result of the redistricting cycle after the 1980 census.
From 2003 to 2012, it was based in South Florida. The district included portions of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. The Miami-Dade section included most of the city of Miami, the South Beach section of Miami Beach, and many of the southern Miami suburbs, including Coral Gables and Coral Terrace. The Monroe County section of the district included all of the Florida Keys. The district is currently represented by Republican Scott Franklin.
Wikipedia
Clifford Scott Franklin (born August 23, 1964)[1][2] is an American politician and businessman who has served in the United States House of Representatives since 2021. He represented Florida’s 15th congressional district from 2021 to 2023, and has represented Florida’s 18th district since 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Early life and career
Born in Thomaston, Georgia, Franklin was raised in Lakeland, Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1986 and served in the United States Navy as a Naval Aviator flying the S-3 Viking off of multiple aircraft carriers and routinely deploying overseas.[3][4][5] Franklin later earned a Master of Business Administration from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University and is a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College.[6]
Career
Franklin spent 26 years in the Navy, 14 on active duty and 12 in the Naval Reserve, including being mobilized/recalled to active duty with U.S. Central Command after the September 11 attacks. He retired with the rank of Commander.[7][3]
In 2000, Franklin joined Lanier Upshaw, an insurance agency, and became its chief executive officer.[8] In 2017, he was elected as a city commissioner for the Southeast district of Lakeland, Florida, succeeding longtime incumbent Edie Yates.[9] Because of his run for Congress, Franklin was required to resign his seat on the city commission; he chose to make his resignation effective on January 3, 2021, the day he was sworn into Congress.[10] Franklin was succeeded on the city commission by Don Selvage, a former commissioner who held the seat as an interim appointee from January 4 until the April 6 special election to fill the vacancy.[11]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2020
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
- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Caucus memberships
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]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Scott Franklin | 8,394 | 64.6 | |
| Nonpartisan | Sandy Toledo | 4,604 | 35.4 | |
| Total votes | 12,998 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Franklin | 30,736 | 51.2 | |
| Republican | Ross Spano (incumbent) | 29,265 | 48.8 | |
| Total votes | 60,001 | 100.0 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
Personal life
Franklin is a Presbyterian.[28]
References
- ^ Choi, Joseph (November 30, 2020). “Rep.-elect Scott Franklin (R-Fla.-15)”. The Hill. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ “Scott Franklin”. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ a b “Scott Franklin for Congress”. www.votescottfranklin.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ “Scott Franklin”. Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ Kimberly C. Moore (November 19, 2018). “Commission confirms money for monument move – News – The Ledger – Lakeland, FL”. The Ledger. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ “Commissioner Scott Franklin”. City of Lakeland. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ “Scott Franklin | City of Lakeland”. www.lakelandgov.net. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ John Chambliss (November 7, 2017). “Scott Franklin cruises to victory in Lakeland’s Southeast race”. The Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ Sara-Megan Walsh (September 20, 2020). “Interim Lakeland commissioner sought to fill Franklin’s seat”. The Ledger. The Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ Sara-Megan Walsh (October 6, 2020). “Selvage to serve second time as Lakeland’s interim commissioner”. The Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ “Lakeland Commissioner files to challenge Rep. Ross Spano in GOP primary”. Tampa Bay Times. March 17, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ “Scott Franklin ousts Ross Spano in 15th Congressional District primary”. Tampa Bay Times. August 18, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Taylor, Janelle Irwin (November 4, 2020). “Scott Franklin holds onto CD 15 for the GOP, bests Alan Cohn”. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ “C. Scott Franklin”. Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ “Membership”. Republican Study Committee. December 6, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202257
- ^ “DAV Magazine July/August 2023 Page 5”. www.qgdigitalpublishing.com.
- ^ https://www.c-span.org/video/?519065-1/house-session&start=11123
- ^ https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/191355/scott-franklin/101/marijuana
- ^ “2017 November Municipal Election”. Polk County Supervisor of Elections. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ “August 18, 2020 Primary Election Official Results”. Florida Department of State – Division of Elections. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ “November 3, 2020 General Election”. Florida Department of State. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ “November 8, 2022 General Election – Official Results”. Florida Department of State.
- ^ “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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