Scott Franklin (politician)
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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.
Scott Franklin | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Spano |
| Constituency | 15th district (2021–2023) 18th district (2023–present) |
| Member of the Lakeland City Commission from the Southeast district | |
| In office January 1, 2018 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Edie Yates |
| Succeeded by | Don Selvage |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1964 Thomaston, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Amy Wood |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University (MBA) |
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| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1986–2012 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | Naval Aviator |
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]
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 | ||||
| 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
External links
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