2026 midterms · Florida · November 3
Florida’s 18th District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in Florida’s 18th District on November 3, 2026: Curtis Gibson (D), Scott Franklin (R, incumbent) and Deva Simmons (No Party Affiliation). Now held by Scott Franklin (R). Forecasters: Solid R (average of 7; range Likely R to Solid R).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida 18 | Solid R Average of 7; Likely R to Solid R Each forecaster for Florida 18
| Curtis Gibson | Scott Franklin (inc.) | Deva Simmons (No Party Affiliation) |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in Florida’s 18th District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Curtis Gibson (D), Scott Franklin (R, incumbent) and Deva Simmons (No Party Affiliation).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Florida’s 18th District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Florida’s 18th District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid R on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely R to Solid R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
How do I vote in Florida?
Check your registration on Florida’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.