Scott Franklin

Republican Representative of Florida's 18th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

August 23, 1964 (60 years old)

Birthday

Served in the United States House of Representatives since 2021
Initially represented Florida's 15th congressional district, now represents the 18th district
Has a background as a businessman
Born and raised in Georgia, but grew up in Florida
Holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University
Served in the United States Navy for 26 years, including active duty and reserve, retiring as a Commander
Became CEO of Lanier Upshaw, an insurance agency, in 2000
Elected as a city commissioner for Lakeland, Florida, in 2017
Won the 2020 primary against an incumbent under investigation, then won the general election
Serves on the Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Member of the Republican Study Committee
Supported Israel following a 2023 attack by Hamas
Is a Presbyterian