Scott Franklin — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Florida, 2026

Scott Franklin opposes noncitizen voting and supports voter identification laws, stating that allowing individuals to vote without identity verification diminishes lawful voters' voices and opens the door to non-citizens influencing elections. He emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the integrity of the voting process.

Scott Franklin opposes the extension of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, stating that continuing to provide taxpayer money to a broken system is not a solution and that lasting reforms are needed to reduce costs. He supports market-based solutions, expanding health savings accounts (HSAs), and increasing access to telehealth services. He also advocates for ensuring Medicare continues to deliver for older Americans, including lower prescription drug costs. He voted 'Yea' on H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act."

“The high cost of health care for Americans will not be solved by continuing to throw taxpayer money at a broken system. Extending enhanced premium tax credits without zero reforms to lower health care costs is not the solution. We must address the drivers of rising premiums and out-of-pocket costs. These enhanced credits were enacted as temporary COVID-era relief and were intended to expire after the pandemic. Rather than extending a flawed policy, Congress must pursue lasting reforms that reduce costs and target assistance to those who truly need it. (Scott Franklin, January 8, 2026)”

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Scott Franklin is pro-life and supports restricting abortion access. He opposes the Virginia Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment for 2026. His position aligns with anti-abortion groups, as indicated by his presence on the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America website.

Scott Franklin voted for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), citing the need to pursue peace through strength on the world stage, strengthen posture in the Indo-Pacific, and reinforce America’s commitment to allies. He also supported the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science; Interior and Environment; and Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which bolsters nuclear deterrence and overall military readiness.

““China’s accelerating military buildup and the aggression of Iranian-backed terrorists in the Middle East highlight why America must pursue peace through strength on the world stage,” said Congressman Franklin. “This NDAA restores focus on lethality. It strengthens our posture in the Indo-Pacific and reinforces America’s commitment to Israel. The bill also makes long-overdue reforms to the Pentagon’s broken acquisition system, cutting red tape and moving innovative technologies to the fight faster so our forces can win on multiple battlefields. It also honors the men and women who bear the burden of service and sacrifice by delivering better pay and benefits. They have earned it, and this defense package makes clear America will stand firmly with them and their families. Together, these changes will revitalize our industrial base, drive American innovation and ensure our warfighters maintain the edge needed to deter and, if necessary, defeat any adversary.” (Congressman Scott Franklin, Applauds Passage of 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, September 11, 2025)”

Scott Franklin voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, which allocated funding for the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education departments. He supports local control over educational decisions, stating that a "one-size-fits-all federal approach" is not appropriate. He has also condemned student loan bailouts and sought accountability from the Department of Education.

“Education is the key that unlocks endless opportunities in this nation. As we teach the next generation of leaders—doctors, nurses, teachers, scientists, and more—it is vital that we provide our youth with a quality education. I strongly support leaving educational decisions where they belong - at the local level, instead of a one-size-fits-all federal approach." — Rep. Scott Franklin, from his official House website 'Education' issue page.”

Scott Franklin strongly supports Second Amendment rights and opposes measures that would limit law-abiding gun owners. He advocates for strict enforcement of existing gun laws to prevent firearms from falling into the hands of criminals. Franklin has indicated his intention to vote against defense spending bills if they include "red flag" provisions.

“As a gun owner and strong Second Amendment supporter, I strongly oppose attempts to limit the rights of law-abiding gun owners. Some in Congress seek to infringe upon the Constitutional rights of all Americans in the name of crime prevention. The key to ending unlawful use of firearms is strict enforcement of existing laws. By enforcing current laws, we can responsibly work toward making sure that guns stay out of the hands of criminals. — Scott Franklin, from his official website page on Second Amendment Rights”