Scott Franklin
Bio | Scott Franklin spent 26 years in active duty serving as a Naval Aviator. He is currently involved in organization including the Lakeland Economic Development Council, the Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center and the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. |
Status and Position | Current US House of Representatives of Florida |
Political Party and Jurisdiction | Republican, Florida |
Elections | Election Jurisdiction | Started Campaign | Campaign Status | Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
| 2020 House of Representatives Election Fl-15 | Fl-15 | Yes | Running | 42.0% |
Campaign Financing | Scott has accepted money from retired, lawyers and law firms, health professionals, food processing and sales, insurance, general contractors, security and investment, and education. His largest contributors are Publix Super Markets, Dsm, Etcetera Inc, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Harrells Inc, Raymond James Financial, BecKryger, Bernie Little Distributing, Florida Polytechnic University, and Harrell Family Foundation.r |
Voting Rights | Scott has not made any clear comment on this issue. |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | Unknown | N/A Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Socialized Healthcare | Against | "Scott knows that the free market sparks innovation, economic growth and American prosperity. " |
| Private Healthcare | For | Stated that he only supports free market options. |
| LGBT Rights | Unknown | N/A Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Taxes | Against | Does not support increase to taxes. "we need to lower taxes, reduce wasteful spending and eliminate excessive regulations in order to create jobs and grow the economy." |
| Flat Tax Rate | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. "we need to lower taxes, reduce wasteful spending and eliminate excessive regulations in order to create jobs and grow the economy." |
| Abortion | Against | Is pro-life "Scott is pro-life and he will fight to defend life when he is in Congress." |
| Gun Control | Against | Supports the 2nd amendment and gun ownership rights. "Scott Franklin is a gun owner who believes in Americans’ right to protect and defend their families. He will fight for your Second Amendment rights." |
| Assisted Suicide | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. "Scott Franklin is a gun owner who believes in Americans’ right to protect and defend their families. He will fight for your Second Amendment rights." |
| Government Interference | For | "Scott Franklin is a capitalist who will stand up to socialists like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who threaten American democracy." |
| Planned Parenthood | Unknown | Has no clear stance on this issue. |
| Welfare | Unknown | N/A Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Death Penalty | Unknown | N/A Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Military Spending | For | As a retired Naval Aviator who served for 26 years and in combat, Scott Franklin knows the risks we face every day from our enemies overseas. He will work in Congress to strengthen our national security and keep Americans safe. |
| War on Terrorism | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Foreign Policy International Interaction | Unknown | N/A Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| United Nations power | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Nationalism | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this |
| Free Markets | For | Supports free market trade and options. Scott knows that the free market sparks innovation, economic growth and American prosperity. |
| Brexit | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Affirmative Action | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Government Spending | Nuance | From his standpoint on certain issues he does not support spending unless it is with the military. |
| Charter Schools | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Common Core | Unknown | N/A Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Clean Energy | Unknown | N/A Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Religious Freedom | Unknown | N/A Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Separation of Church and State | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Slavery Reparations | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Border Control | For | Supports heavy restrictions and tighter border control. "Scott will help President Trump finish building the wall. He believes we must secure our borders to protect American families and defend American jobs." |
| Passenger Profiling | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| DACA | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Sanctuary Cities | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Legalizing Marijuana | Unknown | Has made no clear statement on this issue. |