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Candidates › FL-09 race › 2025–2026
Darren Soto
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, FL-09
Representative since 2017
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- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Florida US House 9
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Lower Costs and Create More Jobs for Florida
- Protect Our Health Care
- Stop Corruption
- Protect Social Security
- Immigration Reform and Border Security
- In Congress
- Representative since 2017 · votes with their party 94% of the time. See the record · Office phone 202-225-9889
- Money
- $3.7M raised, $3.4M spent, $250K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 5.6% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 33% from Florida · largest committee giver NORPAC, $18.7K
- Outside groups
- $536.9K supporting, $355.3K opposing Soto
- Backed by
- IAFF · AFT : NEA · FLCM PAC and 20 more. As the campaign lists them
- Sponsored most in
- Science, Technology, Communications, Immigration, Commerce
11 priorities from darrensoto.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Darren opposes increased tariffs and other policies that are increasing the cost of groceries, gasoline, and healthcare. Together, we can lower costs immediately for the American people.
Darren is also fighting for more higher-paying jobs for our region, including in Lake Nona’s Medical City, NeoCity microchip manufacturing, UCF Research Park, and in our NASA/commercial space sector.
He also delivered billions of dollars for airport and highway infrastructure, streamlined travel visa processing, and voted for Brand USA funding to support Central Florida’s world-class tourism destination.
In Lake Nona, Darren voted for UCF Medical School and helped recruit Nemours Hospital. He worked to expand the Lake Nona VA services and deliver a Kissimmee VA clinic for local veterans.
In NeoCity, he secured over $500 million for their Microchip Fabricator, the biggest CHIPS Act project in Florida. These efforts kickstarted over $1 billion in new private microchip manufacturing, research and development in the area.
At UCF Research Park, he delivered funding to UCF Restores, sensors, and simulation and training defense programs.
Darren is an avid supporter of NASA’s Artemis Mission. He continues to champion our efforts to go back to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. He also passed the Launch Communications Act to streamline FCC permitting for commercial space launches by SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin, and others.
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Darren will protect our healthcare. He is fighting recent cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA in Congress that are driving up your healthcare costs.
Medicare is a landmark program for our seniors. Over four million Floridians have ACA plans, more than any other state. Medicaid is also critical for seniors, kids, veterans, and Floridians with disabilities.
We saw record cuts to the ACA, Medicaid, and SNAP, as well as $4 trillion added to the National Debt in the Big Ugly Law—all to pay for billionaire tax breaks we can’t afford.
As a result, over 150,000 constituents lost their healthcare this year. This spike in uninsured Floridians is also driving up the cost of employer-based and Medicare Advantage health plans.
Darren is also a strong advocate for local veterans' healthcare. He is proud to have the Lake Nona VA and Kissimmee VA Clinic in his district. He has fought to expand mental health, cardiology, and a secure women’s clinic at the VA Hospital. He also proudly voted for the PACT Act to ensure veterans exposed to toxic burn pits get the care they need, and the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act that closed loopholes to ensure in-service coverage for Vietnam War Navy veterans.
With your support, Darren will do everything he can in Congress to reverse these cuts and ensure you and your family have quality, affordable health coverage.
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We have seen a disturbing rise in corruption in Washington: Billionaire ballrooms, pay-for-pardon schemes, and insider stock trading.
Darren continues to call out this corruption and vote to hold those responsible accountable. We must bring balance back to Washington to ensure these scandals come to an end.
Darren also has supported legislation to stop stock trading by Members of Congress and the administration. He has never personally owned any shares of stock and strongly believes that members should not trade while in office.
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Darren is fighting to protect Social Security for our seniors and future generations. You pay into the program. It’s your money, and it should be there when you need it.
If Congress continues to do nothing, there will be an estimated 25% cut to Social Security payments in 2032. Darren is ready to act to stop these cuts. That’s why he supports the Social Security 2100 Act and similar legislation that would scrap the income cap, currently at $184,500, and fully fund Social Security to 2100 and beyond.
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In Congress, Darren has supported bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform including border security and a pathway to citizenship or residency for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and farmworkers.
He voted for numerous U.S. Department of Homeland Security budgets over the years that protected our airports, ports, and borders, increased immigration court funding to speed up family reunification, citizenship, and residency cases, and made the farmworker visa process more efficient.
Together, we can protect Dreamers, farmworkers, and families, keep our nation safe, lower costs, and support Florida’s economy.
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Darren is proud to represent cattle and citrus country, and has the support of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and Florida Citrus Mutual.
He has twice served on the Agriculture Committee during Farm Bill years. While on the Committee, he fought for millions of dollars in funding for access to farm capital, increased water supply, disaster relief, and to combat citrus greening, screwworm, and mealybug. He recently voted for the bipartisan 2026 Farm Bill.
Darren secured WRDA authorization for a new Taylor Creek Reservoir in South Osceola County. This project will be critical for the water needs of Central Florida agriculture for years to come.
He has taken a hands-on approach, visiting and listening to local ranchers, growers, and farmers throughout the district over the years. He will always have their backs, both at home and in Congress, to help them feed America.
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Darren always supports our troops. He has been a steady vote for the National Defense Authorization Act and U.S. Department of Defense funding over the years. He has voted for higher wages and better equipment, housing, and healthcare for our service members. He has also visited our troops abroad in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Korea. He is honored to nominate dozens of incredible young leaders to our U.S. Service Academies. He will continue to stand up for military families across our country.
Darren is a strong advocate for local veterans. He is proud to have the Lake Nona VA and Kissimmee VA Clinic in his district. He has fought to expand mental health, cardiology, and a secure women’s clinic at the VA Hospital. He also proudly voted for the PACT Act to ensure veterans exposed to toxic burn pits get the care they need, and the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act that closed loopholes to ensure in-service coverage for Vietnam War Navy veterans.
His office has resolved thousands of constituent cases for veterans over the years, securing millions of dollars in earned benefits.
As the son of a Navy veteran, his dad, Lou, went to college on the GI Bill and bought their first home with a VA Loan. So he knows how critical these programs are for military and veteran families.
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During his nearly 10 years in the House of Representatives, Darren has brought billions of dollars in federal funding to the district to expand I-4, Orlando International Airport, SunRail, and Kissimmee Gateway Airport.
He led the charge to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. He pulled together a bipartisan Florida Congressional Delegation to support the $3.5 billion I-4 expansion through South Orange, Osceola, and Polk Counties.
Darren secured over $500 million to expand Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C, runways, and technology. He also delivered over $20 million for a new Kissimmee Air Traffic Control Tower, Customs Office, and expanded runways.
He is currently working on connecting SunRail/Brightline to Orlando International Airport, the theme parks, and eventually Tampa. This will help local residents get to work, the airport, and tourists to their final destination.
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Darren has been a long-time champion of protecting Florida’s environment. Like many Floridians, he enjoys the great outdoors, including hiking, kayaking, and going to the beach. He understands how important this is to so many of his fellow Floridians across our beautiful state.
Over the years, he helped secure billions in funding to restore the Kissimmee River, Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, and Lake Conway. He also secured over $500 million in funding for water supply for Orange, Osceola, and Polk counties. In addition, he helped secure $9.4 million for Indian River Lagoon restoration after the manatees experienced an unusual mortality event.
He passed the bipartisan Restoring Resilient Reefs Act to protect the Great Florida Reef. It was the largest reef restoration bill in decades. He also passed legislation to stop commercial fishing of billfish, sailfish, and marlins to boost their populations and promote recreational fishing. In addition, he passed legislation to hold foreign companies liable for oil spills off Florida’s coasts.
He is a strong proponent of renewable energy and supports electric-vehicle, hybrid, solar, and wind tax credits.
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In fast-growing Central Florida, many families are struggling to buy a home or pay their rent. That’s why Darren has worked so hard to deliver over $133 million in federal funds for affordable housing. This includes Orange County’s Housing for All Program, Accelerate Orlando, Haven on Vine, Thrive, Buen Vecino, and thousands of new affordable apartments. He is a big supporter of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Home Program, VA Loans, and the First-Time Homebuyer Program.
Recently, Darren was proud to vote for the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing. This new law restricts institutional investors from buying up single-family homes, streamlines small affordable housing projects, encourages more inclusive zoning, improves VA and First-Time Home Buyer Programs, and includes manufactured homes in HUD programs.
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In Congress, Darren fought for and voted for the Disaster Relief package for Puerto Rico and Florida, which provided $4 billion for Puerto Rico and $5 billion for Central Florida.
When former President Trump wanted to pull out food and water aid going to Puerto Rico, Darren led the effort to ensure these basic necessities continued to reach Puerto Ricans on the island by leading a Congressional letter with 50 co-signers to former FEMA Administrator Long.
He will continue to fight for the Island in Congress. And he will work to make the Puerto Ricans who have relocated to Florida feel welcome.
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