2026 Elections · Florida

Florida's 9th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Florida congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Florida's 9th Congressional District in 2026?

Darren Soto (Democratic) and Dan Green (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueDarren SotoDemocraticDan GreenRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Soto opposes increased tariffs and policies raising costs and fights to create higher-paying jobs in technology, manufacturing, and space sectors in Central Florida.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Soto supports federal investments to strengthen Central Florida's economy, including funding for aerospace microchip research, local airports, and infrastructure improvements.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Soto votes mostly yea on economic bills supporting technology, capital access, and insurance programs, but votes nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Dan Green supports lowering property insurance rates to help Florida homeowners and making housing more affordable for the next generation using conservative values.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

Soto fights cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA that increase healthcare costs and advocates for veterans’ healthcare expansion and quality affordable coverage.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Soto fights to protect the Affordable Care Act, reinstate the ACA Premium Tax Credit, and expand healthcare access including for veterans and those affected by PFAS-related illnesses.

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Soto votes yea on rural care and patient support acts, but nay on lowering health care premiums and Medicaid harm prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

Soto supports bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform including border security and pathways to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and farmworkers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Soto votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Public Safety & Crime

Soto works to improve public safety by supporting families of fallen firefighters and enhancing emergency preparedness and infrastructure.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Soto supports funding for law enforcement initiatives including grants to combat internet crimes against children and improve criminal justice systems.

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Soto votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety and keeping violent offenders off streets, but nay on privacy and 2nd Amendment protection bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Dan Green emphasizes safeguarding constitutional rights and standing against progressive members of Congress who do not share his commitment to the Constitution.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Darren Soto votes in favor of legislation that enhances guard and prison staff safety and aims to keep violent offenders off the streets, but he votes against bills related to privacy and Second Amendment protections 1. Dan Green emphasizes the importance of safeguarding constitutional rights and opposes progressive members of Congress whom he believes do not share his commitment to the Constitution 2.
Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Soto opposes billionaire tax breaks that increase the national debt and cause cuts to critical programs like Medicaid and ACA.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Soto votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts, but nay on budget and appropriations resolutions and acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Green says Washington gridlock is keeping the nation in debt and wants Congress to pass a federal budget on time.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Energy & Environment

Soto prioritizes protecting Florida’s environment by securing funding for water restoration, supporting renewable energy, and passing legislation to protect coral reefs and manatees.

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Soto votes yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts, but nay on a disapproval of EPA rule and a heating act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Dan Green opposes overdevelopment in Florida and seeks real solutions to protect native Floridians' communities and way of life.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Foreign Policy & Defense

Soto supports robust defense funding, military pay and benefits, and veterans’ healthcare, and has visited troops abroad.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Soto supports veterans and military funding, including backing the PACT Act for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits and securing amendments in the National Defense Authorization Act.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Soto votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and on veterans clinic naming, but nay on defense authorization and surveillance extension bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Dan Green supports maintaining a strong, well-funded military to guarantee peace, protect American interests, and work with President Trump to keep the U.S. armed forces fit for action.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Darren Soto voted in favor of resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and to name a veterans clinic, but voted against defense authorization and surveillance extension bills 1. Dan Green supports maintaining a strong, well-funded military to guarantee peace, protect American interests, and collaborate with President Trump to keep the U.S. armed forces ready for action 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Darren Soto votes in favor of legislation that enhances guard and prison staff safety and aims to keep violent offenders off the streets, but he votes against bills related to privacy and Second Amendment protections. Dan Green emphasizes the importance of safeguarding constitutional rights and opposes progressive members of Congress whom he believes do not share his commitment to the Constitution.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Darren Soto voted in favor of resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and to name a veterans clinic, but voted against defense authorization and surveillance extension bills. Dan Green supports maintaining a strong, well-funded military to guarantee peace, protect American interests, and collaborate with President Trump to keep the U.S. armed forces ready for action.