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U.S. Representative for Florida’s 9th District

Darren Soto

Democrat 5th term Up 2026
92LoyaltyMed 98
100AttendMed 98
17BipartMed 12
40BreaksMed 7

Position · −0.34

LEFTD · R RANGESRIGHT
In office
House 2017–now
9 years in CongressMore senior than 59% of the House
Breaks on
Education 42% · Government Operations and Politics 35%
Committees
Energy and Commerce · Natural Resources
Bills on
Immigration · Science, Technology, Communications · Health
Age
48

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

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Bottom line

Where Soto has influence

Roles

No committee leadership roles.

Bills on the move

Talks most about

Not enough statements yet.

Where Soto breaks with Democrats

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Soto voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

  1. Education 42% · 5 of 12 party 0%
  2. Government Operations and Politics 35% · 6 of 17 party 6%
  3. Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
Every issuePro

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Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Soto broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

DateMeasureTitleVote Party split (yea)Result
09/16/26 H.R. 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party Yea Passed
262–159
09/15/26 H.Res. 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.On Motion to Table · This resolution impeaches President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.Broke w/ party Yea Passed
232–147
09/03/26 H.R. 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026On Passage · This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts…Broke w/ party Yea Passed
237–169
09/01/26 H.Res. 1490 Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution states that the House of RepresentativesBroke w/ party Yea Passed
220–192
07/22/26 H.R. 7008 Stop Insider Trading ActOn Passage · This bill generally prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public…Broke w/ party Yea Passed
232–198
07/21/26 H.R. 6955 Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party Yea Passed
270–155
07/15/26 H.R. 8595 Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party Nay Failed
104–314
06/30/26 H.Con.Res. 108 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days of the…Broke w/ party Nay Failed
189–235

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Soto is saying

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

    Soto Leads Florida Democrats in Urging Speaker Johnson to Reinstate the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credit

    This week, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) led a letter with all Democratic Members of the Florida Congressional Delegation urging Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to reinstate the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credit…

    “Around 4.7 million Floridians were enrolled in ACA insurance plans before the tax credits expired. Many of our districts had 30% or more residents enrolled.”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 2, 2026

    Soto Leads Letter Opposing President Trump’s Decision to Import 300,000 Tons of Tariff-Free Beef

    Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) led a letter to President Donald Trump opposing his recent decision to import 300,000 tons of tariff-free beef.

    “Our ranchers are actively working to rebuild America’s domestic beef industry, using strong demand from American consumers to reinvest in their herds. Our policies must reflect our commitment to the ranchers and producers that feed our country.”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 1, 2026

    Soto, Castor Demand Federal Investigation, Accountability After Grand Jury Finds Taxpayer Dollars Were Abused for Corrupt Political Purposes

    Reps. Darren Soto (FL-09) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) are demanding a federal investigation and full transparency following new reporting that $10 million in taxpayer funds from a Medicaid-related settlement were misappropriated and routed…

    “as part of a sophisticated scheme to fund political activities.”
  • Statement · Press release · Aug 13, 2026

    Soto Leads Letter Urging the EPA to Address Puerto Rico's Drinking Water Emergency

    Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) led a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the EPA to address the urgent drinking water emergency affecting Puerto Rico.

    “Since this crisis began, residents have been forced to buy potable water, spend money at laundromats, and haul heavy buckets up several flights of stairs to wash dishes, flush toilets, and take showers. The strain falls hardest on those least able to bear it: lower-income households, older adults, and people with…”

    Mentions H.R. 7397Mentions H.R. 9022

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Soto voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured
0.52· expected 0.50

Meets expectations

Rank 248 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead

How far Soto’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

  1. Introduced 15
  2. Action in committee 2
  3. Action beyond committee 1
  4. Passed chamber 1
  5. Became law 0

15 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 13 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House

How Soto’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Soto.

100/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 0 missed of 674

Voted on 674 of 674 roll calls; missed 0. Higher than 97% of House members.

15% 100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured
92/ 100

House D median 98 ┃ Rank 191 of 214

Sided with the Democratic majority on 471 votes that split the parties. Lower than 93% of House members.

45% 100%
17/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ +5

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 90% of House members.

0% 70%
−0.34

Democratic middle 80%: -0.52 to -0.23

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Liberal Conservative

Bills, 119th Congress

All 18 sponsored bills

Sponsored 18 (House median 25) · cosponsored 518 (median 289), 80 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Immigration, Science, Technology, Communications, Health.

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged
IssueVotesYea shareWith party
Congress158 16% Pro
Economics and Public Finance70 29% Pro
Armed Forces and National Security61 41% Pro
Energy38 37% Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement33 58% Pro
Environmental Protection33 45% Pro
Government Operations and Politics29 76% Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources28 57% Pro
Commerce27 81% Pro
International Affairs26 92% Pro
Finance and Financial Sector25 76% Pro
Immigration17 41% Pro
Education16 56% Pro
Agriculture and Food14 71% Pro
Science, Technology, Communications12 100% Pro
Labor and Employment11 82% Pro
Health8 75% Pro
Taxation8 88% Pro
Transportation and Public Works8 100% Pro
Emergency Management7 86% Pro
Law7 43% Pro
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues5 80% Pro
Native Americans5 100% Pro
Animals4 50% Pro
Families4 50% Pro
Housing and Community Development4 100% Pro
Procedural4 75% Pro
Foreign Trade and International Finance3 100% Pro
Social Welfare3 67% Pro
Arts, Culture, Religion2 50% Pro
Water Resources Development2 100% Pro
Government operations & elections1 0% Pro

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Soto’s campaign raised $2.2M: $766K (36%) from individuals and $1.4M (64%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.2M.

Through Jul 29, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Soto

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 409.

  1. Norpac Independent PAC
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Soto’s own leadership PAC: Sunshine Organization for Tremendous Opportunities PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Record over time

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, FL-9Democrat2017–present

Seat

State
Florida
District
9
Current term
2025–2027
Age
48

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-9889
2353 Rayburn House Office Building
District offices
Kissimmee, Orlando
Instagram
RepDarrenSoto

Elsewhere

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