U.S. Representative for Florida’s 9th District
Darren Soto
Position · −0.34
- 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
Also running
- RThomas E. Colonel Chalifoux Jr.$3.1M
- RDan Green$1.3M
- RJorge Martinez$855K
- RBenjamin Ben Butler$387K
- RHoward Steven Rance$158K
Bottom line
Where Soto has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Energy and Commerce · 14th in seniority on the minority side
- Natural Resources · 18th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 1770 Consumer Safety Technology Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Soto’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Soto breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Soto voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Education 42% · 5 of 12 party 0%
- Government Operations and Politics 35% · 6 of 17 party 6%
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
Every issue Pro See all 14 issues where Soto has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Soto broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 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 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 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 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 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 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 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 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 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 |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Soto is saying
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Led letter urging Speaker Johnson to reinstate ACA premium tax credits in future funding.
“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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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…”
◇ 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 measuredMeets 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.
- Introduced 15
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
15 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 13 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 18 sponsored billsSponsored 18 (House median 25) · cosponsored 518 (median 289), 165 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Immigration, Science, Technology, Communications, Health.
- H.R. 10462 Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1364 Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9159 Protect Our Homes ActCommerce · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8458 STAR ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1046 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3310) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.Congress · Introduced Feb 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7299 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 Michigan Avenue in Kissimmee, Florida, as the "Robert Guevara Post Office Building".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jan 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6699 Stop Communist Radio Act of 2025Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Dec 12, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6479 Puerto Rico Affordable Care Act of 2025Health · Introduced Dec 4, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 41% |
| Energy | 38 | 37% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 58% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 45% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 76% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% |
| Commerce | 27 | 81% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 92% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 76% |
| Immigration | 17 | 41% |
| Education | 16 | 56% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Soto voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL96%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL96%agreement
- DLois FrankelFL-2295%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Soto most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn 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.
- Norpac Independent PAC
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee Membership group PAC
- Abbott Laboratories Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Soto this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inSoto’s own leadership PAC: Sunshine Organization for Tremendous Opportunities PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Soto’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, FL-9Democrat2017–present
Seat
- State
- Florida
- District
- 9
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 48
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-9889
2353 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Kissimmee, Orlando
- Website
- soto.house.gov
- CongressmanDarrenSoto
- RepDarrenSoto
- YouTube
- repdarrensoto
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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