Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Democratic · 3 November 2026

Curtis Gibson

Curtis Gibson, a former Lake Wales city commissioner, is the Democratic nominee for Florida's 18th congressional district in 2026, facing Republican incumbent Scott Franklin in the November 3 general election.

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  1. Judge to Hear Arguments on Florida Redistricting Injunction

    The article covers Florida’s newly drawn congressional map undergoing its first legal challenge, with a focus on how the court’s injunction could impact the fate of the map and, by extension, the U.S.

    pro.stateaffairs.com
  2. Ex-US Sen. Mel Martinez, a Republican, endorses Democrat Bale Dalton in House District 7 race

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  3. Housing affordability takes center stage in Florida’s 20th Congressional District race

    The article discusses housing affordability becoming a primary issue in Florida’s 20th Congressional District race.

  4. Florida House Race Offers Window Into National Data Center Fight

    The article discusses the Florida House race in the 14th District in which Democrat Kathy Castor is defending her seat against challenger Mike Beltran, a lawyer and former Republican state representative.

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2026 race

Curtis Gibson, a former Lake Wales city commissioner, is the Democratic nominee for Florida's 18th congressional district in the 2026 election. The seat is held by Republican Scott Franklin, who won re-election with 65.3% of the vote in 2024 and is again the Republican nominee. Gibson faces Franklin in the general election on November 3, 2026, in a race that also includes Deva Simmons, a developmental therapist who has declared as an independent candidate.