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Scott

Franklin

Republican
FL
-15
Brandon, Lakeland, Plant City
Scott Franklin

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Personal Background

Birthdate

8/23/64 (56)

Race/Ethnicity

Caucasian/White

Gender Identification

M

Religion

Presbyterian

Family

Married, 3 children

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

B.S. in Oceanography, U.S. Naval Academy; Joint Professional Military Education, Air Command & Staff College, United States Air Force; MBA, Business Administration, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Executive Leadership Development Program, University of Pennsylvania

KEY HEALTH LINK

Franklin was the CEO and Managing Partner at an insurance company and “is very familiar with employee benefits.”

Political/Professional Background

LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE

Lakeland City Commissioner / Mayor Pro Tem, 2018-2020

2020 ELECTION CONTEXT

Franklin ran against Democrat Alan Cohn to succeed Ross Spano in representing Florida’s 15 Congressional District.

INCUMBENT REPLACED

Ross Spano (R), defeated in primary

MOST RECENT PROFESSION

Lakeland City Commissioner / Mayor Pro Tempore; CEO, Managing Partner, Lanier Upshaw Insurance

POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY

Franklin served in the Navy for 14 years. He first served in elected office as a Lakeland City Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem from 2018 to 2020. Franklin mounted a successful primary challenge against incumbent Republican Ross Spano in 2020.

On The Issues

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Franklin recognized the COVID-19 threat but indicated government action should seriously consider how it affects businesses and jobs, saying, "...[At] the same time it’s a matter of protecting lives and livelihoods because if we destroy people’s livelihoods, that has an impact on overall health as well.” He voted against a mask mandate in Lakeland when he was a councilman and said it was a personal responsibility.

HEALTH COVERAGE

Franklin supports a repeal of the ACA while maintaining coverage for pre-existing conditions.

MARIJUANA

No Info

MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION

No Info

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

No Data

VETERANS HEALTH CARE

No Data

WOMEN’S HEALTH

Franklin is pro-life.

OTHER HEALTH CARE ISSUES

Franklin is a pro-market health care reformer who has experience working in employer benefits. He has stated, "I've worked in that a lot with employee benefits, and I know how hard it is, both as a business owner and as someone trying to help businesses get insurance for their employees, the challenges that we face. But I just don't think a government takeover of the program is the way we need to go. I think we need more free-market solutions.” He supports small business insurance pools.

DID YOU KNOW?

Franklin has summited the highest peaks on three continents. He also continues to fly planes in his free time.