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| − | '''Scott Franklin''' is a naval aviator, businessman, and anti-establishment | + | '''Scott Franklin''' is a naval aviator, businessman, and anti-establishment [[Republican]] currently running for [[United States House of Representatives]] from [[Florida]]'s 15th congressional district in the [[2020 U.S. House elections|2020 elections]], having defeated the [[establishment]]-backed incumbent Ross Spano in his party's primary by a close vote.<ref name="Franklin defeats Spano">Two references: |
*[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/512324-spano-loses-house-gop-primary-in-florida Rep. Ross Spano loses Florida GOP primary amid campaign finance scrutiny] | *[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/512324-spano-loses-house-gop-primary-in-florida Rep. Ross Spano loses Florida GOP primary amid campaign finance scrutiny] | ||
*[https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/elections/2020/08/18/scott-franklin-ousts-ross-spano-in-15th-congressional-disctrict-primary/ Scott Franklin ousts Ross Spano in 15th Congressional District primary]</ref> | *[https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/elections/2020/08/18/scott-franklin-ousts-ross-spano-in-15th-congressional-disctrict-primary/ Scott Franklin ousts Ross Spano in 15th Congressional District primary]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 19:20, October 10, 2020
| Scott Franklin | |
| Political party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Amy Franklin |
| Children | Three |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
Military Service
| |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1986 – 2012 |
| Rank | Commander |
Scott Franklin is a naval aviator, businessman, and anti-establishment Republican currently running for United States House of Representatives from Florida's 15th congressional district in the 2020 elections, having defeated the establishment-backed incumbent Ross Spano in his party's primary by a close vote.[1]
2020 U.S. House election in Florida's 15th district
Franklin, who had previously supported Rep. Spano in the 2018 Midterms, stated in April 2020 that his run against the incumbent Republican was due to the latter's campaign finance violations.[2] Having received the endorsement of Rep. Matt Gaetz while the Republican establishment backed Spano,[3][4] he won the primary in an upset with just over 50% of the votes cast.[1] Franklin will now face Democrat Alan Cohn in the general election,[5] who received the endorsement of the Democrat establishment.[6]
A poll in mid-September 2020 found that Franklin was leading Cohn by seven points.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Two references:
- ↑ Scott Franklin On Why He’s Challenging Ross Spano in GOP District 15 Race
- ↑ Gaetz cruises to GOP primary win in reelection battle, says 'voters reward fighters'
- ↑ Endorsements - Ross Spano
- ↑ Scott Franklin and Alan Cohn compete in the open race for Florida's 15th Congressional District
- ↑ Alan Cohn draws backing of national Democratic group in US congressional race against Lakeland's Scott Franklin
- ↑ https://twitter.com/AlexClearfield/status/1306701508436725762