Florida's 18th congressional district is an
electoral district
An electoral district, also known as an election district, legislative district, voting district, constituency, riding, ward, division, or (election) precinct is a subdivision of a larger state (a country, administrative region, or other polity ...
for the
U.S. Congress
The United States Congress is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. It is Bicameralism, bicameral, composed of a lower body, the United States House of Representatives, House of Representatives, and an upper body, ...
, located in the
Florida Heartland
The Florida Heartland (also known as South Central Florida) is a region of Florida located to the north and west of Lake Okeechobee, composed of six inland, non-metropolitan counties— DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeecho ...
. In the
2020 redistricting cycle, the district was created as a new district, which includes the inland counties of
DeSoto,
Glades,
Hardee,
Hendry,
Highlands
Highland is a broad term for areas of higher elevation, such as a mountain range or mountainous plateau.
Highland, Highlands, or The Highlands, may also refer to:
Places Albania
* Dukagjin Highlands
Armenia
* Armenian Highlands
Australia
*Sou ...
, and
Okeechobee, as well as most of
Polk County Polk County is the name of twelve counties in the United States, all except two named after president of the United States James Knox Polk:
* Polk County, Arkansas
* Polk County, Florida
* Polk County, Georgia
* Polk County, Iowa
* Polk Count ...
(including
Bartow, eastern
Lakeland, and
Winter Haven) and some of
Immokalee
(your home)
, nickname =
, settlement_type = Census-designated place
, motto =
, image_skyline = File:Immokalee-Zocalo Plaza 2018.jpg
, imagesize =
, image_caption ...
in
Collier County
Collier County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 375,752; an increase of 16.9% since the 2010 United States Census. Its county seat is East Naples, where the county offices were moved from Ev ...
. The previous 18th district, located in the
Treasure Coast
The Treasure Coast is a region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is located on Florida's East Coast, bordering the Atlantic Ocean and comprising Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. The region, whose name refers to the Spanish Treasure ...
, was instead renamed the
21st district.
From 2013 to 2023, the district contained the whole of
St. Lucie County and
Martin County as well as the northeastern part of
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County is a county located in the southeastern part of Florida and lies directly north of Broward County and Miami-Dade County. The county had a population of 1,492,191 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous county ...
, and included Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart, and Jupiter, as well as
Treasure Coast International Airport.
Florida Redistricted Map, 2012
Retrieved June 14, 2013
The district is currently represented by Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
Scott Franklin.
History
The 18th district was created as a result of the redistricting cycle after the 1980 Census.
From 2003 to 2012, it was based in South Florida. The district included portions of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. The Miami-Dade section included most of the city of Miami, the South Beach section of Miami Beach, and many of the southern Miami suburbs, including Coral Gables and Coral Terrace. The Monroe County section of the district included all of the Florida Keys.
Election results from recent presidential races
List of members representing the district
Election results
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
References
Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
External links
Rep. Brian Mast's official House of Representatives website
{{coord, 27, 08, 18, N, 80, 22, 46, W, region:US_type:city_source:kolossus-eswiki, display=title
18