👤 About Darren Soto
Darren Soto is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 9 in Florida’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, DARREN SOTO FOR CONGRESS, is registered in KISSIMMEE, FL, with NISSEN, MELISSA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $3.5M raised, $2.1M spent, and $1.3M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.4M from individuals and $2.0M from PACs and party committees. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$3.5M
Cash on hand$1.3M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 9
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Democrat · $3.5M raised
7 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Darren Soto
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: Florida House District 09
$3.5M
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Biography
Darren Soto is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 9 in Florida’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, DARREN SOTO FOR CONGRESS, is registered in KISSIMMEE, FL, with NISSEN, MELISSA listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $3.5M raised, $2.1M spent, and $1.3M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $1.4M from individuals and $2.0M from PACs and party committees. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
Darren Soto currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Commerce, Manufacturing, and TradeCommunications and TechnologyEnvironmentHouse Committee on Energy and CommerceHouse Committee on Natural ResourcesWater, Wildlife and Fisheries
FEC filing
FEC IDH6FL09179
OfficeFlorida House District 09
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Florida District 09
Primary: Aug 18, 2026 (2 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026