Congressman Scott Franklin serves the citizens of Florida’s 15th Congressional District. He is a 20-year veteran in insurance and risk management, having led Lanier Upshaw in Lakeland, FL as President & CEO for 20 years before merging into BKS Partners on January 1, 2020, where he served as Managing Partner. He was elected to Congress in November, 2020 and was sworn in on January 3, 2021.
Scott’s first career was as a Naval Aviator, where he flew jets from the decks of 13 aircraft carriers during 26 years of service, including 14 years on active duty, followed by 12 years in the reserves. He had numerous deployments to the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and North Atlantic, and saw combat operations in the Gulf, Bosnia and Kosovo. He was recalled to active duty twice after 9/11 with U.S. Central Command.
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution gives all Americans the right to practice his or her religion – or no religion – without persecution or oppression from the government. As a devout Christian, I will continue to fight for religious freedom for every American. I will also continue to support basic Judeo-Christian values such as protecting human life. Congress has a sacred duty to speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves. As a father and staunch defender of the unborn, I will continue every effort to defend life and speak on behalf of the voiceless.