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Politics in Brandon

Who represents Brandon

Brandon is represented in Congress by Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody and Representatives Vern Buchanan and Laurel M. Lee. Ron DeSantis is governor.

Rick ScottAshley MoodyVern BuchananLaurel M. Lee12 people represent Brandon →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Florida

What stands out about civic life in Brandon

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Florida

Who represents Brandon in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Brandon.

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Ron DeSantisGovernor of FloridaRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗850-717-9337
State Senate · District 23 Covers about 52% of Brandon
Danny BurgessState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗813-779-7059Email
State Senate · District 20 Covers about 27% of Brandon
Jim BoydState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗941-742-6445Email
State Senate · District 16 Covers about 21% of Brandon
Darryl RousonState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗727-822-6828Email
State House Brandon is split between 4 districts

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Elections · 2024 general election

How Hillsborough County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Hillsborough County. Brandon’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President674,907 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican50.7%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat47.6%
Others1.7%

Florida: Trump 56.1%, Harris 43.0%

U.S. Senate665,954 votes
Rick ScottRepublican50.5%
Debbie Mucarsel-powellDemocrat47.5%
Others2.0%

Florida: Scott 55.6%, Mucarsel-powell 42.8%

U.S. House · Florida's 16th District416,141 votes
Vern BuchananRepublican59.5%
Jan SchneiderDemocrat40.5%

Covers about 54% of Brandon · whole-district result

U.S. House · Florida's 15th District347,695 votes
Laurel LeeRepublican56.2%
Patricia "pat" KempDemocrat43.8%

Covers about 46% of Brandon · whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Florida voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Florida
  • U.S. SenateOne of Florida’s two seats (now Rick Scott, Ashley Moody)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Vern Buchanan, Laurel M. Lee)
  • GovernorNow Ron DeSantis
  • State legislatureThe 7 seats that cover Brandon are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Brandon
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Brandon in Congress

Brandon is split between 2 congressional districts; your street decides which is yours.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Florida
Rick Scott
Rick ScottU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗202-224-5274
Ashley Moody
Ashley MoodyU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-3041
U.S. House · Florida's 16th District Covers about 54% of Brandon
Vern Buchanan
Vern BuchananU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2007Website ↗202-225-5015
U.S. House · Florida's 15th District Covers about 46% of Brandon
Laurel M. Lee
Laurel M. LeeU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2023Website ↗202-225-5626

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Brandon by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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