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Politics in Taft

Who represents Taft

Taft is represented in Congress by Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody and Representative Darren Soto. Ron DeSantis is governor.

Rick ScottAshley MoodyDarren Soto6 people represent Taft →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
6
in Washington and Florida

What stands out about civic life in Taft

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

★ What stands out · In Florida

Who represents Taft in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Taft.

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Ron DeSantisGovernor of FloridaRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗850-717-9337
State Senate · District 25
Kristen ArringtonState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗407-846-5187Email
State House · District 44
Rita HarrisState RepresentativeDemocratWebsite ↗407-751-1380Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Orange County voted in 2024

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

President609,607 votes
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat55.9%
Donald J TrumpRepublican42.4%
Others1.7%

Florida: Trump 56.1%, Harris 43.0%

U.S. Senate601,093 votes
Debbie Mucarsel-powellDemocrat55.0%
Rick ScottRepublican42.7%
Others2.3%

Florida: Scott 55.6%, Mucarsel-powell 42.8%

U.S. House · Florida's 9th District324,273 votes
Darren SotoDemocrat55.1%
Thomas ChalifouxRepublican42.6%
Others2.3%

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 Darren Soto)
  • GovernorNow Ron DeSantis
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Taft are listed below

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

How to vote in Taft
  • 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 Taft in Congress

Two senators for all of Florida, and one House member for the district.

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 9th District
Darren Soto
Darren SotoU.S. RepresentativeDemocrat · Since 2017Website ↗202-225-9889

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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 Taft 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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