FL-15 Republican nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age52 years old (Mar 26, 1974)
GenderFemale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationUniversity of Florida (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsLaurel Frances Lee is a Republican member of the U.S. House representing Florida’s 15th Congressional District since January 3, 2023. She previously served as Florida Secretary of State from January 2019 to May 2022 after being appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, and before that was a judge on Florida’s Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. She is an attorney by training and earned both her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Florida.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-growth tax relief and cutting taxes and regulations to grow the economy, with emphasis on tax relief for families, small businesses, and American manufacturing. Endorsed by business groups for advocating pro-business tax reform and permanence of tax relief measures.
Healthcare
Supports market-friendly changes to government programs and reforms to Medicaid such as restoring work requirements and reducing improper payments while backing expanded access to mental-health services; does not endorse Medicare-for-All or sweeping single-payer proposals.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures, criticizing the Biden administration’s border policies and backing legislation to expand law‑enforcement authority related to immigration. Emphasizes protecting borders and supporting Border Patrol and other agencies rather than prioritizing expanded legal pathways or broad regularization.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Laurel Lee opposes abortion while supporting some exceptions (reported exceptions for rape and incest) and has stated that abortion policy should be left to the states. She has received endorsements and high ratings from anti-abortion groups and opposed a 2024 Florida constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion protections. These positions indicate support for restrictions on abortion while allowing limited exceptions.
Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes American energy dominance and energy independence and promotes policies that support domestic energy production and reduced regulations. Her public campaign materials prioritize boosting U.S. energy production rather than aggressive emissions targets or Green New Deal–style measures. Legislative scorecards record low marks from environmental groups, consistent with a pro-fossil-fuel, market-driven energy stance.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate describes herself as a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and says she will protect the constitutional rights of law‑abiding gun owners. Her official materials emphasize defending gun ownership rights while addressing law enforcement and community safety.
Fundraising
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