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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.
News
Laurel Lee is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 House race fundraising picture. A Newsweek report says Democrats outraised Republican incumbents in many competitive districts, including in Florida, which could make her race more difficult. The broader outlook is being shaped by fundraising, polling, and possible redistricting changes in Florida.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Laurel Lee for FL-15 Republican nominee?
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Laurel Lee for re-election to the U.S. House.
ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
Public endorsement
ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter backed Laurel Lee in a bulk GOP congressional endorsement.
Maggie's List
Public endorsement
Maggie's List endorsed Laurel Lee for re-election in Florida's 15th Congressional District.
Fundraising
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Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Polls