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U.S. House, 9th District: what did each candidate actually say they'd do?

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

Rep. Darren Soto (D) says on his site he was elected to Congress in 2016 and is running for re-election. Dan Green (R) is a Navy Reserve officer and former Defense Department official, by his own account. With all 67 counties at 100% of precincts reporting, Soto leads by 1,477 votes, 0.52 percentage points. Our saved sources show no race call and no concession, and the count is unofficial until certified. Check your own address on the Florida Division of Elections voter lookup to confirm your district.

Soto leadsAll 67 counties at 100% of precincts reporting; no call or concession in our sources; unofficial until certified1
50.26%Soto (D): 143,1741
49.74%Green (R): 141,6971
1,477Vote margin of 284,871 cast1

Do they have a plan?

We read every issue on each candidate's own website and checked the same six things for every one. We count what's there. We don't grade whether the ideas are good. Read the full scoring rules

Of the issues on their website, how many...Dan GreenDarren Soto
Names a policy0 of 6
11 of 11
Says how they'd do it0 of 6
1 of 11
Includes a number or target0 of 6
1 of 11
Says how it's paid for0 of 6
0 of 11
Gives a timeline0 of 6
0 of 11
Points to a record0 of 6
9 of 11

The candidates, side by side

Each topic shows every candidate's own words on it, in alphabetical order, from their own website. "Nothing on this topic" means their site doesn't cover it. Topic rows are grouped by us from their headings; the scores don't change.

Dan GreenRepublican
Darren SotoDemocrat
Who they are
Dan Green
Navy Reserve officer and former Defense Department official, by his own account.3 His site has no working issues page: the Home page links each "Read More" to /on-the-issues/, which returns a 404 (the site's own page list has no such page, and the Internet Archive has no copy).4 So we scored the six blocks under "On the Issues" on his Home page as six issues.2
Darren Soto
Incumbent: his Home page says "I'm running for re-election" and that he "was elected to Congress in 2016."5 His Issues page lists eleven topics, each on its own page; all eleven were scored.6
Immigration and the border
Dan Green
Nothing on this topic
Darren Soto
Immigration Reform and Border Security"In Congress, Darren has supported bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform including border security and a pathway to citizenship or residency for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and farmworkers." Also: "He voted for numerous U.S. Department of Homeland Security budgets over the years that protected our airports, ports, and borders, increased immigration court funding to speed up family reunification, citizenship, and residency cases, and made the farmworker visa process more efficient."11
Names a policyPoints to a record
Veterans
Dan Green
Nothing on this topic
Darren Soto
Military and Veterans"He has been a steady vote for the National Defense Authorization Act and U.S. Department of Defense funding over the years." Also: "He also proudly voted for the PACT Act to ensure veterans exposed to toxic burn pits get the care they need"13
Names a policyPoints to a record
Social Security, Medicare and seniors
Dan Green
Nothing on this topic
Darren Soto
Protect Social Security"If Congress continues to do nothing, there will be an estimated 25% cut to Social Security payments in 2032. Darren is ready to act to stop these cuts. That's why he supports the Social Security 2100 Act and similar legislation that would scrap the income cap, currently at $184,500, and fully fund Social Security to 2100 and beyond."10
Names a policySays how they'd do itIncludes a number or target
Health care
Dan Green
Lower Property Insurance Rates"Dan Green stands with our homeowners and is ready to take their fight to Washington."2
None of the six checks
Darren Soto
Protect Our Health Care"He also proudly voted for the PACT Act to ensure veterans exposed to toxic burn pits get the care they need, and the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act that closed loopholes to ensure in-service coverage for Vietnam War Navy veterans." Also: "With your support, Darren will do everything he can in Congress to reverse these cuts and ensure you and your family have quality, affordable health coverage."8
Names a policyPoints to a record
Housing
Dan Green
Housing Affordability"Dan will use time-tested conservative values to lower housing costs and keep them low!"2
None of the six checks
Darren Soto
Affordable Housing"Recently, Darren was proud to vote for the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing. This new law restricts institutional investors from buying up single-family homes, streamlines small affordable housing projects, encourages more inclusive zoning, improves VA and First-Time Home Buyer Programs, and includes manufactured homes in HUD programs." Also: "Darren has worked so hard to deliver over $133 million in federal funds for affordable housing."16
Names a policyPoints to a record
Farms and rural areas
Dan Green
Nothing on this topic
Darren Soto
Agriculture"He recently voted for the bipartisan 2026 Farm Bill." Also: "Darren secured WRDA authorization for a new Taylor Creek Reservoir in South Osceola County."12
Names a policyPoints to a record
Energy and environment
Dan Green
Nothing on this topic
Darren Soto
Conservation"He passed the bipartisan Restoring Resilient Reefs Act to protect the Great Florida Reef." Also: "He is a strong proponent of renewable energy and supports electric-vehicle, hybrid, solar, and wind tax credits."15
Names a policyPoints to a record
Roads, transit and infrastructure
Dan Green
Nothing on this topic
Darren Soto
Infrastructure"He is currently working on connecting SunRail/Brightline to Orlando International Airport, the theme parks, and eventually Tampa." Also: "Darren secured over $500 million to expand Orlando International Airport's Terminal C, runways, and technology."14
Names a policyPoints to a record
Disasters and the coast
Dan Green
Nothing on this topic
Darren Soto
Puerto Rico"In Congress, Darren fought for and voted for the Disaster Relief package for Puerto Rico and Florida, which provided $4 billion for Puerto Rico and $5 billion for Central Florida."17
Names a policyPoints to a record
Ethics, term limits and money in politics
Dan Green
Nothing on this topic
Darren Soto
Stop Corruption"Darren also has supported legislation to stop stock trading by Members of Congress and the administration."9
Names a policy
Taxes, jobs and the economy
Dan Green
Make Groceries & Gas Affordable Again"Dan Green and President Trump will do everything necessary to lower fuel costs, groceries, and the ever rising cost of living."2
None of the six checks
Darren Soto
Lower Costs and Create More Jobs for Florida"Darren opposes increased tariffs and other policies that are increasing the cost of groceries, gasoline, and healthcare." Also: "He also passed the Launch Communications Act to streamline FCC permitting for commercial space launches by SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin, and others." And: "In NeoCity, he secured over $500 million for their Microchip Fabricator, the biggest CHIPS Act project in Florida."7
Names a policyPoints to a record
Defense and foreign policy
Dan Green
Restoring Peace Through Strength"Dan will work with President Trump to ensure our military remains funded and fit for action."2
None of the six checks
Darren Soto
Nothing on this topic
Rights and freedoms
Dan Green
Follow the Constitution"As a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve, Dan has dedicated his life to serving our Constitution." Also: "That's why Dan will work to safeguard our Constitutional rights on day one."2
None of the six checks
Darren Soto
Nothing on this topic
Other
Dan Green
Stop Over-development in Florida"Dan is here to find real solutions to overdevelopment in Florida to protect our way of life."2
None of the six checks
Darren Soto
Nothing on this topic
Their record
Dan Green
  • Navy Reserve officer, by his own account: "In 2019, Dan was appointed by President Trump as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy & Force Development at the U.S. Department of Defense."3 That is job history; none of his six issue blocks points to a vote, bill or program.
Darren Soto
  • Elected to Congress in 2016, by his own account.5
  • "In NeoCity, he secured over $500 million for their Microchip Fabricator, the biggest CHIPS Act project in Florida."7
  • "He passed the bipartisan Restoring Resilient Reefs Act to protect the Great Florida Reef."15
In their words
Dan Green

"In Congress, I will fight to make America affordable again, because when groceries and gas prices are too high, Florida's families, farmers and small business owners suffer."

Dan Green, campaign Home page2

"Hard working families and small business owners can't afford the gridlock in Congress that keeps our nation in debt and our liberties at risk."

Dan Green, campaign Meet Dan page3
Darren Soto

"We must stop tariffs and other policies that are raising grocery, fuel, and housing costs, and hurting local agriculture."

Darren Soto, campaign Home page5

"Stop Medicaid and ACA cuts causing thousands of Central Florida families to lose their healthcare."

Darren Soto, campaign Home page5
Where we read it
Dan Green
Website: dangreenfl.com (checked 11/5/2026)
Darren Soto
Website: darrensoto.com/issues (checked 11/5/2026)

The middle

Where they agree

  • Both name the cost of groceries and fuel. Soto: "Darren opposes increased tariffs and other policies that are increasing the cost of groceries, gasoline, and healthcare."7 Green: "Dan Green and President Trump will do everything necessary to lower fuel costs, groceries, and the ever rising cost of living."2
  • Both back military funding. Soto: "He has been a steady vote for the National Defense Authorization Act and U.S. Department of Defense funding over the years."13 Green: "Dan will work with President Trump to ensure our military remains funded and fit for action."2
  • Both want lower housing costs. Soto voted for the "bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing."16 Green: "Dan will use time-tested conservative values to lower housing costs and keep them low!"2

Where they really split

  • Who to stand with: Green says "Floridians deserve proven leaders in Washington who will stand with President Trump to safeguard our constitutional government and protect our American way of life."2 Soto points to "record cuts to the ACA, Medicaid, and SNAP" in what he calls the "Big Ugly Law."8
  • Why prices are high: Soto blames "increased tariffs."7 Green: "We are still paying for the bad policies of the Biden Administration."2

What each one leaves out

  • Green's Issues page returns a 404, and his six Home-page blocks name no bill, program or vote, give no numbers or dates, and point to no record on any of them.2, 4
  • Soto spells out how on one of eleven issues (Social Security) and gives no costs or timelines for what he'd do next; the other ten pages mostly describe votes and funding he says he already won.10
Sources (checked 11/5/2026)
  1. Florida Division of Elections, Florida Election Watch, unofficial (all 67 counties at 100% of precincts reporting): floridaelectionwatch.gov/FederalOffices/USRepresentative
  2. Dan Green campaign, Home: dangreenfl.com/
  3. Dan Green campaign, Meet Dan: dangreenfl.com/meet-dan/
  4. Dan Green campaign, On the Issues (404 as of 11/5/2026; linked from each Read More on the Home page): dangreenfl.com/on-the-issues/
  5. Darren Soto campaign, Home: darrensoto.com/
  6. Darren Soto campaign, Issues: darrensoto.com/issues
  7. Darren Soto campaign, Lower Costs and Create More Jobs: darrensoto.com/jobs-and-economy
  8. Darren Soto campaign, Protect Our Health Care: darrensoto.com/healthcare
  9. Darren Soto campaign, Stop Corruption: darrensoto.com/stop-corruption
  10. Darren Soto campaign, Protect Social Security: darrensoto.com/protect-social-security
  11. Darren Soto campaign, Immigration Reform and Border Security: darrensoto.com/immigration-reform
  12. Darren Soto campaign, Agriculture: darrensoto.com/agriculture
  13. Darren Soto campaign, Military and Veterans: darrensoto.com/military-and-veterans
  14. Darren Soto campaign, Infrastructure: darrensoto.com/infrastructure
  15. Darren Soto campaign, Conservation: darrensoto.com/conservation
  16. Darren Soto campaign, Affordable Housing: darrensoto.com/affordable-housing
  17. Darren Soto campaign, Puerto Rico: darrensoto.com/puerto-rico