# Will the Republican Party win the FL-18 House seat?

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<tr><th>Predicted at</th><td>2026-02-24 13:11 UTC</td></tr>
<tr><th>Prediction</th><td><strong>99.2%</strong></td></tr>
<tr><th>Market (at prediction)</th><td>91.0%</td></tr>
<tr><th>Market (live)</th><td><span class="pythia-live-price" data-token-id="61148401936381773058539637697570522352651420184233389763729179956278605939530">—</span></td></tr>
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## Analysis

Florida's 18th Congressional District maintains a strong structural partisan advantage with a Partisan Voting Index of R+14. Historical data indicates that House seats with a partisan lean of R+10 or greater flip to the opposing party in less than 1% of cases. Incumbent Scott Franklin’s recent electoral performance, which included a victory margin exceeding 30 points, reinforces the district's deep Republican lean. This stability is consistent with broader historical trends for safe Republican seats during election cycles. Consequently, the district remains firmly aligned with its established partisan baseline.

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