THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Deva Simmons
Candidate for U.S. House · Florida · District 18
THE PERSON
Background
Simmons' published biography describes her as retired in 2026.
Education
- Columbia College — bachelor's degree, 1990
- Adelphi University — graduate degree, 1995
Background sources checked November 1, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 18 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 26, 2026.
Florida Division of Elections · 2026 General Election candidate listing and qualification statuses ↗Florida Division of Elections · registered political parties and codes ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.