EXPOSED: Darren Soto Caught Taking Credit for Funding He Tried to Block

Lying Darren Soto has been exposed for blatantly taking credit for funding that he voted to block. 

Soto had the audacity to brag about over $10 million in funding for everything from a senior housing project to a community safety initiative… even though he voted AGAINST the bill that delivered the funding.

“Out of touch Darren Soto is blatantly lying to his constituents; he voted to block $10 million in critical funding from reaching Florida, but Republicans stepped up and made sure it was delivered. Soto is a disgrace.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole

Read the full story here or see excerpts below:

NRCC slams Darren Soto for claiming credit on local spending he voted against
Florida Politics
Jacob Ogles
April 26, 2026

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U.S. Rep. Darren Soto touted millions in federal funding for projects in his district. But political critics are slamming him for boasting about spending he voted against.

The Kissimmee Democrat in an official newsletter highlighted for constituents some $13.4 million in federal community project funding secured for Florida’s 9th Congressional District in the 2026 budget.

“Our 14 locally requested projects will support jobs, senior housing, flood control, pedestrian safety, traffic reduction, education, and public safety,” he wrote.

But the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) noted that the vast majority of that funding, more than $10 million, came from budget silos he voted against in the House. Soto was among 193 Democrats to vote against a final budget.

“Out of touch Darren Soto can lie about his record all he wants, the truth is, Central Floridians don’t want him, and they’ll kick him to the curb in November,” said NRCC spokesperson Maureen O’Toole.

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The NRCC spotlighted 11 earmarks Soto touted, including $850,000 for the Poinciana Children and Pedestrian Safety Project; $250,000 for the Poinciana Village Water Main Replacement Project; $500,000 for the Valencia College Outdoor Learning Project; $850,000 for the Oakwood Senior Housing Project; $1.2 million for the Columbia Ave Complete Street Improvements and Revitalization; $2 million for the Buenaventura Lakes Stormwater Project; $850,000 for the Edgewood Pedestrian and ADA Safety Sidewalk Project; $850,000 for the Belle Isle Floodwater Mitigation Project; $2 million for the Narcoossee Road and Vista Lakes Stormwater Improvement Project; $850,000 for the Orange County GreenPLACE Environmentally Sensitive Lands Acquisition Project; and $250,000 for the LYNX Digital Signage Project.

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