2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida

none January 2025 April 2015 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida Florida legislative no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida 2018 All 27 Florida seats to the United States House of Representatives 2016 11 08 Republican Party (United States) 17 16 1 4,733,630 54.71% 1.31% Democratic Party (United States) 10 11 1 3,985,050 45.21% 1.23% 300px District results 300px County results Republican #F2B3BE 40–50% #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #AA0000 80–90% Democratic #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645B4 80–90% #002B84 90–100% The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, to elect the 27 U.S. representatives from the state of Florida, one from each of the state's 27 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including President of the United States. A lawsuit challenging the districts under Florida's Congressional District Boundaries Amendment (Fair Districts Amendment) was filed in 2012 and was resolved in 2015. The results of the lawsuit had major repercussions on the congressional races in Florida in 2016. The primaries were held on August 30. yes 2 Redistricting lawsuit 400px|thumb|right|This image shows the 2016–2020 court-ordered FL Congressional districts.https://www.flsenate.gov/session/redistricting Redistricting - the Florida Senate In 2014, Circuit Court Judge Terry Lewis threw out the congressional map for violating Florida's 2010 Amendment 6 to the state Constitution, commonly called the Fair Districts Amendment.Cotterell Bill https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-florida-redistricting-idUSKBN0FG01D20140711 Florida judge throws out 2012 congressional redistricting plan Reuters 2014-07-10 2016-09-10 The ruling specifically applied to FL 5 FL-5 and FL 10 FL-10. Subsequent rulings by higher courts and concluding in the Supreme Court of Florida also struck down FL 13 FL-13, FL 21 FL-21, FL 22 FL-22 and FL 26 FL-26, which also necessitated redraws of varying scale to the districts surrounding them.Ellen Mary http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article47576450.html Florida Supreme Court approves congressional map drawn by challengers Miami Herald 2015-12-02 2016-09-10 Results summary Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– % Republican 26 4,733,630 54.71% 16 1 59.26% Democratic 27 3,985,050 45.21% 11 1 40.74% Independent 10 109,166 1.24% 0 0.00% Libertarian 1 9,395 0.11% 0 0.00% Write-in 6 185 0.00% 0 0.00%Total 8,837,426 100.0% 27 100.0% District Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida by district: DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 255,107 69.10% 114,079 30.90% 0 0.00% 369,186 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 2 231,163 67.32% 102,801 29.94% 9,398 2.74% 343,362 100.0% Republican gainDistrict 3 193,843 56.56% 136,338 39.78% 12,519 3.65% 342,700 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 4 287,509 70.18% 113,088 27.61% 9,065 2.21% 409,662 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 5 108,325 35.77% 194,549 64.23% 0 0.00% 302,874 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 6 213,519 58.57% 151,051 41.43% 0 0.00% 364,570 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 171,583 48.52% 182,039 51.47% 33 0.01% 353,655 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 8 246,483 63.11% 127,127 32.55% 16,951 4.34% 390,561 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 9 144,450 42.52% 195,311 57.48% 0 0.00% 339,761 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 10 107,498 35.13% 198,491 64.87% 0 0.00% 305,989 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 11 258,016 65.37% 124,713 31.60% 11,990 3.04% 394,719 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 12 253,559 68.59% 116,110 31.41% 0 0.00% 369,669 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 13 171,149 48.10% 184,693 51.90% 0 0.00% 355,842 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 14 121,088 38.21% 195,789 61.79% 0 0.00% 316,877 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 15 182,999 57.46% 135,475 42.54% 0 0.00% 318,474 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 16 230,654 59.77% 155,262 40.23% 0 0.00% 385,916 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 17 209,348 61.81% 115,974 34.24% 13,353 3.94% 338,675 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 18 201,488 53.60% 161,918 43.07% 12,503 3.33% 375,927 100.0% Republican gainDistrict 19 239,225 65.87% 123,812 34.09% 129 0.04% 363,166 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 20 54,646 19.69% 222,914 80.31% 0 0.00% 277,560 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 21 118,038 35.14% 210,606 62.71% 7,217 2.15% 335,861 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 22 138,737 41.06% 199,113 58.94% 0 0.00% 337,850 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 23 130,818 40.49% 183,225 56.70% 9,077 2.81% 323,120 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 24 – – – – – – – – Democratic holdDistrict 25 157,921 62.36% 95,319 37.64% 0 0.00% 253,240 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 26 148,547 52.95% 115,493 41.17% 16,502 5.88% 280,542 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 27 157,917 56.29% 129,760 46.25% 0 0.00% 280,542 100.0% Republican holdTotal 4,733,630 53.61% 3,985,050 45.13% 118,737 1.34% 8,837,426 100.0% District 1 2016 Florida's 1st congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 1 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 1 2018 x150px File:Matt Gaetz.jpg Matt Gaetz Republican Party (United States) 255,107 69.1% File:3x4.svg Stephen Specht Democratic Party (United States) 114,079 30.9% 2016_Florida's_1st_Congressional_District_by_County_(114th_Congress).svg 250px County results Gaetz: #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% #b00600 80–90% U.S. Representative Jeff Miller Republican Party (United States) Matt Gaetz Republican Party (United States) Florida's 1st congressional district Republican Jeff Miller had represented the district since being elected in 2001. He considered running for the U.S. Senate.https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/2015/04/20/miller-seriously-considering-senate-bid/26085251/ Rep. Miller says he's 'seriously considering' Senate bid USA Today King Ledyard April 20, 2015 May 21, 2015 On July 30, 2015, Miller decided not to run for the open Senate seat and announced he would run for reelection.https://thehill.com/homenews/house/249811-rep-miller-wont-seek-florida-senate-seat/ Rep. Miller won't seek Florida Senate seat The Hill July 30, 2015 July 30, 2015 In March 2016, Miller announced he would not run for reelection.Isern Will March 10, 2016 Jeff Miller will not seek re-election http://www.pnj.com/story/news/2016/03/10/jeff-miller-not-seek-election/81585348 March 11, 2016 Pensacola News Journal Republican primary State Senator Greg Evers had expressed his interest in running for this seat if Miller had run for the Senate.http://www.nwfdailynews.com/local/election-news/state-senator-eying-jeff-miller-s-seat-in-u-s-house-1.475742 State senator eying Jeff Miller's seat in U.S. House Northwest Florida Daily News McLaughlin Tom May 8, 2015 May 21, 2015http://www.saintpetersblog.com/archives/231159 If Jeff Miller runs for Senate, North Florida dominoes will begin to fall SaintPetersBlog Schorsch Peter May 18, 2015 May 21, 2015 Candidates Nominee Matt Gaetz, state representativehttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/matt-gaetz-launches-congressional-bid Matt Gaetz Launches Congressional Bid Sunshine State News Derby Kevin March 21, 2016 March 21, 2016 Eliminated in primary Rebekah Johansen Bydlak, activisthttp://www.pnj.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/04/12/cantonment-woman-announces-congressional-run/82927298/ Cantonment woman announces congressional run Pensacola News Journal Isern Will April 12, 2016 April 13, 2016 Cris Dosev, retired U.S. Marine officer and real estate developer Greg Evers, state senatorDara Kam Greg Evers, Matt Gaetz Poised For Congressional Battle http://www.northescambia.com/2016/04/greg-evers-matt-gaetz-poised-for-congressional-battle northescambia.com The News Service of Florida 11 July 2023 19 April 2016 Brian Frazier, retired U.S. Navy officerhttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/even-jeff-miller-gets-senate-race-brian-frazier-launches-congressional-bid Even Before Jeff Miller Gets in Senate Race, Brian Frazier Launches Congressional Bid Sunshine State News Derby Kevin July 29, 2015 August 1, 2015 August 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150810235636/http://sunshinestatenews.com/story/even-jeff-miller-gets-senate-race-brian-frazier-launches-congressional-bid dead Rich Gazlay, businessman Mark Wichern, business consultant James Zumwalt, retired U.S. Navy officer and grandson of Elmo Zumwalthttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/conservative-veteran-james-zumwalt-runs-congress-panhandle Veteran James Zumwalt Runs for Congress in CD1 Sunshine State News Derby Kevin April 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160413055307/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/conservative-veteran-james-zumwalt-runs-congress-panhandle dead Withdrawn Gary Fairchild John Mills, retired U.S. Navy pilot Declined Jeff Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative Endorsements Rebekah Johansen Bydlak U.S. Representatives Ron Paul, former U.S. Representative and candidate for President in 2008 and 2012http://pulsegulfcoast.com/2016/06/congressional-candidate-bydlak-endorsed-ron-paul Congressional Candidate Bydlak Endorsed by Ron Paul The Pulse Cosson Derek June 29, 2016 June 30, 2016 July 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160728215853/http://pulsegulfcoast.com/2016/06/congressional-candidate-bydlak-endorsed-ron-paul dead Organizations Republican Liberty Caucushttp://ricksblog.biz/republican-liberty-caucus-endorses-rebekah-johansen-bydlak-for-congress Republican Liberty Caucus endorses Rebekah Johansen-Bydlak for Congress Rick's Blog Outzen Rick June 16, 2016 June 30, 2016 Cris Dosev Organizations Combat Veterans for Congresshttp://combatveteransforcongress.org/story/endorsement-30th-combat-veterans-congress-run-congress-2016-fl-1st Endorsement of The 30th Combat Veterans For Congress to Run For Congress in 2016---(FL 1st) Combat Veterans for Congress May 24, 2016 June 30, 2016 Eagle Forum Special Operations Speakshttp://www.crisdosevforcongress.com/media/2016/6/27/special-operations-speaks-endorses-vet-in-the-fight-cristov-dosev Special Operations Speaks Endorses "Vet in the Fight" Cristov Dosev Cris Dosev for Congress June 27, 2016 June 30, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160630181917/http://www.crisdosevforcongress.com/media/2016/6/27/special-operations-speaks-endorses-vet-in-the-fight-cristov-dosev June 30, 2016 dead Individuals James T. Conway, former Commandant of the Marine Corpshttp://pulsegulfcoast.com/2016/05/congressional-hopeful-dosev-endorsed-marine-commandant Congressional Hopeful Dosev Endorsed by Marine Commandant The Pulse Cosson Derek May 31, 2016 April 18, 2016 June 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160614194953/http://pulsegulfcoast.com/2016/05/congressional-hopeful-dosev-endorsed-marine-commandant dead Phyllis Schlaflyhttp://ricksblog.biz/eagle-forum-pac-endorses-dosev-for-congress Eagle Forum PAC endorses Dosev for Congress Rick’s Blog Outzen Rick May 16, 2016 June 30, 2016 Matt Gaetz Statewide officials Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas and presidential candidatehttp://combatveteransforcongress.org/story/endorsement-30th-combat-veterans-congress-run-congress-2016-fl-1st Endorsement of The 30th Combat Veterans For Congress to Run For Congress in 2016---(FL 1st) Combat Veterans for Congress May 24, 2016 June 30, 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error CrisDosev GregEvers BrianFraizer MattGaetz MarkWichern UndecidedCitizens for a Just GovernmentCitizens for a Just Government March 24–25, 2016 436 ± 4.3% 1% 23% 3% 13% 1% 58% — 25% — 15% — 60% Results In the August 30 primary, Matt Gaetz defeated his six rivals for the nomination.St. Myer Thomas Gaetz easily wins congressional primary http://www.pnj.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/08/30/gaetz-easily-wins-congressional-primary/89540720 August 31, 2016 Pensacola News Journal August 30, 2016 Republican primary resultshttps://results.elections.myflorida.com/Index.asp?ElectionDate=8/30/2016&DATAMODE= August 30, 2016 Primary Election Official Results August 30, 2016 November 17, 2016 Florida Division of Elections Republican Party (United States) Matt Gaetz 35,689 36.1 Republican Party (United States) Greg Evers 21,540 21.8 Republican Party (United States) Cris Dosev 20,610 20.9 Republican Party (United States) Rebekah Johansen Bydlak 7,689 7.8 Republican Party (United States) James Zumwalt 7,660 7.7 Republican Party (United States) Brian Frazier 3,817 3.9 Republican Party (United States) Mark Wichern 1,798 1.8 98,803 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Steven Specht, law student and former air force intelligence officerhttp://pulsegulfcoast.com/2016/04/air-force-veteran-specht-running-congress Air Force Veteran Specht Running for Congress The Pulse Cosson Derek April 18, 2016 April 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20170405072217/http://pulsegulfcoast.com/2016/04/air-force-veteran-specht-running-congress April 5, 2017 deadhttps://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/florida Florida Primary Election Results 2016 - The New York Times The New York Times 2016-09-01 2016-09-10 Withdrawn Amanda Kondrat'yev, Public Relations Officer at the University of West Florida General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2016 House Race Ratings for November 7, 2016 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 12, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 7, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016 Rothenberg2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016Safe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-house Sabato's Crystal Ball November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016RCPBattle for the House 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/house/2016_elections_house_map.html Real Clear Politics October 31, 2016Safe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 1st congressional district, 2016 http://enight.elections.myflorida.com/FederalOffices/Representative/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120816183116/http://enight.elections.myflorida.com/FederalOffices/Representative/ dead August 16, 2012 2016 General Election November 8, 2016 Official Results November 8, 2016 December 14, 2016 Florida Division of Elections Republican Party (United States) Matt Gaetz 255,107 69.1 Democratic Party (United States) Steven Specht 114,079 30.9 369,186 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2016 Florida's 2nd congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 2 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 2 2018 x150px File:Neal Dunn, official portrait, 115th Congress (1).jpg Neal Dunn Republican Party (United States) 231,163 67.3% File:3x4.svg Walter Dartland Democratic Party (United States) 102,801 30.0% 2016_Florida's_2nd_Congressional_District_(114th_Congress).svg 300px County resultsDunn: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% #b00600 80–90% U.S. Representative Gwen Graham Democratic Party (United States) Neal Dunn Republican Party (United States) Florida's 2nd congressional district Redistricting significantly altered the 2nd, mainly by shifting most of Tallahassee's African American residents to the 5th District. On paper, this made the 2nd heavily Republican. Democrat Gwen Graham represented the district for one term after being elected in 2014, when she beat Republican incumbent Steve Southerland. She did not run for re-election.https://apnews.com/4590d274213e4913b5ed007a5077f507/florida-congresswoman-leaving-office-over-district-changes Florida's Graham to leave House, considers run for governor Associated Press April 21, 2016 July 8, 2016 Farrington, Brendan Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Walter Dartland, former deputy attorney generalhttp://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2016/06/24/dartland-enters-cd-2-race/86341464 Dartland enters CD 2 race Tallahassee Democrat Call James July 20, 2016 August 14, 2016 Eliminated in primary Steve Crapps, tree farmerhttp://www.newsherald.com/news/20160620/bay-county-election-races-solidify Bay County election races solidify Panama City News Herald Dion Eryn June 20, 2016 June 23, 2016 Declined Gwen Graham, incumbent U.S. Representative Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda, state representative Results The primary results were too close to call as of September 1, 2016. Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Walter Dartland 30,115 50.1 Democratic Party (United States) Steve Crapps 29,982 49.9 60,097 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Neal Dunn, urologisthttp://www.newsherald.com/article/20150803/NEWS/150809926 Neal Dunn enters 2016 House race Panama City News Herald Garman Valerie August 3, 2015 August 5, 2015 Eliminated in primary Ken Sukhia, former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Floridahttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/former-us-attorney-ken-sukhia-jumps-against-gwen-graham Ken Sukhia Jumps in Against Gwen Graham Sunshine State News Derby Kevin March 21, 2016 March 22, 2016 March 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160324095844/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/former-us-attorney-ken-sukhia-jumps-against-gwen-graham? dead Mary Thomas, general counsel for the Florida Department of Elder Affairshttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/archives/235782 As Mary Thomas readies CD 2 bid, Steve Southerland prays on returning SaintPetersBlog Schorsch Peter July 20, 2015 July 21, 2015 Withdrawn Jeff Moran, custom car business owner and retired police officerhttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/jeff-moran-enters-gop-primary-take-gwen-graham Jeff Moran Enters GOP Primary to Take on Gwen Graham Sunshine State News Derby Kevin February 8, 2016 February 29, 2016 March 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305170146/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/jeff-moran-enters-gop-primary-take-gwen-graham deadhttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/214426-jeff-moran-drops-backs-ken-sukhia-cd-2 Jeff Moran drops out, backs Ken Sukhia in CD 2 Florida Politics Ray Ryan June 23, 2016 June 23, 2016 (endorsed Sukhia) Declined Marti Coley, state representativehttp://atr.rollcall.com/races-to-watch-2016-gwen-graham/ 10 Races to Watch in 2016: Florida’s 2nd District Roll Call Levinson Alexis December 25, 2014 July 7, 2015 July 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150708100725/http://atr.rollcall.com/races-to-watch-2016-gwen-graham/ dead Matt Gaetz, state representative (running for FL-01) Steve Southerland, former U.S. Representativehttp://www.tallahassee.com/story/opinion/2015/07/28/rematch-gwen-graham-southerland-says/30799591/ No rematch with Gwen Graham, Southerland says Tallahassee Democrat Cotterell Bill July 28, 2015 July 28, 2015 Pete Williams, attorney, former statewide prosecutor, and nominee for Leon County State Attorney in 2012http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/pete-williams-mulls-over-challenging-gwen-graham Pete Williams Mulls Over Challenging Gwen Graham Sunshine State News Derby Kevin April 25, 2014 July 7, 2015 July 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150708131646/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/pete-williams-mulls-over-challenging-gwen-graham deadhttp://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2015/10/30/pete-williams-files-state-attorney-seat/74878920/ Pete Williams files for state attorney seat Tallahassee Democrat Rossman Sean October 30, 2015 November 7, 2015 Endorsements Neal Dunn U.S. Representatives Steve Southerland, former U.S. Representativehttps://www.nealdunn.com/endorsements Neal Dunn for Congress - Endorsements www.nealdunn.com State legislators Dennis K. Baxley, state representative Allan Bense, former Speaker Don Gaetz, former Senate President Elizabeth W. Porter, state representative Jay Trumbull, state representative Will Weatherford, former Speaker Ken Sukhia U.S. Senators Jeff Sessions, current U.S. Senator from Alabamahttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/213317-ken-sukhia-nabs-endorsement-jeff-sessions Ken Sukhia nabs Jeff Sessions endorsement in CD 2 Florida Politics Ray Ryan June 13, 2016 August 25, 2016 U.S. Representatives Bill Grant, former U.S. Representative and nominee for U.S. Senate in 1992http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/ken-sukhia-endorsed-bill-grant Ken Sukhia Endorsed by Bill Grant Sunshine State News Derby Kevin April 5, 2016 April 14, 2016 April 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160416034447/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/ken-sukhia-endorsed-bill-grant dead Mary Thomas State legislators Mike Hill, state representativehttp://www.runwithmary.com/index.php?endorsements Endorsements March 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160302080448/http://www.runwithmary.com/index.php?endorsements March 2, 2016 dead Jimmie Todd Smith, state representative Charlie Stone, state representative Charles Van Zant, state representative Organizations Asian American Hotel Owners Association Club for Growth Maggie's List Senate Conservatives Fund Tea Party Express Debates + 2016 Florida's 2nd congressional district republican primary debates No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Neal Dunn Jeff Moran Ken Sukhia Mary Thomas1 May 12, 2016 Florida FamilyPolicy Council Preston Scott YouTube P P P P2 Jun. 13, 2016 YouTube (Part 1)YouTube (Part 2) P P P P Results Dunn won the primary on August 30, 2016. Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Neal Dunn 33,886 41.4 Republican Party (United States) Mary Thomas 32,178 39.3 Republican Party (United States) Ken Sukhia 15,826 19.3 81,890 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Rob Lapham, retired IT executivehttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/ken-sukhia-wins-conservative-straw-poll-cd-2 Ken Sukhia Wins Conservative Straw Poll in CD 2 Sunshine State News May 16, 2016 May 23, 2016 May 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160518100626/http://sunshinestatenews.com/story/ken-sukhia-wins-conservative-straw-poll-cd-2 dead General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely R FlipNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R FlipNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe R FlipNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R FlipNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely R FlipOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 2nd congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Neal Dunn 231,163 67.3 Democratic Party (United States) Walter Dartland 102,801 30.0 Libertarian Party (United States) Rob Lapham 9,395 2.7 Independent politician Angela Marie Walls-Windhauser (write-in) 3 0.0 343,362 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 3 2016 Florida's 3rd congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 3 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 3 2018 x150px File:Ted Yoho official photo (cropped).jpg Ted Yoho Republican Party (United States) 193,843 56.6% File:3x4.svg Ken McGurn Democratic Party (United States) 136,338 39.8% 2016_Florida's_3rd_Congressional_Election_by_county_(114th_Congress).svg 200px County resultsYoho: #ed8783 50–60% #d02923 70–80% McGurn: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Ted Yoho Republican Party (United States) Ted Yoho Republican Party (United States) Florida's 3rd congressional district Republican Ted Yoho had represented the district since being elected in 2012, and ran unopposed. Businessman Ken McGurn also ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination.http://www.wcjb.com/state-news-local-news/2016/06/race-floridas-district-3-congressional-seat The race is on for Florida's District 3 congressional seat WCJB June 30, 2016 August 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160827091011/http://www.wcjb.com/state-news-local-news/2016/06/race-floridas-district-3-congressional-seat August 27, 2016 dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ted Yoho, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Nominee Ed Emery, retired federal probation officerhttp://www.gainesville.com/article/20150901/ARTICLES/150909969 Gainesville Democrat Ed Emery running against Yoho The Gainesville Sun Curry Chris September 1, 2015 October 28, 2015 September 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150926002504/http://www.gainesville.com/article/20150901/articles/150909969 dead General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 3rd congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Ted Yoho (incumbent) 193,843 56.6 Democratic Party (United States) Ken McGurn 136,338 39.8 Independent politician Tom Wells 12,519 3.6 342,700 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2016 Florida's 4th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 4 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 4 2018 x150px File:John Rutherford 115th Congress photo.jpg John Rutherford Republican Party (United States) 287,509 70.2% File:3x4.svg David E. Bruderly Democratic Party (United States) 113,088 27.2% 2016_Florida's_4th_Congressional_District_election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 150px County resultsRutherford: #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% U.S. Representative Ander Crenshaw Republican Party (United States) John Rutherford Republican Party (United States) Florida's 4th congressional district Republican Ander Crenshaw had represented the district since being elected in 2000. On April 14, 2016, he announced that he would not run for re-election.Leary Alex April 14, 2016 https://www.tampabay.com/rep-ander-crenshaw-to-retire/2273018/ Veteran Northeast Florida congressman Ander Crenshaw stepping down April 14, 2016 Tampa Bay Times https://web.archive.org/web/20160416032502/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/rep-ander-crenshaw-to-retire/2273018 April 16, 2016 live mdy-all Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Rutherford, former sheriff of Jacksonvillehttps://thefloridasqueeze.com/2016/04/17/cd-4-thunder-on-the-right-in-wake-of-crenshaw-retirement/ CD 4: THUNDER ON THE RIGHT IN WAKE OF CRENSHAW RETIREMENT The Florida Squeeze April 17, 2016 April 17, 2016 Eliminated in primary Stephen Kaufman, public relations managerhttp://jacksonville.com/news/2016-06-24/story/qualifying-over-heres-look-candidates-youll-find-ballot-aug-30 With qualifying over, here's a look at the candidates you'll find on the ballot on Aug. 30 June 24, 2016 June 24, 2016 Ed Malin Bill McClure, St. John's County commissioner Deborah Katz Pueschel, perennial candidatehttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/208701-david-foxx-switches-filing-cd-4-cd-6 DAVID FOXX SWITCHES FILING TO CD 4 FROM CD 6 May 4, 2016 May 4, 2016 Lake Ray, state representative Hans Tanzler III, former US assistant attorney, attorney, farmer, and son of former Jacksonville mayor Hans Tanzler Declined Aaron Bean, State Senator Richard Clark, former Jacksonville City councilmember Michael Corrigan, Jacksonville Tax Collector Ander Crenshaw, incumbent U.S. Representative Lenny Curry, Mayor of Jacksonvillehttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/206958-lenny-curry-no-plans-run-us-house-lake-ray-looking Lenny Curry rules out House run, but John Delaney, Lake Ray consider it Florida Politics Gancarski A.G. April 13, 2016 April 17, 2016 Jay Fant, State Representative Jerry Holland, Duval County Property Appraiser Mike Holland, Jacksonville Supervisor of Elections Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JayFant StephenKaufman EdMalin BillMcClure DeborahKatz Pueschel LakeRay JohnRutherford HansTanzler UndecidedUniversity of North Floridahttp://www.unf.edu/publicrelations/media_relations/press/2016/John_Rutherford_Holds_Lead_in_New_Florida_Congressional_District_4_Poll.aspx University of North Florida August 29, 2016 September 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160910224450/http://www.unf.edu/publicrelations/media_relations/press/2016/John_Rutherford_Holds_Lead_in_New_Florida_Congressional_District_4_Poll.aspx dead August 4–8, 2016 600 ± 4% — 2% 3% 5% <1% 10% 31% 13% 38%University of North Floridahttps://www.unf.edu/publicrelations/media_relations/press/2016/John_Rutherford_With_Comfortable_Lead_in_New_Florida_Congressional_District_4_Poll.aspx University of North Florida August 10, 2016 August 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820125623/https://www.unf.edu/publicrelations/media_relations/press/2016/John_Rutherford_With_Comfortable_Lead_in_New_Florida_Congressional_District_4_Poll.aspx dead June 28–29, 2016 403 ± 4.9% — <1% <1% 2% 2% 9% 27% 13% 46%St.Pete PollsSt.Pete Polls April 19, 2016 440 ± 4.7% 6% — — — — 13% 49% — 32% Results John Rutherford won the primary on August 30, 2016. Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) John Rutherford 38,784 38.7 Republican Party (United States) Lake Ray 20,164 20.1 Republican Party (United States) Hans Tanzler 19,051 19.0 Republican Party (United States) Bill McClure 9,867 9.8 Republican Party (United States) Edward "Ed" Malin 7,895 7.9 Republican Party (United States) Stephen J. Kaufman 2,419 2.4 Republican Party (United States) Deborah Katz Pueschel 2,145 2.1 100,325 100.0 Democratic primary Former Jacksonville City Councilman and former state representative Eric Smith announced that he would run for the Democratic nomination.http://floridapolitics.com/archives/209619-eric-smith-will-run-cd-4 Jax Democrat Eric Smith Will Run in Congressional District 4 Florida Politics Gancarski A.G. May 12, 2016 May 13, 2016 On June 22, 2016, Smith announced that he was withdrawing from the race, leaving no Democratic candidates two days before the close of filing.http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2016-06-22/story/eric-smith-withdraws-race-congress Eric Smith withdraws from race for Congress The Florida Times-Union Bauerlein David June 22, 2016 June 30, 2016 Dave Bruderly, an environmental engineer who was the nominee for Florida's 6th congressional district in 2004 and 2006, qualified on the last day of filing,http://floridapolitics.com/archives/214654-dave-bruderly-run-sole-democrat-cd-4-race Dave Bruderly to run as sole Democrat in CD 4 race Florida Politics Gancarski A.G. June 24, 2016 June 30, 2016 and thus was nominated unopposed. Candidates Nominee Dave Bruderly, environmental engineer and nominee for Florida's 6th congressional district in 2004 & 2006 Withdrawn Eric Smith, former state representative General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 4th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) John Rutherford 287,509 70.2 Democratic Party (United States) David E. Bruderly 113,088 27.6 Independent politician Gary L. Koniz 9,054 2.2 Independent politician Daniel Murphy (write-in) 11 0.0 409,662 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2016 Florida's 5th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 5 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 5 2018 x150px File:Al Lawson 115th Congress photo (cropped).jpg Al Lawson Democratic Party (United States) 194,549 64.2% File:3x4.svg Glo Smith Republican Party (United States) 108,325 35.8% 2016_Florida's_5th_Congressional_District_by_County_(117th_Congress).svg 350px County resultsLawson: #7996e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80%Smith: #ed8783 50–60% #d02923 70–80% U.S. Representative Corrine Brown Democratic Party (United States) Al Lawson Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 5th congressional district Democrat Corrine Brown had represented the district and its various permutations since 1993. The court-ordered redistricting significantly altered her district. She had previously represented a district stretching from Jacksonville to Orlando. The new map pushed the 5th well to the north and west, and made it a more compact district stretching from Tallahassee to Jacksonville. Democratic primary In July 2016, Brown and her chief of staff were indicted on charges of fraud.Bohn Kevin http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/08/politics/rep-corrine-brown-indicted-for-alleged-role-regarding-fraudulent-education-charity/index.html Rep. Corrine Brown indicted for alleged role regarding fraudulent education charity - CNNPolitics.com Cnn.com 2016-07-08 2016-09-10 Candidates Nominee Al Lawson, state senator, nominee for this seat in 2012 and candidate in 2010http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2015/12/15/former-sen-al-lawson-running-congress/77365824 Former Sen. Al Lawson running for Congress Tallahassee Democrat Burlew Jeff December 15, 2015 December 17, 2015 Eliminated in primary Corrine Brown, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/corrine-brown-im-still-running-cd5 Corrine Brown: I'm Still Running for Congress Sunshine State News Nielsen Allison April 20, 2016 April 26, 2016 May 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160513110622/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/corrine-brown-im-still-running-cd5 dead LJ Hollowayhttp://news.wjct.org/post/congresswoman-brown-draws-democratic-challenger Congresswoman Brown Draws Democratic Challenger WJCT Benk Ryan October 12, 2015 October 21, 2015 Declined Alvin Brown, former Mayor of Jacksonvillehttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/206253-audrey-gibson-mia-jones-say-absolutely-eyeing-corrine-browns-cd-5-seat Audrey Gibson, Mia Jones both "absolutely" eyeing Corrine Brown’s CD 5 seat Florida Politics Ross Melissa April 5, 2016 April 8, 2016 Audrey Gibson, state senator Andrew Gillum, Mayor of Tallahasseehttps://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2015/12/with-maps-in-place-gillum-inching-closer-to-congressional-run-028753 With maps in place, Gillum inching closer to congressional run Politico Dixon Matt December 4, 2015 February 13, 2016http://floridapolitics.com/archives/200094-andrew-gillum-says-no-to-congressional-race Andrew Gillum says no to congressional race Florida Politics Rosica Jim January 29, 2016 February 13, 2016 Tony Hill, former state senator Mia Jones, State Representative Debate + 2016 Florida's 5th congressional district democratic primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Democratic Democratic DemocraticKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Corrine Brown LaShonda Holloway Al Lawson1 WJXT Kent JusticeYouTube P P P Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CorrineBrown LJHolloway AlLawson UndecidedUniversity of North Floridahttps://www.unf.edu/publicrelations/media_relations/press/2016/Corrine_Brown_Shows_Slim_Lead_in_New_Florida_Congressional_District_5_Poll.aspx University of North Florida June 30, 2016 August 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160815104022/https://www.unf.edu/publicrelations/media_relations/press/2016/Corrine_Brown_Shows_Slim_Lead_in_New_Florida_Congressional_District_5_Poll.aspx dead June 27–28, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 30% 4% 27% 40%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls April 25, 2016 524 ± 4.3% 42% — 37% 21% Results In the Democratic primary—the real contest in this district—she was defeated by former state senator Al Lawson of Tallahassee.https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/293892-corrine-brown-loses-primary-amid-indictment/ Corrine Brown loses primary amid indictment TheHill 2016-08-30 2016-09-10 Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Al Lawson 39,306 47.6 Democratic Party (United States) Corrine Brown (incumbent) 32,235 39.0 Democratic Party (United States) LaShonda "L.J." Holloway 11,048 13.4 82,589 100.0 Republican primary 2014 Republican nominee Glo Smith and 2014 Republican candidate Thuy Lowe initially both ran again.http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/corrine-brown-now-facing-familiar-foes-glo-smith-thuy-lowe-2016 Corrine Brown Faces Familiar Foes Glo Smith, Thuy Lowe in 2016 Sunshine State News Derby Kevin May 11, 2015 May 13, 2015 May 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150515023041/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/corrine-brown-now-facing-familiar-foes-glo-smith-thuy-lowe-2016 deadhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-lowe-files-to-run-in-congressional-5th-district-20150512-post.html Thuy Lowe runs again for Congress Orlando Sentinel Powers Scott May 12, 2015 May 13, 2015 Lowe later switched from this district to a campaign for the 10th district.http://floridapolitics.com/archives/207427-thuy-lowe-switches-congressional-district-10-race-cd-5 Thuy Lowe Switches to Congressional District 10 Race from CD 5 Florida Politics Powers Scott April 20, 2016 April 26, 2016 Hence Scurry-Smith ran unopposed on primary day, August 30, 2016. Candidates Nominee Gloreatha Scurry-Smith, businesswoman, former staff aide to Jennifer Carroll and nominee for this seat in 2014 Withdrawn Thuy Lowe, candidate for this seat in 2014 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 5th congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Al Lawson 194,549 64.2 Republican Party (United States) Glo Smith 108,325 35.8 302,874 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 2016 Florida's 6th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 6 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 6 2018 x150px File:Ron DeSantis, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped 2).jpg Ron DeSantis Republican Party (United States) 213,519 58.6% File:3x4.svg Bill McCollough Democratic Party (United States) 151,051 41.4% 2016_Florida's_5th_Congressional_District_election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 150px County results DeSantis: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Ron DeSantis Republican Party (United States) Ron DeSantis Republican Party (United States) Florida's 6th congressional district Republican Ron DeSantis had represented the district since being elected in 2012. DeSantis ran for the U.S. Senate, initially creating an open seat, although on June 22, 2016, he withdrew from the Senate race to run for re-election to the House.https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/06/22/marco-rubio-will-seek-senate-re-election-reversing-pledge-not-to-run/ Marco Rubio will seek Senate reelection, reversing pledge not to run The Washington Post DeBonis Mike O'Keefe Ed Sullivan Sean June 22, 2016 June 22, 2016http://floridapolitics.com/archives/214270-whats-ron-desantis-next-move-stay-tuned Reports: Ron DeSantis to run for re-election in CD 6 Florida Politics Gancarski A.G. June 22, 2016 June 22, 2016 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ron DeSantis, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Fred Costello, state representativehttp://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20160114/NEWS/160119732?Title=Costello-in-Barringer-out-in-race-for-Volusia-Flagler-congressional-seat Costello in, Barringer out in race for Volusia-Flagler congressional seat Daytona Beach News-Journal 2016-01-14 2016-01-17 http://floridapolitics.com/archives/214425-cd-6-republican-fred-costello-win-ron-desantis CD 6 Republican Fred Costello 'in it to win it' against Ron DeSantis Florida Politics Gancarski A.G. June 23, 2016 June 23, 2016 G.G. Galloway, real estate brokerhttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/g-g-galloway-enters-race-run-ron-desantis-seat G.G. Galloway Enters Race to Run for Ron DeSantis' Seat Sunshine State News Derby Kevin September 4, 2015 September 8, 2015 September 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150908020433/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/g-g-galloway-enters-race-run-ron-desantis-seat deadhttp://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20160622/NEWS/160629854/101040?Title=Rubio-runs-for-Senate-DeSantis-shifts-back-to-House-race- Rubio runs for Senate, DeSantis shifts back to House race The Daytona Beach News-Journal Harper Mark June 22, 2016 June 23, 2016 June 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160625000614/http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20160622/NEWS/160629854/101040?Title=Rubio-runs-for-Senate-DeSantis-shifts-back-to-House-race- dead Withdrawn Sandy Adams, former U.S. Representativehttp://eastorlandopost.com/sandy-adams-launches-campaign-endorsement-congressional-powerhouse Sandy Adams Launches Campaign With Endorsement From Congressional Powerhouse East Orlando Post Engels Jacob June 16, 2015 June 17, 2015 June 20, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150620022344/http://eastorlandopost.com/sandy-adams-launches-campaign-endorsement-congressional-powerhouse dead Malcolm Anthony, attorneyhttp://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20151127/news/151129593 Attorney Anthony joins race for DeSantis' House seat Daytona Beach News-Journal Graham Chris November 27, 2015 January 7, 2016http://pontevedrarecorder.com/stories/malcolm-anthony-to-run-for-circuit-judge,884 Malcolm Anthony to run for circuit judge Daytona Beach News-Journal Logue Jennifer April 7, 2016 April 14, 2016 Adam Barringer, former mayor of New Smyrna Beachhttp://orlando-politics.com/tag/adam-barringer/ Adam Barringer The Orlando Political Observer orlando-politics.com 2016-03-08http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/desantis-departure-leaves-conservative-cd-6-free-all DeSantis' Departure Leaves Conservative CD 6 a Free-for-All Sunshine State News Henderson Jeff May 10, 2015 May 21, 2015 May 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150514054646/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/desantis-departure-leaves-conservative-cd-6-free-all deadhttp://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/tia-mitchell/2015-06-08/former-new-smyrna-mayor-barringer-officially-candidate Former New Smyrna mayor Barringer officially a candidate for DeSantis' congressional seat The Florida Times-Union Mitchell Tia June 8, 2015 June 17, 2015 James Jusick, gun-parts manufacturer and retired police officerhttp://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20160328/NEWS/160329536?Title=6th-Republican-joins-6th-District-congressional-race 6th Republican joins 6th District congressional race The Daytona Beach News-Journal Harper Mark March 28, 2016 March 30, 2016https://www.facebook.com/jusickforcongress/posts/1141912349181096 I have dropped out of the race Facebook Jusick James May 13, 2016 May 18, 2016 Ric Keller, former U.S. Representativehttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/210014-ric-keller-came-went-yet-crazy-cd-6-republican-race-rolls Ric Keller came and went, yet the crazy CD 6 Republican race rolls on Florida Politics Powers Scott May 17, 2016 May 23, 2016http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/ric-keller-wants-return-congress Ric Keller Wants to Return to Congress Sunshine State News Derby Kevin April 14, 2016 April 14, 2016May 2026 InternetArchiveBot http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20160517/NEWS/160519567/0/search Keller drops out of Congressional District 6 race The Daytona Beach News-Journal Harper Mark May 17, 2016 May 23, 2016 Pat Mooney, direct-mail consultant and brother of Congressman Alex Mooneyhttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/conservative-pat-mooney-jumps-gop-primary-replace-ron-desantis Conservative Pat Mooney Jumps in GOP Primary to Replace Ron DeSantis Sunshine State News Derby Kevin February 17, 2016 February 29, 2016 March 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305180925/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/conservative-pat-mooney-jumps-gop-primary-replace-ron-desantis deadhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/rubios-decision-scrambles-florida-house-races How Rubio's Decision Scrambles Florida House Races Roll Call Pathé Simone June 22, 2016 June 23, 2016 Brandon Patty, political consultanthttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/former-jeb-rubio-staffer-brandon-patty-runs-congress Former Jeb, Rubio Staffer Brandon Patty Runs for Congress Sunshine State News Derby Kevin January 6, 2016 January 7, 2016 July 8, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170708044150/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/former-jeb-rubio-staffer-brandon-patty-runs-congress deadhttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/214351-brandon-patty-will-withdraw-cd-6-gop-race Brandon Patty withdraws from congressional race Florida Politics Gancarski A.G. June 22, 2016 June 23, 2016 David Santiago, state representative (running for re-election)http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20160113/news/160119824 State Rep. Santiago announces run for Congress The Daytona Beach News-Journal Harper Mark January 13, 2016 January 14, 2016http://floridapolitics.com/archives/214284-david-santiago-drop-cd-6-run-run-re-election-hd-27 David Santiago to drop CD 6 run, run for re-election to HD 27 Florida Politics Gancarski A.G. June 22, 2016 June 23, 2016 Declined Dorothy Hukill, state senatorhttp://atr.rollcall.com/ron-desantis-announces-florida-senate-bid/ Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Senate Bid Roll Call Cahn Emily May 6, 2015 May 21, 2015 May 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150510002846/http://atr.rollcall.com/ron-desantis-announces-florida-senate-bid/ dead Travis Hutson, state senatorhttp://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/tia-mitchell/2015-05-12/hutson-bats-down-rumors-he-wants-desantis-seat Hutson bats down rumors he wants DeSantis seat The Florida Times-Union Mitchell Tia May 12, 2015 May 21, 2015 Mark Miner, former St. Johns County Commissionerhttp://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2015-05-21/former-st-johns-county-commissioner-might-run-congress#.VZwMcOO-3To Former St. Johns County commissioner Miner considering run for Congress The St. Augustine Record May 21, 2015 July 7, 2015 Doc Renuart, former state representative John Rutherford, Duval County Sheriffhttp://www.news4jax.com/politics/john-rutherford-to-run-for-us-congress/33103346 John Rutherford plans run for Congress News4Jax May 19, 2015 May 19, 2015http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2015-06-27/story/jacksonville-sheriff-john-rutherford-saying-farewell-after-41-years Jacksonville Sheriff John Rutherford saying farewell after 41 years of service The Florida Times-Union Treen Dana June 27, 2015 September 8, 2015 Endorsements Fred Costello U.S. Representatives Sandy Adams, former U.S. Representativehttp://orlando-politics.com/2016/02/09/sandy-adams-endorses-fred-costello-in-congressional-district-6/ Sandy Adams endorses Fred Costello in Congressional District 6 The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank February 9, 2016 April 14, 2016 April 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160423221845/http://orlando-politics.com/2016/02/09/sandy-adams-endorses-fred-costello-in-congressional-district-6/ dead Ron DeSantis Organizations Club for Growthhttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/214312-club-growth-endorses-marco-rubio-ron-desantis Club for Growth endorses Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis Florida Politics Powers Scott June 22, 2016 June 23, 2016 G.G. Galloway Organizations National Association of Realtors Sandy Adams (withdrawn) U.S. Representatives Jason Chaffetz, U.S. Representative State legislators Fred Costello, state representativehttp://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/tia-mitchell/2015-05-06/costello-endorses-former-us-rep-sandy-adams-desantis Costello endorses former U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams for DeSantis seat The Florida Times-Union Mitchell Tia May 6, 2016 May 14, 2015 Adam Barringer (withdrawn) Local officials Bob Apgar, Mayor of DeLandhttp://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20160104/news/160109848 Candidate claims mayors' support in crowded congressional race The Daytona Beach News-Journal Harper Mark January 4, 2016 January 8, 2016 Tom Laputka, Mayor of Orange City John Masiarczyk, Mayor of Deltona Pat Mooney (withdrawn) Organizations Citizens Unitedhttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/210611-citizens-united-pac-backs-patrick-mooney-cd-6 Citizens United PAC backs Patrick Mooney in CD 6 Florida Politics Gancarski A.G. May 17, 2016 May 23, 2016 Local officials Joe Arpaio, Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizonahttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/sheriff-joe-arpaio-backs-patrick-mooney-replace-ron-desantis Sheriff Joe Arpaio Backs Mooney to Replace DeSantis Sunshine State News June 15, 2016 June 21, 2016 June 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160620111936/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/sheriff-joe-arpaio-backs-patrick-mooney-replace-ron-desantis dead Brandon Patty (withdrawn) State legislators Aaron Bean, state senatorhttp://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/tia-mitchell/2016-01-12/congressional-candidate-brandon-patty-endorsed-northeast# Congressional candidate Brandon Patty endorsed by Northeast Florida state senators The Florida Times-Union Mitchell Tia January 12, 2016 April 14, 2016 Rob Bradley, state senator Travis Hutson, state senator Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Ron DeSantis (incumbent) 41,311 61.0 Republican Party (United States) Fred Costello 16,690 24.7 Republican Party (United States) G.G. Galloway 9,683 14.3 67,684 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bill McCullough, businessmanhttp://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20160728/district-6-democratic-congressional-candidates-spar District 6 Democratic congressional candidates spar Daytona Beach News Journal Harper Mark July 28, 2016 August 14, 2016 Eliminated in primary Jay McGovern, US Navy veteran George Pappas, attorneyhttp://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20151127/NEWS/151129596 Daytona Beach attorney Pappas running for Congress The Daytona Beach News-Journal Graham Chris November 27, 2015 December 22, 2015 Dwayne Taylor, state representativehttp://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20151016/NEWS/151019612/101060/NEWS06?Title=Dwayne-Taylor-drops-Volusia-chair-bid-to-run-for-Congress Dwayne Taylor drops Volusia chair bid to run for Congress The Daytona Beach News-Journal Zaffiro-Kean Eileen October 16, 2015 October 16, 2015 Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Bill McCullough 16,043 36.7 Democratic Party (United States) Dwayne Taylor 12,625 28.8 Democratic Party (United States) Jay McGovern 8,388 19.1 Democratic Party (United States) George Pappas 6,762 15.4 43,818 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 6th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Ron DeSantis (incumbent) 213,519 58.6 Democratic Party (United States) Bill McCullough 151,051 41.4 364,570 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2016 Florida's 7th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 7 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 7 2018 x150px File:Stephanie Murphy, official portrait, 115th Congress (congress).jpg Stephanie Murphy Democratic Party (United States) 182,039 51.5% File:John L. Mica 113th Congress.jpg John Mica Republican Party (United States) 171,583 48.5% File:2016 general election in Florida's 7th congressional district by county.svg 200px County results Murphy: #8da9e2 50–60% Mica: #ed8883 50–60% U.S. Representative John Mica Republican Party (United States) Stephanie Murphy Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 7th congressional district Republican John Mica had represented the 7th District since 1992. However, since the Florida Supreme Court's 2015 redistricting decision, Florida's 7th District now includes all of Seminole County and northern Orange County, including downtown Orlando, Winter Park, and the main campus of the University of Central Florida. In 2012, when Mica ran for re-election, he won with 59% of the vote, his smallest margin of victory in twenty years. Republican primary Mica ran for re-election and wound up only facing Mark Busch in the primary election after John Morning ended his campaign in November 2015.http://orlando-politics.com/2015/07/01/mica-officially-files-for-reelection-in-7th-congressional-district/ Mica officially files for reelection in 7th Congressional District The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank July 1, 2015 July 7, 2015http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/florida-congressional-candidate-cheers-donald-trump-immigration Florida Congressional Candidate Cheers Donald Trump on Immigration Sunshine State News Derby Kevin July 13, 2015 August 21, 2015 August 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150802054617/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/florida-congressional-candidate-cheers-donald-trump-immigration dead Candidates Nominee John Mica, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Mark Busch, small business owner Withdrawn John Morning, army veteranhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-john-mica-draws-republican-primary-opponent-20150922-post.html Mica draws primary opponent, Army veteran John Morning Orlando Sentinel Powers Scott September 22, 2015 September 25, 2015http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-john-morning-pulls-out-of-7th-congressional-race-20151105-post.html Mica opponent John Morning withdraws Orlando Sentinel Powers Scott November 5, 2015 February 2, 2016 Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) John Mica (incumbent) 38,528 77.2 Republican Party (United States) Mark Busch 11,407 22.8 49,935 100.0 Democratic primary Banker Bill Phillips announced a run for the seat on October 19, 2015,Skoneki Mark Phillips announces for congressional seat https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2015/10/19/phillips-announces-for-congressional-seat/ Orlando Sentinel 23 June 2023 https://archive.today/20230623223654/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2015/10/19/phillips-announces-for-congressional-seat/ 23 June 2023 19 October 2015 live subscription but suspended his campaign in February 2016, and ended it in April.Powers Scott Democrat Bill Phillips drops from Congressional District 7 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/207649-democrat-bill-phillips-drops-congressional-district-7-race/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 21 April 2016 Stephanie Murphy, a businesswoman, Rollins College professor and former U.S. Defense Department national security specialist, entered the race on June 23, 2016, and ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination.Lemongello Steven Democrats find a challenger against Mica https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2016/06/23/democrats-find-a-challenger-against-mica/ Orlando Sentinel 23 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161104224937/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-democrats-find-a-challenger-against-mica-20160622-story.html 4 November 2016 23 June 2016 live subscriptionhttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/217312-stephanie-murphy-endorsed-emilys-list-cd-7-race Stephanie Murphy endorsed by EMILY's List in CD 7 race Florida Politics Larry Griffin July 25, 2016 August 14, 2016 Candidates Nominee Stephanie Murphy, businesswoman, Rollins College professor and former U.S. Defense Department national security specialist Withdrawn Bill Phillips, banker General election Endorsements Stephanie Murphy (D) U.S. Executive Branch officials Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States (2009–2017)Powers Scott Barack Obama endorses Val Demings, Stephanie Murphy https://floridapolitics.com/archives/225355-barack-obama-endorses-val-demings-stephanie-murphy/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 24 October 2016 U.S. Representatives Gabby Giffords, U.S. Representatives (AZ-08)Weiner Jeff Val Demings, Stephanie Murphy endorsed by Gabby Giffords https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2016/09/26/val-demings-stephanie-murphy-endorsed-by-gabby-giffords/ Orlando Sentinel 23 June 2023 https://archive.today/20230623231514/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2016/09/26/val-demings-stephanie-murphy-endorsed-by-gabby-giffords/ 23 June 2023 26 September 2016 live subscription Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramDCCC 2016 Red to Blue Races https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 actblue.com DCCC 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008000646/https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 8 October 2020 EMILY's List Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergTilt D FlipNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D FlipNovember 7, 2016RCPTossupOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 7th congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Stephanie Murphy 182,039 51.5 Republican Party (United States) John Mica (incumbent) 171,583 48.5 Independent politician Mike Plaskon (write-in) 33 0.0 353,655 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 8 2016 Florida's 8th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 8 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 8 2018 x150px File:Bill Posey, official portrait, 115th Congress (congress).jpg Bill Posey Republican Party (United States) 246,483 63.1% File:3x4.svg Corry Westbrook Democratic Party (United States) 127,127 32.6% 2016_Florida's_8th_Congressional_DIstrict_Election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 150px County results Posey: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Bill Posey Republican Party (United States) Bill Posey Republican Party (United States) Florida's 8th congressional district Republican Bill Posey had represented the district since being elected in 2012. He previously represented the 15th district from 2009 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. He ran for re-election.http://www.tcpalm.com/news/local-elections/2016-election-bill-posey-running-for-reelection-to-us-house-district-8_26693085 2016 election: Bill Posey running for re-election to U.S. House District 8 Treasure Coast Newspapers May 6, 2015 May 15, 2015 September 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150909153741/http://www.tcpalm.com/news/local-elections/2016-election-bill-posey-running-for-reelection-to-us-house-district-8_26693085 dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bill Posey, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Corry Westbrook, former legislative director of the National Wildlife Federationhttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/214601-bill-posey-corry-westbrook-expect-november-battle-cd-8 Bill Posey, Corry Westbrook expect November battle in CD 8 Florida Politics Powers Scott June 24, 2016 August 14, 2016 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 8th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Bill Posey (incumbent) 246,483 63.1 Democratic Party (United States) Corry Westbrook 127,127 32.6 Independent politician Bill Stinson 16,951 4.3 390,561 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 9 2016 Florida's 9th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 9 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 9 2018 x150px File:Darren Soto, official portrait, 115th Congress (congress).jpg Darren Soto Democratic Party (United States) 195,311 57.5% File:3x4.svg Wayne Liebnitzky Republican Party (United States) 144,450 42.5% File:2016 general election in Florida's 9th congressional district by county.svg 200px County resultsSoto: #678cd7 60–70% Liebnitzky: #ed8883 50–60% U.S. Representative Alan Grayson Democratic Party (United States) Darren Soto Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 9th congressional district Democrat Alan Grayson had represented the district since being elected in 2012. He previously represented the 8th district from 2009 to 2011, prior to the decennial redistricting. On July 9, 2015, Grayson announced he would run for U.S. Senate in 2016 rather than seek re-election. Grayson lost the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat to 18th congressional district Representative Patrick Murphy, who defeated Grayson and was declared the winner on August 30, 2016. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Darren Soto, state senatorhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/os-darren-soto-congress-election-alan-grayson-20150709-post.html Soto set to file for Grayson's seat; Randolph expected too Powers, Scott Orlando Sentinel July 9, 2015 July 10, 2015 Eliminated in primary Valleri Crabtree, professor and former Chair of the Osceola County Democratic Committeehttp://orlando-politics.com/tag/alan-grayson-valleri-crabtree/ Crabtree to primary Grayson, will hold fundraiser next week The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank December 29, 2014 April 10, 2015http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-soto-considering-congressional-run-20150409-post.html If Grayson is out, Soto is in for Congressional race Powers, Scott Orlando Sentinel April 9, 2015 April 10, 2015 Dena Minning Grayson, biochemist and medical doctorhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-grayson-not-commenting-about-minnings-interest-20150505-post.html POLITICO Report: Grayson's girlfriend inquiring about Congress Powers, Scott Orlando Sentinel May 6, 2015 May 5, 2015http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-dena-minning-to-run-for-beau-alan-graysons-post-20150725-post.html Dr. Dena Minning - romantically linked to Alan Grayson - files to run for his Congress seat Powers, Scott Orlando Sentinel July 25, 2015 July 26, 2015 Susannah Randolph, district director for Rep. Graysonhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/os-randolph-for-congress-20150713-story.html Susannah Randolph seeking Grayson's Congress post Powers, Scott Orlando Sentinel July 13, 2015 July 15, 2015 Withdrawn Ricardo Rangel, former state representative (withdrew May 16)http://floridapolitics.com/archives/209932-ricardo-rangel-drops-congressional-race-run-old-seat Ricardo Rangel switches from congressional race to run for his old Florida House seat Florida Politics Powers Scott May 16, 2016 May 23, 2016 Declined Val Demings, former Orlando Police Chief and nominee for the 10th district in 2012http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-val-demings-to-run-for-congress-20150817-post.html Val Demings to run for Congress Orlando Sentinel Powers Scott August 17, 2015 August 17, 2015 Alan Grayson, incumbent U.S. Representative (running for Senate)http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2015/07/lawyer-john-morgan-says-he-told-alan-grayson-not-to-run-for-senate.html John Morgan says he told Alan Grayson he has "snowball's chance in hell" of winning Senate race Sherman, Amy The Miami Herald July 9, 2015 July 9, 2015 Endorsements Susannah Randolph 60 U.S. Representatives Jim Bacchus, former U.S. RepresentativePowers Scott Susannah Randolph gets endorsement from Jim Bacchus in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/205405-susannah-randolph-gets-endorsement-jim-bacchus-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 24 March 2016 Diana DeGette, U.S. Representative from CO 1 and co-chair of the Congressional Progressive CaucusPowers Scott Congressional pro-choice caucus co-chair Diana DeGette endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/200511-congressional-pro-choice-co-chair-diana-degette-endorses-susannah-randolph-in-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 3 February 2016 Keith Ellison, U.S. Representative from MI 5Wilson Drew Progressive leader U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/196323-congressman-keith-ellison-endorses-susannah-randolph-in-c9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 9 December 2015 Lois Frankel, U.S. Representative from FL 22Ray Ryan Lois Frankel endorses Susannah Randolph for Congress in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/196753-lois-frankel-endorses-susannah-randolph-for-congress-in-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 16 December 2015 Raúl Grijalva, U.S. Representative from AZ 3Powers Scott Susannah Randolph gets another progressive Democrat endorsement, Raul Grijalva https://floridapolitics.com/archives/200997-susannah-randolph-gets-another-progressive-democrat-endorsement/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 8 February 2016 Barbara Lee, U.S. Representative from CA 13Powers Scott Susannah Randolph gets endorsement of Barbara Lee for CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/205741-susannah-randolph-gets-endorsement-barbara-lee-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 30 March 2016 Jerry Nadler, U.S. Representative from NY 10Powers Scott Susannah Randolph picks up U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler’s endorsement in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/211926-susannah-randolph-picks-u-s-rep-gerrold-nadlers-endorsement-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 1 June 2016 Mark Pocan, U.S. Representative from WI 2Powers Scott Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan endorses Susannah Randolph https://floridapolitics.com/archives/197710-u-s-rep-mark-pocan-endorses-susannah-randolph/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 6 January 2016 Jan Schakowsky, U.S. Representative from IL 9Powers Scott Illinois Democrat Jan Schakowsky endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/211400-u-s-rep-jan-schakowsky-endorses-susannah-randolph-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 25 May 2016 Patricia Schroeder, former U.S. Representative from CO 1 State legislators Mark Pafford, Florida House of Representatives democratic leaderTorres Frank House Democratic Leader Mark Pafford endorses Susannah Randolph in CD9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/188862-house-democratic-leader-mark-pafford-endorses-susannah-randolph-cd9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 24 August 2015 Labor unions AFGEPowers Scott Susannah Randolph picks up AFGE union endorsement in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/215046-susannah-randolph-picks-afge-union-endorsement-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 30 June 2016 Air Line Pilots Association, InternationalPowers Scott Susannah Randolph gets airline pilots’ union backing in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/210982-susannah-randolph-gets-airline-pilots-union-backing-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 20 May 2016 Florida Education AssociationPowers Scott Teachers’ union endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/209068-teachers-union-endorses-susannah-randolph-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 9 May 2016 National Education Association National Nurses UnitedPowers Scott Nurses’ union endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/208066-nurses-union-endorses-susannah-randolph-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 28 April 2016 TeamstersPowers Scott Susannah Randolph picks up Teamsters support in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/208745-susannah-randolph-picks-teamsters-support-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 5 May 2016 UFCWPowers Scott Susannah Randolph gets food workers’ union endorsement in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/208462-susannah-randolph-gets-food-workers-union-endorsement-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 3 May 2016 UNITE HERE Locals 362 & 737Powers Scott Disney/lodging union UNITE HERE endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/214478-disneylodging-union-unite-endorses-susannah-randolph-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 24 June 2016 United AssociationPowers Scott Susannah Randolph receives plumbers union endorsement in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/204979-susannah-randolph-receives-plumbers-union-endorsement-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 17 March 2016 Organizations Brady CampaignPowers Scott Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence backs Susannah Randolph in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/219837-brady-campaign-prevent-gun-violence-backs-susannah-randolph-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 22 August 2016 Clean Water ActionPowers Scott Environmental group Clean Water Action endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/212379-212379/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 7 June 2016 Congressional Progressive CaucusPowers Scott Congressional Progressive Caucus endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/205257-congressional-progressive-caucus-endorses-susannah-randolph-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 22 March 2016 Democracy for AmericaTorres Frank Two progressive groups endorse Susannah Randolph in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/191305-two-progressive-groups-endorse-susannah-randolph-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 28 September 2015 EMILY's ListPowers Scott Susannah Randolph gets EMILY’s List backing https://floridapolitics.com/archives/212013-susannah-randolph-gets-emilys-list-backing/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 2 June 2016 Feminist MajorityPowers Scott Susannah Randolph endorsed by The Feminist Majority https://floridapolitics.com/archives/207859-susannah-randolph-endorsed-feminist-majority/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 25 April 2016 National Committee to Preserve Social Security and MedicarePowers Scott Social Security group endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/215635-social-security-group-endorses-susannah-randolph-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 7 July 2016 National Organization for Women PACPowers Scott Susannah Randolph gets NOW PAC endorsement in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/199569-199569/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 25 January 2016 National Women's Political CaucusPowers Scott Susannah Randolph gets nod from National Women’s Political Caucus in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/201878-201878/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 16 February 2016 People for the American WayPFAW Endorses Susannah Randolph for Congress https://www.pfaw.org/press-releases/pfaw-endorses-susannah-randolph-for-congress/ People for the American Way 24 June 2023 26 April 2016 Progressive Change Campaign Committee Local officials Martha Haynie, Orange County Comptrollerhttp://orlando-politics.com/2015/09/22/orange-comptroller-haynie-endorses-randolph-in-cd-9 Orange Comptroller Haynie endorses Randolph in CD 9 The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank September 22, 2015 June 23, 2016 May 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160507082547/http://orlando-politics.com/2015/09/22/orange-comptroller-haynie-endorses-randolph-in-cd-9/ dead Viviana Janer, Osceola County commission chairPowers Scott Osceola Chair Viviana Janer endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/214719-osceola-chair-viviana-janer-endorses-susannah-randolph-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 27 June 2016 Rick Kriseman, Mayor of St. Petersburg Individuals Rita Bornstein, former President of Rollins College John Morgan, attorney Darren Soto 60 U.S. Representatives Xavier Becerra, U.S. Representative (CA-34) and Chairman of the House Democratic Conferencehttp://orlando-politics.com/2015/10/22/xavier-becerra-endorses-darren-soto-in-congressional-district-9/ Xavier Becerra endorses Darren Soto in Congressional District 9 The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank October 22, 2015 June 23, 2016 August 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160817225358/http://orlando-politics.com/2015/10/22/xavier-becerra-endorses-darren-soto-in-congressional-district-9/ dead Brendan Boyle, U.S. Representative from PA 2Powers Scott U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle backs Darren Soto in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/219855-congressman-brendan-boyle-backs-darren-soto-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 22 August 2016 Tony Cárdenas, U.S. Representative from CA 29Torres Frank California U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas endorses Darren Soto in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/191848-california-congressman-tony-cardenas-endorses-darren-soto-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 7 October 2015 Gerry Connolly, U.S. Representative (VA-11)http://orlando-politics.com/2016/06/09/virginia-congressman-gerry-connolly-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd9/ Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly endorses Darren Soto in CD9 The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank June 9, 2016 June 23, 2016 June 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160626171626/http://orlando-politics.com/2016/06/09/virginia-congressman-gerry-connolly-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd9/ dead Luis Gutierrez, U.S. Representative (CA-34)http://orlando-politics.com/2015/10/14/darren-soto-announces-endorsement-from-luis-gutierrez-in-cd-9/ Darren Soto announces endorsement from Luis Gutierrez in CD 9 The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank October 14, 2015 June 23, 2016 August 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160817220626/http://orlando-politics.com/2015/10/14/darren-soto-announces-endorsement-from-luis-gutierrez-in-cd-9/ dead Alcee Hastings, U.S. Representative (FL-20)http://orlando-politics.com/2016/01/27/alcee-hastings-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd-9-race/ Alcee Hastings endorses Darren Soto in CD 9 race The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank January 27, 2016 June 23, 2016 June 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160604204347/http://orlando-politics.com/2016/01/27/alcee-hastings-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd-9-race/ dead Jim Himes, U.S. Representative (CT-04)http://orlando-politics.com/2016/06/22/connecticut-congressman-jim-himes-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd9/ Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes endorses Darren Soto in CD9 The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank June 22, 2016 June 23, 2016 June 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160624125001/http://orlando-politics.com/2016/06/22/connecticut-congressman-jim-himes-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd9/ dead Hakeem Jeffries, U.S. Representative from NY 8Powers Scott Darren Soto picks up U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ endorsement in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/215114-darren-soto-picks-u-s-rep-hakeem-jeffries-endorsement-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 30 June 2016 Scott Peters, U.S. Representative from CA 52Powers Scott Darren Soto picks up another congressional endorsement in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/214721-darren-soto-picks-another-congressional-endorsement-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 27 June 2016 Pedro Pierluisi, Resident Commissioner of Puerto Ricohttp://orlando-politics.com/2015/12/15/pedro-pierluisi-endorses-darren-soto-in-9th-congressional-district-race/ Pedro Pierluisi endorses Darren Soto in 9th Congressional District race The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank December 15, 2015 June 23, 2016 August 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160817212333/http://orlando-politics.com/2015/12/15/pedro-pierluisi-endorses-darren-soto-in-9th-congressional-district-race/ dead Jared Polis, U.S. Representative (CO-02)http://orlando-politics.com/2016/03/22/jared-polis-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd9/ Jared Polis endorses Darren Soto in CD9 The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank March 22, 2016 June 23, 2016 July 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160701041630/http://orlando-politics.com/2016/03/22/jared-polis-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd9/ dead Stacey Plaskett, delegate to the House of Representatives from the U.S. Virgin IslandsPowers Scott Darren Soto picks up more congressional endorsements in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/208748-darren-soto-picks-couple-congressional-endorsements-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 5 May 2016 Linda Sánchez, U.S. Representative from CA 39 Juan Vargas, U.S. Representative (CA-51)http://orlando-politics.com/2016/06/07/california-congressman-juan-vargas-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd-9/ California Congressman Juan Vargas endorses Darren Soto in CD 9 The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank June 7, 2016 June 23, 2016 June 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160607194320/http://orlando-politics.com/2016/06/07/california-congressman-juan-vargas-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd-9/ dead Filemon Vela Jr., U.S. Representative from TX 34Powers Scott Texas congressman cites Darren Soto for DREAMers support in endorsement https://floridapolitics.com/archives/202789-darren-soto-receives-endorsement-from-texas-congressman-for-dreamers-support/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 24 February 2016 Nydia Velázquez, U.S. Representative (NY-07)http://orlando-politics.com/2016/02/09/nydia-velazquez-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd-9-race/ Nydia Velazquez endorses Darren Soto in CD 9 race The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank February 9, 2016 June 23, 2016 May 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160507224507/http://orlando-politics.com/2016/02/09/nydia-velazquez-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd-9-race/ dead State legislators Randolph Bracy, state representativehttp://orlando-politics.com/2016/03/28/randolph-bracy-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd-9/ Randolph Bracy endorses Darren Soto in CD 9 The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank March 28, 2016 June 23, 2016 May 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160519041626/http://orlando-politics.com/2016/03/28/randolph-bracy-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd-9/ dead Oscar Braynon, state senatorPowers Scott Florida Senate Democrats endorse colleague Darren Soto in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/207500-florida-senate-democrats-endorse-colleague-darren-soto-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 21 April 2016 John Cortes, state representativePowers Scott John Cortes endorses Darren Soto in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/202063-john-cortes-endorses-darren-soto-in-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 18 February 2016 Janet Cruz, Minority Leader of the house of representativesPowers Scott Darren Soto picks up 19 more Florida House endorsements in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/211663-darren-soto-picks-19-florida-house-endorsements-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 27 May 2016 Bobby DuBose, state representative Dwight Dudley, state representative Joseph Geller, state representative Mia Jones, state representative Shevrin Jones, state representative Dave Kerner, state representative Larry Lee Jr., state representative Gwen Margolis, state senator Kionne McGhee, state representative Kevin Rader, state representative David Richardson, state representative Hazelle Rogers, state representative Irving Slosberg, state representative Cynthia Stafford, state representative Rick Stark, state representative Dwayne Taylor, state representative Alan Williams, state representative Labor unions Florida Police Benevolent AssociationPowers Scott Police Benevolent Association endorses Darren Soto in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/210875-police-benevolent-association-endorses-darren-soto-cd-9/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 19 May 2016 IBEWPowers Scott Darren Soto announces more labor union support in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/198764-darren-soto-announces-labor-union-endorsements-in-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 15 January 2016 International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers International Association of Fire FightersPowers Scott Darren Soto’s congressional bid wins endorsement of firefighters union https://floridapolitics.com/archives/197735-darren-soto-gets-congressional-endorsement-of-firefighters-union/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 6 January 2016 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers IUPAT LiUNAPowers Scott Darren Soto gets laborers’ union endorsement in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/214667-darren-soto-gets-laborers-union-endorsement-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 24 June 2016 Teamsters Local 2011Powers Scott Darren Soto gets correction officers’ Teamsters local endorsement in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/209520-darren-soto-gets-correction-officers-teamsters-local-endorsement-cd-9/ Florida Politics 12 May 2016 UFW (post primary) Organizations New Democrat Coalition Ocean ChampionsPowers Scott Darren Soto endorsed by Ocean Champions environmental group in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/203181-203181/ 24 June 2023 1 March 2016 Newspapers Orlando SentinelDarren Soto, Val Demings: Our picks for Congress: Endorsements 2016 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2016/08/13/darren-soto-val-demings-our-picks-for-congress-endorsements-2016/ Orlando Sentinel 24 June 2023 https://archive.today/20230624011857/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2016/08/13/darren-soto-val-demings-our-picks-for-congress-endorsements-2016/ 24 June 2023 13 August 2016 live subscription Local officials Brandon Arrington, Osceola County commissionerPowers Scott Darren Soto picks up Osceola County officials’ endorsements in CD 9 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/209274-darren-soto-picks-osceola-county-officials-endorsements-cd-9-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 10 May 2016 Donna Hart, former Mayor of St. Cloud Individuals Dolores Huerta, labor leader & civil rights activistPowers Scott United Farm Workers, Dolores Huerta endorse Darren Soto in CD 9 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/226426-united-farm-workers-dolores-huerta-endorse-darren-soto-cd-7/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 4 November 2016 (post primary, endorsed Randolph during primary) Kenneth McClintock, former Secretary of State of Puerto RicoPowers Scott Darren Soto gets former Puerto Rico lieutenant governor’s endorsement https://floridapolitics.com/archives/218104-darren-soto-gets-former-puerto-rico-lieutenant-governors-endorsement/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 2 August 2016Article says lieutenant governor; the Secretary of State of Puerto Rico fulfills the same role Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ValleriCrabtree DenaGrayson SusannahRandolph RicardoRangel DarrenSoto UndecidedSt. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls August 23, 2016 336 (LV) ± 5.3% 10% 33% 27% – 19% 10%Gravis Marketing (D-Grayson)Gravis Marketing (D-Grayson) June 10–13, 2016 554 (RV) ± 4.2% – 31% 4% – 11% 54%SEA Polling & Strategic DesignSEA Polling & Strategic Design October 28–November 1, 2015 400 (LV) – 6% 4% 1% 25% 54% Results Soto was declared the winner of the Democratic primary for the 9th District on August 30, 2016. Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Darren Soto 14,496 36.3 Democratic Party (United States) Susannah Randolph 11,267 28.2 Democratic Party (United States) Dena Grayson 11,122 27.8 Democratic Party (United States) Valleri Crabtree 3,093 7.7 39,978 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Wayne Liebnitzky, engineer Eliminated in primary Wanda Rentas, vice mayor of Kissimmeehttp://orlando-politics.com/2015/07/12/kissimmee-vice-mayor-rentas-to-run-for-congress-in-9th-district/ Kissimmee Vice-Mayor Rentas to run for Congress in 9th District The Orlando Political Observer Torres Frank July 12, 2015 July 13, 2015 Declined Mike La Rosa, state representativehttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-rep-la-rosa-opts-against-congress-run-20151013-post.html Rep. La Rosa opts against Congress run Orlando Sentinel Rohrer Gary October 13, 2015 October 13, 2015 Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Wayne Liebnitzky 22,725 67.6 Republican Party (United States) Wanda Rentas 10,911 32.4 33,636 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 9th congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Darren Soto 195,311 57.5 Republican Party (United States) Wayne Liebnitzky 144,450 42.5 339,761 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 10 2016 Florida's 10th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 10 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 10 2018 x150px File:Val Demings, Official Portrait, 115th Congress (cropped 2).jpg Val Demings Democratic Party (United States) 198,491 64.9% File:3x4.svg Thuy Lowe Republican Party (United States) 107,498 35.1% 2016_Florida's_10th_Congressional_District_by_precinct_(115th_Congress).svg 150px Precinct resultsDemings: #7996e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% #3358a2 80–90% #244079 >90% Lowe: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% #850400 >90%Tie: #c88fe4 50% U.S. Representative Daniel Webster Republican Party (United States) Val Demings Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 10th congressional district Republican Daniel Webster had represented the district since being elected in 2012. He previously represented the 8th district from 2011 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. However, after redistricting made the 10th substantially more Democratic, Webster opted to run in the neighboring 11th District, which included a slice of his former territory.Dan DeWitt https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/us-rep-daniel-webster-will-challenge-for-district-11-congressional-seat/2266372/ U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster will challenge for District 11 congressional seat Tampabay.com 2016-02-22 2016-09-10 Republican primary Candidates Geoff LaGardehttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/210812-republican-geoff-lagarde-enters-cd-10-race Republican Geoff LaGarde Enters CD 10 Race Florida Politics Powers Scott May 18, 2016 May 20, 2016 withdrew his name from the race on June 24, and endorsed Thuy Lowe for the nomination. Lowe was declared the nominee, and no Republican primary was held.http://floridapolitics.com/archives/214584-cd-10-race-least-four-democrats-thuy-lowe-gop-side CD 10 primary with four Democrats; Thuy Lowe wins GOP nod FloridaPolitics.com Scott Powers June 24, 2016 August 30, 2016 Candidates Nominee Thuy Lowe Withdrawn Geoff LaGarde Declined Daniel Webster, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Val Demings, former Orlando Police Chief and nominee for this seat in 2012 Eliminated in primary Fatima Fahmy, attorneyhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-third-democrat-joins-cd10-race-20151030-post.html Fahmy enters Democrats' CD10 congressional race Orlando Sentinel Powers Scott October 30, 2015 November 3, 2015 Bob Poe, former chair of the Florida Democratic Partyhttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/197924-bob-poe-announces-congressional-run-in-orlandos-cd-10 Bob Poe Announces Congressional Run in Orlando's CD 10 Florida Politics Powers Scott January 7, 2016 January 7, 2016 Geraldine Thompson, state senatorhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-thompson-joins-congressional-race-in-cd10-20151012-post.html Geraldine Thompson: I'm in! for 10th Congressional District race Orlando Sentinel Powers Scott October 12, 2015 October 12, 2015 Endorsements Val Demings U.S. Executive Branch officials Barack Obama, President of the United States U.S. Senators Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator from ConnecticutPowers Scott Val Demings gets Sen. Chris Murphy’s endorsement in CD 10 for gun policies https://floridapolitics.com/archives/217034-val-demings-gets-sen-chris-murphys-endorsement-cd-10-gun-policies/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 21 July 2016 U.S. Representatives Tony Cárdenas, U.S. Representative from CA 29Powers Scott Val Demings endorsed by California U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas https://floridapolitics.com/archives/206992-val-demings-endorsed-california-u-s-rep-tony-cardenas/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 13 April 2016 Gabby Giffords, former U.S. Representative for AZ 8 Steny Hoyer, House Minority WhipPowers Scott Val Demings endorsed by U.S. House minority whip in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/206611-val-demings-gets-endorsement-u-s-house-minority-whip/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 8 April 2016 Nancy Pelosi, House Minority LeaderPowers Scott Val Demings nabs Nancy Pelosi endorsement in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/198196-val-demings-attracts-nancy-pelosi-endorsement/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 11 January 2016 Nydia Velázquez, U.S. Representative from NY 7Powers Scott Nydia Velazquez endorses Val Demings in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/210741-nydia-velazquez-endorses-val-demings-cd-10-race/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 18 May 2016 Labor unions American Nurses AssociationPowers Scott Nurses union endorses Val Demings in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/209655-nurses-union-endorses-val-demings-cd-10-race/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 16 May 2016 IBEWPowers Scott Val Demings gets endorsement of electrical workers union in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/204372-val-demings-gets-endorsement-electrical-workers-union-cd-10-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 11 March 2016 International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation WorkersPowers Scott Union endorses Val Demings in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/203503-val-demings-gets-union-endorsement-cd-10-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 3 March 2016 LiUNA Local 517Powers Scott Laborers’ Union local 517 backs Val Demings in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/211932-laborers-union-local-517-backs-val-demings-cd-10-race/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 1 June 2016 SEIUPowers Scott Service workers union endorses Val Demings for Congress, Alex Barrio, Amy Mercado, Henry Lim for House https://floridapolitics.com/archives/218205-service-workers-union-endorses-val-demings-congress-alex-barrio-henry-lim-house/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 3 August 2016 Teamsters Local 385Powers Scott Teamsters Local 385 endorses Val Demings in CD 10 contest https://floridapolitics.com/archives/212549-teamsters-local-385-endorses-val-demings-cd-10-context/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 8 June 2016 UFCWPowers Scott Food workers union, Disney union group endorse Val Demings in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/202212-food-workers-union-disney-union-endorse-val-demings-in-cd-10-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 19 February 2016 Organizations Council for a Livable WorldPowers Scott Anti-nuclear arms proliferation group endorses Val Demings in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/206011-anti-nuclear-arms-proliferation-group-endorses-val-demings-cd-10-race/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 1 April 2016 EMILY's ListPowers Scott Val Demings gets EMILY’S List backing https://floridapolitics.com/archives/198049-val-demings-gets-emilys-list-backing/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 8 January 2016 National Committee to Preserve Social Security and MedicarePowers Scott Social Security, Medicare advocacy group backs Val Demings in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/205717-social-security-medicare-advocacy-group-backs-val-demings-cd-10-race/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 29 March 2016 New Democrat CoalitionPowers Scott Congressional New Dems caucus endorses Darren Soto in CD 9 and Val Demings in CD 10 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/207073-congressional-new-dems-caucus-endorses-darren-soto-cd-9-val-demings-cd-10/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 14 April 2016 Newspapers Orlando Sentinel Local officials Buddy Dyer, Mayor of OrlandoPowers Scott Buddy Dyer endorses Val Demings in Congressional District 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/208802-buddy-dyer-endorses-val-demings-congressional-district-10-race/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 5 May 2016 Fatima Fahmy Individuals Cornel West, philosopher and political activistPowers Scott Cornell [sic] West endorses Fatima Rita Fahmy in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/215840-cornell-west-endorses-fatima-rita-fahmy-cd-10-race/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 8 July 2016 Bob Poe Organizations Central Florida Police Benevolent AssociationPowers Scott Police union endorses Bob Poe in CD 10 race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/219000-police-union-endorses-bob-poe-cd-10-race/ Florida Politics 23 June 2023 11 August 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered SamplesizeKey:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear "Key" Marginof error ValDemings FatimaFahmy BobPoe GeraldineThompson UndecidedDCCCPowers Scott Val Demings pummeling Democratic opponents in latest CD 10 poll https://floridapolitics.com/archives/218480-val-demings-pummeling-democratic-opponents-latest-cd-10-poll/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 5 August 2016The DCCC supports Demings402 (LV)± 4.9%48%–18%18%17%Public Policy Polling (D)Powers Scott Val Demings’ poll shows her with commanding lead in CD 10 Democrats’ race https://floridapolitics.com/archives/200577-val-demings-poll-shows-her-with-commanding-lead-in-cd-10-democrats-race/ Florida Politics 24 June 2023 3 February 2016Poll commissioned by Demings' campaignJanuary 26–28, 2016506 (LV)44%–7%24%21% Results Demings was declared the winner of the Democratic primary for the 10th District on August 30, 2016. Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Val Demings 23,260 57.1 Democratic Party (United States) Geraldine F. Thompson 8,192 20.1 Democratic Party (United States) Bob Poe 6,918 17.0 Democratic Party (United States) Fatima Rita Fahmy 2,349 5.8 40,719 100.0 General election Endorsements Val Demings (D) Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely D FlipNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D FlipNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe D FlipNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D FlipNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely D FlipOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 10th congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Val Demings 198,491 64.9 Republican Party (United States) Thuy Lowe 107,498 35.1 305,989 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 11 2016 Florida's 11th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 11 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 11 2018 x150px File:Daniel Webster, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Daniel Webster Republican Party (United States) 258,016 65.4% File:3x4.svg Dave Koller Democratic Party (United States) 124,713 31.6% 2016_Florida's_11th_Congressional_District_election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 200px County results Webster: #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% U.S. Representative Rich Nugent Republican Party (United States) Daniel Webster Republican Party (United States) Florida's 11th congressional district Republican Rich Nugent represented the district since being elected in 2011 (it was numbered as the 5th district from 2011 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting). He did not seek re-election.http://floridapolitics.com/archives/193688-hernando-congressman-richard-nugent-wont-seek-re-election-in-2016 Hernando Congressman Richard Nugent Won't Seek Re-Election in 2016 Schorsch Peter Florida Politics November 3, 2015 November 3, 2015 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Daniel Webster, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 10th district Eliminated in primary Justin Grabelle, Rich Nugent's former chief-of-staff Declined Rich Nugent, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Webster was declared the primary winner on August 30, 2016. Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Daniel Webster 52,876 59.8 Republican Party (United States) Justin Grabelle 35,525 40.1 88,401 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dave Koller, businessman and nominee for this seat in 2014http://www.groundhognews.com/bob-schweickert-jr/dave-koller-announces-congressional-bid-for-2016 Dave Koller Announces Congressional Bid for 2016 Schweickert Bob Jr. Groundhog News June 14, 2015 June 30, 2015 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 11th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Daniel Webster 258,016 65.4 Democratic Party (United States) Dave Koller 124,713 31.6 Independent politician Bruce Ray Riggs 11,990 3.0 394,719 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 12 2016 Florida's 12th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 12 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 12 2018 x150px File:Gus Bilirakis, Official Portrait, 110th Congress.jpg Gus Bilirakis Republican Party (United States) 253,559 68.6% File:3x4.svg Robert Tager Democratic Party (United States) 116,110 31.4% 2016_Florida's_12th_Congressional_District_election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 200px County results Bilirakis: #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis Republican Party (United States) Gus Bilirakis Republican Party (United States) Florida's 12th congressional district Republican Gus Bilirakis had represented the district since being elected in 2012. He previously represented the 9th district from 2007 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Gus Bilirakis, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Robert Tager, attorneyhttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/central-florida-candidates-ready-mad-dash-congressional-primaries Central Florida Candidates Ready for Mad Dash to the Congressional Primaries Sunshine State News June 28, 2016 August 14, 2016May 2026 InternetArchiveBot General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 12th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Gus Bilirakis (incumbent) 253,559 68.6 Democratic Party (United States) Robert Matthew Tager 116,110 31.4 369,669 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 13 2016 Florida's 13th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 13 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 13 2018 Florida's 13th congressional district x150px File:Charlie Crist 115th Congress photo (cropped 2).jpg Charlie Crist Democratic Party (United States) 184,693 51.9% File:David Jolly (cropped).jpg David Jolly Republican Party (United States) 171,149 48.1% 2016_Florida's_13th_Congressional_District_election_by_precinct_(115th_Congress).svg 150px Precinct resultsCrist: #7996e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% #3358a2 80–90% #244079 >90% Jolly: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% #850400 >90%Tie: #c88fe4 50% No votes: #a9a9a9 U.S. Representative David Jolly Republican Party (United States) Charlie Crist Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 13th congressional district Republican David Jolly had represented the district since being elected in a special election in 2014. Jolly ran for the U.S. Senate, initially creating an open seat, though, on June 17, 2016, he withdrew from the Senate race to run for re-election to the House, citing "unfinished business."http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/17/politics/david-jolly-marco-rubio-senate-race/ David Jolly drops out of Florida Senate race, possibly clearing way for Marco Rubio CNN Kopan Tal June 17, 2016 Republican primary Candidates Nominee David Jolly, incumbent U.S. Representativehttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/us-rep-david-jolly-enters-race-for-us-senate/2237980/ U.S. Rep. David Jolly enters race for U.S. Senate Tampa Bay Times Smith Adam C. July 20, 2015 July 20, 2015 Eliminated in primary Mark Bircher, commercial pilot, retired United States Marine Corps Brigadier General, candidate for the seat in the 2014 special electionhttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/archives/247381 Mark Bircher to formally kick off CD 13 campaign Tuesday night in Clearwater SaintPetersBlog Perry Mitch Dec 14, 2015 Jan 3, 2016 Declined Rick Baker, former mayor of St. Petersburghttps://www.tampabay.com/rick-baker-wont-run-for-david-jollys-seat/2272935/ Rick Baker won't run for David Jolly's seat Tampa Bay Times Smith Adam C. April 12, 2016 April 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160416072352/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/rick-baker-wont-run-for-david-jollys-seat/2272935 April 16, 2016 live Jeff Brandes, state senator (running for re-election)http://floridapolitics.com/archives/206908-whos-pinellas-politics-join-jeff-brandes-april-27-campaign-kickoff WHO'S WHO OF PINELLAS POLITICS JOIN JEFF BRANDES FOR APRIL 27 CAMPAIGN KICKOFF Florida Politics Wilson Drew April 12, 2016 April 13, 2016 George Cretekos, Mayor of Clearwater Bob Gualtieri, Pinellas County Sheriff (running for re-election) Frank Hibbard, former mayor of Clearwater Jack Latvala, state senator Susan Latvala, former Pinellas County Commissionerhttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/baybuzz/amid-speculation-about-jollys-seat-heres-who-might-be-in-and-who/2236825 Amid speculation about Jolly's seat, here's who might be in and who definitely isn't Tampa Bay Times Marrero Tony July 9, 2015 July 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150723084326/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/baybuzz/amid-speculation-about-jollys-seat-heres-who-might-be-in-and-who/2236825 July 23, 2015 dead Ash Mason, former staffer to Sen. Marco Rubiohttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2015/08/former-marco-rubio-staffer-mulling-congressional-run-that-could-pit-him-against-charlie-crist.html Former Marco Rubio staffer mulling congressional run that could pit him against Charlie Crist The Miami Herald Mazzei Patricia August 5, 2015 August 5, 2015 Kathleen Peters, state representative and candidate for the seat in 2014 Karen Seel, Pinellas County Commissioner (running for re-election)http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/baybuzz/pinellas-commissioner-justice-files-for-reelection/2251853 Pinellas Commissioner Justice files for reelection Tampa Bay Times Marrero Tony October 29, 2015 November 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151031113256/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/baybuzz/pinellas-commissioner-justice-files-for-reelection/2251853 October 31, 2015 dead Results Primary election Republican Party (United States) David Jolly (incumbent) 41,005 75.1 Republican Party (United States) Mark Bircher 13,592 24.9 54,597 100 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Charlie Crist, former Republican-turned-independent Governor of Florida, independent candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010, and Democratic nominee for Governor in 2014https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/257424-charlie-crist-to-run-for-florida-house-seat/ Charlie Crist enters race for Florida House seat The Hill Kamisar, Ben October 20, 2015 October 20, 2015 Withdrawn Eric Lynn, political consultant and former White House Middle East policy adviser and Pentagon official (running for state house)https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/former-pentagon-official-eric-lynn-challenging-us-rep-david-jolly/2224506/ Former Pentagon official Eric Lynn challenging U.S. Rep. David Jolly Tampa Bay Times Adam C. Smith April 7, 2015 April 7, 2015https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/eric-lynn-drops-congressional-bid-in-pinellas-will-run-for-state-house/2275743/ Eric Lynn drops congressional bid in Pinellas, will run for state House Tampa Bay Times Smith, Adam C. May 3, 2016 May 3, 2016 Declined Dwight Dudley, state representativehttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/206573-no-state-senate-bid-dwight-dudley-bears-reelected-hd-66 DWIGHT DUDLEY FIXES AIM ON HD 68 RE-ELECTION AFTER OPTING OUT OF SENATE BID Florida Politics Perry, Mitch April 11, 2016 April 13, 2016 Rick Kriseman, Mayor of St. Petersburg Mary Mulhern, former Tampa city councilwomanhttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/baybuzz/kriseman-says-he-isnt-interested-in-congressional-seat-even-with-new-lines/2236827 Kriseman says he isn't interested in Congressional seat even with new lines Tampa Bay Times Frago, Charlie July 9, 2015 July 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150710161213/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/baybuzz/kriseman-says-he-isnt-interested-in-congressional-seat-even-with-new-lines/2236827 July 10, 2015 dead Darden Rice, St. Petersburg city councilwomanhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/darden-rice-i-wont-run-for-congress/2236026/ Darden Rice: I won't run for David Jolly's seat in Congress Tampa Bay Times Frago, Charlie July 3, 2015 July 3, 2015 Endorsements Charlie Crist Kathy Castor, U.S. Representativehttps://www.tampabay.com/us-rep-kathy-castor-endorses-charlie-crist/2251795/ U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor endorses Charlie Crist Tampa Bay Times Smith Adam C. October 29, 2015 October 29, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151030142012/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/us-rep-kathy-castor-endorses-charlie-crist/2251795 October 30, 2015 live Janet Long, Pinellas County Commissionerhttp://www.tbo.com/news/politics/charlie-crist-expected-to-announce-run-for-congress-today-20151020/ Charlie Crist announces Run for District 13 House seat Tampa Tribune Girardi, Steven October 20, 2015 October 28, 2015 October 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151025005815/http://www.tbo.com/news/politics/charlie-crist-expected-to-announce-run-for-congress-today-20151020/ dead Wengay Newton, St. Petersburg City councilman Karl Nurse, St. Petersburg City councilman Darden Rice, St. Petersburg City councilwoman Alex Sink, former Chief Financial Officer of Florida, nominee for Governor of Florida in 2010, and nominee for this seat in 2014http://floridapolitics.com/archives/192953-alex-sink-endorses-charlie-crist-in-cd-13-contest Alex Sink Endorses Charlie Crist in CD 13 Contest Florida Politics October 21, 2015 October 22, 2015 Ken Welch, Pinellas County Commissioner Eric Lynn (withdrawn) Wanda Dudley, Mayor of Kenneth Cityhttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/archives/244337 Eric Lynn nabs two more Pinellas Democratic mayors to back his candidacy for CD 13 race Tampa Bay Times Perry Mitch November 3, 2015 November 3, 2015 Patricia Gerard, Pinellas County Commissionerhttps://www.tampabay.com/dem-eric-lynn-reports-daunting-fundraising-number-to-take-on-david-jolly/2235371/ Dem Eric Lynn reports daunting fundraising number to take on David Jolly Tampa Bay Times Smith Adam C. June 28, 2015 June 28, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150701030602/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/dem-eric-lynn-reports-daunting-fundraising-number-to-take-on-david-jolly/2235371 July 1, 2015 live Sam Henderson, Mayor of Gulfport Charlie Justice, Pinellas County Commissioner Rick Kriseman, Mayor of St. Petersburg Craig Sher, real estate developer Peter Rudy Wallace, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives General election Endorsements Charlie Crist (D) Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidJolly (R) CharlieCrist (D) UndecidedSt. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls October 10, 2016 1,280 ± 2.7% 42% 48% 10%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls September 18, 2016 739 ± 3.6% 46% 42% 12%Data Targeting (R-Jolly)Data Targeting (R-Jolly) September 8–10, 2016 300 ± 5.7% 46% 46% 8%ALG Research (D-Crist)ALG Research (D-Crist) July 12–17, 2016 501 ± 4.4% 38% 50% 12%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls June 9, 2016 746 ± 3.6% 44% 44% 12%Public Policy Polling (D-Crist)Public Policy Polling (D-Crist) June 6–7, 2016 1,030 – 43% 46% 11%McLaughlin & Associates (R-Jolly)McLaughlin & Associates (R-Jolly) June 1–2, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 50% 38% 12% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean D FlipNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsLean D FlipNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergLean D FlipNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D FlipNovember 7, 2016RCPLean D FlipOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 13th congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Charlie Crist 184,693 51.9 Republican Party (United States) David Jolly (incumbent) 171,149 48.1 355,842 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 14 2016 Florida's 14th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 14 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 14 2018 x150px File:Kathy Castor (cropped).png Kathy Castor Democratic Party (United States) 195,795 61.8% File:3x4.svg Christine Quinn Republican Party (United States) 121,088 38.2% 2016_Florida's_14th_Congressional_District_election_by_precinct_(115th_Congress).svg 200px Precinct resultsCastor: #7996e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% #3358a2 80–90% #244079 >90% Quinn: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70%Tie: #c88fe4 50% U.S. Representative Kathy Castor Democratic Party (United States) Kathy Castor Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 14th congressional district Democrat Kathy Castor had represented the district since being elected in 2012. She previously represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Businesswoman Christine Quinn challenged Castor as a Republican. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Kathy Castor, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Christine Quinn, businesswoman Declined Mike Prendergast, former chief of staff to Governor Rick Scott and nominee for this seat in 2010https://www.tampabay.com/former-rick-scott-chief-of-staff-eyeing-run-for-congress/2237675/ Former Rick Scott chief of staff eyeing run for Congress Tampa Bay Times Smith Adam C. July 17, 2015 July 21, 2015 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 14th congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Kathy Castor (incumbent) 195,789 61.8 Republican Party (United States) Christine Quinn 121,088 38.2 316,877 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 15 2016 Florida's 15th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 15 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 15 2018 x150px File:Dennis Ross, Official Portrait, 113th Congress.jpg Dennis Ross Republican Party (United States) 182,999 57.5% File:3x4.svg Jim Lange Democratic Party (United States) 135,475 42.5% 2016_Florida's_15th_Congressional_District_election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 200px County results Ross: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Dennis Ross Republican Party (United States) Dennis Ross Republican Party (United States) Florida's 15th congressional district Republican Dennis A. Ross had represented the district since being elected in 2012. He previously represented the 12th district from 2011 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Jim Lange challenged Ross as a Democrat. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dennis Ross, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jim Lange, business consultantMitch Perry DEMOCRAT JIM LANGE TO CHALLENGE DENNIS ROSS IN CD 15 http://floridapolitics.com/archives/203068-democratic-cd-15-candidate-jim-lange-says-he-wants-to-help-repair-the-countrys-fractured-political-system floridapolitics.com Peter Schorsch 11 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160309052212/http://floridapolitics.com/archives/203068-democratic-cd-15-candidate-jim-lange-says-he-wants-to-help-repair-the-countrys-fractured-political-system 9 March 2016 29 February 2016 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 15th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Dennis Ross (incumbent) 182,999 57.5 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Lange 135,475 42.5 318,474 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 16 2016 Florida's 16th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 16 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 16 2018 x150px File:Vern Buchanan 113th Congress.jpg Vern Buchanan Republican Party (United States) 230,654 59.8% File:3x4.svg Jan Schneider Democratic Party (United States) 155,262 40.2% 2016_Florida's_16th_Congressional_District_election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 200px County results Buchanan: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan Republican Party (United States) Vern Buchanan Republican Party (United States) Florida's 16th congressional district Republican Vern Buchanan had represented the district since being elected in 2012. He previously represented the 16th district from 2009 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Buchanan ran for re-election.http://politics.heraldtribune.com/2015/04/30/buchanan-out-of-u-s-senate-race/ Exclusive: Buchanan out of U.S. Senate race Sarasota Herald-Tribune Wallace Jeremy April 30, 2015 June 26, 2015 Buchanan had previously considered running for the U.S. Senate instead.http://www.bradenton.com/2015/04/13/5744138/rep-vern-buchanan-says-he-has.html Rep. Vern Buchanan says he 'has not ruled out' running for Marco Rubio's Senate seat in 2016 The Bradenton Herald Irby Kate April 13, 2015 June 26, 2015May 2020 InternetArchiveBot yes Republican primary If Buchanan had not run for re-election, potential Republican candidates expected to be interested in running included Senate Majority Leader Bill Galvano, State Senator Nancy Detert, former state senator Pat Neal, Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett, State Representative Greg Steube, and Sarasota Sheriff Tom Knight.http://politics.heraldtribune.com/2015/04/04/rubio-run-for-white-house-would-set-off-chain-reaction/ Rubio run for White House would set off chain reaction Sarasota Herald-Tribune Wallace Jeremy April 4, 2015 June 26, 2015 Candidates Nominee Vern Buchanan, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary James Satcher Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Vern Buchanan (incumbent) 53,706 80.6 Republican Party (United States) James Satcher 12,900 19.4 66,606 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jan Schneider, attorneyhttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/218920-cd-16-democrats-brent-king-jan-schneider-insist-chance-vern-buchanan-fall CD 16 Democrats Brent King and Jan Schneider insist they have a chance against Vern Buchanan this fall Florida Politics Perry Mitch August 11, 2016 August 14, 2016 Eliminated in primary Brent King, airline pilot Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Jan Schneider 31,387 76.2 Democratic Party (United States) Brent King 9,782 23.8 41,169 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 16th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Vern Buchanan (incumbent) 230,654 59.8 Democratic Party (United States) Jan Schneider 155,262 40.2 385,916 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 17 2016 Florida's 17th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 17 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 17 2018 x150px File:Tom Rooney, official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg (cropped).jpg Tom Rooney Republican Party (United States) 209,348 61.8% File:3x4.svg April Freeman Democratic Party (United States) 115,974 34.2% 2016_Florida's_17th_Congressional_District_election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 250px County results Rooney: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Tom Rooney Republican Party (United States) Tom Rooney Republican Party (United States) Florida's 17th congressional district Republican Tom Rooney had represented the district since being elected in 2012. He previously represented the 13th district from 2007 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Rooney considered running for the U.S. Senate, but decided to run for re-election instead.https://www.politico.com/story/2015/04/tom-rooney-florida-republican-senate-race-marco-rubio-seat-117150.html Tom Rooney passes on Florida Senate run Politico Caputo Marc April 20, 2015 June 26, 2015 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Rooney, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee April Freeman, businesswoman and nominee for the 19th district in 2014http://floridapolitics.com/archives/218126-meet-april-freeman-democrat-running-floridas-17th-congressional-district Meet April Freeman, Democrat running for Florida's 17th Congressional District Florida Politics Schorsch Peter August 10, 2016 August 14, 2016http://www.aprilfreeman.com/ April Freeman- Official Site aprilfreeman.com August 14, 2016 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 17th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Tom Rooney (incumbent) 209,348 61.8 Democratic Party (United States) April Freeman 115,974 34.2 Independent politician John W Sawyer, III 13,353 4.0 338,675 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 18 2016 Florida's 18th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 18 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 18 2018 x150px File:Brian Mast, official portrait, 115th Congress.jpg Brian Mast Republican Party (United States) 201,488 53.6% File:3x4.svg Randy Perkins Democratic Party (United States) 161,918 43.1% File:2016 general election in Florida's 18th congressional district by county.svg 200px County results Mast: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative Patrick Murphy Democratic Party (United States) Brian Mast Republican Party (United States) Florida's 18th congressional district Democrat Patrick Murphy had represented the district since being elected in 2012. On March 23, 2015, he announced that he would run for U.S. Senate rather than reelection, creating an open seat. Murphy defeated Alan Grayson in the primary on August 30, 2016, and faced Marco Rubio in the November general election.https://www.politico.com/story/2015/03/patrick-murphy-marco-rubio-florida-senate-elections-116297.html Florida's Patrick Murphy running for Marco Rubio's Senate seat Politico Marc Caputo March 23, 2015 March 23, 2015Schleifer Theodore 2016-11-09 Marco Rubio wins Senate reelection CNN Politics https://www.cnn.com/2016/11/08/politics/marco-rubio-patrick-murphy-senate-election-results/index.html 2021-05-17 CNN en Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Randy Perkins, founder and CEO of Ashbritthttp://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/florida/2015/11/8583137/multi-millionaire-perkins-joins-crowded-congressional-race Multi-millionaire Perkins joins crowded congressional race Politico Caputo Marc November 17, 2015 Eliminated in primary Jonathan Chane, attorneyhttp://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/help-a-coworker-is-stealing-my-house-seat-20150519 Help, a Coworker Is Stealing My House Seat! National Journal Fitzpatrick Jack May 19, 2015 May 21, 2015 May 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150521061338/http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/help-a-coworker-is-stealing-my-house-seat-20150519 deadhttp://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/gardens-lawyer-joins-democratic-race-for-murphy-ho/nmqHQ/#5ea9a1af.3592382.735781 Gardens lawyer joins Democratic race for Murphy House seat The Palm Beach Post Bennett George July 2, 2015 July 4, 2015 July 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150705054303/http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/gardens-lawyer-joins-democratic-race-for-murphy-ho/nmqHQ/#5ea9a1af.3592382.735781 dead (endorsed Perkins in general election)Randy Perkins receives backing of one-time opponent Jonathan Chane https://floridapolitics.com/archives/225930-randy-perkins-receives-backing-one-time-opponent-jonathan-chane/ Florida Politics 1 April 2024 31 October 2016 John Xuna, scientist, engineer and Independent candidate for 22nd district in 2002https://twitter.com/IsadoraRangel2/status/585476289777238016 Democrat John Juan Xuna is the 1st person to file to run for @RepMurphyFL's seat in District 18. He ran for Congress in 2002 Twitter Rangel Isadora April 7, 2015 April 7, 2015 Withdrawn Melissa McKinlay, Palm Beach County Commissionerhttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/11/23/democrat-melissa-mckinlay-drops-congressional-bid-cites-randy-perkins-millions/ Democrat Melissa McKinlay drops congressional bid, cites Randy Perkins’ millions The Palm Beach Post Bennett George November 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151124151945/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/11/23/democrat-melissa-mckinlay-drops-congressional-bid-cites-randy-perkins-millions/ November 23, 2015 Priscilla Taylor, Palm Beach County Commissioner and former state representativehttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/03/25/palm-beach-county-commissioner-priscilla-taylor-to-run-for-patrick-murphy-house-seat/ Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor to run for Patrick Murphy House sea The Palm Beach Post George Bennett March 25, 2015 March 28, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150328212833/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/03/25/palm-beach-county-commissioner-priscilla-taylor-to-run-for-patrick-murphy-house-seat/ March 26, 2015http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/02/04/priscilla-taylor-quits-congressional-race-faces-fight-to-keep-commission-seat/ Priscilla Taylor quits congressional race, faces fight to keep commission seat The Palm Beach Post Bennett George February 4, 2016 February 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160205094550/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2016/02/04/priscilla-taylor-quits-congressional-race-faces-fight-to-keep-commission-seat/ February 4, 2016 Declined Joseph Abruzzo, state senatorhttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/01/14/amid-murphy-deutch-senate-chatter-abruzzo-addresses-congress-speculation/ Amid Murphy-Deutch Senate chatter, Abruzzo addresses Congress speculation The Palm Beach Post Bennett George January 14, 2015 March 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150326125400/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/01/14/amid-murphy-deutch-senate-chatter-abruzzo-addresses-congress-speculation/ May 21, 2015http://atr.rollcall.com/patrick-murphy-florida-senate-house/ Democrats’ Florida Senate Hopes Could Cost House Seat Roll Call Cahn Emily Levinson Alexis March 23, 2015 March 26, 2015 March 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150326033726/http://atr.rollcall.com/patrick-murphy-florida-senate-house/ deadhttp://shark-tank.com/2015/05/15/state-senator-abruzzo-says-he-will-not-run-for-congress/ State Senator Abruzzo Says He Will Not Run For Congress The Shark Tank Manjarres Javier May 15, 2015 May 21, 2015 Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney and former state senatorhttps://twitter.com/gbennettpost/status/581155666343124993 Dem Palm Beach Co State Atty Dave @aronberg also rules out run for @RepMurphyFL #FL18 House seat. Plans 2016 re-election bid Twitter Bennett George March 26, 2015 March 26, 2015 Jeff Clemens, state senatorhttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/04/30/state-sen-jeff-clemens-wont-run-for-congress-focuses-on-dem-leader-post/ State Sen. Jeff Clemens won’t run for Congress, focuses on Dem leader post The Palm Beach Post Bennett George April 30, 2015 May 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150501191149/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/04/30/state-sen-jeff-clemens-wont-run-for-congress-focuses-on-dem-leader-post/?ecmp=pbp_social_twitter_postonpolitics_sfp April 30, 2015 (endorsed McKinlay) Chris Dzadovsky, St. Lucie County Commissioner Dave Kerner, state representativehttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/03/26/state-rep-dave-kerner-passes-on-patrick-murphy-seat-eyes-commission/ State Rep. Dave Kerner passes on Patrick Murphy seat, eyes commission The Palm Beach Post Bennett George March 26, 2015 March 30, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150330010633/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/03/26/state-rep-dave-kerner-passes-on-patrick-murphy-seat-eyes-commission/ March 26, 2015 Patrick Murphy, incumbent U.S. Representative (running for U.S. Senate) Endorsements Jonathan Chane State legislators Wendy Davis, former Texas state senator (2009–2015) and Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas in 2014Schorsch Peter In CD 18, Randy Perkins wins the latest round of the invisible primary https://floridapolitics.com/archives/204206-cd-18-randy-perkins-winning-invisible-primary/ Florida Politics 8 April 2024 10 March 2016 Melissa McKinlay State legislators Joseph Abruzzo, state senatorAmmann Phil Joe Abruzzo endorses Melissa McKinlay for Congress https://floridapolitics.com/archives/185671-state-sen-joseph-abruzzo-endorses-melissa-mckinlay-for-congress/ Florida Politics 23 April 2024 25 June 2015 Jeff Clemens, state senatorAmmann Phil 3 Democratic state lawmakers endorse Melissa McKinlay for Patrick Murphy’s seat https://floridapolitics.com/archives/185503-three-democratic-state-lawmakers-endorse-melissa-mckinlay-for-patrick-murphys-seat/ Florida Politics 23 April 2024 23 June 2015 David Kerner, state representative Jeremy Ring, state senator Local officials Shelley Vana, Palm Beach County commissionerRay Ryan Palm Beach County mayor endorses Melissa McKinlay’s congressional bid https://floridapolitics.com/archives/185806-palm-beach-county-mayor-endorses-melissa-mckinlays-bid-for-congress/ Florida Politics 23 April 2024 29 June 2015 Randy Perkins U.S. representatives Alcee Hastings, U.S. representative from FL 20Numbered as the 23rd district from 1993 to 2013 Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Newspapers The Palm Beach PostSchorsch Peter In CD 18, Randy Perkins scores Palm Beach Post endorsement https://floridapolitics.com/archives/218619-cd-18-randy-perkins-scores-palm-beach-post-endorsement/ Florida Politics 8 April 2024 8 August 2016 Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Randy Perkins 27,861 60.4 Democratic Party (United States) Jonathan Chane 14,897 32.2 Democratic Party (United States) Juan Xuna 3,394 7.4 46,152 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Brian Mast, former U.S. Army bomb technicianhttps://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/06/08/war-vet-brian-mast-attorney-rick-kozell-launch-gop-bids-for-open-patrick-murphy-seat/ War vet Brian Mast, attorney Rick Kozell launch GOP bids for open Patrick Murphy seat The Palm Beach Post Bennett George June 8, 2015 June 8, 2015 June 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150609013137/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/06/08/war-vet-brian-mast-attorney-rick-kozell-launch-gop-bids-for-open-patrick-murphy-seat/ liveBennett George First time candidates Brian Mast, Randy Perkins to vie for U.S. House http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/news/national-govt-politics/first-time-candidates-mast-perkins-to-vie-for-us-h/nsPLd August 31, 2016 Palm Beach Post August 30, 2016 September 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160905064959/http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/news/national-govt-politics/first-time-candidates-mast-perkins-to-vie-for-us-h/nsPLd/ dead Eliminated in primary Carl Domino, former state representative and nominee for this seat in 2014http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/05/05/republican-carl-domino-says-hes-running-again-for-patrick-murphys-house-seat/ Republican Carl Domino says he’s running again for Patrick Murphy’s House seat The Palm Beach Post Bennett George May 5, 2015 May 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150506204532/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/05/05/republican-carl-domino-says-hes-running-again-for-patrick-murphys-house-seat/ May 5, 2015 Mark Freeman, physicianhttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/08/16/a-quick-glance-at-the-10-republicans-eyeing-patrick-murphys-open-house-seat/ A quick glance at the 10 Republicans eyeing Patrick Murphy’s open House seat The Palm Beach Post Bennett George August 16, 2015 August 16, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150816234546/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/08/16/a-quick-glance-at-the-10-republicans-eyeing-patrick-murphys-open-house-seat/ August 18, 2015https://twitter.com/gbennettpost/status/633354292481671169 GOP #FL22 candidate Marc Freeman says he's switching to #FL18 & has legally changed name from "Marc" to "Mark." Twitter Bennett George August 17, 2015 August 18, 2015 Rick Kozell, attorney Rebecca Negron, Martin County School Board memberhttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/04/14/rebecca-negron-enters-gop-race-for-patrick-murphy-congressional-seat/ Rebecca Negron enters GOP race for Patrick Murphy congressional seat The Palm Beach Post Bennett George April 14, 2015 April 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150414194054/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/04/14/rebecca-negron-enters-gop-race-for-patrick-murphy-congressional-seat/ April 14, 2015 Noelle Nikpour, Republican strategist and Fox News commentatorhttp://redbroward.com/2015/04/06/influential-political-report-lists-patrick-murphys-congressional-seat-as-toss-up/ Influential Political Report Lists Patrick Murphy’s Congressional Seat As "Toss-Up" Red Broward April 6, 2015 April 7, 2015http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/04/29/pundit-noelle-nikpour-considers-gop-run-for-patrick-murphy-house-seat/ Pundit Noelle Nikpour considers GOP run for Patrick Murphy House seat The Palm Beach Post Bennett George April 29, 2015 May 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150501191139/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/04/29/pundit-noelle-nikpour-considers-gop-run-for-patrick-murphy-house-seat/ May 5, 2015http://www.tcpalm.com/franchise/indian-river-lagoon/elections/arkansas-gop-strategist-noelle-nikpour-enters-race-for-patrick-murphys-seat_01090565 Arkansas GOP strategist Noelle Nikpour enters race for Patrick Murphy's seat TCPalm.com Rangel Isadora August 5, 2015 August 5, 2015 August 20, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150820205135/http://www.tcpalm.com/franchise/indian-river-lagoon/elections/arkansas-gop-strategist-noelle-nikpour-enters-race-for-patrick-murphys-seat_01090565 dead Withdrawn Tod Mowery, St. Lucie County Commissionerhttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/05/15/republican-st-lucie-county-commissioner-tod-mowery-enters-congressional-race/ Republican St. Lucie County Commissioner Tod Mowery enters congressional race The Palm Beach Post Bennett George May 15, 2015 May 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150518085703/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/05/15/republican-st-lucie-county-commissioner-tod-mowery-enters-congressional-race/ May 15, 2015http://www.tcpalm.com/news/local-elections/mowery-exits-district-18-race_98141268 Mowery exits District 18 race TCPalm Gardner Keona September 8, 2015 October 29, 2015 September 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925102707/http://www.tcpalm.com/news/local-elections/mowery-exits-district-18-race_98141268 dead Rick Roth, farmer and former Vice President of the Florida Farm Bureauhttp://protectingyourpocket.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/08/12/belle-glade-farmer-rick-roth-of-wellington-to-run-for-u-s-congress/ Belle Glade farmer Rick Roth of Wellington to run for U.S. Congress The Palm Beach Post Salisbury Susan August 12, 2015 August 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150813073059/http://protectingyourpocket.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/08/12/belle-glade-farmer-rick-roth-of-wellington-to-run-for-u-s-congress/ August 13, 2015 Paul Spain, financial advisor and nominee for the 22nd district in 2014http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/06/10/gop-six-pack-paul-spain-joins-crowd-seeking-patrick-murphy-house-seat/ GOP six pack: Paul Spain joins crowd seeking Patrick Murphy House seat The Palm Beach Post Bennett George June 10, 2015 June 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610232924/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/06/10/gop-six-pack-paul-spain-joins-crowd-seeking-patrick-murphy-house-seat/ June 10, 2015 Carla Spalding, MSN, RN and Navy veteranhttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/carla-spalding-enters-crowded-gop-primary-replace-patrick-murphy Carla Spalding Enters Crowded GOP Primary to Replace Patrick Murphy Sunshine State News Derby Kevin July 17, 2015 July 21, 2015 August 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150804205944/http://sunshinestatenews.com/story/carla-spalding-enters-crowded-gop-primary-replace-patrick-murphy dead (independent candidate) Declined Dan Bongino, former United States Secret Service agent, nominee for U.S. Senate from Maryland in 2012 and nominee for MD-06 in 2014http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/conservative-dan-bongino-considers-bid-patrick-murphys-seat Conservative Dan Bongino Mulls Bid for Patrick Murphy's Seat Sunshine State News Derby Kevin May 20, 2015 May 21, 2015 May 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150526060708/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/conservative-dan-bongino-considers-bid-patrick-murphys-seat dead Bill Castle, general counsel to Senator Orrin Hatchhttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/orrin-hatch-aide-bill-castle-looking-running-patrick-murphys-congressional-seat Orrin Hatch Aide Bill Castle Looks at a Run for Patrick Murphy's Congressional Seat Sunshine State News Derby Kevin April 30, 2015 May 6, 2015 May 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150511184853/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/orrin-hatch-aide-bill-castle-looking-running-patrick-murphys-congressional-seat deadhttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/orrin-hatch-aide-no-go-joining-crowded-race-replace-patrick-murphy Orrin Hatch Aide a No-Go for Joining Crowded Race to Replace Patrick Murphy Sunshine State News Derby Kevin July 2, 2015 July 6, 2015 July 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150726200308/http://sunshinestatenews.com/story/orrin-hatch-aide-no-go-joining-crowded-race-replace-patrick-murphy dead Gayle Harrell, state representative and candidate for 16th district in 2008http://www.tcpalm.com/news/politics/murphys-senate-announcement-would-set-off-domino-effect_47355762 Murphy's Senate announcement would set off domino effect TC Palm Isadora Rangel March 16, 2015 March 16, 2015 March 20, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150320044554/http://www.tcpalm.com/news/politics/murphys-senate-announcement-would-set-off-domino-effect_47355762 dead Reed Hartman, former president of the Florida Farm Bureau's State Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Group Belinda Keiser, vice chancellor at Keiser Universityhttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/06/12/keiser-universitys-belinda-keiser-strongly-considering-gop-run-for-patrick-murphy-seat/ Keiser University’s Belinda Keiser ‘strongly considering’ GOP run for Patrick Murphy seat The Palm Beach Post Bennett George June 12, 2015 June 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150613085928/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/06/12/keiser-universitys-belinda-keiser-strongly-considering-gop-run-for-patrick-murphy-seat/ June 12, 2015 K.C. Ingram Traylor, radio show host and community advocatehttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/07/13/ingram-traylor-not-joining-race-for-murphy-seat/ Ingram Traylor not joining race for Murphy seat The Palm Beach Post Washington Wayne July 13, 2015 July 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150714063220/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/07/13/ingram-traylor-not-joining-race-for-murphy-seat/ July 20, 2015 Stephen Leighton, former district director for U.S. Representative Tom Rooney Patrick Rooney, Jr., state Representative and brother of U.S. Representative Tom Rooneyhttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/05/07/republican-pat-rooney-jr-will-not-run-for-open-patrick-murphy-house-seat/ Republican Pat Rooney Jr. will not run for open Patrick Murphy House seat The Palm Beach Post Bennett George May 7, 2015 May 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150508162937/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/05/07/republican-pat-rooney-jr-will-not-run-for-open-patrick-murphy-house-seat/ May 7, 2015 Rob Siedlecki, attorney and 2014 State House candidate Doug Smith, Martin County Commissioner William Snyder, Martin County sheriff and former state representativehttp://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/03/16/martin-county-sheriff-william-snyder-opts-out-of-congressional-race/ Martin County Sheriff William Snyder opts out of congressional race Palm Beach Post George Bennett March 16, 2015 March 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150321221236/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/03/16/martin-county-sheriff-william-snyder-opts-out-of-congressional-race/ March 16, 2015 Calvin Turnquest, former Tequesta Councilman and candidate for the seat in 2014https://www.facebook.com/calvin.turnquest.7/posts/747262082058212 There have been rumors and rumors of rumors about who will launch a campaign to represent #FL18... Facebook Turnquest Calvin April 4, 2015 April 7, 2015 Gary Uber, businessman Endorsements Rick Kozell U.S. representatives Lincoln Díaz-Balart, former U.S. representative from FL 21 (1993–2011)Ammann Phil CD 18 hopeful Rick Kozell releases list of high-profile GOP endorsements https://floridapolitics.com/archives/189104-cd-18-hopeful-rick-kozell-releases-list-of-high-profile-gop-endorsements/ Florida Politics 26 August 2015 8 April 2024 Mike Rogers, U.S. representative from AL 3 Individuals Eric M. Javits, former United States Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (2003–2009) George Lindemann, businessman Rebecca Negron Statewide officials Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer of FloridaBuzzacco-Foerster Jenna Jeff Atwater endorses Rebecca Negron in CD 18 https://floridapolitics.com/archives/219713-jeff-atwater-endorses-rebecca-negron-cd-18/ Florida Politics 24 April 2024 19 August 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CarlDomino MarkFreeman BrianMast RebeccaNegron UndecidedThe Logit Group (R-Mast)The Logit Group (R-Mast) August 4–7, 2016 364 ± ?% 10% 18% 39% 19% 14% Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Brian Mast 24,099 38.0 Republican Party (United States) Rebecca Negron 16,242 25.6 Republican Party (United States) Mark Freeman 10,000 15.6 Republican Party (United States) Carl Domino 7,942 12.5 Republican Party (United States) Rick Kozell 4,334 6.8 Republican Party (United States) Noelle Nikpour 835 1.3 63,452 100.0 General election Endorsements Randy Perkins (D) Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Brian Mast (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramYoung Gun candidates http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ gopyoungguns.com 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029120623/http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ 29 October 2016 Debate + 2016 Florida's 18th congressional district Republican & Democratic primary debatesThe video contains both, but the debates were not held simultaneously No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican Republican Republican Republican Republican Democratic Democratic DemocraticKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Carl Domino Mark Freeman Rick Kozell Brian Mast Rebecca Negron Noelle Nikpour Jonathan Chane Randy Perkins Juan Xane1 Aug. 28, 2016 WPTV-TV Michael WilliamsYouTube P P P P A P P A P + 2016 Florida's 18th congressional district debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican DemocraticKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Brian Mast Randy Perkins1 Oct. 17, 2016 WPEC-TVPalm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Liz QuirantesC-SPAN P P2 Oct. 28, 2016 WPTV-TV Michael WilliamsYouTube P P Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RandyPerkins (D) BrianMast (R) CarlaSpalding (I) UndecidedMcLaughlin & Associates (R)McLaughlin & Associates (R) October 11–13, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 40% 47% 6% 7% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R FlipNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergTossupNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R FlipNovember 7, 2016RCPTossupOctober 31, 2016 Results Mast defeated Perkins in the general election.http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/08/analysis-brian-masts-military-story-wins-patrick-murphys-us-house-seat/93056564/ Analysis: Brian Mast's military story wins Patrick Murphy's U.S. House seat Florida’s 18th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Brian Mast 201,488 53.6 Democratic Party (United States) Randy Perkins 161,918 43.1 Independent politician Carla Spalding 12,503 3.3 Independent politician Marilyn Holloman (write-in) 9 0.0 375,918 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 19 2016 Florida's 19th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 19 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 19 2018 x150px File:Francis Rooney, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped) (cropped).jpg Francis Rooney Republican Party (United States) 239,225 65.9% File:3x4.svg Robert Neeld Democratic Party (United States) 123,812 34.1% 2016_Florida's_19th_Congressional_District_election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 170px County results Rooney: #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% U.S. Representative Curt Clawson Republican Party (United States) Francis Rooney Republican Party (United States) Florida's 19th congressional district Republican Curt Clawson had represented the district since being elected in a special election in 2014. He was mentioned as a potential candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2016.http://www.news-press.com/story/news/2015/06/20/marco-rubio-lagging-facebook/29044875/ Marco Rubio lagging on Facebook The News-Press King Ledyard June 20, 2015 June 26, 2015 In May 2016, Clawson announced he would not seek a second term.King Ledyard U.S. Rep. Curt Clawson won't seek re-election http://www.news-press.com/story/news/2016/05/19/us-rep-curt-clawson-wont-seek-re-election/84625998/ 11 June 2016 The News-Press 20 May 2016 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Francis Rooney, businessman and former U.S. ambassador to the VaticanFormer ambassador to Vatican to run for Congress in Fla. http://www.wtsp.com/news/politics/former-ambassador-to-vatican-to-run-for-congress-in-fla/213593049 11 June 2016 WTSP Associated Press 24 May 2016June 2022 InternetArchiveBot yes GSMA Francis Rooney formally announces candidacy for Florida's 19th Congressional District http://www.naplesnews.com/participate/381996921.html 10 June 2016 Naples Daily News 6 June 2016McCoy Meghan Congressional District 19 race has two announced candidates http://www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/569044/Congressional-District-19-race-has-two-announced-candidates.html 10 June 2016 Cape Coral Daily Breeze Ogden Newspapers 10 June 2016 August 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160810202214/http://www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/569044/Congressional-District-19-race-has-two-announced-candidates.html dead Eliminated in primary Dan Bongino, former Secret Service agent and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012 for MarylandDan Bongino files to run for Congress in CD 19 http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/dan-bongino-ready-run-congress-southwest-florida 10 June 2016 Sunshine State News 6 June 2016 June 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160609174227/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/dan-bongino-ready-run-congress-southwest-florida dead Chauncey Goss, Sanibel council member and candidate for this seat in 2012Parker Betty Lee County, meet U.S. Rep. candidate Francis Rooney http://www.news-press.com/story/news/politics/betty-parker/2016/05/27/candidate-francis-rooney-meet-lee-county/85039526/ 10 June 2016 The News-Press 27 May 2016 Sanibel Councilman Chauncey Goss has long-standing ties to the community and a political network from his 2012 congressional race. Declined Tom Grady, former state representative Paige Kreegel, state representative and candidate for this seat in 2012Glorioso Alexandra Who is lining up to run for U.S. Rep. Curt Clawson's seat now that he's not running? http://www.naplesnews.com/news/politics/elections/who-is-lining-up-to-run-for-us-rep-curt-clawsons-seat-now-that-hes-not-running-334ae4df-caee-3bbc-e0-380287681.html 11 June 2016 Naples Daily News 20 May 2016 …no Democrat has won this seat in decades, making the GOP primary the likely deciding contest. Tom Leonardo, Fort Myers Council memberhttp://www.news-press.com/story/news/2015/06/20/tom-leonardo-johnny-streets-fort-myers-curt-clawson-moodys-standard-poors-fitch/29045775/ Tom Leonardo mulls future in politics The News-Press Dulaney Cody June 20, 2015 June 26, 2015 Endorsements Dan Bongino U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas and 2016 Republican presidential candidatehttps://www.facebook.com/tedcruzpage/photos/a.495661567463.299907.69983322463/10154402323292464/?type=3&theater I'm proud to endorse my friend, Daniel Bongino, in his bid for Florida's Nineteenth Congressional District Facebook Cruz Ted August 29, 2016 August 29, 2016 Forum + 2016 Florida's 19th congressional district republican primary candidate forum No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Dan Bongino Chauncey Goss Francis Rooney1 Aug. 22, 2016 Naples Daily News Amy OshierYouTube P P P Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DanBongino ChaunceyGoss FrancisRooney UndecidedRemington Research Group (R)Remington Research Group (R) August 4–7, 2016 364 – 15% 29% 45% 11% Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Francis Rooney 46,821 52.7 Republican Party (United States) Chauncey Goss 26,537 29.9 Republican Party (United States) Dan Bongino 15,439 17.4 88,797 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Robert NeeldGlorioso Alexandra Southwest Florida congressional candidates debate http://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/08/02/southwest-florida-congressional-candidates-debate/87977038/ 14 August 2016 Naples Daily News 3 August 2016 Declined April Freeman, businesswoman and nominee for this seat in 2014http://www.news-press.com/story/news/politics/betty-parker/2014/12/26/parker-politics-freeman-begins-run-senate-seat/20924109/ Parker on Politics: Freeman begins run at House seat The News-Press Parker Betty December 27, 2014 February 2, 2015 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 19th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Francis Rooney 239,225 65.9 Democratic Party (United States) Robert Neeld 123,812 34.1 Independent politician David Byron (write-in) 109 0.0 Independent politician Timothy John Rossano (write-in) 20 0.0 363,166 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 20 2016 Florida's 20th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 20 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 20 2018 x150px File:Alcee Hastings, official portrait, 108th Congress (cropped).jpg Alcee Hastings Democratic Party (United States) 222,914 80.3% File:3x4.svg Gary Stein Republican Party (United States) 54,646 19.7% 2016_Florida's_20th_Congressional_District_election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 200px County resultsHastings: #4170cd 70–80% #3358a2 80–90% U.S. Representative Alcee Hastings Democratic Party (United States) Alcee Hastings Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 20th congressional district Democrat Alcee Hastings had represented the district since being elected in 2012. He previously represented the 23rd district from 1993 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Hastings announced in November 2014 that he would run for re-election in 2016.http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-alcee-hastings-political-future-20141112-story.html Alcee Hastings running for re-election in 2016 – maybe for the last time Sun-Sentinel Man Anthony November 12, 2014 March 26, 2015 October 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151009084520/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-alcee-hastings-political-future-20141112-story.html dead Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Alcee Hastings, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Gary Stein General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 20th congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Alcee Hastings (incumbent) 222,914 80.3 Republican Party (United States) Gary Stein 54,646 19.7 277,560 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 21 2016 Florida's 21st congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 22 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 21 2018 x150px File:Lois Frankel, official portrait, 113th Congress (3x4).jpg Lois Frankel Democratic Party (United States) 210,606 62.7% File:3x4.svg Paul Spain Republican Party (United States) 118,038 35.1% U.S. Representative Lois Frankel (22nd) Democratic Party (United States) Lois Frankel Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 21st congressional district Democrat Ted Deutch had represented the district since being elected in 2012. He previously represented the 19th district from 2010 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Deutch considered running for the U.S. Senate, but decided to run for re-election instead.http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ted-deutch-us-senate-20150313-story.html Ted Deutch decides against U.S. Senate race Sun Sentinel Man Anthony March 19, 2015 May 21, 2015 May 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150504174549/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ted-deutch-us-senate-20150313-story.html dead If Deutch had run for Senate, State Senator Joseph Abruzzo was interested in running for this seat. As a result of 2015's statewide redistricting, incumbent Deutch effectively swapped seats with Lois Frankel, then incumbent of the 22nd District. Deutch would seek election to the 22nd District seat while Frankel sought election to District 21.http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-ted-deutch-congress-broward-20151202-story.html Ted Deutch to run in Broward-based district, leaving Lois Frankel to run in all-Palm Beach County district Sun-Sentinel Man Anthony Sweeney Dan December 3, 2015 March 28, 2016 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Lois Frankel, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Paul Spain General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 21st congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Lois Frankel (incumbent) 210,606 62.7 Republican Party (United States) Paul Spain 118,038 35.1 Independent politician W Michael "Mike" Trout 7,217 2.2 335,861 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 22 2016 Florida's 22nd congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 21 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 22 2018 x150px File:Ted Deutsch, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Ted Deutch Democratic Party (United States) 199,113 58.9% File:3x4.svg Andrea Leigh McGee Republican Party (United States) 138,737 41.1% 2016_Florida's_22nd_Congressional_District_Election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 150px County results Deutch: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% U.S. Representative Ted Deutch (21st) Democratic Party (United States) Ted Deutch Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 22nd congressional district Democrat Lois Frankel had represented the district since being elected in 2012. As a result of 2015's statewide redistricting, incumbent Frankel would effectively swap seats with Ted Deutch, the current incumbent of the 21st District. Frankel sought election to the 21st District seat while Deutch sought election to District 22. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ted Deutch Republican primary Boca Raton businessman Joseph Bensmihen was challenging Frankel as a Republican.https://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/04/23/boca-raton-businessman-joseph-bensmihen-to-run-for-lois-frankels-house-seat/ Boca Raton businessman Joseph Bensmihen to run for Lois Frankel's House seat The Palm Beach Post George Bennett April 23, 2015 April 23, 2015 May 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150518084918/http://postonpolitics.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2015/04/23/boca-raton-businessman-joseph-bensmihen-to-run-for-lois-frankels-house-seat/ live Physician Marc Freeman had also filed to run as a Republican, but switched to run in the 18th district. Candidates Nominee Andrea Leigh McGee Withdrawn Joseph Bensmihen, businessman Marc Freeman, physician General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 22nd congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Ted Deutch (incumbent) 199,113 58.9 Republican Party (United States) Andrea Leigh McGee 138,737 41.1 337,850 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 23 2016 Florida's 23rd congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 23 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 23 2018 x150px File:Debbie Wasserman Schultz official photo (cropped).jpg Debbie Wasserman Schultz Democratic Party (United States) 183,225 56.7% File:3x4.svg Joe Kaufman Republican Party (United States) 130,818 40.5% 2016_Florida's_23rd_Congressional_District_by_County_(117th_Congress).svg 200px County resultsSchultz: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz Democratic Party (United States) Debbie Wasserman Schultz Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 23rd congressional district Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz had represented the district since being elected in 2012. She previously represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Debbie Wasserman Schultz, incumbent U.S. Representativehttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-wasserman-schultz-senate-20150317-story.html Debbie Wasserman Schultz to seek re-election to Congress, won't run for U.S. Senate - Sun Sentinel South Florida Sun-Sentinel March 18, 2015 Sun-Sentinel.com April 8, 2015 April 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402155609/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-wasserman-schultz-senate-20150317-story.html dead Eliminated in primary Tim Canova, attorney and professor at Nova Southeastern Universityhttp://timcanova.com/ Tim Canova for Congress January 7, 2016 January 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160109191512/http://timcanova.com/ dead Declined Martin Karp, Miami-Dade School Board memberhttp://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article34341174.html Miami-Dade School Board member weighs run against Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Miami Herald Sherman Amy September 8, 2015 September 9, 2015http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-martin-karp-not-running-20151012-story.html Miami-Dade school board member will not challenge Wasserman Schultz Sun-Sentinel Sweeney Dan October 12, 2015 October 29, 2015 Endorsements Tim Canova U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator from Vermont and 2016 Democratic presidential candidateGoldmacher Shane https://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/bernie-sanders-debbie-wasserman-schultz-primary-223443 Sanders backs DNC chair's primary opponent Politico 2016-09-05 2016-09-10 Labor unions Communications Workers of Americahttp://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/tim-canova-debbie-wasserman-schultz-challenger-wins-two-huge-endorsements-7642111 Tim Canova, Debbie Wasserman Schultz Challenger, Wins Two Huge Endorsements New Times Broward-Palm Beach Iannelli Jerry March 11, 2016 April 16, 2016 National Nurses United Transport Workers Union of Americahttp://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/miami-airport-workers-union-endorses-tim-canova-7718865 Miami Airport Workers' Union Endorses Tim Canova New Times Broward-Palm Beach Iannelli Jerry April 15, 2016 April 16, 2016 United Association of Pipefitters, Air Conditioning, and Refrigerationhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-tim-canova-sanders-labor-20160608-story.html Labor union leaders aim to aid Tim Canova's challenge to Wasserman Schultz Sun Sentinel Man Anthony June 8, 2016 June 13, 2016 Organizations Democracy for America, progressive organizationhttps://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/democracy-for-america-endorses-tim-canova-223651 Democracy for America backs Canova in race against Wasserman Schultz Politico McCaskill Nolan May 27, 2016 May 27, 2016 Mayday PAC, political action committee founded by Lawrence Lessig to help elect candidates to Congress to pass campaign finance reform National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, non-profit organization supporting the legalization of marijuanahttp://blog.norml.org/2016/06/30/norml-pac-endorses-tim-canova-challenger-to-dnc-chairwoman-debbie-wasserman-schultz/ NORML PAC Endorses Tim Canova, Challenger To DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Keane Danielle June 30, 2016 July 2, 2016 Progressive Democrats of America, progressive coalitionhttp://www.pdamerica.org/endorsed-candidates/tim-canova-us-house-fl-23 Tim Canova - US House (FL23) Progressive Democrats of America Staff PDA May 27, 2016 May 27, 2016 May 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160529074709/http://pdamerica.org/endorsed-candidates/tim-canova-us-house-fl-23 dead Working Families Party, progressive minor political partyhttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/216524-tim-canova-earns-endorsement-working-families-party-endorsement-fl-cd-23-race Tim Canova earns the endorsement of the Working Families Party endorsement in FL CD 23 race Florida Politics Perry Mitch July 15, 2016 July 18, 2016 Newspapers The Miami Timeshttp://miamitimesonline.com/news/2016/aug/25/miami-times-recommends/ The Miami Times recommends... The Miami Times August 25, 2016 August 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160826192123/http://miamitimesonline.com/news/2016/aug/25/miami-times-recommends/ August 26, 2016 dead The Westside Gazettehttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/canova-wins-support-both-african-american-newspapers-cd-23 Canova Wins Endorsement of Both African American Newspapers in CD 23 Sunshine State News Smith Nancy August 25, 2016 August 27, 2016 August 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160829081224/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/canova-wins-support-both-african-american-newspapers-cd-23 dead Individuals Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice creamhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ice-cream-wasserman-schultz-20160610-story.html Ben & Jerry's ice cream co-founder wants Wasserman Schultz defeated Sun Sentinel 2016-09-10 Debbie Wasserman Schultz U.S. Executive Branch officials Joe Biden, 47th Vice President of the United Stateshttps://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/joe-biden-debbie-wasserman-schultz-224137 Biden goes to bat for embattled DNC chair Politico Dovere Edward June 9, 2016 June 13, 2016 Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nomineehttps://www.hillaryclinton.com/briefing/statements/2016/07/24/hillary-clinton-statement-on-the-resignation-of-democratic-national-committee-chair-debbie-wasserman-schultz/ Hillary Clinton Statement on the Resignation of Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz Hillary Clinton July 24, 2016 August 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160802001035/https://www.hillaryclinton.com/briefing/statements/2016/07/24/hillary-clinton-statement-on-the-resignation-of-democratic-national-committee-chair-debbie-wasserman-schultz/ August 2, 2016 dead Barack Obama, 44th President of the United Stateshttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/obama-debbie-wasserman-schultz_us_56f93747e4b0a372181a53e1 Obama Endorses Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Bid For Re-Election The Huffington Post Terkel Amanda March 28, 2016 April 16, 2016 Organizations Broward County Central Labor Council, local AFL–CIO bodyhttps://timcanova.com/news/debbie-wasserman-schultz-fails-receive-afl-cio-endorsement Debbie Wasserman Schultz fails to receive AFL–CIO endorsement Tim Canova June 12, 2016 August 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160828084655/https://timcanova.com/news/debbie-wasserman-schultz-fails-receive-afl-cio-endorsement August 28, 2016 dead Broward County Council of Professional Firefighters, local firefighter unionhttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/debbie-wasserman-schultz-gets-broward-firefighters-endorsement Debbie Wasserman Schultz gets Broward firefighters endorsement Sunshine State News June 8, 2016 June 13, 2016September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Congressional Black Caucushttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2016/05/congressional-black-caucus-endorses-debbie-wasserman-schultz.html Congressional Black Caucus endorses Debbie Wasserman Schultz Miami Herald Sherman Amy May 27, 2016 August 27, 2016 EMILY's ListU.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house emilyslist.org/ 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161012054633/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house 12 October 2016 League of Conservation Votershttp://floridapolitics.com/archives/220651-league-conservation-voters-backs-debbie-wasserman-schultz-cd-23-race League of Conservation Voters backs Debbie Wasserman Schultz in CD 23 Florida Politics Perry Mitch August 29, 2016 August 29, 2016 Newspapers Miami Heraldhttp://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article96314462.html Wasserman Schultz can still do a good job Miami Herald August 17, 2016 August 26, 2016 Sun-Sentinelhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/endorsements/fl-editorial-wasserman-schultz-endorsement-20160806-story.html Debbie Wasserman Schultz deserves to be re-elected Sun-Sentinel August 6, 2016 August 26, 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DebbieWasserman Schultz TimCanova UndecidedFlorida Atlantic UniversityFlorida Atlantic University August 17–19, 2016 400 ± 5% 50% 40% 10%Global Strategy Group (D-Wasserman Schultz)Global Strategy Group (D-Wasserman Schultz) July 31–August 1, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 59% 26% 15%FM3 Research (D-Canova)FM3 Research (D-Canova) July 27–28, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 46% 38% 16% Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Debbie Wasserman Schultz (incumbent) 28,809 56.8 Democratic Party (United States) Tim Canova 21,907 43.2 50,716 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Joe Kaufman, counter-terrorism researcher, founder of Americans Against Hate, candidate for this seat 2012 and nominee in 2014 Eliminated in primary Marty Feigenbaum, attorney and public arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authorityhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-qualifying-us-house-20160624-story.html South Florida gets three hot congressional primaries and two big November elections South Florida Sun-Sentinel June 24, 2016 Sun-Sentinel.com June 28, 2016 Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Joe Kaufman 13,412 73.0 Republican Party (United States) Martin "Marty" Feigenbaum 4,948 27.0 18,360 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 23rd congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Debbie Wasserman Schultz (incumbent) 183,225 56.7 Republican Party (United States) Joe Kaufman 130,818 40.5 Independent politician Don Endriss 5,180 1.6 Independent politician Lyle Milstein 3,897 1.2 323,120 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 24 2016 Florida's 24th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 24 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 24 2018 x150px File:Frederica Wilson official House portrait (cropped).jpg Frederica Wilson Democratic Party (United States) Unopposed N/a U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson Democratic Party (United States) Frederica Wilson Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 24th congressional district Democrat Frederica Wilson had represented the district since being elected in 2012. She previously represented the 17th district from 2011 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Frederica Wilson, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Randal Hill, retired NFL player and former U.S. Homeland Security agenthttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2015/07/former-dolphins-player-and-federal-agent-randal-hill-to-run-against-us-rep-frederica-wilson.html Former Dolphins player and federal agent Randal Hill to run against U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson Miami Herald Sherman Amy July 6, 2015 July 6, 2015 Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Frederica Wilson (incumbent) 50,822 78.4 Democratic Party (United States) Randal Hill 14,023 21.6 64,845 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Democrat Frederica Wilson was unopposed in the general election. Florida's 24th congressional district, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Frederica Wilson (incumbent) Unopposed N/a N/a Democratic Party (United States) District 25 2016 Florida's 25th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 25 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 25 2018 x150px File:Mario Díaz-Balart official photo (cropped).jpg Mario Díaz-Balart Republican Party (United States) 157,921 62.4% File:3x4.svg Alina Valdes Democratic Party (United States) 95,319 37.6% 2016_Florida's_25th_Congressional_District_election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 230px County resultsDíaz-Balart: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Mario Díaz-Balart Republican Party (United States) Mario Díaz-Balart Republican Party (United States) Florida's 25th congressional district Republican Mario Díaz-Balart had represented the district since 2012. He previously represented the 21st district from 2011 to 2013, as well as a different version of the 25th from 2003 to 2011, prior to the decennial redistricting. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mario Díaz-Balart, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Alina Valdes, physicianABOUT DR. ALINA VALDES http://alinavaldesforcongress.com/about-alina/ alinavaldesforcongress.com Alina Valdes for Congress 12 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029005301/http://alinavaldesforcongress.com/about-alina/ 29 October 2016 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida's 25th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Mario Díaz-Balart (incumbent) 157,921 62.4 Democratic Party (United States) Alina Valdes 95,319 37.6 253,240 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 26 2016 Florida's 26th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 26 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 26 2018 x150px File:Carlos Curbelo official photo (cropped).jpg Carlos Curbelo Republican Party (United States) 148,547 52.9% File:Joe Garcia, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Joe Garcia Democratic Party (United States) 115,493 41.2% File:3x4.svg José Peixoto Independent 16,502 5.9% 2016_Florida's_26th_Congressional_District_election_by_county_(117th_Congress).svg 400px County resultsCurbelo: #ed8783 50–60% U.S. Representative Carlos Curbelo Republican Party (United States) Carlos Curbelo Republican Party (United States) Florida's 26th congressional district Republican Carlos Curbelo had represented the district since being elected in 2014. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joe Garcia, former U.S. Representativehttp://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article58271983.html Democrat Joe Garcia says he's running for Congress in Miami again Miami Herald Patricia Mazzei February 3, 2015 March 28, 2015 Eliminated in primary Annette Taddeo, businesswoman, nominee for the 18th district in 2008 and nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2014http://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/annette-taddeo-crists-running-mate-set-to-challenge-rep-carlos-curbelo-7562166 Annette Taddeo, Crist's Running Mate, Set to Challenge Rep. Carlos Curbelo Miami New Times Elfrink, Tim April 3, 2015 April 3, 2015 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JoeGarcia AnnetteTaddeo UndecidedGBA Strategies (D)GBA Strategies (D) July 11–14, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 40% 38% 22%Expedition Strategies (D-Garcia)Expedition Strategies (D-Garcia) May 10–13, 2016 400 ± 4.90% 53% 28% 19%ALG Research (D-Taddeo)ALG Research (D-Taddeo) April 2016 400 ± 4.4% 48% 27% 25%Public Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D) January 15–18, 2016 441 – 34% 24% 42% Debate + 2016 Florida's 26th congressional district democratic primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Democratic DemocraticKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Joe Garcia Annette Taddeo1 WPLG Michael PutneyYouTube P P Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Joe Garcia 14,834 51.2 Democratic Party (United States) Annette Taddeo 14,108 48.8 28,942 100.0 General election Debate + 2016 Florida's 26th congressional district debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican DemocraticKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Carlos Curbelo Joe Garcia1 Oct. 20, 2016 WPLG Michael PutneyC-SPAN P P Endorsements Carlos Curbelo (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ electgoppatriots.org/ National Republican Congressional Committee 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161001000506/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ 1 October 2016 Joe Garcia (D) Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergTossupNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean RNovember 7, 2016RCPTossupOctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 26th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Carlos Curbelo (incumbent) 148,547 52.9 Democratic Party (United States) Joe Garcia 115,493 41.2 Independent politician José Peixoto 16,502 5.9 280,542 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 27 2016 Florida's 27th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 27 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 27 2018 x150px File:Ileana Ros-Lehtinen official photo (cropped).jpg Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Republican Party (United States) 157,917 54.9% File:3x4.svg Scott Fuhrman Democratic Party (United States) 129,760 45.1% 2016_Florida's_27th_Congressional_District_election_by_precinct_(115th_Congress).svg 180px Precinct results Ros-Lehtinen: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d02923 70–80% #b00600 80–90% #850000 >90% Fuhrman: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #416fcd 70–80% #3357a2 80–90% #244079 >90% Tie: #c88fe4 50% No votes: #a9a9a9 U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Republican Party (United States) Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Republican Party (United States) Florida's 27th congressional district Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen represented the district since being elected in 2012. She previously represented the 18th district from 1989 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary David Adams Maria Peiro Results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (incumbent) 30,485 80.5 Republican Party (United States) Maria Peiro 4,450 11.3 Republican Party (United States) David "Tubbs" Adams 2,945 7.8 37,880 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Scott Fuhrman, businessmanhttp://www.scottfuhrman.com/ Scott Fuhrman for Congress scottfuhrman.com August 14, 2016 Eliminated in primary Frank Perez, US Army veteranhttp://www.frankforflorida.com/ Frank Perez for Congress frankperez.com August 14, 2016 August 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160810000140/http://www.frankforflorida.com/ dead Adam Sackrin, attorneyhttp://www.adamsackrin.com/index.html Adam Sackrin for Congress adamsackrin.com August 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160817092359/http://www.adamsackrin.com/index.html August 17, 2016 dead Results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Scott Fuhrman 17,068 58.9 Democratic Party (United States) Frank Perez 7,087 24.5 Democratic Party (United States) Adam Sackrin 4,808 16.6 28,963 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely ROctober 31, 2016 Results Florida’s 27th congressional district, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (incumbent) 157,917 54.9 Democratic Party (United States) Scott Fuhrman 129,760 45.1 287,677 100.0 Republican Party (United States) See also 2016 United States House of Representatives elections 2016 United States elections Notes Partisan clients References Florida 2016 United States House of Representatives