2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida

none February 2026 September 2023 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida Florida legislative no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida 2016 All 27 Florida seats to the United States House of Representatives 2014 11 04 Republican Party (United States) 17 17 2,713,441 56.02% 4.41% Democratic Party (United States) 10 10 2,130,626 43.98% 1.69% 300px District results 300px County results Republican #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #AA0000 80–90% #800000 90–100% Democratic #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645B4 80–90% #002B84 90–100% The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 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 Governor of Florida. There was no net party change, as Democrat Gwen Graham defeated Republican incumbent Steve Southerland in the 2nd district, while Republican Carlos Curbelo defeated Democratic incumbent Joe Garcia in the 26th district. yes 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– % Republican 26 2,713,451 54.3% 17 63.0% Democratic 24 2,130,626 42.6% 10 37.0% Independent 9 91,081 1.8% 0 0.0% Libertarian 2 61,989 1.2% 0 0.0% Write-in 8 1,388 0.0% 0 0.0%Total 4,998,555 100.0% 27 100.0% Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 54.28 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 42.63 Independent Independent 1.82 Libertarian Libertarian Party (United States) 1.24 Write-in Write-in candidate 0.03 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 62.96 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 37.04 Independent Independent 0.00 Libertarian Libertarian Party (United States) 0.00 District Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida by district:Haas Karen L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014 https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives October 28, 2019 March 9, 2015 DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 165,086 70.15% 54,976 23.36% 15,281 6.49% 235,343 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 2 123,262 49.35% 126,096 50.48% 422 0.17% 249,780 100.00% Democratic gainDistrict 3 148,691 64.99% 73,910 32.30% 6,208 2.71% 228,809 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 4 177,887 78.28% 0 0.00% 49,366 21.72% 227,253 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 5 59,237 34.53% 112,340 65.47% 0 0.00 171,577 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 6 166,254 62.54% 99,563 37.46% 0 0.00% 265,817 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 7 144,474 63.60% 73,011 32.14% 9,679 4.26% 227,164 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 8 180,728 65.84% 93,724 34.14% 61 0.02% 274,513 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 9 74,963 43.11% 93,850 53.98% 5,065 2.91% 173,878 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 10 143,128 61.54% 89,426 38.45% 20 0.01% 232,574 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 11 181,508 66.66% 90,786 33.34% 0 0.00% 272,294 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 12 – – – – – – – – Republican holdDistrict 13 168,172 75.22% 0 0.00% 55,404 24.78% 223,576 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 14 – – – – – – – – Democratic holdDistrict 15 128,750 60.28% 84,832 39.72% 0 0.00% 213,582 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 16 169,126 61.54% 105,483 38.38% 220 0.08% 274,829 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 17 141,493 63.24% 82,263 36.76% 0 0.00% 223,756 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 18 101,896 40.22% 151,478 59.78% 0 0.00% 253,374 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 19 159,354 64.55% 80,824 32.74% 6,683 2.71% 246,861 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 20 28,968 18.40% 128,498 81.60% 0 0.00% 157,466 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 21 0 0.00% 153,395 99.63% 575 0.37% 153,970 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 22 90,685 41.97% 125,404 58.03% 7 0.00% 216,096 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 23 61,519 37.33% 103,269 62.67% 0 0.00% 164,788 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 24 15,239 10.16% 129,192 86.18% 5,487 3.66% 149,918 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 25 – – – – – – – – Republican holdDistrict 26 83,031 51.46% 78,306 48.54% 0 0.00% 161,337 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 27 – – – – – – – – Republican holdTotal 2,713,451 54.28% 2,130,626 42.63% 154,478 3.09% 4,998,555 100.00% District 1 Florida's 1st congressional district Incumbent Republican Jeff Miller, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jeff Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary John Krause Withdrawn Travis Pierce Miller Results Republican primary resultshttp://enight.elections.myflorida.com/FederalOffices/Representative/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120816183116/http://enight.elections.myflorida.com/FederalOffices/Representative/ dead August 16, 2012 2014 Primary Election August 26, 2014 Official Results 3 September 2014 Florida Division of Elections Jeff Miller (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 44,784 75.3 John E Krause Republican Party (United States) 14,660 24.7 59,444 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jim Bryan, retired Army officer and nominee for this seat in 2010 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014Safe RNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 24, 2014Safe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball2014 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2014-house Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2014 April 11, 2014Safe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 https://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2014-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014Safe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 1st congressional district, 2014https://results.elections.myflorida.com/Index.asp?ElectionDate=11/4/2014&DATAMODE= Florida Department of State - Election Results January 9, 2019 December 14, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181214164429/https://results.elections.myflorida.com/Index.asp?ElectionDate=11/4/2014&DATAMODE= dead Republican Party (United States) Jeff Miller (incumbent) 165,086 70.1 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Bryan 54,976 23.4 Independent Mark Wichern 15,281 6.5 235,343 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2014 Florida's 2nd congressional district election Florida presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 2 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 2 2016 x150px File:Gwen Graham 114th (cropped).jpg Gwen Graham Democratic Party (United States) 126,096 50.5% File:Steve Southerland, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped) (cropped).jpg Steve Southerland Republican Party (United States) 123,262 49.3% FL District 2 Counties 2014.svg 250px County resultsGraham: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80% Southerland: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% U.S. Representative Steve Southerland Republican Party (United States) Gwen Graham Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Republican Steve Southerland, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Steve Southerland, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gwen Graham, Leon County school administrator and the daughter of Bob Graham, former United States Senator and Governor of Floridahttp://www.tallahassee.com/article/20130506/POLITICSPOLICY/305060015/Southerland-faces-tough-2014-re-election-bid Southerland faces tough 2014 re-election bid May 5, 2013 May 24, 2013 Tallahassee Democrat Ledyard King General election Endorsements Steve Southerland (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ electgoppatriots.org National Republican Congressional Committee 14 May 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141219131053/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ 19 December 2014 Susan B. Anthony List2014 Endorsed Candidates http://www.sba-list.org/endorsed-candidates sba-list.org Susan B. Anthony List 17 May 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103003321/http://www.sba-list.org/endorsed-candidates 3 November 2014 Gwen Graham (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOFlorida AFL-CIO Endorses Charlie Crist for Governor http://www.flaflcio.org/sites/default/files/6.10.14%20Candidates%20List%20RELEASE.pdf flaflcio.org Florida AFL-CIO 17 May 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140712193455/http://www.flaflcio.org/sites/default/files/6.10.14%20Candidates%20List%20RELEASE.pdf 12 July 2014 1–2 10 June 2014 International Brotherhood of BoilermakersElection 2014: Boilermakers recommend candidates https://boilermakers.org/news/leap/election-2014/boilermakers-recommend-candidates boilermakers.org International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 17 May 2023 National Association of Letter CarriersNALC Voter Guide http://www.nalc.org/government-affairs/map NALC 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103204943/http://www.nalc.org/government-affairs/map 3 November 2014 Organizations Blue Dog CoalitionBLUE DOGS ANNOUNCE FIRST SLATE OF ENDORSED CANDIDATES FOR 2014 https://bluedogdems.com/news/blue-dogs-announce-first-slate-of-endorsed-candidates-for-2014/ bluedogdems.com Blue Dog Coalition 22 February 2023 25 February 2014 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramDCCC Chairman Israel Announces First 35 Districts In Red To Blue Program, Historic High For Women http://dccc.org/blog/entry/dccc_chairman_israel_announces_first_35_districts_in_red_to_blue_program_hi/ dccc.org DCCC 16 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140611202206/http://dccc.org/blog/entry/dccc_chairman_israel_announces_first_35_districts_in_red_to_blue_program_hi/ 11 June 2014 3 March 2014 EMILY's ListFEDERAL CANDIDATES http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/federal emilyslist.org 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140930183406/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/federal 30 September 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveSoutherland (R) GwenGraham (D) UndecidedNational Research Group (R-Southerland)http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-steve-southerland-gwen-graham-poll-october/ National Research Group (R-Southerland) October 7, 2014 October 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141011083716/http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-steve-southerland-gwen-graham-poll-october/ dead October 1–2, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 45% 39% 16%Anzalone Liszt Grove (D-Graham)Anzalone Liszt Grove (D-Graham) September 21–24, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 45% 48% 7%Pathfinder Opinion ResearchPathfinder Opinion Research August 11–12, 2014 400 ± 4.4% 43% 45% 11%Pathfinder Opinion Research April 22–24, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 49% 39% 11%Anzalone Liszt Grove (D-Graham)Anzalone Liszt Grove (D-Graham) March 2–6, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 42% 40% 18%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 21–22, 2013 965 ± 3.2% 41% 44% 15%Clarity Campaign LabsClarity Campaign Labs August 27–28, 2013 1,152 ± 2.9% 44% 42% 14% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergTossup October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D Flip October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsTossup November 4, 2014 Results Graham won the race by a narrow 1.2% margin, or over 2,800 votes, making Southerland one of only two sitting Republicans to be defeated by a Democrat in 2014 (the other being Lee Terry in Nebraska's 2nd). Florida's 2nd congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Gwen Graham 126,096 50.5 Republican Party (United States) Steve Southerland (incumbent) 123,262 49.3 Write-in Luther Lee 422 0.2 249,780 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 3 Florida's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Republican Ted Yoho, who had represented the district since 2013, after defeating Republican incumbent Cliff Stearns in the primary, ran for re-election. Republican primary Campaign Jake Rush, an attorney and former Alachua County Sheriff's deputy, challenged Yoho in the Republican primary. Following the launch of his campaign, he received national media attention related to his involvement with live action role-playing (particularly the supernaturally themed Mind's Eye Theatre) and costuming.Vasilogambros Matt Meet the Gothic-Punk Role-Player Running Against Ted Yoho, a Former Large-Animal Veterinarian https://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/meet-the-gothic-punk-role-player-running-against-ted-yoho-a-former-large-animal-veterinarian-20140401 5 April 2014 National Journal 1 April 2014McNeal Stephanie Fla. GOP House candidate moonlights as a vampire role-playing gamer https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fla-gop-house-candidate-moonlights-as-a-vampire-role-playing-gamer/ 5 April 2014 Fox News 2 April 2014Makarechi Kim Meet Jake Rush, Florida Congressional Candidate and Vampire https://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2014/04/meet-jake-rush-florida-congressional-candidate-and-vampire 5 April 2014 Vanity Fair 1 April 2014 Candidates Nominee Ted Yoho, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Jake Rush, attorney and former Alachua County Sheriff's deputy Results Republican primary results Ted Yoho (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 37,486 79.4 Jake Rush Republican Party (United States) 9,739 20.6 47,225 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Marihelen Wheeler, middle school art teacherWatkins Morgan Local teacher throws in hat to run against Yoho http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140331/ARTICLES/140339922 4 May 2014 Gainesville sun 31 March 2014 Withdrawn Aquasia Johnson McDowell General election Endorsements Ted Yoho (R) Organizations Tea Party Express2014 Tea Party Express Endorsements http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2014-endorsements teapartyexpress.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028155721/http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2014-endorsements 28 October 2014 Marihelen Wheeler (D) Organizations Progressive Democrats of AmericaEndorsed Candidates http://www.pdamerica.org/campaigns/endorsed-candidates pdamerica.org Progressive Democrats of America 17 May 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141014212902/http://www.pdamerica.org/campaigns/endorsed-candidates 14 October 2014 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 3rd congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Ted Yoho (incumbent) 148,691 65.0 Democratic Party (United States) Marihelen Wheeler 73,910 32.3 Independent Howard Term Limits Lawson 6,208 2.7 228,809 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 Florida's 4th congressional district Incumbent Republican Ander Crenshaw, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ander Crenshaw, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Ryman Shoaf, US Navy veteran Results Republican primary results Ander Crenshaw (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 38,613 70.9 Ryman Shoaf Republican Party (United States) 15,817 29.1 54,430 100.0 Democratic primary The Democratic Party did not run a candidate in this race. General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 4th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Ander Crenshaw (incumbent) 177,877 78.3 Independent Paula Moser-Bartlett 35,663 15.7 Independent Gary L. Koniz 13,690 6.0 Independent Deborah Katz Pueschel 13 0.0 227,243 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 Florida's 5th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Corrine Brown, who had represented the district since 2013, having previously represented the 3rd district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Corrine Brown, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Glo Smith, businesswoman and former staff aide to Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carrollhttp://www.dailycommercial.com/news/article_7d4829d0-9542-598e-9cec-ee1254ae8ff5.html Smith beats Lowe in Congress District 5 primary August 26, 2014 September 30, 2014 Daily CommercialAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Eliminated in primary Thuy Lowe Results Republican primary results Glo Smith Republican Party (United States) 10,968 63.0 Thuy (Twee) Lowe Republican Party (United States) 6,451 37.0 17,419 100.0 General election Endorsements Corrine Brown (D) Labor unions International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 5th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Corrine Brown (incumbent) 112,340 65.5 Republican Party (United States) Glo Smith 59,237 34.5 171,577 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 2014 Florida's 6th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 6 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 6 2016 x150px File:Ron DeSantis, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped 2).jpg Ron DeSantis Republican Party (United States) 166,254 62.5% File:3x4.svg David Cox Democratic Party (United States) 99,563 37.5% File:2014 general election in Florida's 6th congressional district by county.svg 200px County results DeSantis: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% U.S. Representative Ron DeSantis Republican Party (United States) Ron DeSantis Republican Party (United States) Florida's 6th congressional district Incumbent Republican Ron DeSantis, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ron DeSantis, incumbent U.S. Representative and Iraq war veteran Democratic primary Candidates Nominee David Cox, director of resources at Bethune-Cookman UniversityMike Clark http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/618727/mike-clark/2014-09-23/us-house-district-6 U.S. House, District 6 September 23, 2014 September 30, 2014 Florida Times-Union Withdrawn Andrew Scott General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 6th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Ron DeSantis (incumbent) 166,254 62.5 Democratic Party (United States) David Cox 99,563 37.5 265,817 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2014 Florida's 7th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 7 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 7 2016 x150px File:John L. Mica 113th Congress.jpg John Mica Republican Party (United States) 144,474 63.6% File:3x4.svg Wesley Neuman Democratic Party (United States) 73,011 32.1% File:2014 general election in Florida's 7th congressional district by county.svg 200px County results Mica: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative John Mica Republican Party (United States) John Mica Republican Party (United States)Florida's 7th congressional district The 7th District, includes most of Seminole County, the main campus of the University of Central Florida in Orange County, and parts of Deltona in Volusia County. Incumbent Republican John Mica, who had represented the district since 1993, ran for re-election. In 2012, when Mica ran for re-election in the redrawn district, he won with 59% of the vote, his smallest margin of victory in twenty years. Republican primary Polling taken during the 2013 government shutdown showed that Mica was vulnerable to an opponent, with only 33% of the district's voters indicating that they approved of his performance, while 50% disapproved.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/24/house-republicans-2014-elections_n_4152818.html Meet The 37 House Republicans Who Could Lose Their Jobs For Shutting Down The Government October 24, 2013 January 26, 2014 The Huffington Post Shadee Ashtari The early predictions proved to be unfounded, and Mica's popularity rebounded considerably over the summer of 2014. Mica was a heavy favourite to win the GOP primary, and on August 26, trounced his GOP challengers with over 72% of the vote.http://www.wpmobserver.com/news/2014/aug/26/mica-easily-retains-us-house-seat/ Mica easily wins primary Winter Park/Maitland Observer Isaac Babcock August 26, 2014 September 25, 2014 March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215716/http://www.wpmobserver.com/news/2014/aug/26/mica-easily-retains-us-house-seat/ dead Candidates Nominee John Mica, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Don Oehlrich Kelly Shirley, pharmacist David Smith, business executive Withdrawn Alan Azcona Zechariah Blanchard Results Republican primary results John Mica (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 32,084 72.2 David Smith Republican Party (United States) 8,316 18.7 Don Oehlrich Republican Party (United States) 2,285 5.1 Kelly Shirley Republican Party (United States) 1,786 4.0 44,471 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Wes Neuman, former White House intern and LMI analyst General election Campaign On September 25, 2014, after over a month of keeping a low profile, Democratic challenger Wes Neuman announced he "made a mistake" in challenging Mica and would no longer be actively campaigning.Scott Powers http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-neuman-declares-hes-not-actively-campaigning-20140925-post.html?track=rss Neuman: "not actively campaigning" September 25, 2014 September 25, 2014 Orlando Sentinel Al Krulick appeared on the ballot with no party affiliation. Endorsements Wes Neuman (D) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnMica (R) Democraticopponent (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Pollinghttp://s3.moveon.org/shutdownpolling/fl7results.pdf Public Policy Polling January 26, 2014 December 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141230153053/http://s3.moveon.org/shutdownpolling/fl7results.pdf dead October 15–16, 2013 597 ± ?% 43% 46% — 11% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 7th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) John Mica (incumbent) 144,474 63.6 Democratic Party (United States) Wes Neuman 73,011 32.1 Independent Al Krulick 9,679 4.3 227,164 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 8 Florida's 8th congressional district Incumbent Republican Bill Posey, who had represented the district since 2013, having represented the 15th district from 2009 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bill Posey, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gabriel Rothblatt, technoprogressive political activist Withdrawn Corry Westbrook, former legislative director for the National Wildlife Federation General election Campaign Rothblatt's belief in transhumanism and his family ties were both regularly covered by the media. Jessica Roy, from Time, commented that his status as a member of Terasem might be just as difficult for his campaign as being a Democrat in the Republican majority district.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2014/08/18/congressional-candidate-has-faith-in-technology/ Congressional candidate has faith in technology Scott Powers August 18, 2014 Orlando Sentinel March 14, 2015 November 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141129084750/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2014-08-18/news/os-congressional-gabriel-rothblatt-20140817_1_congressional-candidate-martine-rothblatt-religion live https://time.com/66536/terasem-trascendence-religion-technology/ The Rapture of the Nerds Jessica Roy April 17, 2014 Time March 14, 2015 During a campaign event, gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist introduced him by saying, "Gabriel is the messenger that God sent."https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/09/25/charlie-crist-goes-on-the-offensive-in-melbourne/16209687/ Charlie Crist goes on the offensive in Melbourne Dave Berman September 25, 2014 Florida Today March 14, 2015 Others were critical of Rothblatt's campaign. Katie Prill, from the National Republican Congressional Committee, wrote that "his radical ideas are too extreme for Florida families." Posey's spokesman, George Cecala, stated, "It all comes down to the real issue, and that is Bill Posey is a conservative and Gabriel Rothblatt is a liberal. Endorsements Bill Posey (R) Organizations Republican Liberty CaucusRLC Federal Endorsements for 2014 http://rlc.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=4 rlc.org Republican Liberty Caucus 17 May 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141029033708/http://rlc.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=4 29 October 2014 Gabriel Rothblatt (D) Labor unions International Brotherhood of Teamstershttp://teamstersjc75.org/2014%20Election%20Candidates/2014_LU_769(2).pdf Teamsters Local Union 769 teamstersjc75.org Teamsters Joint Council 75 March 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20141231035459/http://teamstersjc75.org/2014%20Election%20Candidates/2014_LU_769(2).pdf 31 December 2014 Organizations National Organization for Women,http://womenscenterinbrevard.org/meet-the-dudes/gabriel-rothblatt/ Meet the Dudes Women's Center in Brevard March 14, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141231032914/http://womenscenterinbrevard.org/meet-the-dudes/gabriel-rothblatt/ December 31, 2014 Progressive Democrats of America Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 8th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Bill Posey (incumbent) 180,728 65.8 Democratic Party (United States) Gabriel Rothblatt 93,724 34.2 Write-in Christopher L. Duncan 61 0.0 274,513 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 9 2014 Florida's 9th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 9 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 9 2016 x150px File:Alan Grayson 2012 (cropped).jpg Alan Grayson Democratic Party (United States) 93,850 54.0% File:3x4.svg Carroll Platt Republican Party (United States) 74,963 43.1% File:2014 general election in Florida's 9th congressional district by county.svg 200px County resultsGrayson: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Alan Grayson Democratic Party (United States) Alan Grayson Democratic Party (United States)Florida's 9th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Alan Grayson, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He previously represented the 8th district from 2009 to 2011, prior to the decennial redistricting. Democratic primary Grayson was challenged in the primary by Democrat Nick Ruiz, a professor from the University of Florida. In 2012, Ruiz ran for the Democratic nomination in the 7th District. Ruiz made a somewhat surprising move to FL-09 for 2014.https://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/01/08/1268095/-FL-09-Democratic-Candidate-Nick-Ruiz-Switches-from-FL-07-to-FL-09-to-Run-Against-Alan-Grayson# FL-09: Democratic Candidate Nick Ruiz Switches from FL-07 to FL-09 to Run Against Alan Grayson 17 December 2014 Candidates Nominee Alan Grayson, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Nick Ruiz, professor from the University of Florida and candidate for the 7th District in 2012 Results Democratic primary results Alan Grayson (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 18,641 74.3 Nick Ruiz Democratic Party (United States) 6,441 25.7 25,082 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Carol Platt, Osceola County Realtors Association Eliminated in primary Jorge Bonilla, Navy veteran Peter Vivaldi, businessman Endorsements Platt received endorsements from both Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio.http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/alan-grayson-goes-national-and-global-while-carol-platt-stresses-gop-unity-cd-9 Alan Grayson Goes National and Global, Carol Platt Stresses GOP Unity 17 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141223224014/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/alan-grayson-goes-national-and-global-while-carol-platt-stresses-gop-unity-cd-9 23 December 2014 dead Results Republican primary results Carol Platt Republican Party (United States) 11,542 54.6 Jorge Bonilla Republican Party (United States) 6,293 29.8 Peter Vivaldi Republican Party (United States) 3,301 15.6 21,136 100.0 General election Endorsements Alan Grayson (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Progressive Change Campaign CommitteeCandidates http://boldprogressives.org/candidates boldprogressives.org Progressive Change Campaign Committee 17 May 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022070259/http://boldprogressives.org/candidates 22 October 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AlanGrayson (D) CarolPlatt (R) MarkoMilakovich (I) UndecidedData Targeting (R-Platt)Data Targeting (R-Platt) October 9–12, 2014 305 ± 5.7% 40% 35% 7% 18% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 9th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Alan Grayson (incumbent) 93,850 54.0 Republican Party (United States) Carol Platt 74,963 43.1 Independent Marko Milakovich 5,060 2.9 Write-in Leon Leo Ray 5 0.0 173,878 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 10 Florida's 10th congressional district Incumbent Republican Daniel Webster, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He previously represented the 8th district from 2011 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Daniel Webster, incumbent U.S. Representative Withdrawn David Allen Seeley Democratic primary Val Demings, who was the Democratic nominee in 2012, considered a second run against Webster,Jacobson Louis Buzz's Florida congressional vulnerability rankings for 2014 http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/buzzs-florida-congressional-vulnerability-rankings-for-2014/2131500 14 August 2013 Tampa Bay Times 15 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130821084643/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/buzzs-florida-congressional-vulnerability-rankings-for-2014/2131500 21 August 2013 dead but chose to run for mayor of Orange County, Florida, instead.http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/blogs/political-pulse/os-val-demings-takes-on-teresa-jacobs-for-orange-county-mayor-20140107,0,342973.post Val Demings takes on Teresa Jacobs for Orange County Mayor Scott Powers Orlando Sentinel January 7, 2014 January 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140107191858/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/blogs/political-pulse/os-val-demings-takes-on-teresa-jacobs-for-orange-county-mayor-20140107,0,342973.post January 7, 2014 dead mdy-all Ultimately, she pulled out of that race as well.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2014/05/20/val-demings-drops-out-of-orange-county-mayor-race/ Val Demings drops out of Orange County mayor race The Orlando Sentinel David Damron May 20, 2014 September 16, 2014 Candidates Nominee Mike McKenna, former Navy Chief Petty Officer and Walt Disney World security officerhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/os-primary-congress-races-20140826-story.html Mica, Grayson easily defeat primary challengers The Orlando Sentinel Scott Powers August 26, 2014 September 16, 2014 Eliminated in primary William Ferree, former Eustis City Commissionerhttps://www.saintpetersblog.com/u-s-rep-daniel-webster-draws-another-dem-challenger U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster draws another Dem challenger Phil Ammann Saint Peters Blog January 21, 2014 January 22, 2014 Shayan Modarres, civil rights lawyer and Trayvon Martin family attorney Declined Val Demings, former Chief of the Orlando Police Department and nominee for this seat in 2012 Results Despite only spending $5,000 on his primary campaign, a fraction of the spending of his two opponents, McKenna won the primary and faced Webster in the general election.http://warwickonline.com/stories/Warwick-native-wins-primary-for-Floridas-10th-Congressional-District,95898?content_class=1&town_id=1&sub_type=stories Warwick native wins primary for Florida's 10th Congressional District Warwick Beacon Matt Bower September 9, 2014 September 16, 2014 Democratic primary results Michael McKenna Democratic Party (United States) 11,912 49.7 Shayan Modarres Democratic Party (United States) 7,324 30.6 William Ferree Democratic Party (United States) 4,718 19.7 23,954 100.0 General election Campaign Webster was a decided favourite for the general election and he ran only a few television ads. With very little money in his campaign funds, McKenna ran no ads, instead counting on a grass-roots, "door-to-door" campaign.http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/os-election-congress-d10-webster-mckenna-20141008-story.html Race pits Webster's experience vs. McKenna's energy The Orlando Sentinel Scott Powers October 20, 2014 November 5, 2014 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Webster easily cruised to re-election by a margin of 62% to 38%.http://www.theledger.com/article/20141104/POLITICS/141109733/1286?Title=U-S-Congress-District-10-Rep-Daniel-Webster-Is-Easily-Returned-To-Office U.S. Congress District 10: Rep. Daniel Webster Is Easily Returned To Office The ledger Paul Crate November 5, 2014 November 5, 2014 November 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105235557/http://www.theledger.com/article/20141104/POLITICS/141109733/1286?Title=U-S-Congress-District-10-Rep-Daniel-Webster-Is-Easily-Returned-To-Office dead Florida's 10th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Daniel Webster (incumbent) 143,128 61.5 Democratic Party (United States) Michael McKenna 89,426 38.5 Write-in David B. Falstad 20 0.0 232,574 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 11 Florida's 11th congressional district Incumbent Republican Rich Nugent, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He previously represented the 5th district from 2011 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rich Nugent, incumbent U.S. Representative Withdrawn Michael Uminski Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dave Koller, small businessowner Libertarian primary Candidates Withdrawn Matthew Schnackenberg General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 11th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Rich Nugent (incumbent) 181,508 66.7 Democratic Party (United States) Dave Koller 90,786 33.3 272,294 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 12 Florida's 12th congressional district Incumbent Republican Gus Bilirakis, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election.. 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 Withdrawn James Denton Jr. Democratic primary No democrat filed to run General election No candidates filed to challenge Bilirakis for his seat, so he returned to office without standing for election. https://www.politico.com/2014-election/results/map/house/florida/ 2014 Florida House Election Results December 17, 2014 January 1, 2015 POLITICO POLITICO LLC Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 12th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Gus Bilirakis (incumbent) 10000000 100% 10000000 100% Republican Party (United States) District 13 Florida's 13th congressional district 2014 Florida's 13th congressional district special election Incumbent Republican David Jolly, who had represented the district since a 2014 special election, ran for re-election. Republican primary On October 9, 2013, Republican Bill Young, who had held this Tampa Bay-area district since 1971, announced that he would not run for re-election to a twenty-second term in 2014. He died nine days later, and a special election was held, which Republican David Jolly won. Jolly ran for a full term. Candidates Nominee David Jolly, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates No Democratic candidate filed to run for Congress before the end of the qualifying period. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced that it would support Independent candidate Ed Jany.Kevin Derby http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/democrats-back-candidate-outside-party-challenge-david-jolly Democrats Back Outside-the-Party Candidate to Challenge David Jolly Sunshine State News May 3, 2014 May 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140504091541/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/democrats-back-candidate-outside-party-challenge-david-jolly May 4, 2014 dead Jany dropped out of the race on May 13, 2014.Adam C. Smith https://www.tampabay.com/ed-jany-drops-out-of-race-against-david-jolly/2179539/ Ed Jany drops out of race against David Jolly Tampa Bay Times May 13, 2014 May 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140514083405/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/ed-jany-drops-out-of-race-against-david-jolly/2179539 May 14, 2014 live Withdrawn Manuel Sykes, president of the St. Petersburg NAACPCurtis Krueger https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/democrat-sykes-to-run-for-pinellas-congressional-seat/2176182/ Democrat Sykes to run for Pinellas congressional seat Tampa Bay Times April 21, 2014 April 22, 2014Curtis Krueger https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/pinellas-democratic-chairman-tells-pastor-hes-persona-non-grata-if-he-runs/2177751/ Pinellas Democratic chairman tells pastor he's 'persona non grata' if he runs for Congress Tampa Bay Times April 30, 2014 May 1, 2014 Declined Charlie Crist, former Republican governor of Florida and Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010 (running for governor)Peter Schorsch https://www.saintpetersblog.com/not-that-he-was-really-considering-it-but-charlie-crist-says-he-wont-run-for-bill-youngs-seat Not that he was really considering it, but Charlie Crist says he won't run for Bill Young's seat SaintPetersBlog October 11, 2013 October 11, 2013 Jessica Ehrlich, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2012https://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2014/3/12/democrats_pushing_al.html Democrats pushing Alex Sink to run again Bay News 9 March 12, 2014 March 13, 2014https://www.saintpetersblog.com/democrat-jessica-ehrlich-says-she-wont-challenge-david-jolly-in-cd-13 Democrat Jessica Ehrlich says she won't challenge David Jolly in CD 13 SaintPetersBlog Schorsch Peter April 28, 2014 April 28, 2014 Charlie Justice, Pinellas County Commissioner and nominee for in 10th district in 2010https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/local/pinellas-commissioner-charlie-justice-wont-run-for-youngs-seat-libertarian/2149201/ Pinellas Commissioner Charlie Justice won't run for Young's seat, Libertarian Lucas Overby will Tampa Bay Times October 25, 2012 October 25, 2013 Rick Kriseman, former state representative and Mayor of St. PetersburgAdam C. Smith https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/national/the-race-to-succeed-cw-bill-young/2146312/ Scramble begins for Rep. C.W. Bill Young's congressional seat Tampa Bay Times October 10, 2013 October 10, 2013 Eric Lynn, senior White House Middle East policy adviser and former aide to Congressman Peter Deutschhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/palm-harbor-house-democrat-has-target-on-his-backpalm-harbor-house/2177083/ Palm Harbor House Democrat has target on his back Tampa Bay Times Smith Adam C. April 26, 2014 April 29, 2014Curtis Krueger http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/eric-lynn-will-not-run-for-congress/2177827 Eric Lynn will not run for congress Tampa Bay Times May 1, 2014 May 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140502032015/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/eric-lynn-will-not-run-for-congress/2177827 May 2, 2014 dead Darryl Rouson, state representativePreston Rudie http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/article/339500/8/Crist-mum-on-run-for-Youngs-seat-others-say-no-thanks Charlie Crist, state senators Jack Latvala and Jeff Brandes, Representative Darryl Rouson won't run for Rep. C.W. Bill Young's seat WTSP October 11, 2013 October 11, 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Alex Sink, former chief financial officer of Florida, nominee for governor in 2010 and nominee for this seat 2014 (special)Aaron Blake https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/04/15/alex-sink-wont-seek-rematch-in-florida/ Alex Sink won't seek rematch in Florida The Washington Post April 15, 2014 April 15, 2014 Ken Welch, Pinellas County CommissionerPeter Schorsch https://www.saintpetersblog.com/ken-welch-considered-a-leading-contender-for-bill-youngs-seat-tells-me-hes-not-running Ken Welch, considered a leading contender for Bill Young's seat, tells me he's not running SaintPetersBlog October 11, 2013 October 11, 2013 Peter Rudy Wallace, former Speaker of the Florida House of RepresentativesAnna Phillips https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/names-continue-to-pop-in-and-out-of-race-to-replace-us-rep-cw-bill-young/2146805/ Names continue to pop in and out of race to replace US Rep. CW Bill Young Tampa Bay Times October 11, 2013 October 11, 2013 Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CharlieCrist JessicaEhrlich CharlieJustice JanetLong AlexSink ScottWagman KenWelch Other UndecidedSt. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls October 15, 2013 706 ± 3.7% — 19.8% — — 63.1% — — 10% 7.2%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls October 9, 2013 367 ± 5.1% 53.8% 10.2% 7.8% 6.6% — 1.5% 7.7% — 12.5% — 17.2% 20% 12.9% — 3% 10.4% — 36.5% Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Lucas Overby, activist, commercial diver, and nominee for this seat in the 2014 (special) Independents Withdrawn Ed Jany, retired Army colonel General election Endorsements David Jolly (R) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations BIPAC2014 Election Cycle Supported Candidates http://www.bipac.net/page.asp?content=map&g=ACTION bipac.net 17 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150119195004/http://www.bipac.net/page.asp?content=map&g=ACTION 19 January 2015 National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program Susan B. Anthony List Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidJolly (R) LucasOverby (L) Other UndecidedSt. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls June 4, 2014 1,121 ± 2.9% 47% 31% — 22% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidJolly (R) EdJany (I) LucasOverby (L) Other UndecidedSt. Pete PollsSt. Pete PollsCandidates' party affiliations were not stated during the first question. After other questions were asked, the question was asked again, this time with the candidates' party affiliation identified. May 8, 2014 795 ± 3.5% 49.9% 20.7% 10.4% — 19% 49.6% 29.8% 9.2% — 11.4% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidJolly (R) AlexSink (D) UndecidedSt. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls April 8, 2014 903 ± 3.3% 48.1% 45.8% 6.1% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RickBaker (R) JessicaEhrlich (D) UndecidedSt. Pete Polls October 15, 2013 1,741 ± 2.3% 34.6% 30.7% 34.7% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RickBaker (R) AlexSink (D) UndecidedSt. Pete Polls October 15, 2013 1,741 ± 2.3% 34% 50.8% 15.2% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NeilBrickfield (R) AlexSink (D) UndecidedSt. Pete Polls October 15, 2013 1,741 ± 2.3% 24% 56.6% 19.4% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 13th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) David Jolly (incumbent) 168,172 75.2 Libertarian Party (United States) Lucas Overby 55,318 24.7 Write-in Michael Stephen Levinson 86 0.1 223,576 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 14 Florida's 14th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Kathy Castor, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. She previously represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Kathy Castor, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary No Republicans filed to run. Withdrawn John Coney General election No candidates filed to challenge Castor for her seat, so she returned to office without standing for election. Endorsements Kathy Castor (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 14th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Kathy Castor (incumbent) Unopposed N/a N/a Democratic Party (United States) District 15 Florida's 15th congressional district Incumbent Republican Dennis Ross, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He previously represented the 12th district from 2011 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dennis Ross, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Alan Cohn, former investigative reporter General election Endorsements Alan Cohn (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DennisRoss (R) AlanCohn (D) UndecidedAnzalone Liszt Grove (D-Cohn)Anzalone Liszt Grove (D-Cohn) June 5–8, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 42% 35% 23% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 15th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Dennis Ross (incumbent) 128,750 60.3 Democratic Party (United States) Alan Cohn 84,832 39.7 213,582 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 16 Florida's 16th congressional district Incumbent Republican Vern Buchanan, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He previously represented the 16th district from 2009 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Vern Buchanan, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Henry Lawrence, former NFL offensive linemanJeremy Wallace Lawrence joins race for Buchanan's seat http://politics.heraldtribune.com/2014/01/31/lawrence-joins-race-for-buchanans-seat/ politics.heraldtribune.com Sarasota Herald-Tribune 6 May 2023 31 January 2014 Withdrawn Mitch Mallett, former vice chair of the Manatee county Democratic partySara Kennedy Democrat Mitch Mallett to challenge Rep. Vern Buchanan for seat in Congress https://www.bradenton.com/2013/10/23/4788358/democrat-mitch-mallet-to-challenge.html bradenton.com Bradenton Herald 6 May 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141018065941/https://www.bradenton.com/2013/10/23/4788358/democrat-mitch-mallet-to-challenge.html 18 October 2014 23 October 2013 General election 101-year-old Joe Newman ran as a write-in candidate.World’s oldest freshman? 101-year-old Fla. man seeks House seat | OnPolitics Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 16th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Vern Buchanan (incumbent) 169,126 61.5 Democratic Party (United States) Henry Lawrence 105,483 38.4 Write-in Joe Newman 220 0.1 274,829 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 17 Florida's 17th congressional district Incumbent Republican Tom Rooney, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He previously represented the 13th district from 2007 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Rooney, incumbent U.S. Representative Withdrawn Erin Magee John Sawyer Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Will Bronson General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 17th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Tom Rooney (incumbent) 141,493 63.2 Democratic Party (United States) Will Bronson 82,263 36.8 223,756 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 18 2014 Florida's 18th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 18 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 18 2016 x150px File:Patrick Murphy crop.jpg Patrick Murphy Democratic Party (United States) 151,478 59.8% File:Carl J Domino (cropped).jpg Carl Domino Republican Party (United States) 101,896 40.2% File:2014 general election in Florida's 18th congressional district by county.svg 200px County results Murphy: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% U.S. Representative Patrick Murphy Democratic Party (United States) Patrick Murphy Democratic Party (United States)Florida's 18th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Patrick Murphy, who had represented Florida's 18th congressional district since 2013 after defeating Republican Allen West, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Patrick Murphy, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Juno Beach Councilwoman Ellen Andel, who had declared her candidacy in May 2013, withdrew from the race in February 2014. Despite West's endorsement, she posted poor fundraising numbers and began 2014 with only $5,537 cash-on-hand, to Murphy's $1.8 million.http://www.postonpolitics.com/2013/05/juno-beach-vice-mayor-ellen-andel-to-enter-race-for-murphys-congressional-seat/ Juno Beach Vice Mayor Ellen Andel to enter race for Murphy’s congressional seat Post on Politics 2014-02-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714213827/http://www.postonpolitics.com/2013/05/juno-beach-vice-mayor-ellen-andel-to-enter-race-for-murphys-congressional-seat/ 2014-07-14 dead http://www.postonpolitics.com/2014/02/gop-congressional-hopeful-ellen-andel-endorsed-by-allen-west-drops-out-of-race-for-murphy-seat/ GOP congressional hopeful Ellen Andel, endorsed by Allen West, drops out of race for Murphy seat Post on Politics 2014-02-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714194316/http://www.postonpolitics.com/2014/02/gop-congressional-hopeful-ellen-andel-endorsed-by-allen-west-drops-out-of-race-for-murphy-seat/ 2014-07-14 dead Candidates Nominee Carl Domino, former state representativeGOP Congressional Candidate Ilya Katz: as Wacky as Allen West | New Times Broward-Palm Beach Eliminated in primary Beverly Hires, nurse Brian Lara, computer software developer Alan Schlesinger, former mayor of Derby, Connecticut, former Connecticut State Representative and nominee for the U.S. Senate from Connecticut in 2006 Calvin Turnquest, former Tequesta Council member Nick Wukoson, small business owner Withdrawn Ellen Andel, Juno Beach Council member Frank Lynch Declined Gayle Harrell, state representative and candidate for 16th district in 2008George Bennett State Rep. Gayle Harrell decides against bid for Murphy congressional seat http://www.postonpolitics.com/2013/08/state-rep-gayle-harrell-decides-against-bid-for-murphy-congressional-seat/ 6 May 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130831213841/http://www.postonpolitics.com/2013/08/state-rep-gayle-harrell-decides-against-bid-for-murphy-congressional-seat/ 31 August 2013 27 August 2013 Adam Hasner, former Majority Leader of the Florida House of Representatives and nominee for the 22nd district in 2012It’s official: Adam Hasner won’t challenge Patrick Murphy for... | www.palmbeachpost.com Ilya Katz, author Allen West, former U.S. Representativehttp://www.postonpolitics.com/2013/01/allen-west-says-hes-not-running-for-house-seat-again-in-2014/ Allen West says he’s not running for House seat again in 2014 Post on Politics 2013-01-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20130117075937/http://www.postonpolitics.com/2013/01/allen-west-says-hes-not-running-for-house-seat-again-in-2014/ 2013-01-17 dead Results Republican primary results Carl Domino Republican Party (United States) 15,805 38.4 Alan Schlesinger Republican Party (United States) 9,920 24.1 Beverly Hires Republican Party (United States) 5,760 14.0 Brian Lara Republican Party (United States) 5,361 13.0 Calvin D. Turnquest Republican Party (United States) 2,757 6.7 Nick Wukoson Republican Party (United States) 1,594 3.9 41,197 100.0 General election Endorsements Patrick Murphy (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations BIPAC Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program2014 Frontline Democrats https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2014 actblue.com DCCC 15 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150224041329/https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2014 24 February 2015 Everytown for Gun SafetyEverytown Releases Endorsements https://momsdemandaction.org/everytown-releases-endorsements-tv-ads-announces-gun-sense-voter-campaign-road-show-heading-washington-state/ momsdemandaction.org 15 February 2023 23 September 2014 No LabelsAllie Wright No Labels Urges Voters To Support Problem Solvers On November 4Th http://www.nolabels.org/press-releases/no-labels-urges-voters-support-problem-solvers-november-4th nolabels.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150405232726/http://www.nolabels.org/press-releases/no-labels-urges-voters-support-problem-solvers-november-4th 5 April 2015 28 October 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatrickMurphy (D) CarlDomino (R) Other UndecidedFrederickPolls (D-Murphy)FrederickPolls (D-Murphy) August 27–28, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 54% 33% — 13%FrederickPolls (D-Murphy)FrederickPolls (D-Murphy) October 6–8, 2013 300 — 52% 25% — 23% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PatrickMurphy (D) AdamHasner (R) Other UndecidedFrederickPollsFrederickPolls October 6–8, 2013 300 ± ? 52% 25% — 23% * Internal poll for the Patrick Murphy campaign Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely D October 30, 2014RCPLean D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLean D November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 18th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Patrick Murphy (incumbent) 151,478 59.8 Republican Party (United States) Carl Domino 101,896 40.2 253,374 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 19 Florida's 19th congressional district 2014 Florida's 19th congressional district special election Incumbent Republican Curt Clawson, who had represented the district since a 2014 special election, ran for re-election. Republican Trey Radel who had elected to represent the 19th district in 2012, resigned on January 27, 2014, requiring a special election to fill the remainder of his term.Trey Radel to resign House seat - POLITICO.com Republican primary Candidates Nominee Curt Clawson, incumbent U.S. Representative Declined Lizbeth Benacquisto, state senatorMarc Caputo http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2013/11/us-rep-tray-radels-gop-primary-nightmare-fl-sen-republican-leader-lizbeth-benacquisto.html U.S. Rep. Trey Radel's GOP primary nightmare: FL Sen. Republican leader Lizbeth Benacquisto Miami Herald November 20, 2013 November 26, 2013https://www.naplesnews.com/news/2014/apr/24/benacquisto-to-seek-re-election-not-seat/ Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto to seek re-election, not congressional seat Naples News April 24, 2014 April 25, 2014 Chauncey Goss, political consultant and candidate for this seat in 2012 Paige Kreegel, former state representative and candidate for this seat in 2012Peter Schorsch http://www.saintpetersblog.com/paige-kreegel-files-paperwork-to-run-for-trey-radels-seat https://archive.today/20140107052937/http://www.saintpetersblog.com/paige-kreegel-files-paperwork-to-run-for-trey-radels-seat dead January 7, 2014 Paige Kreegel files paperwork to run for Trey Radel's seat SaintPetersBlog January 5, 2014 January 6, 2014 Connie Mack IV, former U.S. Representative and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2012 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee April Freeman, film and television producer and co-founder of a political consulting firm General election Endorsements Curt Clawson (R) Organizations Susan B. Anthony List Tea Party Express April Freeman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Progressive Democrats of America Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 19th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Curt Clawson (incumbent) 159,354 64.6 Democratic Party (United States) April Freeman 80,824 32.7 Libertarian Party (United States) Ray Netherwood 6,671 2.7 Write-in Timothy J. Rossano 12 0.0 246,861 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 20 Florida's 20th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Alcee Hastings, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He previously represented the 13th district from 1993 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Alcee Hastings, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Jean Enright, Port of Palm Beach Commissioner Jameel McCline, former professional boxer Results Democratic primary results Alcee L. Hastings (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 29,236 79.2 Jean L. Enright Democratic Party (United States) 5,256 14.2 Jameel McCline Democratic Party (United States) 2,424 6.6 36,916 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jay Bonner, marketing consultant and land surveyor General election Endorsements Alcee Hastings (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Association of Letter Carriers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 20th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Alcee Hastings (incumbent) 128,498 81.6 Republican Party (United States) Jay Bonner 28,968 18.4 157,466 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 21 Florida's 21st congressional district Incumbent Democrat Ted Deutch, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He previously represented the 19th district from 2010 to 2013, prior to the decennial redistricting. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ted Deutch, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Emmanuel Morel Results Democratic primary results Ted Deutch (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 31,080 91.6 Emmanuel G. Morel Democratic Party (United States) 2,845 8.4 33,925 100.0 Republican primary No Republicans filed Candidates Withdrawn Henry Colon General election Endorsements Ted Deutch (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Association of Letter Carriers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 21st congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Ted Deutch (incumbent) 153,395 99.6 Write-in W. Michael Trout 575 0.4 153,970 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 22 Florida's 22nd congressional district Incumbent Democrat Lois Frankel, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Lois Frankel, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Paul Spain Eliminated in primary Andrea Leigh McGee David Wagie Withdrawn Jeremy Rodgers Results Republican primary results Paul Spain Republican Party (United States) 7,492 42.6 Andrea Leigh McGee Republican Party (United States) 6,073 34.5 David Wagie Republican Party (United States) 4,017 22.9 17,582 100.0 General election Endorsements Lois Frankel (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Association of Letter Carriers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 22nd congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Lois Frankel (incumbent) 125,404 58.0 Republican Party (United States) Paul Spain 90,685 42.0 Write-in Raymond Schamis 7 0.0 216,096 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 23 Florida's 23rd congressional district Incumbent Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. 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. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joseph Kaufman, founder of Americans Against Hate Eliminated in primary Juan Garcia Declined Ed Goldfarb, realtor Results Republican primary results Joseph "Joe" Kaufman Republican Party (United States) 6,299 62.6 Juan Garcia Republican Party (United States) 3,764 37.4 10,063 100.0 General election Endorsements Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Association of Letter Carriers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 23rd congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Debbie Wasserman Schultz (incumbent) 103,269 62.7 Republican Party (United States) Joseph "Joe" Kaufman 61,519 37.3 164,788 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 24 Florida's 24th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Frederica Wilson, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. 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 Michael Etienne Results Democratic primary results Frederica Wilson (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 35,456 80.4 Michael A. Etienne Democratic Party (United States) 8,628 19.6 44,084 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dufirstson Julio Neree General election Endorsements Frederica Wilson (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Association of Letter Carriers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 24th congressional district, 2014 Democratic Party (United States) Frederica Wilson (incumbent) 129,192 86.2 Republican Party (United States) Dufirstson Julio Neree 15,239 10.1 Independent Luis E. Fernandez 5,487 3.7 149,918 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 25 Florida's 25th congressional district Incumbent Republican Mario Diaz-Balart, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. 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 Diaz-Balart, incumbent U.S. Representative General election No candidates filed to challenge Diaz-Balart for his seat, so he returned to office without standing for election. Endorsements Mario Diaz-Balart (R) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 25th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Mario Diaz-Balart (incumbent) Unopposed N/a N/a Republican Party (United States) District 26 Florida's 26th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Joe García, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joe García, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Carlos Curbelo, member of the Miami-Dade County Public School Boardhttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2013/07/its-official-carlos-curbelo-becomes-republican-no-3-to-challenge-rep-joe-garcia.html It's official: Carlos Curbelo becomes Republican No. 3 to challenge Rep. Joe Garcia July 9, 2013 July 11, 2013 Miami Herald Marc Caputo Eliminated in primary Ed MacDougall, Mayor of Cutler Bayhttp://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/08/3387277/cutler-bay-mayor-to-kick-off-congressional.html Cutler Bay mayor to kick off congressional campaign August 5, 2013 May 7, 2014 Miami Herald Joe Martinez, former Miami-Dade County commissioner David Rivera, former U.S. Representativehttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2014/05/under-federal-investigation-ex-rep-david-rivera-announces-hell-run-for-old-congress.html Under federal investigation, ex-Rep. David Rivera announces he'll run for congress again May 3, 2014 May 5, 2014 Miami Heraldhttp://www.miamiherald.com/2014/07/11/4230918/david-rivera-suspends-miami-campaign.html David Rivera suspends Miami campaign for Congress July 11, 2014 September 3, 2014 Miami Heraldhttp://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/the-worst-congressional-comeback-attempt-ever-20140827 The Worst Congressional Comeback Attempt Ever? August 27, 2014 September 19, 2014 National Journal https://web.archive.org/web/20140831004645/http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/the-worst-congressional-comeback-attempt-ever-20140827 August 31, 2014 dead Lorenzo Palomares Starbuck Declined Jose Felix Diaz, state representative Anitere Flores, state senatorhttp://atr.rollcall.com/florida-which-republican-will-challenge-joe-garcia/ Florida: Which Republican Will Challenge Garcia? January 29, 2013 February 1, 2013 Roll Call Joshua Miller May 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130507094708/http://atr.rollcall.com/florida-which-republican-will-challenge-joe-garcia/ dead Results Republican primary results Carlos Curbelo Republican Party (United States) 13,861 47.0 Ed MacDougall Republican Party (United States) 7,455 25.3 Joe A. Martinez Republican Party (United States) 5,136 17.4 David Rivera Republican Party (United States) 2,209 7.5 Lorenzo Palomares Starbuck Republican Party (United States) 824 2.8 29,485 100.0 General election Debate + 2014 Florida's 26th congressional district debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Democratic RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Joe Garcia Carlos Curbelo1 Oct. 18, 2014 WPLG Glenna MilbergMichael PutneyC-SPAN P P Endorsements Joe García (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program No Labels Carlos Curbelo (R) Organizations BIPAC National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramYoung Gun candidates http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ gopyoungguns.com 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104195118/http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ 4 November 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JoeGarcía (D) CarlosCurbelo (R) UndecidedSaint Leo UniversitySaint Leo University October 2014 400 ± 4.5% 42% 46% 12%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) September 28–October 1, 2014 400 ± 4.8% 45% 40% 15%McLaughlin (R-Curbelo)McLaughlin (R-Curbelo) September 9–11, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 40% 44% 16% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergTilt R Flip October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R Flip October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsTossup November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 26th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Carlos Curbelo 83,031 51.5 Democratic Party (United States) Joe García (incumbent) 78,306 48.5 161,337 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 27 Florida's 27th congressional district Incumbent Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen who had represented the district since 2012, ran for re-election. 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 General election No candidates filed to challenge Ros-Lehtinen for her seat, so she returned to office without standing for election. Endorsements Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Susan B. Anthony List Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Florida's 27th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (incumbent) Unopposed N/a N/a Republican Party (United States) See also 2014 United States House of Representatives elections 2014 United States elections References 30em External links U.S. House elections in Florida, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Florida 2014 United States House of Representatives