2014 Florida's 13th congressional district special election

none February 2026 September 2023 2014 Florida's 13th congressional district special election Florida by-election Florida's 13th congressional district no United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2012#District 13 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2014#District 13 2014 March 11, 2014 File:David Jolly (cropped).jpg 150x150px David Jolly Republican Party (United States) 89,167 48.52% File:Alex Sink (cropped).png Alex Sink Democratic Party (United States) 85,673 46.62% U.S. Representative Bill Young Republican Party (United States) David Jolly Republican Party (United States) A special election for Florida's 13th congressional district was held March 11, 2014, to elect a member of the United States House of Representatives, following the death of incumbent Republican Congressman Bill Young on October 18, 2013.https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/bill-young-dies-at-82-98546.html Bill Young, longest-serving House Republican, dies Politico Alex Isenstadt October 18, 2013 October 19, 2013 Primary elections were held on January 14, 2014.http://atr.rollcall.com/florida-house-special-election-date-scheduled/ Florida House Special-Election Date Scheduled Roll Call Abby Livingston October 30, 2013 October 30, 2013 November 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131101185103/http://atr.rollcall.com/florida-house-special-election-date-scheduled/ dead Young, who had already announced that he would not be running for re-election in 2014, had been re-elected in 2012 with 57 percent of the vote.https://doe.dos.state.fl.us/elections/resultsarchive/Index.asp?ElectionDate=11/6/2012&DATAMODE= November 6, 2012 General Election – Official Results Florida Department of State October 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021004711/https://doe.dos.state.fl.us/elections/resultsarchive/Index.asp?ElectionDate=11%2F6%2F2012&DATAMODE= October 21, 2013 dead mdy-all With 100% of the precincts reporting, David Jolly was declared the winner. Background 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 this special election was called to fill his seat. Though Young had been re-elected by wide margins, the district in recent years had become competitive. In the four most recent presidential elections, it was won by Al Gore over George W. Bush in 2000 51%-49%, by Bush with 51%-49% in 2004, by Barack Obama over John McCain 51%-47% and again carried by Obama in 2012 by a narrower 50%-49% over Mitt Romney. Given this, some political commentators and journalists viewed this election as a bellwether for the fall 2014 elections.Kucinich, Jackie (November 22, 2013). In Fla., late Rep. Young's purple-trending district will test waters for 2014 midterms. The Washington Post. The Hill CNN Orlando Sentinel New York Magazine Sunshine State News WSJ WWSB https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124730/http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/local/update-on-today-s-district-special-election/article_d905c3c4-a93c-11e3-956d-001a4bcf6878.html 2016-03-04 While discounting the idea of special elections as bellwethers, political scientists agreed the result was a data point that public sentiment favored Republicans.http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-limited-meaning-of-floridas-special-house-election/ The Limited Meaning of Florida's Special House Election Larry J. Sabato Kyle Kondik Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball March 12, 2014 http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/news/article/why-floridas-13th-district-special-election-is-still-a-tossup Why Florida's 13th District Special Election Is Still a Tossup Nathan L. Gonzales The Rothenberg Political Report March 10, 2014 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2014/03/11/what_should_we_read_into_fl-13_maybe_nothing.html What Should We Read Into FL-13? Maybe Nothing. Sean Trende RealClearPolitics March 11, 2014 https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/dont-read-too-much-into-gop-win-in-floridas-13th-district/ Don't Read Too Much Into Result in Florida's 13th District Harry Enten FiveThirtyEight March 12, 2014 March 10, 2025 March 10, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250310094657/https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/dont-read-too-much-into-gop-win-in-floridas-13th-district/ dead http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/a-guide-to-cutting-through-special-election-spin/ A Guide to Cutting Through Special-Election Spin Nate Silver FiveThirtyEight September 13, 2011 Republican primary Candidates Declared Mark Bircher, retired United States Marine Corps brigadier general David Jolly, attorney and former general counsel to Bill Younghttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/local/rick-baker-wont-run-for-youngs-seat-but-david-jolly-will/2150510/ Rick Baker won't run for Young's seat, but David Jolly will Tampa Bay Times November 2, 2013 November 2, 2013 Kathleen Peters, state representativehttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/state-rep-peters-files-paperwork-for-pinellas-congress-seat-plans/2153020/ State Rep. Peters files paperwork for Pinellas congressional seat, plans announcement for Tuesday Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger November 18, 2013 Declined Larry Ahern, state representative Joseph Ayoub, mayor of Safety Harborhttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/safety-harbor-mayor-ayoub-not-running-for-congress-and-so-far-not/2152243 Safety Harbor Mayor Ayoub not running for Congress and so far not supporting GOP candidate David Jolly November 13, 2012 November 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131114121333/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/safety-harbor-mayor-ayoub-not-running-for-congress-and-so-far-not/2152243 November 14, 2013 dead Rick Baker, former mayor of St. Petersburghttps://www.saintpetersblog.com/former-st-pete-mayor-rick-baker-announcing-he-is-not-running-for-congressional-district-13 Former St. Pete mayor Rick Baker announcing he is NOT running for Congressional District 13 SaintPetersBlog Peter Schorsch November 2, 2013 Neil Brickfield, former Pinellas County commissionerhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/former-pinellas-commissioner-brickfield-will-not-run-for-congress/2151610/ Former Pinellas Commissioner Brickfield will not run for Congress Tampa Bay Times Peter Schorsch November 2, 2013 George Cretekos, mayor of Clearwaterhttps://www.tampabay.com/whos-in-whos-out-in-race-for-rep-cw-bill-youngs-seat/2150531/ Who's in, who's out in race for Rep. C.W. Bill Young's seat Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger November 2, 2013 November 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131104181313/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/whos-in-whos-out-in-race-for-rep-cw-bill-youngs-seat/2150531 November 4, 2013 live Larry Crow, former state representative Bob Gualtieri, Pinellas County sheriffhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/gops-gualtieri-rules-out-campaign-to-replace-young-in-congress/2151282/ Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says no to congressional run Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger November 7, 2013 Frank Hibbard, former mayor of Clearwaterhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/gops-gualtieri-rules-out-campaign-to-replace-young-in-congress/2151282/ GOP's Gualtieri and Hibbard rule out campaign to replace Young in Congress Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger November 7, 2013 Michael Pinson, publisherhttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/tea-party-loon-charity-scammer-michael-pinson-announces-he-wont-run-for-congress Tea Party loon, charity scammer Michael Pinson announces he won't run for Congress SaintPetersBlog Peter Schorsch November 6, 2013 November 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131108175327/http://www.saintpetersblog.com/tea-party-loon-charity-scammer-michael-pinson-announces-he-wont-run-for-congress November 8, 2013 dead Karen Seel, Pinellas County commissionerhttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/pinellas-commissioner-karen-seel-wont-run-for-congress/2150915 Pinellas Commissioner Karen Seel won't run for Congress Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger November 5, 2013 November 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131108000755/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/pinellas-commissioner-karen-seel-wont-run-for-congress/2150915 November 8, 2013 dead Beverly Young, widow of Bill Young Bill "Billy" Young II, son of Bill Younghttps://www.saintpetersblog.com/bill-young-jr-announces-he-will-not-seek-his-fathers-congressional-seat Bill Young, Jr. announces HE WILL NOT seek his father's congressional seat SaintPetersBlog Peter Schorsch November 1, 2013 Tom Young, brother of Bill Younghttps://www.tampabay.com/tom-young-wont-run-for-his-brothers-seat-in-congress/2151927/ Tom Young won't run for his brother's seat in Congress Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger November 11, 2013 November 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131113192351/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/tom-young-wont-run-for-his-brothers-seat-in-congress/2151927 November 13, 2013 live Endorsements Mark Bircher Politicians Allen West, former U.S. representativehttps://www.tampabay.com/allen-west-backs-mark-bircher-in-race-for-young-seat/2157719/ Allen West backs Mark Bircher in race for Young seat Tampa Bay Times Adam C. Smith December 18, 2013 December 19, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131219194921/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/allen-west-backs-mark-bircher-in-race-for-young-seat/2157719 December 19, 2013 live David Jolly Politicians Larry Ahern, state representative Rick Baker, former Mayor of St. Petersburghttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/rick-baker-endorses-david-jolly-in-special-election-for-congressional-district-13 Rick Baker endorses David Jolly in special election for Congressional District 13 SaintPetersBlog Peter Schorsch November 10, 2013 November 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131113171449/http://www.saintpetersblog.com/rick-baker-endorses-david-jolly-in-special-election-for-congressional-district-13 November 13, 2013 dead Nancy Bostock, Pinellas County School Board member and former Pinellas County commissioner Jeff Brandes, state senatorhttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/david-jolly-gets-key-pinellas-endorsement-from-sen-jeff-brandes https://archive.today/20131114164306/http://www.saintpetersblog.com/david-jolly-gets-key-pinellas-endorsement-from-sen-jeff-brandes dead November 14, 2013 David Jolly gets key Pinellas endorsement from Sen. Jeff Brandes SaintPetersBlog Peter Schorsch November 14, 2013 Douglas Burnett, former Florida adjutant general Dan Calabria, mayor of South Pasadenahttps://www.tampabay.com/endorsement-wars-are-raging-in-pinellas-congressional-race/2156470/ Endorsement wars are raging in Pinellas congressional race Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger December 10, 2013 December 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131215011225/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/endorsement-wars-are-raging-in-pinellas-congressional-race/2156470 December 15, 2013 live Pam Dubov, Pinellas County Property Appraiserhttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/pam-dubov-backs-david-jollys-bid-for-cd-13 Property Appraiser Pam Dubov backs David Jolly's bid for CD 13 SaintPetersBlog Peter Schorsch November 17, 2013 November 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131130122033/http://www.saintpetersblog.com/pam-dubov-backs-david-jollys-bid-for-cd-13 November 30, 2013 dead Jim Lawrence, mayor of Indian Shores Bill Mischler, former mayor of Pinellas Park Rich Nugent, U.S. representativehttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/u-s-rep-richard-nugent-endorses-david-jollys-congressional-bid U.S. Rep. Richard Nugent endorses David Jolly's congressional bid SaintPetersBlog Peter Schorsch November 8, 2013 November 8, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131113171020/http://www.saintpetersblog.com/u-s-rep-richard-nugent-endorses-david-jollys-congressional-bid November 13, 2013 dead Jerry Rehm, mayor of Dunedin and former state senator Leslie Waters, mayor of Seminole Individuals Bob Barker, former game show host, animal rights activisthttp://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/12/12/bob-barker-says-the-choice-is-right/ Bob Barker says 'the choice is right' December 12, 2013 December 14, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20221214063203/https://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/12/12/bob-barker-says-the-choice-is-right/ dead Bill Edwards, businessman Gordon R. England, former United States Secretary of the Navy Jim Holton, businessman Bill Hough, businessmanhttps://www.tampabay.com/endorsements-for-congressional-candidate-david-jolly/2151541/ Endorsements for Congressional candidate David Jolly Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger November 8, 2013 November 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109151251/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/endorsements-for-congressional-candidate-david-jolly/2151541 November 9, 2013 live Jim MacDougald, businessman Mel Sembler, former United States Ambassador to Italy Beverly Young, widow of Bill Young Organizations Clearwater Fraternal Order of Policehttp://twitdoc.com/upload/bascomllc/jolly-fopendorsement-release.pdf Clearwater Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Republican David Jolly for Congress Friends of David Jolly November 21, 2013 January 16, 2014 November 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140116112114/http://twitdoc.com/upload/bascomllc/jolly-fopendorsement-release.pdf dead Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractorshttps://www.tampabay.com/farkas-endorses-peters-contractors-endorse-jolly-in-pinellas-gop-congress/2157354/ Farkas endorses Peters, contractors endorse Jolly in Pinellas GOP congress race Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger December 17, 2013 December 18, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131219033000/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/farkas-endorses-peters-contractors-endorse-jolly-in-pinellas-gop-congress/2157354 December 19, 2013 live Newspapers Tampa Tribunehttp://tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/tribune-endorses-david-jolly-for-district-13-gop-primary-20131222/ Tribune endorses David Jolly for District 13 GOP primary Tampa Tribune December 22, 2013 December 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131224095827/http://tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/tribune-endorses-david-jolly-for-district-13-gop-primary-20131222/ December 24, 2013 dead Kathleen Peters Politicians Joe Ayoub, mayor of Safety Harbor Neil Brickfield, former Pinellas County commissionerhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/state-rep-kathleen-peters-announces-campaign-for-district-13-congressional/2153158/ State Rep. Kathleen Peters enters Pinellas congressional race, creating a GOP contest Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger November 19, 2013 Ken Burke, clerk of court Rick Butler, Pinellas Park City Council member Jim Coats, former sheriff of Pinellas County George Cretekos, mayor of Clearwater Max Elson, South Pasadena City commissioner Frank Farkas, former state representative Bill Foster, former mayor of St. Petersburghttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/email-insights-not-too-bitter-bill-foster-endorses-kathleen-peters Email Insights: not-too-bitter Bill Foster endorses Kathleen Peters SaintPetersBlog Peter Schorsch December 10, 2013 December 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131213030220/http://www.saintpetersblog.com/email-insights-not-too-bitter-bill-foster-endorses-kathleen-peters December 13, 2013 dead Bob Gualtieri, sheriff of Pinellas County Hoyt Hamilton, former Clearwater City Council member Doreen Hock-DiPolito, Clearwater City Council member Ed Hooper, state representativehttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/bill-young-jr-helping-to-host-dec-4-fundraiser-for-kathleen-peters https://archive.today/20131130200102/http://www.saintpetersblog.com/bill-young-jr-helping-to-host-dec-4-fundraiser-for-kathleen-peters dead November 30, 2013 Bill Young Jr. helping to host Dec. 4 fundraiser for Kathleen Peters SaintPetersBlog Phil Ammann November 30, 2013 Patti Johnson, Pinellas Park City Council member Bill Jonson, Clearwater City Council member Jack Latvala, state senator Bob Minning, mayor of Treasure Island Gail Neidinger, South Pasadena City commissioner Diane Nelson, Pinellas County tax collector Peggy O'Shea, Pinellas County School Board member Travis Palladeno, mayor of Madeira Beach Arthur Penny, South Pasadena City commissioner Jay Polglaze, Clearwater City Council member Suzy Sofer, Bellaire Bluffs commissioner Ann Wagner, U.S. representative from Missouri http://atr.rollcall.com/house-gop-women-fundraise-for-florida-special-candidate/ House GOP Women Fundraise for Florida Special Candidate (Updated) RollCall Abby Livingston December 9, 2013 December 9, 2013 December 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131209195433/http://atr.rollcall.com/house-gop-women-fundraise-for-florida-special-candidate/ dead Individuals Bill Young II, son of Bill Young Organizations Maggie's Listhttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/in-pinellas-congressional-race-peters-and-jolly-receive-new-endorsements/2153593 In Pinellas congressional race, Peters and Jolly receive new endorsements Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger November 21, 2013 November 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131125005036/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/in-pinellas-congressional-race-peters-and-jolly-receive-new-endorsements/2153593 November 25, 2013 dead Newspapers Tampa Bay Timeshttps://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/times-recommends-kathleen-peters-for-us-house-gop-primary/2157297/ Times recommends: Kathleen Peters for U.S. House GOP primary Tampa Bay Times December 16, 2013 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkBircher DavidJolly KathleenPeters UndecidedSt. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls January 9, 2014 653 ± 3.8% 26.3% 36.5% 23.9% 13.3%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing January 8, 2014 976 ± 3% 25% 34% 28% 14%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls December 30, 2013 488 ± 4.4% 17.7% 39.4% 27.7% 15.1%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls December 18, 2013 660 ± 3.8% 16.1% 34.9% 30.2% 18.9%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls December 3, 2013 534 ± 4.2% 17.2% 27.8% 27.1% 28.0% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RickBaker NeilBrickfield LarryCrow FrankHibbard DavidJolly KathleenPeters KarenSeel Other UndecidedSt. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls November 18, 2013 582 ± 4.1% — — — — 39.2% 17.3% — 30.9% 12.6%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls November 5, 2013 498 ± 4.4% — 16.8% — 15% 18.7% — — 28.7% 20.8%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls October 15, 2013 742 ± 3.6% 51% 7% 4% — 2% — 10% 27% — Results Republican primary resultsJanuary 14, 2014 Special Primary Congressional 13 Republican Primary https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=1/14/2014&RACE=USR&PARTY=REP&DIST=013&GRP=&DATAMODE= Florida Department of Elections July 24, 2026 David Jolly Republican Party (United States) 20,504 44.58% Kathleen Peters Republican Party (United States) 14,238 30.96% Mark Bircher Republican Party (United States) 11,247 24.46% 45,989 100.00% Democratic nomination Candidates Nominee Alex Sink, former chief financial officer of Florida and nominee for governor of Florida in 2010https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/national/alex-sink-announcement/2149702/ Alex Sink is running for C.W. Bill Young's congressional seat, will move to Pinellas Tampa Bay Times Adam C. Smith October 30, 2013 Withdrew Jessica Ehrlich, attorney and nominee for the 13th congressional district in 2012http://atr.rollcall.com/democrat-suspends-campaign-against-alex-sink-in-florida-district/ Democrat Suspends Campaign Against Alex Sink in Florida District Roll Call Abby Livingston November 6, 2013 November 6, 2013 November 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131110182442/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrat-suspends-campaign-against-alex-sink-in-florida-district/ dead Declined Charlie Justice, Pinellas County commissioner and nominee for Florida's 10th congressional 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 Janet Long, Pinellas County commissionerhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/pinellas-commissioner-janet-long-decides-against-running-for-congress/2149613/ Pinellas Commissioner Janet Long decides against running for Congress Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger October 28, 2013 Endorsements Alex Sink Politicians Joseph Barkley, Belleair Bluffs city council memberhttps://www.tampabay.com/congressional-candidate-alex-sink-touts-pinellas-endorsements/2152078/ Congressional candidate Alex Sink touts Pinellas endorsements Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger November 12, 2013 November 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131113195517/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/congressional-candidate-alex-sink-touts-pinellas-endorsements/2152078 November 13, 2013 live Nancy Besore, Safety Harbor commissionerhttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/alex-sink-picks-up-more-endorsements-from-pinellas-elected-officials https://archive.today/20131202183254/http://www.saintpetersblog.com/alex-sink-picks-up-more-endorsements-from-pinellas-elected-officials dead December 2, 2013 Alex Sink picks up more endorsements from Pinellas elected officials SaintPetersBlog Peter Schorsch December 2, 2013 Kathy Castor, U.S. representativehttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/dog-bites-man-kathy-castor-endorses-alex-sink-for-congress Dog bites man: Kathy Castor endorses Alex Sink for Congress SaintPetersBlog Peter Schorsch November 14, 2013 November 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131116205524/http://www.saintpetersblog.com/dog-bites-man-kathy-castor-endorses-alex-sink-for-congress November 16, 2013 dead Dwight Dudley, state representative Rene Flowers, Pinellas County School Board member Amy Foster, St. Petersburg City Council member Michael Fridovich, Gulfport City Council member Patricia Gerard, mayor of Largo Samuel Henderson, mayor of Gulfport Lorraine Huhn, vice mayor of St. Pete Beach Robert Jackson, former mayor of Largo Charlie Justice, Pinellas County commissioner Steve Kornell, St. Petersburg City Council member Linda Lerner, Pinellas County School Board member Janet Long, Pinellas County commissioner Jack Nazario, Belleair Bluffs commissioner Karl Nurse, St. Petersburg City Council member Carlen Petersen, former Clearwater City Council member Patricia Plantamura, Seminole City Council member Jim Quinn, Seminole City Council member Darryl Rouson, state representative Mike Smith, Largo City Council member Ken Welch, Pinellas County commissioner Carl Zimmermann, state representative Organisations EMILY's Listhttps://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/emily-s-list-endorses-alex-sink EMILY's List Endorses Alex Sink For Florida Congressional Seat Talking Points Memo October 31, 2013 October 31, 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 JessicaEhrlich AlexSink Other UndecidedSt. Pete Polls November 5, 2013 367 ± 5.1% 10.6% 69.6% 10.7% 9.1%St. Pete Polls October 15, 2013 706 ± 3.7% 20% 63% 10% 7% General election Candidates David Jolly (Republican), attorney and former general counsel to Bill Young Michael S. Levinson (write-in)https://www.tampabay.com/congressional-candidate-jolly-calls-for-replacing-controversial-flood/2153381/ Congressional candidate Jolly calls for replacing controversial flood insurance program Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger November 20, 2013 November 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140121143530/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/congressional-candidate-jolly-calls-for-replacing-controversial-flood/2153381 January 21, 2014 live Lucas Overby (Libertarian), commercial diver and activist Alex Sink (Democratic), former Chief Financial Officer of Florida and nominee for governor of Florida in 2010 One voter was confused by a website called "sinkforcongress2014" accepting donations to the National Republican Congressional Committee to defeat Sink and other Democrats, thinking it was a pro-Sink website. His $250 donation was refunded by the NRCC.https://www.tampabay.com/campaign-site-misleads-man-into-donating-money-against-alex-sink/2163901/ Tampa Bay Times Campaign site misleads man into donating money against Sink Alex Leary February 3, 2014 February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140204071606/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/campaign-site-misleads-man-into-donating-money-against-alex-sink/2163901 February 4, 2014 live Debates David Jolly, Lucas Overby, and Alex Sink, the three candidates appearing on the ballot for the special election, took part in a televised debate on February 3, 2014. Held at the Seminole Campus of St. Petersburg College and co-hosted by the Tampa Bay Times and Bay News 9, the event aired live on C-SPAN 3. Al Ruechel, Adam Smith, and Amy Hollyfield served as moderators.https://www.c-span.org/video/?317557-1/florida-13th-district-debate Florida 13th District Debate, Feb 3 2014 - Video - C-SPAN.org www.c-span.org The debate can be viewed in its entirety here. A non-scientific poll conducted after the debate by Bay News 9 indicated that overall viewers felt David Jolly had won with 37% of the vote, followed by Alex Sink with 33% and Lucas Overby with 30%.Who do you think did best at Monday night's Congressional debate? http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/ipolls.html Bay News 9 9 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140208221818/http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/ipolls.html 8 February 2014 dead Campaign spending During the campaign, OpenSecrets reported on February 13, 2014, that outside groups had spent $3.5 million on the election, with $2.6 million of that from groups that support Jolly. This makes it the most expensive election of the 2014 cycle so far and one of the most expensive special congressional elections in history.Outside Spending Dominates in Florida, to Jolly's Benefit http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2014/02/outside-spending-dominates-in-florida-to-jollys-benefit.html OpenSecrets 17 February 2014 2014-02-13 The Associated Press reported that $11 million total was spent as the Democratic Party poured money into the campaign in its final weeks. In the end, Sink outspent Jolly by three to one on television ads, as well as outspending him overall.Florida Special Election Results: David Jolly Wins House Seat In State's 13th District https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/11/florida-special-election-results_n_4937751.html Associated Press/Huffington Post 11 March 2014 2014-03-11 Endorsements David Jolly Politicians Larry Ahern, state representative Rick Baker, former mayor of St. Petersburg Mark Bircher, candidate for the 13th Congressional district Pam Bondi, attorney general of Floridahttps://saintpetersblog.com/rick-scott-raising-money-for-david-jolly/ Rick Scott raising money for David Jolly 28 January 2014 Nancy Bostock, Pinellas County School Board member and former Pinellas County commissioner Jeff Brandes, state senator Neil Brickfield, former Pinellas County commissioner Douglas Burnett, former Florida adjutant general Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida Dan Calabria, mayor of South Pasadena Pam Dubov, Pinellas County property appraiser Jim Lawrence, Mayor of Indian Shores John McCain, U.S. senator from Arizona and 2008 Republican presidential nomineehttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/john-mccain-and-nrcc-help-out-david-jolly-over-alex-sink https://web.archive.org/web/20140126032328/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/john-mccain-and-nrcc-help-out-david-jolly-over-alex-sink dead January 26, 2014 John McCain, NRCC Help Out David Jolly Over Alex Sink Sunshine State News Kevin Derby January 23, 2014 Bill Mischler, former mayor of Pinellas Park Rich Nugent, U.S. representative Rand Paul, U.S. senator from KentuckySeptember 2018 Kathleen Peters, state representative and candidate for the 13th Congressional districthttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/after-balking-gop-candidate-supports-david-jolly-in-pinellas-congressional/2161874/ After balking, GOP candidate supports David Jolly in Pinellas congressional race Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger January 20, 2014 Jerry Rehm, mayor of Dunedin and former state senator Marco Rubio, U.S. senator from Floridahttps://sunshinestatenews.com/story/marco-rubio-showcases-support-david-jolly-against-alex-sink Marco Rubio Showcases Support for David Jolly Against Alex Sink Kevin Derby 10 February 2014 Sunshine State News - Florida Political News Rick Scott, governor of Florida Leslie Waters, mayor of Seminole Individuals Bob Barker, former game show host, animal rights activist Bill Edwards, businessman Gordon R. England, former United States Secretary of the Navy Jim Holton, businessman Bill Hough, businessman Jim MacDougald, businessman Mel Sembler, former United States Ambassador to Italy Beverly Young, widow of Bill Young Bill Young II, son of Bill Younghttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/kathleen-peters-not-ready-to-endorse-david-jolly/2161223/ Kathleen Peters not ready to endorse David Jolly Tampa Bay Times Curtis Krueger January 15, 2014 Organizations Clearwater Fraternal Order of Police Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Newspapers Tampa Tribunehttp://tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/tribune-endorsement-david-jolly-for-us-house-district-13-20140209/ Tribune endorsement: David Jolly for U.S. House District 13 Tampa Tribune February 9, 2014 February 21, 2014 March 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306181047/http://www.tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/tribune-endorsement-david-jolly-for-us-house-district-13-20140209/ dead Lucas Overby Politicians Gary Johnson, former Republican governor of New Mexico and Libertarian nominee for president in 2012http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2014/01/gary-johnson-endorses-lucas-overby/ Gary Johnson endorses Lucas Overby Independent Political Report Jed Ziggler January 13, 2014 Alex Sink Politicians Joseph Barkley, Belleair Bluffs city council member Nancy Besore, Safety Harbor commissioner Kathy Castor, U.S. representative Dwight Dudley, state representative Rene Flowers, Pinellas County School Board member Amy Foster, St. Petersburg City Council member Michael Fridovich, Gulfport City Council member Patricia Gerard, mayor of Largo Samuel Henderson, mayor of Gulfport Lorraine Huhn, vice mayor of St. Pete Beach Robert Jackson, former mayor of Largo Charlie Justice, Pinellas County commissioner Steve Kornell, St. Petersburg City Council member Susan Latvala, Republican Pinellas County commissionerhttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/republican-endorses-alex-sink/2166949 Republican endorses Alex Sink Tampa Bay Times Adam C. Smith February 23, 2014 February 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140228212732/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/republican-endorses-alex-sink/2166949 February 28, 2014 dead Linda Lerner, Pinellas County School Board member Janet Long, Pinellas County commissioner Jack Nazario, Belleair Bluffs commissioner Karl Nurse, St. Petersburg City Council member Carlen Petersen, former Clearwater City Council member Patricia Plantamura, Seminole City Council member Jim Quinn, Seminole City Council member Darden Rice, St. Petersburg City Council member Darryl Rouson, state representative Mike Smith, Largo City Council member Ken Welch, Pinellas County commissioner Carl Zimmermann, state representative Organisations EMILY's List Newspapers Tampa Bay Timeshttps://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/times-recommends-alex-sink-for-us-house/2164683/ Times recommends: Alex Sink for U.S. House Tampa Bay Times February 7, 2014 February 9, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidJolly (R) AlexSink (D) LucasOverby (L) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 7–9, 2014 702 ± 3.7% 45% 48% 6% 2%RedRacingHorses & PMI inc.http://www.redracinghorses.com/diary/3608/rrh-fl13-poll RedRacingHorses & PMI inc. March 4, 2014 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924085455/http://www.redracinghorses.com/diary/3608/rrh-fl13-poll dead February 25–27, 2014 391 ± 6% 46% 44% 5% 5%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls February 25, 2014 1,269 ± 2.8% 45.6% 45.9% 6.4% 2.1%Fabrizio, Lee & AssociatesFabrizio, Lee & Associates February 17–18, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 44% 42% — 14%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls February 12, 2014 1,130 ± 2.9% 46.2% 44% 6.6% 2.4%St. Leo UniversitySt. Leo University February 9–11, 2014 400 ± 5% 37% 46% 12% 5%Braun ResearchBraun Research February 4–9, 2014 603 ± 4% 35% 42% 4% 14%DCCCDCCC January 24, 2014 527 ± 4.3% 45% 49% — 6%McLaughlin & AssociatesMcLaughlin & Associates January 16–19, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 43% 38% 4% 15%St. Pete PollsSt. Pete Polls January 15, 2014 1,278 ± 2.7% 47% 42.8% 4.4% 5.9%St. Pete Polls December 3, 2013 1,128 ± 2.9% 36.3% 49% 5.6% 8.8%St. Pete Polls November 18, 2013 1,252 ± 2.8% 34.9% 49.3% — 15.7%St. Pete Polls November 5, 2013 1,079 ± 3% 31% 51.5% — 17.5% 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 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% 34.0% 50.8% 15.2% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkBircher (R) AlexSink (D) UndecidedSt. Pete Polls December 3, 2013 1,128 ± 2.9% 30.2% 50.4% 12.1% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NeilBrickfield (R) AlexSink (D) UndecidedSt. Pete Polls November 5, 2013 1,079 ± 3% 30.1% 51.2% 18.8%St. Pete Polls October 15, 2013 1,741 ± 2.3% 24.0% 56.6% 19.4% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror FrankHibbard (R) AlexSink (D) UndecidedSt. Pete Polls November 5, 2013 1,079 ± 3% 30.7% 51.6% 17.7% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KathleenPeters (R) AlexSink (D) UndecidedSt. Pete Polls December 3, 2013 1,128 ± 2.9% 34.6% 47.7% 12.2%St. Pete Polls November 18, 2013 1,252 ± 2.8% 30.7% 49.7% 19.6% Results 2014 Florida's 13th congressional district special electionMarch 11, 2014 Special Election: United States Representative District: 13 https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=3/11/2014&RACE=USR&PARTY=&DIST=013&GRP=&DATAMODE= Florida Department of Elections July 24, 2026 David Jolly Republican Party (United States) 89,167 48.52% Alex Sink Democratic Party (United States) 85,673 46.62% Lucas Overby Libertarian Party (United States) 8,919 4.85% Write-ins 13 0.01% 183,772 100.00% Republican Party (United States) References External links Mark Bircher David Jolly Michael S. Levinson Lucas Overby Kathleen Peters Alex Sink Nick Zoller Florida 2014 13 2014 13 Special Florida 13 Special United States House of Representatives 13 Special Category:March 2014 in the United States Category:United States House of Representatives special elections in Florida