2014 Florida Attorney General election

none February 2026 September 2023 2014 Florida Attorney General election Florida presidential Yes 2010 Florida Attorney General election 2010 2018 Florida Attorney General election 2018 November 4, 2014 File:Bondi_bio_photo_crop (1).jpg Pam Bondi Republican Party (United States) 3,222,524 55.09% File:GeorgeSheldonHHS.jpg 150x150px George Sheldon Democratic Party (United States) 2,457,317 42.01% 300px County results 300px Congressional district results Bondi: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Sheldon: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% Attorney General Pam Bondi Republican Party (United States) Pam Bondi Republican Party (United States) The 2014 Florida Attorney General election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the Florida Attorney General. Incumbent Republican Attorney General Pam Bondi ran for re-election to a second term in officeTia Mitchell https://www.tampabay.com/ag-pam-bondi-files-for-re-election/2129420/ AG Pam Bondi files for re-election Tampa Bay Times July 1, 2013 July 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130817231021/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/ag-pam-bondi-files-for-re-election/2129420 August 17, 2013 live against Democrat George Sheldon and Libertarian Bill Wohlsifer. Republican primary Candidates Declared Pam Bondi, incumbent attorney general Democratic primary Candidates Declared George Sheldon, former Assistant U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services for Children and FamiliesBrendan Farrington http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/10/21/3702454/sheldon-seeks-to-challenge-attorney.html Sheldon seeks to challenge Attorney General Bondi Miami Herald October 21, 2013 October 21, 2013 Perry Thurston, Minority Leader of the Florida House of RepresentativesMatt Dixon http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2013-10-26/perry-thurston-gets-ag-race Perry Thurston gets in AG race The Florida Times-Union October 26, 2013 October 26, 2013 Declined Skip Campbell, former state senator and nominee for attorney general in 2006Anthony Man http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-06-14/news/sfl-campbell-thurston-weigh-races-for-attorney-general-florida-senate-20130614_1_florida-senate-attorney-general-florida-democrats https://web.archive.org/web/20130618030030/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-06-14/news/sfl-campbell-thurston-weigh-races-for-attorney-general-florida-senate-20130614_1_florida-senate-attorney-general-florida-democrats dead June 18, 2013 Campbell, Thurston weigh races for attorney general, Florida Senate South Florida Sun-Sentinel June 14, 2013 September 30, 2013 Maria Sachs, state senatorMichael Van Sickler http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2013/10/content-with-state-senate-sachs-wont-run-for-florida-ag.html Content with state senate, Sachs won't run for Florida AG Miami Herald October 23, 2013 October 23, 2013 Endorsements George Sheldon Individuals Pat Frank, Hillsborough County clerk of courthttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/political-bits-and-pieces-115 Political Bits and Pieces Sunshine State News August 23, 2014 August 23, 2014 Vic Torres, state representativehttp://georgesheldon2014.com/2014/06/release-state-representative-victor-torres-iupat-endorse-george-sheldon-attorney-general/ State Representative Victor Torres and IUPAT Endorse George Sheldon for Attorney General George Sheldon for Attorney General July 18, 2014 Organizations AFL–CIOhttp://capitalsoup.com/2014/06/18/florida-alliance-for-retired-americans-flara-endorses-george-sheldon-for-florida-attorney-general/ Florida Alliance For Retired Americans (FLARA) Endorses George Sheldon For Florida Attorney General Capital Soup July 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140725185410/http://capitalsoup.com/2014/06/18/florida-alliance-for-retired-americans-flara-endorses-george-sheldon-for-florida-attorney-general/ July 25, 2014 dead Florida Alliance for Retired Americans Florida Nurses Associationhttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/archives/155380 Florida Nurses Association announces first round of candidate endorsements SaintPetersBlog August 11, 2014 August 22, 2014 Florida Young DemocratsMadelyn M. Skene http://capitalsoup.com/2014/05/14/florida-young-democrats-endorse-george-sheldon-for-florida-attorney-general/ Florida Young Democrats Endorse George Sheldon for Florida Attorney General Capital Soup May 14, 2014 May 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140517120324/http://capitalsoup.com/2014/05/14/florida-young-democrats-endorse-george-sheldon-for-florida-attorney-general/ May 17, 2014 dead International Union of Painters and Allied Trades National Organization for Women National Women's Political Caucushttp://nwpcfl.com/index.php/about-us/endorsements Endorsements La Gaceta July 22, 2014 August 22, 2014 Newspapers La Gacetahttp://lagacetanewspaper.com/ La Gaceta confidently endorses George Sheldon in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General La Gaceta August 5, 2014 August 8, 2014 The Miami Heraldhttp://www.miamiherald.com/2014/08/09/4279579/the-herald-recommends-for-attorney.html The Herald recommends: For attorney general, Democratic primary The Palm Beach Post August 9, 2014 August 10, 2014 The Palm Beach Posthttp://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/news/opinion/editorial-sheldon-for-attorney-general-in-democrat/ngxZc/ Editorial: Sheldon for attorney general in Democratic primary The Palm Beach Post August 7, 2014 August 8, 2014 Tampa Bay Timeshttps://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/times-recommends-sheldon-for-attorney-general/2191147/ Times recommends: Sheldon for attorney general Tampa Bay Times August 1, 2014 August 2, 2014 Tampa Tribunehttp://tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/endorsement-sheldon-in-attorney-general-primary-20140728/ Endorsement: Sheldon in attorney general primary Tampa Tribune July 28, 2014 July 29, 2014 Perry Thurston Individuals Rick Kriseman, Mayor of St. PetersburgAdam C. Smith https://www.tampabay.com/st-pete-mayor-endorses-perry-thurston-for-attorney-general/2189969/ St Pete Mayor endorses Perry Thurston for attorney General Tampa Bay Times July 24, 2014 July 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140730005954/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/st-pete-mayor-endorses-perry-thurston-for-attorney-general/2189969 July 30, 2014 live Kendrick Meek, former U.S. Representative and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2010Kevin Derby http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/kendrick-meek-backs-perry-thurston-challenge-pam-bondi Kendrick Meek Backs Perry Thurston to Challenge Pam Bondi Sunshine State News February 28, 2014 May 15, 2014 Darren Soto, state senator Newspapers Orlando Sentinelhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-ed-endorsement-attorney-general-20140819,0,4664730.story Thurston for Dems' AG: Editoriall Orlando Sentinel August 19, 2014 August 19, 2014 Sun-Sentinelhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/opinion/editorials/fl-editorial-endorsement-perry-thurston-20140818,0,841240.story Perry Thurston choice for attorney general Sun-Sentinel August 18, 2014 August 18, 2014 Results Democratic primary resultsGovernor http://enight.elections.myflorida.com/StateOffices/AttorneyGeneral/ https://web.archive.org/web/20140828221829/http://enight.elections.myflorida.com/StateOffices/AttorneyGeneral/ dead August 28, 2014 Florida Election Watch Florida Division of Elections 28 August 2014 George Sheldon Democratic Party (United States) 458,428 60.66 Perry Thurston Democratic Party (United States) 297,320 39.34 755,748 100 Libertarian nomination Candidates Declared Bill Wohlsifer, Attorney at LawJed Ziggler http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2013/12/libertarian-bill-wohlsifer-to-run-for-florida-attorney-general/ Libertarian Bill Wohlsifer to Run for Florida Attorney General Independent Political Report December 13, 2013 December 15, 2013 General election Campaign Sheldon's constitutional eligibility to serve as attorney general was challenged in court. For the years 2011 to 2013, Sheldon established permanent non-Florida residency in order to receive an exemption from taking continuing legal education courses required to maintain his law license with the Florida Bar. Article IV, Section 5(b) of the Florida Constitution requires the candidates for attorney general maintain permanent residency in Florida for the seven years preceding election to office. The lawsuit named Sheldon and the Florida Secretary of State as defendants, and asked the court to remove Sheldon from the Democratic primary for attorney general.http://tbo.com/news/politics/ag-candidate-sheldons-residency-challenged-in-court-20140808/ AG candidate Sheldon’s residency challenged in court Rosica James August 8, 2014 Tampa Tribune August 13, 2014 Leon County Chief Judge Charles A. Francis ruled that Sheldon was eligible for the ballot, stating that though he might have worked out of state, he maintained his residence in Tallahassee and continued to live there whenever he returned.http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/08/15/4291772/judge-rules-george-sheldon-eligible.html Judge rules George Sheldon eligible for attorney general primary Van Sickler Michael August 15, 2014 Miami Herald August 20, 2014 The main lawyer involved in the case chose not to appeal the decision.http://tbo.com/news/blogs/fresh-squeezed-politics/lawyer-ag-candidate-sheldons-residency-challenge-wont-be-appealed-20140825/ Lawyer: AG candidate Sheldon’s residency challenge won’t be appealed Rosica James August 25, 2014 Tampa Tribune August 25, 2014 After Sheldon won his party's primary on August 26, Bondi challenged him to a general debate before the election.http://www.saintpetersblog.com/archives/157589 Pam Bondi calls for debate against opponent George Sheldon Irwin Janelle August 26, 2014 St. Peter's Blog September 2, 2014 Sheldon stated that he would do so, but raised the possibility of multiple debates.http://www.saintpetersblog.com/archives/158002 George Sheldon accepts Pam Bondi debate challenge, then raises her Schorsch Peter August 29, 2014 St. Peter's Blog September 2, 2014 Wohlsifer also challenged Bondi and Sheldon to a debate before the election.http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2014/08/updates-on-florida-lps-candidates-adrian-wyllie-and-bill-wohlsifer/ Updates on Florida LP’s Candidates Adrian Wyllie and Bill Wohlsifer Pyeatt Jill August 31, 2014 Independent Political Report September 2, 2014 On September 9, Bondi's campaign sent out an email accepting an invitation to debate Sheldon in October, which he also accepted. While the Bondi campaign's email only mentioned Sheldon, Sheldon himself stated that he would welcome Wohlsifer's participation.http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2014/09/bondi-and-sheldon-set-to-debate-in-october-but-is-that-it.html Bondi and Sheldon set to debate in October, but is that it? Van Sickler Michael September 9, 2014 Miami Herald September 12, 2014 Later on, it was confirmed that the debate would take place on October 6 and all three candidates would participate. It was pre-recorded and then broadcast only in Tampa and Orlando TV markets.http://palmbeachlibertarian.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/bill-wohlsifer-will-be-in-florida-attorney-general-debates-alongside-pam-bondi-and-george-sheldon/ Bill Wohlsifer will be in Florida Attorney General debates alongside Pam Bondi and George Sheldon Dickey Paul September 10, 2014 Palm Beach Free Press September 13, 2014http://news.wfsu.org/post/florida-attorney-general-race-shapes-libertarian-candidate-getting-left-out/ As Florida Attorney General Race Shapes Up, Is Libertarian Candidate Getting Left Out? Cordner Sascha September 12, 2014 WFSU September 13, 2014http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2014/10/6/florida_attorney_gen.html Florida AG candidates spar over same-sex marriage, more in BN9 debate Fabrizio Tony October 6, 2014 Bay News 9 October 6, 2014 Candidates Pam Bondi (Republican) George Sheldon (Democratic) Bill Wohlsifer (Libertarian) Endorsements Pam Bondi Organizations Associated Industries of Florida Florida Chamber of Commerce Florida Home Builders Association Florida Medical Associationhttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/archives/150793 FMA PAC endorses Rick Scott, Florida Cabinet for re-election Schorsch Peter June 30, 2014 SaintPetersBlog June 30, 2014 Florida Police Chiefs Associationhttp://www.saintpetersblog.com/archives/157589 Pam Bondi calls for debate against opponent George Sheldon Schorsch Peter August 26, 2014 SaintPetersBlog August 26, 2014 Florida Professional Firefighters Florida Association of State TroopersKevin Derby http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/pam-bondi-wins-endorsement-state-troopers-association Pam Bondi Wins Endorsement of State Troopers Association Sunshine State News August 28, 2014 August 28, 2014 Fraternal Order of PoliceAllison Nielsen http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/florida-state-lodge-fraternal-order-police-endorses-pam-bondi-re-election Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Pam Bondi for Re-Election Sunshine State News June 23, 2014 July 14, 2014 National Federation of Independent Business Florida Police Benevolent AssociationWilliam March http://tbo.com/news/blogs/fresh-squeezed-politics/pba-backs-crist-atwater-bondi-putnam-20140623/ PBA backs Crist, Atwater, Bondi, Putnam Tampa Tribune June 23, 2014 June 24, 2014 July 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140701093257/http://tbo.com/news/blogs/fresh-squeezed-politics/pba-backs-crist-atwater-bondi-putnam-20140623/ dead Newspapers The Florida Times-Unionhttp://members.jacksonville.com/opinion/editorials/2014-10-30/story/rick-scott-leads-roundup-times-union-endorsements Rick Scott leads a roundup of Times-Union endorsements The Florida Times-Union October 30, 2014 October 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141102101338/http://members.jacksonville.com/opinion/editorials/2014-10-30/story/rick-scott-leads-roundup-times-union-endorsements November 2, 2014 dead Tampa Tribunehttp://tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/tribune-endorsements-bondi-for-attorney-general-putnam-for-agriculture-commissioner-atwater-for-cfo-20141011/ Tribune endorsements: Bondi for attorney general; Putnam for agriculture commissioner; Atwater for CFO Tampa Tribune October 11, 2014 October 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141014074255/http://tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/tribune-endorsements-bondi-for-attorney-general-putnam-for-agriculture-commissioner-atwater-for-cfo-20141011/ October 14, 2014 dead mdy-all George Sheldon Individuals Bob Butterworth, former Florida Attorney GeneralTia Mitchell https://www.tampabay.com/george-sheldon-launches-campaign-pac/2195735/ George Sheldon launches campaign PAC Tampa Bay Times September 2, 2014 September 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140903143424/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/george-sheldon-launches-campaign-pac/2195735 September 3, 2014 live Pat Frank, Hillsborough County clerk of court Walt McNeil, Police Chief of Quincy and former Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections Vic Torres, state representative Organizations AFL–CIO Florida Alliance for Retired Americans Florida Nurses Association Florida Young Democrats International Union of Painters and Allied Trades National Organization for Women National Women's Political Caucus Newspapers The Bradenton Heraldhttp://www.bradenton.com/2014/10/12/5408034_bradenton-herald-recommends-adam.html?rh=1 Bradenton Herald recommends Adam Putnam, George Sheldon, Jeff Atwater for Florida Cabinet The Bradenton Herald October 12, 2014 October 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141021203405/http://www.bradenton.com/2014/10/12/5408034_bradenton-herald-recommends-adam.html?rh=1 October 21, 2014 dead The Miami Heraldhttp://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article3186784.html Sheldon, Putnam, Atwater for Florida Cabinet The Miami Herald October 20, 2014 October 21, 2014 Orlando Sentinelhttp://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-ed-endorsement-attorney-general-sheldon-20141010-story.html?track=rss Sheldon for Atty. General Orlando Sentinel October 12, 2014 October 13, 2014 The Palm Beach Posthttp://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/opinion/editorial-sheldon-best-pick-for-attorney-general/nhmGK/ Editorial: Sheldon best pick for attorney general The Palm Beach Post October 18, 2014 October 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022021942/http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/opinion/editorial-sheldon-best-pick-for-attorney-general/nhmGK/ October 19, 2014 Sun-Sentinelhttp://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/editorials/fl-edtorial-george-sheldon-pam-bondi-endorsement-20141012-story.html Pam Bondi's failures leave one choice: George Sheldon Sun-Sentinel October 12, 2014 October 13, 2014 Tallahassee Democrathttp://www.tallahassee.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/10/22/opinion-attorney-general/17745813/ Our Opinion: Attorney general Tallahassee Democrat October 22, 2014 October 22, 2014 Tampa Bay Timeshttps://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/times-recommends--florida-attorney-generaltimes-recommends-sheldon-for/2201275/ Times recommends: Sheldon for attorney general Tampa Bay Times October 8, 2014 October 8, 2014 Bill Wohlsifer Individuals Gary Johnson, former Republican Governor of New Mexico and Libertarian nominee for President in 2012Kevin Derby http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/gary-johnson-backs-bill-wohlsifer-florida-attorney-general Gary Johnson Backs Bill Wohlsifer for Florida Attorney General Sunshine State News October 6, 2014 October 6, 2014 Michael C. Minardi, NORML Legal Committee memberKarl Dickey http://www.muscletak.co.uk/article/norml-fails-to-endorse-best-candidate-for-their-cause-florida-ag-race https://archive.today/20140812025246/http://www.muscletak.co.uk/article/norml-fails-to-endorse-best-candidate-for-their-cause-florida-ag-race dead August 12, 2014 NORML fails to endorse best candidate for their cause in Florida AG race The Libertarian Examiner July 17, 2014 August 10, 2014 Roger Stone, author and political commentator Burnie Thompson, radio talk show host Organizations Epilepsy Foundation IJC Law Group Newspapers The Bradenton Timeshttp://www.thebradentontimes.com/news/2014/10/12/opinion/for_ag_we_recommend_bill_wohlsifer/#.VDpgxfldV6k For AG, We Recommend Bill Wohlsifer The Bradenton Times October 12, 2014 October 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141016201705/http://www.thebradentontimes.com/news/2014/10/12/opinion/for_ag_we_recommend_bill_wohlsifer#.VDpgxfldV6k October 16, 2014 dead Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PamBondi (R) GeorgeSheldon (D) BillWohlsifer (L) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–2, 2014 1,198 ± 2.8% 46% 37% 5% 11%Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo University October 16–19, 2014 500 ± 4.9% 47% 39% 6% 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 4–7, 2014 818 ± 3.8% 43% 35% 6% 17%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing June 20–23, 2014 1,232 ± 3% 43% 35% 5% 16%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 6–9, 2014 672 ± 3.8% 38% 35% — 27%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing April 23–25, 2014 907 ± 3% 45% 36% 7% 12%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing January 30–31, 2014 808 ± 4% 44% 36% 4% 16%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 16–21, 2014 591 ± 4% 37% 34% — 29%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing November 8–11, 2013 932 ± 3% 29% 11% — 59% 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 PamBondi (R) PerryThurston (D) Other UndecidedGravis Marketing June 20–23, 2014 1,232 ± 3% 43% 38% 4% 15%Public Policy Polling June 6–9, 2014 672 ± 3.8% 40% 33% — 28%Gravis Marketing April 23–25, 2014 907 ± 3% 45% 38% 7% 11%Gravis Marketing January 30–31, 2014 808 ± 4% 45% 36% 6% 12%Public Policy Polling January 16–21, 2014 591 ± 4% 37% 35% — 28%Gravis Marketing November 8–11, 2013 932 ± 3% 30% 14% — 57% Results Florida Attorney General election, 2014https://results.elections.myflorida.com/Index.asp?ElectionDate=11/4/2014&DATAMODE= November 4, 2014 General Election Florida Department of State September 10, 2020 December 14, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181214164429/https://results.elections.myflorida.com/Index.asp?ElectionDate=11/4/2014&DATAMODE= dead Pam Bondi (incumbent) Republican Party of Florida 3,222,524 55.09% +0.32% George Sheldon Florida Democratic Party 2,457,317 42.01% +0.57% Bill Wohlsifer Libertarian Party of Florida 169,394 2.90% N/A 765,207 13.08% -0.25% 5,849,205 Republican Party of Florida By congressional district Bondi won 19 of 27 congressional districts, including two that elected Democrats.https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2013/07/09/1220127/-Daily-Kos-Elections-2012-election-results-by-congressional-and-legislative-districts Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts Daily Kos 11 August 2020 District Bondi Sheldon RepresentativeFlorida 1 1st71% 26%Jeff MillerFlorida 2 2nd 53% 43%Gwen GrahamFlorida 3 3rd 65% 32%Ted YohoFlorida 4 4th 68% 28%Ander CrenshawFlorida 5 5th 36% 62%Corrine BrownFlorida 6 6th 64% 33%Ron DeSantisFlorida 7 7th 56% 41%John MicaFlorida 8 8th 62% 34%Bill PoseyFlorida 9 9th 48% 49%Alan GraysonFlorida 10 10th 58% 38%Daniel WebsterFlorida 11 11th 66% 31%Rich NugentFlorida 12 12th 60% 37%Gus BilirakisFlorida 13 13th 53% 43%Bill YoungFlorida 14 14th 42% 55%Kathy CastorFlorida 15 15th 60% 37%Dennis RossFlorida 16 16th 60% 37%Vern BuchananFlorida 17 17th 65% 32%Tom RooneyFlorida 18 18th 57% 40%Patrick MurphyFlorida 19 19th 67% 30%Trey RadelFlorida 20 20th 20% 78%Alcee HastingsFlorida 21 21st 43% 55%Ted DeutchFlorida 22 22nd 47% 50%Lois FrankelFlorida 23 23rd 40% 58%Debbie Wasserman SchultzFlorida 24 24th 15% 84%Frederica WilsonFlorida 25 25th 61% 37%Mario Díaz-BalartFlorida 26 26th 52% 45%Carlos CurbeloFlorida 27 27th 52% 46%Ileana Ros-Lehtinen See also Florida Attorney General References External links Pam Bondi for Attorney General George Sheldon for Attorney General Bill Wohlsifer for Attorney General Attorney General Florida Category:Florida Attorney General elections Category:Pam Bondi