2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida Florida legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida 2014 All 27 Florida seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 Republican Party (United States) 19 17 2 4,157,046 51.61% 4.00% Democratic Party (United States) 6 10 4 3,678,725 45.67% 7.63% 300px District results 300px County results Republican #FFCCD0 30–40% #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 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the 27 congressional representatives from the state, one from each of the state's 27 congressional districts, a two-seat increase due to the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and a U.S. Senate election. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. yes 2 Redistricting In November 2010, Florida voters passed two amendments to the Florida Constitution which would require congressional and state legislative districts to be compact and follow geographical boundaries, thereby preventing gerrymandering. Shortly after the amendments were passed, U.S. Representatives Corrine Brown and Mario Diaz-Balart filed a lawsuit asking that the amendment concerning congressional districts be declared invalid.http://www.theledger.com/article/20101103/NEWS/11035061/1410?Title=Lawsuits-Already-Filed-Over-District-Lines-Amendments Lawsuits Already Filed Over District Lines Amendments November 3, 2010 February 11, 2012 The Ledger Carrie Wells November 5, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101105141541/http://www.theledger.com/article/20101103/NEWS/11035061/1410?Title=Lawsuits-Already-Filed-Over-District-Lines-Amendments dead Brown and Diaz-Balart alleged that the power to change rules for congressional redistricting lies exclusively with the state legislature, and as such cannot be changed through a referendum; however, in January 2012 a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected their arguments.http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/31/2617184/appeals-court-upholds-fla-redistricting.html Appeals court upholds Fla. redistricting amendment January 31, 2012 February 11, 2012 The Miami Herald Curt AndersonSeptember 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Redistricting legislation which would create one new district each in North Florida and Central Florida was passed by a committee of the Florida House of Representatives on January 27,http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/27/2612269/house-counters-critics-passes.html House counters critics, passes redistricting maps January 28, 2012 February 11, 2012 The Miami Herald Mary Ellen Klas David Decamp https://web.archive.org/web/20120211112344/http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/27/2612269/house-counters-critics-passes.html February 11, 2012 dead mdy-all by the full House of Representatives on February 3,http://www.postonpolitics.com/2012/02/house-oks-new-district-maps-in-partyline-vote/ House OK's new district maps in partyline vote February 3, 2012 February 11, 2012 The Palm Beach Post John Kennedy https://web.archive.org/web/20120205001102/http://www.postonpolitics.com/2012/02/house-oks-new-district-maps-in-partyline-vote/ February 5, 2012 dead mdy-all and by the Florida Senate on February 9. Shortly after, the Florida Democratic Party announced it would file a lawsuit, alleging that the map violated the Fair Districts provision, which requires that maps do not intentionally favor parties or incumbents. Separately, a coalition of groups including Common Cause, the League of Women Voters and the National Council of La Raza announced it would file its own challenge on the legislation's being signed into law.http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2012/02/florida-legislatures-redistricting-work-moves-to-the-courtroom.html Florida Legislature's redistricting work moves to the courtroom February 9, 2012 February 11, 2012 Orlando SentinelJune 2026 Overview The table below shows the total number and percentage of votes, as well as the number of seats gained and lost by each political party in the election for the United States House of Representatives in Florida. All vote totals come from the Florida Secretary of State's website along with the individual counties' election department websites. United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2012PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican4,157,04651.61%17−2 Democratic3,678,72545.67%10+4 Other Parties219,3742.72%0 — Totals 8,055,145 100% 27 +2 District 1 2012 Florida's 1st congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 1 2014 x150px File:Jeff Miller 113th Congress.jpg Jeff Miller Republican Party (United States) 238,440 69.6% File:3x4.svg Jim Bryan Democratic Party (United States) 92,961 27.1% File:2012 FL-01 election results.svg 250px County results Miller: #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% U.S. Representative Jeff Miller Republican Party (United States) Jeff Miller Republican Party (United States) Florida's 1st congressional district Florida's new 1st district voting age population was 77.6% White (single race), 12.9% Black (includes multirace), 4.3% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 0.3% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 5% other races.http://www.flsenate.gov/PublishedContent/Session/Redistricting/Plans/H000C9047/H000C9047_pop_sum.pdf District Summary Population Report Senate Committee on Reapportionment 23 March 2012 Plan H000C9047 State of Florida 9 August 2012 Republican incumbent Jeff Miller, who had represented Florida's 1st congressional district since 2001, ran for re-election and secured the Republican nomination unopposed. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jeff Miller, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee James Bryan, Army veteranFlorida Division of ElectionsNovember 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Calen Fretts, vice chair of the Libertarian Party of Okaloosa Countyhttp://www.thegulfcoastpost.com/pdf/GCP_Vol2_Issue25.pdf Libertarian announces candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives November 17, 2011 November 18, 2011 The Gulf Coast Post Charles Klein dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120426082827/http://www.thegulfcoastpost.com/pdf/GCP_Vol2_Issue25.pdf April 26, 2012 Independents William Cleave Drummond, II ran for election as a write-in candidate. General election Endorsements Jeff Miller (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families2012 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements Campaign for Working Families 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements 26 June 2013 National Rifle Association - Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - Florida http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/florida.aspx NRA-PVF 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121009160624/http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/florida.aspx 9 October 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe R November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe R November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 1st congressional district, 2012 https://results.elections.myflorida.com/Index.asp?ElectionDate=11/6/2012&DATAMODE= Florida Department of State - Election Results Jeff Miller (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 238,440 69.6 Jim Bryan Democratic Party (United States) 92,961 27.1 Calen Fretts Libertarian Party (United States) 11,176 3.3 William Cleave (write-in) Independent 17 0.0 342,594 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2012 Florida's 2nd congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 2 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 2 2014 x150px File:Steve Southerland, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped) (cropped).jpg Steve Southerland Republican Party (United States) 175,856 52.7% File:Al Lawson (cropped).jpg Al Lawson Democratic Party (United States) 157,634 47.2% File:2012 FL-02 election results.svg 250px County results Southerland: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% Lawson: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80% U.S. Representative Steve Southerland Republican Party (United States) Steve Southerland Republican Party (United States) Florida's 2nd congressional district Florida's new 2nd district voting age population was 68.5% non-Hispanic White (single race), 23.5% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 4.4% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 0.3% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 3.3% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican incumbent Steve Southerland was first elected to represent Florida's 2nd congressional district in 2010 and secured the Republican nomination unopposed. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Steve Southerland, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Former Republican state senator Nancy Argenziano was barred from running as a Democrat by state law, and tried to run on the Independent Party of Florida line, but ultimately withdrew.http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/blasting-gop-nancy-argenziano-will-run-congress-independent Blasting GOP, Nancy Argenziano Will Run for Congress as Independent September 17, 2011 November 7, 2011 Sunshine State News Kenric Ward Candidates Nominee Al Lawson, state senator and candidate for this seat in 2010http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20111117/NEWS/111117012/Bembry-others-lining-up-challenge-Southerland-2012 Bembry, others lining up to challenge Southerland in 2012 November 17, 2011 December 15, 2011 Tallahassee Democrat Jeff Burlew Eliminated in primary Leonard Bembry, state representativehttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Leonard-Bembry-Steve-Southerland-Congress-Florida-210434-1.html State Lawmaker Launches Bid to Take On Southerland November 17, 2011 November 17, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller Alvin Peters, attorney and former chairman of the Bay County Democratic Partyhttp://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/Politics_Heating_Up_133195728.html Peters to Make Run for Congress November 3, 2011 November 7, 2011 WJHG-TV November 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111106071747/http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/Politics_Heating_Up_133195728.html dead Mark Schlakman Withdrawn Nancy Argenziano, former Republican state senatorhttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/08/former-gop-state-sen-nancy-argenziano-to-run-for-congress-as-a-democrat.html Former GOP state Sen. Nancy Argenziano to run for Congress as a Democrat August 1, 2011 August 2, 2011 The Miami Herald Janet Zink Jay Liles, activist Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Al Lawson 46,900 54.6 Democratic Party (United States) Leonard Bembry 22,357 26.0 Democratic Party (United States) Alvin L. Peters 11,919 13.9 Democratic Party (United States) Mark Schlakman 4,653 5.4 85,829 100.0 General election Endorsements Steve Southerland (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Eagle Forum2012 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html Eagle Forum 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013070756/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html 13 October 2014 12 February 2013 National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Al Lawson (D) Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramRED TO BLUE 2012 http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue DCCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026213338/http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue 26 October 2012 Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveSoutherland (R) AlLawson (D) UndecidedStPetePollsStPetePolls October 3–5, 2012 450 ± 4.6% 46% 47% 8%Lester (D-DCCC)Lester (D-DCCC) September 15–17, 2012 401 ± 4.9% 43% 43% 14% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R November 5, 2012 RothenbergLikely R November 2, 2012 Roll CallLean R November 17, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R December 12, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPLean R November 4, 2012The HillLikely R November 4, 2012 Results Southerland defeated Lawson for re-election to a second term, 53% to 47%, on November 6, 2012. Florida's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Steve Southerland (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 175,856 52.7 Al Lawson Democratic Party (United States) 157,634 47.2 Floyd Patrick Miller (write-in) Independent 228 0.1 333,718 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 3 2012 Florida's 3rd congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 3 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 3 2014 x150px File:Ted Yoho 113th Congress.jpg Ted Yoho Republican Party (United States) 204,331 64.7% File:3x4.svg J. R. Gaillot Democratic Party (United States) 102,468 32.5% File:2012 FL-03 election results.svg 200px County results Yoho: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% U.S. Representative Cliff Stearns Republican Party (United States) Ted Yoho Republican Party (United States) Florida's 2nd congressional district Florida's 3rd congressional district Florida's 6th congressional district Florida's new 3rd district voting age population was 75.8% non-Hispanic White (single race), 12.9% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 6.7% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 0.3% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 4.3% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican Cliff Stearns, who had represented the 6th district since 1989, had his home in Ocala drawn into the neighboring 11th district. However, he opted to seek reelection in the 3rd, which contained more than two-thirds of his former territory. Republican primary Stearns was upset in the primary by Ted Yoho, a large-animal veterinarian from Gainesville. Candidates Nominee Ted Yoho, veterinarian Eliminated in primary James Jett, police officer Steve Oelrich, state senator Cliff Stearns, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results thumb|2012 Republican primary results by county #FACA33 Yoho #FDE387 40–50% #FACA33 50–60% #D0A828 60–70% #E27F7F Stearns #FFB2B2 40–50% Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Ted Yoho 22,273 34.4 Republican Party (United States) Cliff Stearns (incumbent) 21,398 33.0 Republican Party (United States) Steve Oelrich 12,329 19.0 Republican Party (United States) James Jett 8,769 13.5 64,769 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee J.R. Gaillot, policy consultant General election Endorsements Ted Yoho (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Vanguard" ProgramCANDIDATES http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates National Republican Congressional Committee "Vanguard" Program 16 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130101110717/http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates 1 January 2013 National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Tea Party Express2012 ENDORSEMENTS http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements Tea Party Express 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121207233313/http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements 7 December 2012 Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TedYoho (R) J. R.Gaillot (D) UndecidedStPetePollsStPetePolls September 1–3, 2012 668 ± 5.0% 56% 31% 13% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Ted Yoho Republican Party (United States) 204,331 64.7 J. R. Gaillot Democratic Party (United States) 102,468 32.5 Philip Dodds Independent 8,870 2.8 315,669 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 Florida's 4th congressional district Florida's new 4th district voting age population was 74.9% non-Hispanic White (single race), 12.5% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 6.3% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 0.4% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 5.9% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican incumbent Ander Crenshaw, who had represented the 4th district since 2001, ran for re-election.2012 primary election results https://web.archive.org/web/20121110082407/http://enight.dos.state.fl.us/FederalOffices/ November 10, 2012 from Florida Election Watch Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ander Crenshaw, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Bob Black Deborah Pueschel Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Ander Crenshaw (incumbent) 46,788 71.9 Republican Party (United States) Bob Black 11,816 18.1 Republican Party (United States) Deborah Katz Pueschel 6,505 10.0 65,109 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Withdrawn Gary Koniz General election Endorsements Ander Crenshaw (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 4th congressional district, 2012 Ander Crenshaw (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 239,988 76.1 Jim Klauder Independent 75,236 23.8 Gary Koniz (write-in) Independent 246 0.1 315,470 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2012 Florida's 5th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 5 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 5 2014 x150px File:Corrine Brown 113th Congress.jpg Corrine Brown Democratic Party (United States) 190,472 70.8% File:3x4.svg LeAnne Kolb Republican Party (United States) 70,700 26.3% File:2012 FL-05 election results.svg 150px County results Brown: #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80% Kolb: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8883 50–60% #d02823 70–80% U.S. Representative Corrine Brown Democratic Party (United States) Corrine Brown Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 3rd congressional district Florida's 5th congressional district Florida's new 5th district voting age population was 49% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 36.2% non-Hispanic White (single race), 10% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 1.1% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 3.7% other races (non-Hispanic). It is the successor to the former 3rd district, which had been represented by Democrat Corrine Brown since 1993.http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2012-02-09/story/2-lawsuits-follow-florida-senates-final-passage-redistricting-maps 2 lawsuits follow Florida Senate's final passage of redistricting maps February 9, 2012 February 12, 2012 The Florida Times-Union Matt Dixon Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Corrine Brown, incumbent U.S. representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee LeAnne Kolbhttp://www.news-journalonline.com/news/politics/elections/2011/07/03/with-districts-yet-to-be-redrawn-candidates-still-lining-up-for-2012.html With districts yet to be redrawn, candidates still lining up for 2012 July 3, 2011 July 5, 2011 The Daytona Beach News-Journal Derek Catron https://web.archive.org/web/20110710072513/http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/politics/elections/2011/07/03/with-districts-yet-to-be-redrawn-candidates-still-lining-up-for-2012.html July 10, 2011 dead mdy-all Withdrawn Mike Yost, nominee for this seat in 2010http://staugustine.com/florida-news/2011-07-17/congressional-delegation-has-good-fundraising-quarter Congressional delegation has good fundraising quarter July 17, 2011 August 6, 2011 The St. Augustine Record Matt Dixon Libertarian primary Gerald Nyren announced plans to run as a Libertarian Party candidate. General election Endorsements Corrine Brown (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOFlorida AFL-CIO 2012 Endorsements https://justfacts.votesmart.org/interest-group/69/florida-afl-cio VoteSmart.org 10 July 2023 International Brotherhood of BoilermakersElection 2012: Boilermakers recommend candidates https://boilermakers.org/news/leap/election-2012/boilermakers-recommend-candidates International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 8 April 2023 National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-Endorsed Congressional Candidates https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 5th congressional district, 2012 Corrine Brown (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 190,472 70.8 LeAnne Kolb Republican Party (United States) 70,700 26.3 Eileen Fleming Independent 7,978 3.0 Bruce Raey Riggs (write-in) Independent 3 0.0 269,153 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 2012 Florida's 6th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 7 2010 (7th) 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 6 2014 x150px File:Ron DeSantis, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped 2).jpg Ron DeSantis Republican Party (United States) 195,962 57.2% File:3x4.svg Heather Beaven Democratic Party (United States) 146,489 41.4% File:2012 general election in Florida's 6th congressional election by county.svg 200px County results DeSantis: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative John Mica Republican Party (United States) Ron DeSantis Republican Party (United States) Florida's 6th congressional district Florida's 7th congressional district In redistricting, most of the old 7th district was renumbered as the new 6th district. John Mica, who had represented the 7th district since 1993, had his home drawn into the neighboring 7th district, and opted to seek re-election there. Florida's new 6th district voting age population was 82.8% non-Hispanic White (single race), 8.8% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 5.4% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 0.3% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 2.7% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ron DeSantis, Iraq War veteran, former prosecutor and future Florida governorhttp://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2012-02-09-0 Mica to announce his district today February 10, 2012 February 12, 2012 The St. Augustine Record Peter Guinta Eliminated in primary Richard Clark, member of the Jacksonville City Council Fred Costello, state representative William Billy Kogut Craig Miller, businessman and Vietnam War veteran Alec Pueschel Beverly Slough, chairman of St. Johns County School District Board Declined John Mica, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Ron DeSantis 24,132 38.8 Republican Party (United States) Fred Costello 14,189 22.8 Republican Party (United States) Beverly Slough 8,229 13.2 Republican Party (United States) Craig Miller 8,113 13.1 Republican Party (United States) Richard Clark 6,090 9.8 Republican Party (United States) Alec Pueschel 739 1.2 Republican Party (United States) William Billy Kogut 628 1.0 62,120 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Heather Beaven, former Navy cryptologist and nominee for the 7th district in 2010http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2012/03/democrat-beaven-announces-run-for-congress.html Democrat Beaven announces run for Congress March 14, 2012 March 15, 2012 Orlando Sentinel Mark MatthewsJune 2026 Eliminated in primary Vipin Verma, attorneyhttp://www.indiawest.com/news/1790-attorney-vipin-verma-runs-for-congress-in-florida.html Attorney Vipin Verma Runs for Congress in Florida December 1, 2011 March 15, 2012 India-West Richard Springer March 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120305151412/http://www.indiawest.com/news/1790-attorney-vipin-verma-runs-for-congress-in-florida.html dead Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Heather Beaven 29,909 80.5 Democratic Party (United States) Vipin Verma 7,253 19.5 37,162 100.0 General election Endorsements Ron DeSantis (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Eagle Forum Iraq Veterans for Congress2012 Candidates http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com/2012-candidates 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120724080716/http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com/2012-candidates 24 July 2012 National Republican Congressional Committee "Vanguard" Program National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Tea Party Express Heather Beaven (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 6th congressional district, 2012 Ron DeSantis Republican Party (United States) 195,962 57.3 Heather Beaven Democratic Party (United States) 146,489 42.8 342,451 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2012 Florida's 7th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 7 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 7 2014 x150px File:John L. Mica 113th Congress.jpg John Mica Republican Party (United States) 185,518 58.7% File:3x4.svg Jason Kendall Democratic Party (United States) 130,479 41.3% File:2012 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)Sandy Adams (Republican) John Mica Republican Party (United States) 2010 (24th) Florida's 7th congressional district Florida's 24th congressional district The new 7th district is the successor to the old 24th district, represented by Republican Sandy Adams since 2011. John Mica, who had represented the old 7th district since 1993, had his home drawn into the new 7th. The new 7th district voting age population was 70.2% non-Hispanic White (single race), 8.1% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 8.1 percent Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 0.9 percent Hispanic Black (includes multirace) and 4.7% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Mica, incumbent U.S. representative from the 6th district Eliminated in primary Sandy Adams, incumbent U.S. representative from the 24th district Endorsements Sandy Adams Organizations Eagle Forum Maggie's ListMaggie's List is pleased to endorse these conservative women candidates: http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php Maggie's List 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826034948/http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php#gpm2_5 26 August 2012 Susan B. Anthony List2012 Candidate List http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf Susan B. Anthony List 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014134737/http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf 14 October 2012 27 June 2012 Primary results thumb|2012 Republican primary results by county #d75d5d Mica 60–70% Mica defeated Adams in the Republican primary with 61 percent of the vote. Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) John Mica (incumbent) 32,119 61.2 Republican Party (United States) Sandy Adams (incumbent) 20,404 38.8 52,523 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jason Kendall, social media consultant and sales manager Eliminated in primary Nicholas Ruiz Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Jason H. Kendall 12,816 61.3 Democratic Party (United States) Nicholas Ruiz 8,088 38.7 20,904 100.0 General election Endorsements John Mica (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 7th congressional district, 2012 John Mica (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 185,518 58.7 Jason H. Kenall Democratic Party (United States) 130,479 41.3 Fred Marra (write-in) Independent 13 0.0 316,010 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 8 2012 Florida's 8th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 8 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 8 2014 x150px File:Bill Posey 113th Congress.jpg Bill Posey Republican Party (United States) 205,432 58.9% File:3x4.svg Shannon Roberts Democratic Party (United States) 130,870 37.5% File:2012 FL-08 election results.svg 150px County results Posey: #ed8883 50–60% U.S. Representative Bill Posey Republican Party (United States) Bill Posey Republican Party (United States) Florida's 8th congressional district Florida's 15th congressional district The new 8th district was the successor to the 15th district, represented by Republican Bill Posey since 2009. The voting age population was 80.4% non-Hispanic White (single race), 8.7% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 7.3% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 0.4% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 3.2% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bill Posey, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Shannon Roberts, former NASA & federal official and Cape Canaveral City Council memberCandidate Listing http://doe.dos.state.fl.us/candidate/CanList.asp Florida Department of State Division of Elections 1 October 2012November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes General election Endorsements Bill Posey (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Shannon Roberts (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 8th congressional district, 2012 Bill Posey (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 205,432 58.9 Shannon Roberts Democratic Party (United States) 130,870 37.5 Richard Gillmor Independent 12,607 3.6 348,909 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 9 2012 Florida's 9th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 9 2014 x150px File:Alan Grayson 2012 (cropped).jpg Alan Grayson Democratic Party (United States) 164,891 62.5% File:3x4.svg Todd Long Republican Party (United States) 98,856 37.5% File:2012 general election in Florida's 9th congressional district by county.svg 200px County resultsGrayson: #678cd7 60–70% U.S. Representative New seat Alan Grayson Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 9th congressional district The new 9th district, an open seat located south of Orlando, was expected to favor Democrats.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/breaking-down-the-florida-gops-redistricting-map/2012/01/26/gIQAdCFYTQ_blog.html Breaking down the Florida GOP's redistricting map January 26, 2012 February 12, 2012 The Washington Post Aaron Blake It contains all of Osceola County, part of Orange County (including the Orlando International Airport), and part of Polk County. The district's inhabitants voted overwhelmingly for President Barack Obama, preferring him to John McCain 60-39%. The new 9th district voting age population was 42.9% non-Hispanic White (single race), 39.1% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 10.1% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 2.3% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 5.6% other races (non-Hispanic).http://www.flsenate.gov/PublishedContent/SESSION/HOME/REDISTRICTING2012/PUBLICCOMMENTS/h000c9047_35x42L.pdf Enacted Congressional Districts Senate Committee on Reapportionment 16 February 2012 Plan H000C9047 State of Florida 9 August 2012http://mattsmaps.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/floridas-new-congressional-map/ Florida's New Congressional Map Matts Maps 30 January 2012 Blog at WordPress.com 9 August 2012https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=http://maps.google.com/maps/ms%3Fauthuser%3D0%26vps%3D8%26hl%3Den%26ie%3DUTF8%26oe%3DUTF8%26msa%3D0%26output%3Dkml%26msid%3D205319258566567934411.0004b78afe2336f607765&aq=&sll=27.698601,-83.804615&sspn=8.70927,16.655273&ie=UTF8&t=m&ll=29.13297,-82.243652&spn=3.348684,4.669189&output=embed Google Map Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Alan Grayson, former U.S. representativehttp://election.dos.state.fl.us/candidate/canlist.asp Candidate Tracking System Division of Elections Candidates and Races State of Florida 9 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20100831154715/http://election.dos.state.fl.us/candidate/CanList.asp August 31, 2010 dead mdy-all Republican primary Candidates Nominee Todd Long, attorney, conservative radio show host and candidate for the 8th district in 2008 & 2010 Eliminated in primary Julius Melendez Mark Oxner, businessman John Quinones Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Todd Long 12,585 47.3 Republican Party (United States) John "Q" Quinones 7,514 28.3 Republican Party (United States) Julius Anthony Melendez 3,983 15.0 Republican Party (United States) Mark Oxner 2,510 9.4 26,592 100.0 General election Endorsements Alan Grayson (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democracy for AmericaCurrent Endorsements http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements Democracy for America 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010215649/http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements 10 October 2012 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Majority Makers" Program Progressive Change Campaign CommitteeCandidates http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ Progressive Change Campaign Committee 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424124339/http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ 24 April 2013 Progressive Democrats of AmericaPDA Candidates http://pdamerica.org/ Progressive Democrats of America 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025001925/http://pdamerica.org/ 25 October 2012 Todd Long (R) Organizations BIPAC2012 Election Cycle Supported Candidates http://bipac.net/page.asp?content=supported_candidates&g=ACTION BIPAC 10 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121108063828/http://bipac.net/page.asp?content=supported_candidates&g=ACTION 8 November 2012 National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Tea Party Express Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AlanGrayson (D) ToddLong (R) UndecidedGravis Marketing (D-Grayson)Gravis Marketing (D-Grayson) October 11–12, 2012 487 ± 4.5% 56% 41% 3%StPetePolls October 3–5, 2012 363 ± 5.1% 45% 42% 13%Kitchens (D-Grayson) Kitchens (D-Grayson) September 18–21, 2012 507 ± 4.4% 48% 34% 19%StPetePolls September 1–3, 2012 629 ± 5.0% 46% 41% 13% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely D Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D Flip November 17, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D Flip December 12, 2012 NY TimesLean D Flip November 4, 2012RCPLikely D Flip November 4, 2012The HillLikely D Flip November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 9th congressional district, 2012 Alan Grayson Democratic Party (United States) 164,891 62.5 Todd Long Republican Party (United States) 98,856 37.5 263,747 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 10 2012 Florida's 10th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 10 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 10 2014 x150px File:Daniel Webster 113th Congress.jpg Daniel Webster Republican Party (United States) 164,649 51.7% File:US Rep Val Demings (cropped).jpg Val Demings Democratic Party (United States) 153,574 48.3% File:2012 FL-10 election results.svg 150px County results Webster: #ed8883 50–60% Demings: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Daniel Webster Republican Party (United States) Daniel Webster Republican Party (United States) Florida's 8th congressional district Florida's 10th congressional district In redistricting, the 8th district was renumbered as the 10th district. Republican Daniel Webster, who had represented the 8th district since January 2011, sought re-election. The new 10th district voting age population was 69.9% non-Hispanic White (single race), 13.5% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 10.4% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 0.7% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 5.4% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Daniel Webster, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Val Demings, former chief of the Orlando Police Department and wife of the Orange County sheriffCook Kelli Val Demings announces run for Congress vs. Webster http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/july/278291/Val-Demings-announces-run-for-Congress-vs.-Webster July 14, 2011 Central Florida News 13 July 13, 2011 Bright House Networks Central Florida https://web.archive.org/web/20110919004816/http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/july/278291/Val-Demings-announces-run-for-Congress-vs.-Webster September 19, 2011 dead mdy-all Declined Alan Grayson, former U.S. representativehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/alan-grayson-running-for-congress-again/ Alan Grayson running for Congress again July 12, 2011 July 12, 2011 CBS News Lucy Madison General election Endorsements Daniel Webster (R) Organizations BIPAC Campaign for Working Families Eagle Forum National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Val Demings (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program EMILY's ListHelp Our Candidates Win! http://emilyslist.org/what/candidates/all EMILY's List 31 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114215714/http://emilyslist.org/what/candidates/all 14 November 2012 Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DanielWebster (R) ValDemings (D) UndecidedGlobal Strategy Group (D-DCCC)Global Strategy Group (D-DCCC) October 11–14, 2012 401 ± 4.9% 43% 41% 16%StPetePolls October 3–5, 2012 498 ± 4.4% 51% 40% 9%Global Strategy Group (D-DCCC)Global Strategy Group (D-DCCC) September 22–25, 2012 402 ± % 46% 41% 13% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R November 5, 2012 RothenbergLean R November 2, 2012 Roll CallLean R November 17, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R December 12, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPLean R November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 10th congressional district, 2012 Daniel Webster (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 164,649 51.7 Val Demings Democratic Party (United States) 153,574 48.3 Naipaul Seegolam (write-in) Independent 46 0.0 318,269 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 11 2012 Florida's 11th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 11 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 11 2014 x150px File:Richard Nugent 113th Congress.jpg Rich Nugent Republican Party (United States) 218,360 64.5% File:3x4.svg H. David Werder Democratic Party (United States) 120,303 35.5% File:2012 FL-11 election results.svg 200px County results Nugent: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative Rich Nugent Republican Party (United States) Rich Nugent Republican Party (United States) Florida's 5th congressional district Florida's 11th congressional district In redistricting, most of the old 5th district became the 11th district. Rich Nugent, who had represented the 5th since 2011, ran for re-election in the 11th.http://greenevillesun.com/Local_News/article/GOP-Hears-Candidates-Roe-Staffer-Bill-Darden-id-318172 GOP Hears Candidates, Roe Staffer Bill Darden February 7, 2012 March 31, 2012 The Greeneville Sun Kristen Buckles mdy-allJune 2026 The new 11th district voting age population was 83.1% non-Hispanic White (single race), 7.3% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 7% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 0.4% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 2.2% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rich Nugent, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee David Werder General election Endorsements Rich Nugent (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 11th congressional district, 2012 Rich Nugent (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 218,360 64.5 H. David Werder Democratic Party (United States) 120,303 35.5 338,663 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 12 2012 Florida's 12th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 12 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 12 2014 x150px File:Gus M. Bilirakis 113th Congress.jpg Gus Bilirakis Republican Party (United States) 209,604 63.5% File:3x4.svg Jonathan Snow Democratic Party (United States) 108,770 32.9% File:2012 FL-12 election results.svg 200px County results Bilirakis : #e55751 60–70% U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis Republican Party (United States) Gus Bilirakis Republican Party (United States) Florida's 9th congressional district Florida's 12th congressional district In redistricting, most of the old 9th district became the 12th district. Republican Gus Bilirakis, who had represented the 9th district since 2007, ran for re-election in the 12th.https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/redrawn-congressional-boundaries-create-roadblock-for-fasano/1214015/ Redrawn congressional boundaries create roadblock for Fasano February 5, 2012 February 12, 2012 Tampa Bay Times Lee Logan The new 12th district voting age population was 82.6% non-Hispanic White (single race), 9.6% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 4% non-Hispanic Blacs (includes multirace), 0.4% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 3.5% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Gus Bilirakis, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jonathan Snow, photo specialist and former teacher Independents John Russell, an acute care nurse practitioner, had announced prior to redistricting that he would run as an independent in the 11th district.http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/john-russell-will-make-a-no-party-bid-for-5th-congressional-district/1183387 John Russell will make a no-party bid for 5th Congressional District July 31, 2011 August 6, 2011 St. Petersburg Times Tony Marrerro https://web.archive.org/web/20110809193051/http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/elections/john-russell-will-make-a-no-party-bid-for-5th-congressional-district/1183387 August 9, 2011 dead mdy-all However, after he was drawn into the 12th, he opted to seek election there. General election Endorsements Gus Bilirakis (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GusBilirakis (R) JonathanSnow (D) PaulElliott (I) JohnRussell (I) UndecidedStPetePolls September 1–3, 2012 668 ± 5.0% 57% 27% 2% 2% 12% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 12th congressional district, 2012 Gus Bilirakis (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 209,604 63.5 Jonathan Michael Snow Democratic Party (United States) 108,770 32.9 John Russell Independent 6,878 2.1 Paul Siney Elliott Independent 4,915 1.5 330,167 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 13 Florida's 10th congressional district Florida's 13th congressional district In redistricting, most of the old 10th district became the 13th district. Bill Young, who had represented the 10th and its predecessors since 1971, ran for re-election. The new 13th district voting age population was 83.5% non-Hispanic White (single race), 7% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 5% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 0.3% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 4.2% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bill Young, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Darren Ayres Madeline Vance Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) C. W. Bill Young (incumbent) 39,395 69.1 Republican Party (United States) Darren Ayres 10,548 18.5 Republican Party (United States) Madeline Vance 7,049 12.4 56,992 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jessica Ehrlich, attorney and former legislative counsel for Representatives Clay Shaw and Stephen Lynchhttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/democrats-think-jessica-ehrlich-could-pose-strong-challenge-us-rep-cw-bill-young Democrats think Jessica Ehrlich could pose strong challenge to U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young February 26, 2012 February 29, 2012 Tampa Bay Times Alex Leary https://web.archive.org/web/20120229222453/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/democrats-think-jessica-ehrlich-could-pose-strong-challenge-us-rep-cw-bill-young February 29, 2012 dead mdy-all Withdrawn Nina Hayden Declined Charlie Justice, former state senator and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.rollcall.com/news/bill_youngs_fundraising_restarts_retirement_watch-207357-1.html Bill Young's Fundraising Restarts Retirement Watch July 15, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller Rick Kriseman, state representative Janet Long, former state representative Kenneth Welch, Pinellas County commissioner Independent Declined Charlie Crist, former governor and candidate for Senate in 2010http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2011/jun/13/redistricting-questions-leave-castors-opponents-un-ar-236509/ Redistricting questions leave Castor's opponents uncertain June 13, 2011 June 16, 2011 The Tampa Tribune William March General election Endorsements Bill Young (R) Organizations National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Jessica Ehrlich (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Emerging Races" Program EMILY's List Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillYoung (R) JessicaEhrlich (D) UndecidedStPetePolls October 3–5, 2012 533 ± 4.3% 49% 40% 11%StPetePolls September 1–3, 2012 1,691 ± 5.0% 50% 39% 11%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) July 18, 2012 800 ± 3.5% 49% 35% 16% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 17, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R December 12, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPLikely R November 4, 2012The HillLean R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 13th congressional district, 2012 Bill Young (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 189,605 57.6 Jessica Ehrlich Democratic Party (United States) 139,742 42.4 329,347 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 14 2012 Florida's 14th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 14 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 14 2014 x150px File:Kathy Castor 113th Congress.jpg Kathy Castor Democratic Party (United States) 197,121 70.2% File:3x4.svg EJ Otero Republican Party (United States) 83,480 29.8% File:2012 FL-14 election results.svg 200px County results Castor: #678cd7 60–70% #3357a2 80–90% U.S. Representative Kathy Castor Democratic Party (United States) Kathy Castor Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 11th congressional district Florida's 14th congressional district In redistricting, the 11th district was renumbered as the 14th district. Democrat Kathy Castor, who had represented the 11th since 2007, ran for re-election here. Florida's new 14th district voting age population was 46.5% non-Hispanic White (single race), 24% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 24% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 1.6% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 3.8% other races (non-Hispanic). Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Kathy Castor, incumbent U.S. representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Evelio Otero, retired Air Force colonel Eliminated in primary Eddie Adams, architect Declined Mike Bennett, state senatorhttp://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110501/COLUMNIST/110509984/2416/ Wallace: Democrats go after Buchanan on Medicare vote May 1, 2011 May 4, 2011 Sarasota Herald-Tribune Jeremy Wallace May 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110508180455/http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110501/COLUMNIST/110509984/2416/ deadhttp://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110527/WIRE/110529506 State Sen. Mike Bennett to run for Congress May 27, 2011 May 31, 2011 Sarasota Herald-Tribune Jeremy WallaceSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/06/bennett-drops-congressional-bid.html Bennett drops congressional bid June 13, 2011 June 15, 2011 Orlando Sentinel June 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110616223309/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/06/bennett-drops-congressional-bid.html dead Shawn Harrison, state representativehttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/shawn-harrison-considering-run-congress https://web.archive.org/web/20110914012829/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/shawn-harrison-considering-run-congress dead September 14, 2011 Shawn Harrison considering run for Congress August 12, 2011 August 16, 2011 St. Petersburg Times Janet Zink Mark Sharpe, Hillsborough County commissioner and nominee for the 11th district in 1994 and 1996http://www.rollcall.com/news/-207020-1.html Mark Sharpe Exploring Bid Against Castor in Florida July 5, 2011 July 7, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller July 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110709024208/http://www.rollcall.com/news/-207020-1.html dead Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Evelio "EJ" Otero 12,084 60.3 Republican Party (United States) Eddie Adams 7,953 39.7 20,037 100.0 General election Endorsements Kathy Castor (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KathyCastor (D) EJOtero (R) UndecidedStPetePolls September 1–3, 2012 1,459 ± 5.0% 59% 32% 9% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 14th congressional district, 2012 Kathy Castor (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 197,121 70.2 EJ Otero Republican Party (United States) 83,480 29.8 280,601 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 15 Florida's 12th congressional district Florida's 15th congressional district In redistricting, the 12th district was renumbered as the 15th district. Dennis Ross, who had represented the 12th district since 2011, ran for re-election.http://www.theledger.com/article/20120209/POLITICS/120209274 Lawsuit Filed Over New Map February 9, 2012 February 12, 2012 The Ledger Bill Rufty February 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120211033806/http://www.theledger.com/article/20120209/POLITICS/120209274 dead The new 15th district voting age population was 68.6% non-Hispanic White (single race), 14.2% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 12% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 0.7% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 4.5% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dennis Ross, incumbent U.S. representative General election No other party put up a candidate. Endorsements Dennis Ross (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 15th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Dennis Ross (incumbent) Unopposed N/a N/a Republican Party (United States) District 16 Florida's 13th congressional district Florida's 16th congressional district In redistricting, the Florida's 13th congressional district was renumbered as the 16th district. Republican Vern Buchanan, who had represented the 13th since 2007, ran for re-election in the 16th after deciding against running for the U.S. Senate.http://htpolitics.com/2011/09/27/buchanan-not-running-for-u-s-senate/ Buchanan not running for U.S. Senate September 27, 2011 October 6, 2011 Sarasota Herald-Tribune Jeremy Wallacehttp://www.bradenton.com/2012/01/26/3821765/redistricting-plan-joins-manatee.html Redistricting plan joins Manatee, Sarasota January 26, 2012 February 12, 2012 The Bradenton Herald Sara Kennedy https://web.archive.org/web/20120202075521/http://www.bradenton.com/2012/01/26/3821765/redistricting-plan-joins-manatee.html February 2, 2012 dead The new 16th district voting age population was 83.5% non-Hispanic White (single race), 8.5% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 5.6% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 0.3% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 2.2% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Vern Buchanan, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Prior to redistricting, former state representative Keith Fitzgerald had announced he would seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Buchanan.http://floridaindependent.com/50887/keith-fitzgerald-vern-buchanan Keith Fitzgerald officially announces he's challenging Vern Buchanan October 6, 2011 October 6, 2011 The Florida Independent Virginia Chamlee https://web.archive.org/web/20111009032722/http://floridaindependent.com/50887/keith-fitzgerald-vern-buchanan October 9, 2011 dead mdy-all Candidates Nominee Keith Fitzgerald, former state representative General election Endorsements Vern Buchanan (R) Organizations National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Keith Fitzgerald (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror VernBuchanan (R) KeithFitzgerald (D) UndecidedStPetePolls October 3–5, 2012 494 ± 4.4% 55% 38% 7%StPetePolls September 1–3, 2012 897 ± 5.0% 56% 37% 7%Public Policy Polling (D-Fitzgerald)Public Policy Polling (D-Fitzgerald) July 18–19, 2012 586 ± 4.1% 44% 36% 19%Public Opinion Strategies (R-Buchanan)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Buchanan) July 15–16, 2012 500 ± 4.9% 54% 32% 14%Public Opinion Strategies (R-Buchanan)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Buchanan) March 20–21, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 58% 36% 6%SEA Polling (D-Fitzgerald)SEA Polling (D-Fitzgerald) February 12–18, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 49% 38% 13% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely R November 5, 2012 RothenbergLikely R November 2, 2012 Roll CallLikely R November 17, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R December 12, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPLikely R November 4, 2012The HillLikely R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 16th congressional district, 2012 Vern Buchanan (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 187,147 53.6 Keith Fitzgerald Democratic Party (United States) 161,929 46.4 349,076 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 17 2012 Florida's 17th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 17 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 17 2014 x150px File:Thomas Rooney 113th Congress.jpg Tom Rooney Republican Party (United States) 165,488 58.6% File:3x4.svg William Bronson Democratic Party (United States) 116,766 41.4% File:2012 FL-17 election results.svg 250px County results Rooney: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% U.S. Representative Tom Rooney Republican Party (United States) Tom Rooney Republican Party (United States) The new 17th district, an open seat for a large district comprising parts of 10 South and Central Florida counties as well as parts of the Everglades watershed, was expected to favor Republicans.Attinger Phil Incumbent Challenged In Sprawling District http://www.theledger.com/article/20120930/POLITICS/120939945 1 October 2012 The Ledger 30 September 2012 When voters get their ballots for the Nov. 6 election, the U.S. Congressional District 17 will be one of the few in which there will be a three-way race. July 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130731211820/http://www.theledger.com/article/20120930/POLITICS/120939945 dead Republican Tom Rooney, who had represented the 16th district since 2009, ran for re-election in the new 17th district.http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/jan/31/tom-rooney-runs-for-seat-outside-the-treasure/ Tom Rooney runs for spot outside the Treasure Coast; Allen West runs for seat January 31, 2012 February 12, 2012 TCPalm.com Jonathan Mattise February 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120205042533/http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/jan/31/tom-rooney-runs-for-seat-outside-the-treasure/ dead The new 17th district voting age population was 75.4% non-Hispanic White (single race), 13.9% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 7.9% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 0.4% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 2.3% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Rooney, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Joe Arnold, member of Okeechobee County school board Withdrawn Karen Diebel, former Winter Park city commissioner and candidate for the 24th district in 2010http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/06/diebel-im-running-for-new-central-florida-congressional-seat.html Diebel: I'm running for new Central Florida congressional seat June 16, 2011 June 17, 2011 Orlando Sentinel June 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110622105854/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/06/diebel-im-running-for-new-central-florida-congressional-seat.html dead Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Tom Rooney (incumbent) 37,881 73.2 Republican Party (United States) Joe Arnold 13,871 26.8 51,752 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee William Bronson, retired Delta Air Lines pilot (formerly an unsuccessful Republican candidate in Massachusetts and Georgia) Minor parties 26-year-old Tom Baumann from Miami (who ran unsuccessful campaigns in Minnesota and in the Borough of Manhattan) ran as a write-in candidate for the Socialist Workers Party. General election Campaign As of the September FEC financial reporting deadline, Rooney had collected $930,248 in campaign contributions and had $564,716 on hand; the FEC had no reports on Bronson or Baumann.Rooney courts new faces in newly drawn district George Bennett http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120801/ARCHIVES/208011037/-1/ Sarasota Herald-Tribune 1 August 2012 11 August 2012 ...Rooney says he often feels like a political rookie these days as he pursues a third term by introducing himself to new voters in freshly drawn congressional District 17. August 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160804033007/http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120801/ARCHIVES/208011037/-1/ dead Kindle Lois U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney faces challenge from Democrat Will Bronson in District 17 House race http://www2.tbo.com/news/elections/2012/oct/17/memeto2-us-rep-tom-rooney-faces-challenge-from-dem-ar-535355/ Tampa Bay Online Tampa Media Group 17 October 2012 17 October 2012 After the district lines were redrawn based on the 2010 Census, Rooney found himself running for a different seat in newly created District 17. Mostly rural and sprawling, the district spans 10 counties, including southern Hillsborough, parts of Manatee and Polk, Lee, Glades and Okeechobee. Endorsements Tom Rooney (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 17th congressional district, 2012 Tom Rooney (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 165,488 58.6 William Bronson Democratic Party (United States) 116,766 41.4 Tom Baumann (write-in) Socialist Workers Party (United States) 12 0.0 282,266 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 18 2012 Florida's 18th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 18 2014 x150px File:Patrick Murphy, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Patrick Murphy Democratic Party (United States) 166,257 50.3% File:Allen West, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Allen West Republican Party (United States) 164,353 49.7% File:2012 general election in Florida's 18th congressional district by county.svg 200px County results Murphy: #8da9e2 50–60%West: #ed8883 50–60% U.S. Representative New seat Patrick Murphy Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 18th congressional district Florida's 22nd congressional district Allen West, who was first elected to represent Florida's 22nd congressional district in 2010, ran for re-election in the new 18th district. The new 18th district voting age population was 74.7% non-Hispanic White (single race), 11.6% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 10.6% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 0.4% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 2.7% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Allen West, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Robert Crowder, Martin County sheriffhttp://www.postonpolitics.com/2012/02/martin-county-sheriff-crowder-decides-to-challenge-allen-west-in-gop-congressional-primary/ Martin County Sheriff Crowder decides to challenge Allen West in GOP congressional primary February 14, 2012 February 15, 2012 The Palm Beach Post George Bennett https://web.archive.org/web/20120216145938/http://www.postonpolitics.com/2012/02/martin-county-sheriff-crowder-decides-to-challenge-allen-west-in-gop-congressional-primary/ February 16, 2012 dead mdy-all Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Allen B. West (incumbent) 45,790 74.4 Republican Party (United States) Robert L. Crowder 15,758 25.6 61,548 100.0 Democratic primary Patrick Murphy, an environmental services executive, had planned to seek the Democratic nomination in the 22nd district,http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/dcblog/2011/03/murphy_runs_against_extremist.html Murphy runs against 'extremist' Allen West March 15, 2011 May 4, 2011 South Florida Sun-Sentinel William Gibson but announced in February 2012 that he would continue to challenge West in the 18th district.http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/patrick-murphy-switches-to-district-22-will-challenge-2160062.html Patrick Murphy switches to District 22, will challenge GOP firebrand West for Congress February 8, 2012 February 12, 2012 The Palm Beach Post George Bennett February 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120212220652/http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/patrick-murphy-switches-to-district-22patrick-murphy-switches-to-district-22-will-challenge-2160062.html?cxtype=rss_21387&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Candidates Nominee Patrick Murphy, environmental services executive Eliminated in primary Jerry Buechler Jim Horn Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Patrick Murphy 26,791 79.7 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Horn 3,843 11.4 Democratic Party (United States) Jerry Lee Buechler 2,984 8.9 33,618 100.0 Independents Marilyn Davis Holloman qualified to run as a write-in.Candidates and Races – Candidate Tracking system – Florida Division of Elections – Department of StateNovember 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Everett Wilkinson, the chair of the South Florida Tea Party and registered to vote with no party affiliation, decided not to run.http://www.postonpolitics.com/2012/02/tea-party-leader-wilkinson-cites-residency-qualms-mulls-third-party-challenge-to-allen-west/ Tea party leader Wilkinson cites residency qualms, mulls third-party challenge to Allen West February 15, 2012 February 18, 2012 The Palm Beach Post George Bennett https://web.archive.org/web/20120217111000/http://www.postonpolitics.com/2012/02/tea-party-leader-wilkinson-cites-residency-qualms-mulls-third-party-challenge-to-allen-west/ February 17, 2012 dead mdy-all General election Endorsements Allen West (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Eagle Forum National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ NRCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016234223/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ 16 October 2012 National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Patrick Murphy (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Debates Complete video of debate, October 19, 2012 Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AllenWest (R) PatrickMurphy (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D) October 25–26, 2012 631 ± ?% 47% 48% 5%Frederick Polls (D-Murphy)Frederick Polls (D-Murphy) October 16–17, 2012 333 ± 5.3% 47% 47% 6%Sunshine State News/VSSSunshine State News/VSS October 16–17, 2012 752 ± 3.6% 49% 48% 3%Public Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D) October 15–16, 2012 500 ± 4.0% 51% 42% 8%StPetePolls October 3–5, 2012 902 ± 3.3% 53% 41% 7%Kimball Political Consulting (R)Kimball Political Consulting (R) September 28, 2012 408 ± 4.8% 45% 49% 6%Garin-Hart-Yang (D-House Majority PAC)Garin-Hart-Yang (D-House Majority PAC) https://web.archive.org/web/20121130165526/http://www.thehousemajoritypac.com/images/FL-18-Poll-Memo.pdf November 30, 2012 September 26–27, 2012 401 ± 4.9% 43% 52% 5%Public Opinion Strategies (R-West)Public Opinion Strategies (R-West) September 24–25, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 52% 41% 7%StPetePolls September 1–3, 2012 535 ± 5.0% 49% 43% 9%Grove Insight (D-DCCC)Grove Insight (D-DCCC) August 21–24, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 46% 47% 7%Frederick Polls (D-Murphy)Frederick Polls (D-Murphy) May 6–8, 2012 500 ± 4.3% 45% 45% 10% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTilt R November 2, 2012 Roll CallLean R November 17, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R December 12, 2012 NY TimesTossup November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 18th congressional district, 2012 Patrick Murphy Democratic Party (United States) 166,257 50.3 Allen West (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 164,353 49.7 Marilyn Davis Holloman (write-in) Independent 55 0.0 330,665 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 19 Florida's 14th congressional district Florida's 19th congressional district In redistricting, the 14th district was renumbered as the 19th district. Connie Mack IV, who had represented the 14th district since 2005, ran for the U.S. Senate rather than for re-election.https://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/10/connie-mack-to-enter-fla-senate-race-040320 Connie Mack to enter Fla. Senate race October 26, 2011 October 28, 2011 Politico David Catanese The new 19th district voting age population was 77.1% non-Hispanic White (single race), 14.4% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 6% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 0.5% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 2.1% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Trey Radel, conservative radio talk show hosthttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/06/broadcaster-trey-radel-running-connie-macks-congre/ Broadcaster Trey Radel running for Connie Mack's congressional seat January 6, 2012 January 6, 2012 Naples Daily News January 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120110200405/http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/06/broadcaster-trey-radel-running-connie-macks-congre/ dead Eliminated in primary Gary Aubuchon, state representativehttp://www.news-press.com/article/20111102/NEWS0107/111102025/Cape-Coral-s-Aubuchon-run-Mack-s-Congressional-seat Cape Coral's Aubuchon to run for Mack's Congressional seat November 2, 2011 November 7, 2011 The News-Press Tom HaydenJune 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Joe Davidow, attorneyhttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/oct/17/naples-attorney-joe-davidow-announces-bid-for/ Naples attorney Joe Davidow announces bid for Congress October 17, 2011 October 23, 2011 Naples Daily News April 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120403033048/http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/oct/17/naples-attorney-joe-davidow-announces-bid-for/ dead Byron Donalds, banker Chauncey Goss, son of former Director of Central Intelligence Porter Gosshttp://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2011-11-01/Chauncey-Goss-to-run-for-Congress Chauncey Goss to run for Congress November 1, 2011 November 2, 2011 Wink News https://web.archive.org/web/20120604102705/http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2011-11-01/Chauncey-Goss-to-run-for-Congress June 4, 2012 dead mdy-all Paige Kreegel, state representativePaige Kreegel announces run for Mack's congressional seat https://web.archive.org/web/20120119085416/http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jan/16/paige-kreegle-announces-run-for-macks-seat/ 2012-01-19 , Naples News, January 16, 2012 Withdrawn Timothy John Rossanohttp://www.news-press.com/article/20110709/COLUMNISTS01/107090344/Four-file-run-race-House-75-seat Four file to run in race for House 75 seat July 8, 2011 July 16, 2011 The News-PressSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Declined Dudley Goodlette, state representativehttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/nov/03/dudley-goodlette-decides-against-running-for/ Dudley Goodlette decides against running for Mack's congressional seat November 3, 2011 November 7, 2011 Naples Daily News Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster April 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120403033601/http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/nov/03/dudley-goodlette-decides-against-running-for/ dead Tom Grady, commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation Tammy Hall, Lee County commissionerhttp://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/oct/27/mack-jolts-two-races-with-senate-bid/ POLL: Connie Mack jolts two races with Senate bid October 27, 2011 October 28, 2011 Naples Daily News Ben Wolford October 30, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111030205018/http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/oct/27/mack-jolts-two-races-with-senate-bid/ deadhttp://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2011-10-27/Rush-to-Run-for-Congress-Begins Rush to run for Congress begins October 27, 2011 October 28, 2011 Wink News January 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120113194425/http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2011-10-27/Rush-to-Run-for-Congress-Begins dead Ray Judah, Lee County commissioner Jeff Kottkamp, former lieutenant governor of Florida Ray Price, member of the Naples City Council Garrett Richter, state senator Burt Saunders, former state senator John Sawyer, state representativehttp://www.sawyer2012.com/ candidate for Congress 14th Dist Florida December 4, 2011 December 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111211063832/http://www.sawyer2012.com/ dead Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Trey Radel 22,304 30.0 Republican Party (United States) Chauncey Porter Goss 16,005 21.5 Republican Party (United States) Paige Kreegel 13,167 17.7 Republican Party (United States) Gary Aubuchon 11,498 15.5 Republican Party (United States) Byron Donalds 10,389 14.0 Republican Party (United States) Joe Davidow 1,028 1.4 74,391 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee James Roach, retired GM research engineer, decorated Vietnam combat veteran and nominee for the 14th district in 2010http://www.news-press.com/article/20110716/NEWS0107/107160324/Mack-way-up-funding Mack way up in funding July 15, 2011 July 16, 2011 The News-Press Bart JansenJune 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Independents Brandon Smith was on the general election ballot as an independent candidate. General election Endorsements Trey Radel (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Vanguard" Program National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Jim Roach (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 19th congressional district, 2012 Trey Radel Republican Party (United States) 189,833 62.0 Jim Roach Democratic Party (United States) 109,746 35.8 Brandon M. Smith Independent 6,637 2.2 306,216 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 20 2012 Florida's 20th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 20 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 20 2014 x150px File:Alcee Hastings Portrait c111-112th Congress.jpg Alcee Hastings Democratic Party (United States) 214,727 87.9% File:Randall Terry 2.jpg Randall Terry Independent 29,553 12.1% File:2012 FL-20 election results.svg 250px County results Hastings: #416fcd 70–80% #3357a2 80–90% U.S. Representative Alcee Hastings Democratic Party (United States) Alcee Hastings Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 20th congressional district Florida's 23rd congressional district In redistricting, the 23rd district was renumbered as the 20th district. Democrat Alcee Hastings, who had represented the 23rd since 1993, ran for reelection—in effect, trading district numbers with fellow Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz. The new district’s voting-age population was 48.9% black, 29.5% white, and 3.1% other ethnicities (excluding Hispanic). 18.6% were Hispanic, of any race. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Alcee Hastings, incumbent U.S. representative Republican primary Candidates Withdrawn Bernard Sansaricq, former president of the Senate of Haiti and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/bernard-sansaricq-wants-rematch-alcee-hastings Bernard Sansaricq Wants a Rematch With Alcee Hastings February 23, 2011 May 31, 2011 Sunshine State News Kevin Derby February 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110226122411/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/bernard-sansaricq-wants-rematch-alcee-hastings dead Independents Randall Terry, anti-abortion activist General election Endorsements Alcee Hastings (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 20th congressional district, 2012 Alcee Hastings (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 214,727 87.9 Randall Terry Independent 29,553 12.1 Anthony M. Dutrow (write-in) Independent 5 0.0 244,285 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 21 Florida's 19th congressional district Florida's 21st congressional district In redistricting, most of the old 19th district became the 21st district. Ted Deutch, who had represented the 19th district since April 2010, ran for re-electionhttp://election.dos.state.fl.us/candidate/CanDetail.asp?account=55253 Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State September 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130325064013/http://election.dos.state.fl.us/candidate/CanDetail.asp?account=55253 March 25, 2013 dead mdy-all The new 21st district voting age population was 66.6% non-Hispanic White (single race), 17.6% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 10.6% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 0.6% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 4.5% other races (non-Hispanic). Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ted Deutch, incumbent U.S. representative Independents Cesar Augusto Henao Cañas was an independent candidate.http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00521534 COMMITTEE DETAILS FOR COMMITTEE ID C00521534 June 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20150504165741/http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/fecimg/?C00521534 May 4, 2015 dead mdy-all General election Endorsements Ted Deutch (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 21st congressional district, 2012 Ted Deutch (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 221,263 77.8 W. Michael (Mike) Trout Independent 37,776 13.3 Cesar Henao Independent 25,361 8.9 284,400 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 22 2012 Florida's 22nd congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 22 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 22 2014 x150px File:Lois Frankel 113th Congress.jpg Lois Frankel Democratic Party (United States) 171,021 54.6% File:Adam Hasner by Gage Skidmore.jpg Adam Hasner Republican Party (United States) 142,050 45.4% File:2012 FL-22 election results.svg 100px County results Frankel: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Allen West Republican Party (United States) Lois Frankel Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 22nd congressional district Republican Allen West, who was first elected to represent Florida's 22nd congressional district in 2010, sought re-election in the new 18th district.https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/rep-allen-west-to-seek-reelection-in-new-district/2012/01/31/gIQAuiPvfQ_blog.html Rep. Allen West to seek reelection in new district January 31, 2012 February 12, 2012 The Washington Post Aaron Blake The new 22nd district voting age population was 69.4% non-Hispanic White (single race), 17.2% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 9.8% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 0.6% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 3.1% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Adam Hasner, former majority leader of the Florida House of Representativeshttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/02/allen-west-endorses-adam-hasner.html Allen West endorses Adam Hasner February 1, 2012 February 12, 2012 The Miami Herald Erika Bolstad Declined Chip LaMarca, Broward County commissionerhttp://www.postonpolitics.com/2012/02/broward-commissioner-lamarca-weighs-gop-challenge-to-hasner-in-congressional-district-22/ Broward Commissioner LaMarca weighs GOP challenge to Hasner in congressional District 22 February 10, 2012 February 12, 2012 The Palm Beach Post George Bennett https://web.archive.org/web/20120212191342/http://www.postonpolitics.com/2012/02/broward-commissioner-lamarca-weighs-gop-challenge-to-hasner-in-congressional-district-22/ February 12, 2012 dead mdy-all Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Lois Frankel, former mayor of West Palm Beach, Florida Eliminated in primary Kristin Jacobs, Broward County commissionerhttp://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/broward/blog/2012/02/browards_jacobs_eyeing_that_op.html Broward's Jacobs running for open D-22 seat February 3, 2012 February 12, 2012 South Florida Sun-Sentinel Brittany Wallman Declined John Rodstrom, Broward County commissionerhttp://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/broward/blog/2012/02/john_rodstrom_wont_run_for_con.html John Rodstrom won't run for Congress February 20, 2012 February 22, 2012 South Florida Sun-Sentinel Anthony Man Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Lois Frankel 18,483 61.4 Democratic Party (United States) Kristin Jacobs 11,644 38.6 30,127 100.0 General election Endorsements Adam Hasner (R) Organizations BIPAC National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Lois Frankel (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Majority Makers" Program EMILY's List Progressive Change Campaign Committee Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AdamHasner (R) LoisFrankel (D) UndecidedAnzalone-Liszt (D-Frankel)Anzalone-Liszt (D-Frankel) October 18–21, 2012 501 ± 4.4% 37% 47% 16%Public Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D) October 15–16, 2012 500 ± 4.4% 44% 47% 9%Sunshine State News/VSSSunshine State News/VSS October 14–16, 2012 750 ± 3.6% 47% 47% 6%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) October 10, 2012 450 ± 4.6% 39% 49% 13%StPetePolls October 3–5, 2012 407 ± 4.9% 45% 44% 11%StPetePolls September 1–3, 2012 1,054 ± 5.0% 41% 47% 12% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely D Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergLikely D Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallLikely D Flip November 17, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D Flip December 12, 2012 NY TimesLean D Flip November 4, 2012RCPLean D Flip November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 22nd congressional district, 2012 Lois Frankel Democratic Party (United States) 171,021 54.6 Adam Hasner Republican Party (United States) 142,050 45.4 313,071 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 23 Florida's 20th congressional district Florida's 23rd congressional district In redistricting, the 20th district was renumbered as the 23rd district. DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who had represented the 20th since 2005, ran for re-election. The new 23rd district voting age population was 48.9% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 29.5% non-Hispanic White (single race), 17.4% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 1.2% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 3.1% other races (non-Hispanic). Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Debbie Wasserman Schultz, incumbent U.S. representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Karen Harrington, businesswoman and nominee for this seat in 2010http://plantationjournal.com/index.php?view=article&id=54:karen-harrington-rematch-against-debbie-wasserman-schultz Karen Harrington Rematch Against Debbie Wasserman Schultz March 30, 2011 May 31, 2011 The Plantation Journal Rico Petrocelli https://web.archive.org/web/20110824142401/http://plantationjournal.com/index.php?view=article&id=54:karen-harrington-rematch-against-debbie-wasserman-schultz August 24, 2011 dead mdy-all Eliminated in primary Gineen Bresso Ozzie deFaria, businessmanhttp://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/broward/blog/2011/10/republican_candidate_says_hes.html Republican candidate says he's ready to challenge Wasserman Schultz October 6, 2011 October 23, 2011 South Florida Sun-Sentinel Anthony Man Juan Eliel Garcia Joseph Kaufman, Americans Against Hate founderhttp://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/joe-kaufman-announces-bid-challenge-debbie-wasserman-schultz Joe Kaufman Announces Bid to Challenge Debbie Wasserman Schultz June 29, 2011 July 6, 2011 Sunshine State News Kenric Ward October 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121009082317/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/joe-kaufman-announces-bid-challenge-debbie-wasserman-schultz dead Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Karen Harrington 8,043 47.8 Republican Party (United States) Joe Kaufman 3,383 20.1 Republican Party (United States) Ozzie deFaria 2,356 14.0 Republican Party (United States) Juan Eliel Garcia 1,674 9.9 Republican Party (United States) Gineen Bresso 1,380 8.2 16,836 100.0 General election Endorsements Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Karen Harrington (R) Organizations Eagle Forum Maggie's List Susan B. Anthony List Tea Party Express Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 23rd congressional district, 2012 Debbie Wasserman Schultz (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 174,205 63.2 Karen Harrington Republican Party (United States) 98,096 35.6 Ilya Katz Independent 3,129 1.1 275,430 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 24 Florida's 17th congressional district Florida's 24th congressional district In redistricting, most of the old 17th district was renumbered as the 24th district. Democrat Frederica Wilson, who had represented the 17th since 2011, sought reelection. The new 24th district voting age population was 51.7% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 29.9% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 12.6% non-Hispanic White (single race), 3.2% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 2.5% other races (non-Hispanic). Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Frederica Wilson, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Rudy Moise, doctor and candidate for this seat in 2010 Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Frederica Wilson (incumbent) 42,807 66.4 Democratic Party (United States) Rudolph Moise 21,680 33.6 64,487 100.0 General election Wilson was unopposed in the general election. Endorsements Frederica Wilson (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 24th congressional district, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Frederica Wilson (incumbent) Unopposed N/a N/a Democratic Party (United States) District 25 2012 Florida's 25th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 25 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 25 2014 x150px File:Mario Diaz-Balart 113th Congress.jpg Mario Diaz-Balart Republican Party (United States) 151,466 75.6% File:3x4.svg Stanley Blumenthal Independent 31,664 15.8% File:3x4.svg VoteForEddie.com Independent 17,099 8.5% File:2012 FL-25 election results.svg County results Diaz-Balart: #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% U.S. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart Republican Party (United States) Mario Diaz-Balart Republican Party (United States) Florida's 21st congressional district Florida's 25th congressional district In redistricting, the 21st district was renumbered as the 25th district. Republican Mario Diaz-Balart, who had represented the 21st district since 2011, ran for re-election. The new 25th district voting age population was 68.9% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 21.2% non-Hispanic White (single race), 6% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 1.7% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 2.1% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mario Diaz-Balart, incumbent U.S. representative General election Endorsements Mario Diaz-Balart (R) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations GOProudhttp://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements GOProud Announces U.S. House Endorsements - GOProud, Inc. October 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025012745/http://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements October 25, 2012 National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 25th congressional district, 2012 Mario Diaz-Balart (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 151,466 75.6 Stanley Blumenthal Independent 31,664 15.8 VoteForEddie.comCandidate Changes Legal Name to 'VoteForEddie.com http://mashable.com/2012/05/31/voteforeddie/ Mashable.com Alex Fitzpatrick May 31, 2012 March 31, 2013 Independent 17,099 8.5 200,229 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 26 2012 Florida's 26th congressional district election Florida presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 26 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida#District 26 2014 x150px File:Joe Garcia 113th Congress.jpg Joe Garcia Democratic Party (United States) 135,694 53.6% File:David Rivera 112th Congress Portrait.jpg David Rivera Republican Party (United States) 108,820 43.0% File:2012 FL-26 election results.svg County results Garcia: #8da9e2 50–60% U.S. Representative David Rivera Republican Party (United States) Joe Garcia Democratic Party (United States) Florida's 25th congressional district Florida's 26th congressional district In redistricting, the old 25th district was renumbered as the 26th district. Republican David Rivera, who had represented the 25th since 2011, ran for reelection. The new 26th district voting age population was 67.4% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 20.2% non-Hispanic White (single race), 8.6% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 1.5% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 2.4% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee David Rivera, incumbent U.S. representative Declined Carlos Curbelo, political consultanthttps://www.politico.com/story/2011/03/republicans-wary-of-rivera-scandal-051304 Republicans wary of David Rivera scandal March 15, 2011 June 20, 2011 Politico Alex Isenstadt Jake Sherman Anitere Flores, state senator Juan-Carlos Planas, former state representative Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, state senator Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joe Garcia, attorney, activist and nominee for this seat in 2010 Eliminated in primary Gustavo Marin, nonprofit consultant, university professor, and political analyst Gloria Romero Roses, managing partner at Nexus Homes Lamar Sternad, hotel auditor Declined Luis Garcia, state representativehttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/06/luis-garcia-to-challenge-david-rivera-036794 Luis Garcia to challenge David Rivera June 17, 2011 June 20, 2011 Politico David Catanese Annette Taddeo, businesswoman and nominee for the 18th district in 2008https://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/06/taddeo-is-2nd-dem-planning-rivera-challenge-037094 Taddeo is 2nd Dem planning Rivera challenge June 28, 2011 July 6, 2011 Politico David Catanese Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Joe Garcia 13,927 53.4 Democratic Party (United States) Gloria Romero Roses 8,027 30.8 Democratic Party (United States) Lamar Sternad 2,856 10.9 Democratic Party (United States) Gustavo Marin 1,286 4.9 26,096 100.0 General election Campaign Due to redistricting and constitutional amendments passed in 2010 restricting gerrymandering, the race was considered a toss-up. While the old 25th leaned Republican, the new district was split narrowly in half between Republicans and Democrats. Endorsements David Rivera (R) Organizations National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Joe Garcia (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democracy for America Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidRivera (R) JoeGarcia (D) AngelFernandez (I) JoséPeixoto (I) UndecidedBenenson (D-DCCC)Benenson (D-DCCC) October 9–11, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 35% 46% 2% 1% 15%StPetePolls October 3–5, 2012 473 ± 4.5% 43% 41% 2% 3% 12%NORS (R-Rivera)NORS (R-Rivera) September 13–19, 2012 422 ± ?% 44% 38% — — 19%Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America)Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America) September 12–13, 2012 578 ± 4.1% 39% 46% — — 16%GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC)/SEIU)GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC/SEIU) September 8–13, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 41% 50% — — 9%Benenson (D-Garcia)Benenson (D-Garcia) August 20–22, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 40% 49% — — 11% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean D Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergLean D Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallLean D Flip November 17, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D Flip December 12, 2012 NY TimesTossup November 4, 2012RCPLean D Flip November 4, 2012The HillLikely D Flip November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 26th congressional district, 2012 Joe Garcia Democratic Party (United States) 135,694 53.6 David Rivera (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 108,820 43.0 Angel Fernandez Independent 5,726 2.3 José Peixoto Independent 2,717 1.1 252,957 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 27 Florida's 18th congressional district Florida's 27th congressional district In redistricting, the old 18th district was renumbered as the 27th district. Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who had represented the 18th since 1989, ran for re-election. The new 27th district voting age population was 72.8% Hispanic (excludes Hispanic Black), 17.5% non-Hispanic White (single race), 5.5% non-Hispanic Black (includes multirace), 2.2% Hispanic Black (includes multirace), and 2% other races (non-Hispanic). Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Manny Yevancey Withdrawn Patrick Post General election Endorsements Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations GOProud Maggie's List National Rifle Association - Political Victory Fund Susan B. Anthony List Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Florida's 27th congressional district, 2012 Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 138,488 60.2 Manny Yevancey Democratic Party (United States) 85,020 36.9 Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins Independent 6,663 2.9 230,171 100.0 Republican Party (United States) References 30em External links Florida Division of Elections Candidate listSeptember 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2012 at Ballotpedia Florida U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Florida from OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Election 2012: Video candidate interviews, Orlando Sentinel United States House of Representatives Florida 2012