2012 United States Senate election in Florida

none March 2026 December 2017 2012 United States Senate election in Florida Florida presidential no 2006 United States Senate election in Florida 2006 2018 United States Senate election in Florida 2018 63.5% (voting eligible)http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html 2012 General Election Turnout Rates George Mason University Dr. Michael McDonald February 9, 2013 April 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424003112/http://elections.gmu.edu/Turnout_2012G.html April 24, 2013 dead mdy-all November 6, 2012 150x150px Sen. Bill Nelson.jpg Bill Nelson Democratic Party (United States) 4,523,451 55.23% Connie Mack official photo (cropped) (cropped).jpg Connie Mack IV Republican Party (United States) 3,458,267 42.23% 300px County results 300px Congressional district results Nelson: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933E5 80–90%Mack: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% U.S. Senator Bill Nelson Democratic Party (United States) Bill Nelsonhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/06/bill-nelson-election-results-2012_n_2049567.html Bill Nelson Election Results: Democrat Defeats Connie Mack In Florida Senate Race Huffingtonpost.com November 6, 2012 November 7, 2012 Elyse Siegel Democratic Party (United States) The 2012 United States Senate election in Florida was held on November 6, 2012, alongside a presidential election, other elections to the House and Senate, as well as various state and local elections. The primary election was held August 14, 2012. Incumbent Senator Bill Nelson won reelection to a third term, defeating Republican U.S. Representative Connie Mack IV (whose father, Connie Mack III, was Nelson's direct predecessor in that Senate seat) by 13%, winning 55% to 42%. Nelson defeated Mack by over 1 million votes. Until Donald Trump won 4.6 million votes in the 2016 presidential election and Marco Rubio won 4.8 million votes in the 2016 Senate election, Nelson recorded the most votes in Florida history. 2024, this was the last time that a Democrat won a U.S. Senate election in Florida. This is also the last time a Democrat carried the following counties in a statewide election: Brevard, Flagler, Franklin, Hamilton, Hendry, Hernando, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Okeechobee, Pasco, Polk, Sarasota, and Volusia. Democratic primary Candidates Glenn Burketthttp://election.dos.state.fl.us/candidate/CanDetail.asp?account=57920 https://archive.today/20121224232032/http://election.dos.state.fl.us/candidate/CanDetail.asp?account=57920 dead December 24, 2012 Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State Election.dos.state.fl.us November 7, 2012 Bill Nelson, incumbent U.S. senator Results Democratic primary results Bill Nelson (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 684,804 78.7 Glenn Burkett Democratic Party (United States) 184,815 21.3 869,619 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Qualified Connie Mack IV, U.S. representative from Fort Myershttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/rep-connie-mack-iv-announces-run-for-u-s-senate Fox News Rep. Connie Mack IV Announces Run for U.S. Senate November 28, 2011Connie Mack IV Officially Joins Florida Senate Race : Roll Call Politics Mike McCalister, university professor and candidate for Florida governor in 2010http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/nelson-gets-his-first-official-republican-challenger-2012 Sen. Bill Nelson gets his first official Republican challenger for 2012 November 23, 2010 November 24, 2010 TampaBay.com Alex Leary https://web.archive.org/web/20121013144741/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/nelson-gets-his-first-official-republican-challenger-2012 October 13, 2012 dead mdy-all Marielena Stuart, conservative activist and journalisthttp://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/08/marielena-stuart-joins-u-s-senate-race.html Marielena Stuart joins U.S. Senate race August 18, 2011 August 20, 2011 Orlando Sentinel Scott Powers https://web.archive.org/web/20111218171324/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/08/marielena-stuart-joins-u-s-senate-race.html December 18, 2011 dead mdy-all Dave Weldon, former U.S. representative from Indialantichttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/05/its-official-dave-weldon-to-run-for-us-senate-in-florida.html It's official: Dave Weldon to run for U.S. Senate in Florida May 18, 2012 May 18, 2012 The Miami Herald Marc Caputo Withdrew Alexander George, businessman, political activist and ministerAlexander George withdraws U.S. Senate Race- Endorses Senator George LeMieux PRLog Mike Haridopolos, president of the Florida Senatehttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/haridopolos-drops-out-us-senate-race Haridopolos drops out of U.S. Senate race July 18, 2011 July 18, 2011 Tampabay.com Alex Leary https://web.archive.org/web/20110809215534/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/haridopolos-drops-out-us-senate-race August 9, 2011 dead mdy-all Adam Hasner, former Florida House of Representatives majority leaderBalderas, Hasner file paperwork for Senate bids – David Catanese – POLITICO.com (running for U.S. House of Representatives)Hasner phoned Mack, not LeMieux – POLITICO.com George LeMieux, former U.S. senatorGeorge LeMieux out of Senate race http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2012/6/20/lemieux_out_of_senat.html CFN 13 Orlando June 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120625210122/http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2012/6/20/lemieux_out_of_senat.html June 25, 2012 dead Ron Rushing, businessman (running for state senate)Conservative Senate Candidate Ron Rushing Takes Aim at Politicians Sunshine State News Declined Jeff Atwater, chief financial officer of Floridahttps://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/cfo-jeff-atwater-announces-he-will-not-run-for-us-senate/1226258/ CFO Jeff Atwater announces he will not run for U.S. Senate April 22, 2012 April 21, 2012 Tampa Bay Times Adam C. Smith Allan Bense, former Speaker of the Florida House of RepresentativesHasner Nabs Former Florida Speaker’s Endorsement : Roll Call Politics Vern Buchanan, U.S. representativehttp://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/09/buchanan-closes.php Buchanan Closes Door on Senate Run – Hotline On Call September 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111003051943/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/09/buchanan-closes.php October 3, 2011 dead mdy-all Jeb Bush, former Florida governorhttp://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/dec/03/031441/several-republicans-may-vie-to-take-on-bill-nelson/news-politics Several Republicans may vie to take on Bill Nelson in 2012 December 3, 2010 December 5, 2010 The Tampa Tribune William March Dean Cannon, Speaker of the Florida House of RepresentativesLooking beyond Connie Mack and U.S. Senate race – Marc Caputo – MiamiHerald.com Nicholas M. Loeb, businessmanhttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/citing-ill-health-sofia-vergaras-bf-wont-run-us-senate Citing ill-health, Sofia Vergara's bf won't run for U.S. Senate. November 17, 2011 November 17, 2011 St. Petersburg Times Marc Caputo https://web.archive.org/web/20150518091737/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/citing-ill-health-sofia-vergaras-bf-wont-run-us-senate May 18, 2015 dead mdy-all Will McBride, attorney and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2006http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/will-mcbride-senate-candidate-again-lower-goal Will McBride, a Senate candidate again, but with lower goal April 30, 2012 May 13, 2012 Tampa Bay Times Alex Leary https://web.archive.org/web/20120508012401/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/will-mcbride-senate-candidate-again-lower-goal May 8, 2012 dead mdy-all Tom Rooney, U.S. representativehttp://politicalinsider.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12009/rooney-not-ready-for-u-s-senate-run Rooney not ready for U.S. Senate run February 11, 2011 February 11, 2011 Sarasota Herald-Tribune Jeremy Wallace https://web.archive.org/web/20110220042511/http://politicalinsider.blogs.heraldtribune.com/12009/rooney-not-ready-for-u-s-senate-run/ February 20, 2011 dead mdy-all Chris Ruddy, founder and CEO of Newsmaxhttp://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/newsmaxs-chris-ruddy-rejects-suggestion-he-run-for-1707148.html NewsMax's Chris Ruddy rejects suggestion he run for GOP Senate nomination August 7, 2011 May 13, 2012 The Palm Beach Post George Bennett April 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120424210757/http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/newsmaxs-chris-ruddy-rejects-suggestion-he-run-for-1707148.html? dead Allen West, U.S. representativehttp://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/08/west-im-not-run.php West: I'm Not Running For Senate – Hotline On Call August 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111105120147/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/08/west-im-not-run.php November 5, 2011 dead mdy-all Allen West shuts door on Senate race – David Catanese – POLITICO.com Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GeorgeLeMieux ConnieMack IV MikeMcCalister DaveWeldon Someoneelse Other/UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 31 – June 3, 2012 448 ±4.6% 13% 34% 10% 6% 9% 28%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120623013039/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/florida/release-detail?ReleaseID=1766 June 23, 2012 June 12–18, 2012 698 ±3.7% 8% 41% 5% 3% 1% 39%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 26–29, 2012 500 ±4.4% — 47% 10% 14% 6% 23% Endorsements 2 George LeMieux (withdrawn) Individuals Haley Barbour, former governor of MississippiCatanese David 8 August 2011 Barbour lends support to George LeMieux https://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/08/barbour-lends-support-to-george-lemieux-038197 4 June 2024 Politico Herman Cain, businessman and former 2012 presidential candidate 2012-05-01 Herman Cain Makes His Second Endorsement For The Same Senate Race https://www.huffpost.com/entry/herman-cain-lemieux_n_1468477 2024-06-04 HuffPost en Fred Costello, state representative Paula Dockeryhttp://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/09/lemieux-wins-endorsements-of-three-legislators.html LeMieux wins endorsements of three legislators – Central Florida Political Pulse – Orlando Sentinel September 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111218175758/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/09/lemieux-wins-endorsements-of-three-legislators.html December 18, 2011 dead mdy-all Nancy Detert, state senator Clay Ford, state representative Rene Garcia, state senatorhttp://saintpetersblog.com/2011/10/george-lemieux-receives-endorsement-of-three-more-fl-lawmakers-sen-garcia-reps-fred-costello-and-charles-van-zant/ George LeMieux receives endorsement of three more FL lawmakers, Sen. Garcia & Reps Fred Costello and Charles Van Zant Saint Petersblog November 13, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120603022724/http://saintpetersblog.com/2011/10/george-lemieux-receives-endorsement-of-three-more-fl-lawmakers-sen-garcia-reps-fred-costello-and-charles-van-zant/ June 3, 2012 dead mdy-all Charles Van Zant, state representative 2 Connie Mack IV Individuals Pam Bondi, attorney general of Floridahttp://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2012/06/pam-bondi-endorses-mack-he-will-protect-the-constitution.html https://archive.today/20130131003722/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2012/06/pam-bondi-endorses-mack-he-will-protect-the-constitution.html dead January 31, 2013 Pam Bondi endorses Mack: he will "protect the constitution" – Central Florida Political Pulse – Orlando Sentinel Blogs.orlandosentinel.com June 13, 2012 November 7, 2012 Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, brother of President George W. Bush and son of President George H. W. Bush (R-FL)Associated Press http://www.fox4now.com/news/local/157530235.html https://archive.today/20130123094536/http://www.fox4now.com/news/local/157530235.html dead January 23, 2013 Jeb Bush endorses Mack in Florida US Senate race – WFTX-TV Fort Myers/Naples, FL Fox4now.com June 6, 2012 November 7, 2012 Luis Fortuno, governor of Puerto Ricohttp://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2012/05/mack-is-endorsed-by-puerto-ricos-governor.html Mack is endorsed by Puerto Rico's governor – Central Florida Political Pulse – Orlando Sentinel Blogs.orlandosentinel.com May 22, 2012 November 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120625052532/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2012/05/mack-is-endorsed-by-puerto-ricos-governor.html June 25, 2012 dead mdy-all Sean Hannity, author and talk show hosthttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/naples-sean-hannity-throws-support-behind-mack In Naples, Sean Hannity throws support behind Connie Mack Florida politics blog: The Buzz December 8, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111113102311/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/naples-sean-hannity-throws-support-behind-mack November 13, 2011 dead mdy-all Mike Haridopolos, state senator and Senate president (R-FL)http://www.postonpolitics.com/2011/11/endorsement-reversal-haridopolos-backs-pal-connie-mack-in-u-s-senate-race/ Endorsement reversal: Haridopolos backs pal Connie Mack in U.S. Senate race Post on Politics November 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111106043155/http://www.postonpolitics.com/2011/11/endorsement-reversal-haridopolos-backs-pal-connie-mack-in-u-s-senate-race/ November 6, 2011 dead Mike Lee, U.S. senator (R-UT)Derby Kevin http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/mike-lee-backs-connie-mack-challenge-bill-nelson Tea party favorite Mike Lee endorses Connie Mack in Florida Sunshine State News June 5, 2012 November 7, 2012 Connie Mack III, former U.S. senator (R-FL) and Mack's fatherLeibovich Mark 2012-10-26 Playing Hardball Runs in the Family https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/us/politics/connie-mack-iv-takes-his-swings-at-a-senate-seat.html 2024-06-04 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Mary Bono Mack, U.S. congresswoman (R-CA) and Mack's wifeMeet Connie Mack IV, the Republican Scion Who Could Take Down Florida's Last Democratic Holdout https://newrepublic.com/article/106121/meet-connie-mack-iv-the-republican-scion-who-could-take-down-floridas-last-d 2024-06-04 The New Republic 0028-6583 Jeff Miller, U.S. representativehttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Connie-Mack-Jeff-Miller-Florida-Senate-endorsement-210962-1.html Jeff Miller Endorses Connie Mack IV for Senate December 12, 2011 December 12, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller January 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120105000030/http://www.rollcall.com/news/Connie-Mack-Jeff-Miller-Florida-Senate-endorsement-210962-1.html dead Rand Paul, U.S. senator (R-KY)Sen. Rand Paul endorses Connie Mack in Senate race Naked Politics Ron Paul, U.S. congressman and 2012 presidential candidate Adam Putnam, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and former congressmanThe Miami Herald http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2012/06/another-big-endorsement-for-connie-mack-fl-ag-pam-bondi.html Another big endorsement for Connie Mack: FL AG Pam Bondi | Naked Politics Miamiherald.typepad.com June 13, 2012 November 7, 2012 Mitt Romney, presumptive nominee of the Republican Party for president of the United States in the 2012 election; former governor of Massachusetts.http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/05/16/romney-endorses-mack-for-senate/ Romney Endorses Mack For Senate « CBS Miami Miami.cbslocal.com May 16, 2012 November 7, 2012 Tom Rooney, U.S. representativeDerby Kevin http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/tom-rooney-backs-connie-mack-challenge-bill-nelson Tom Rooney endorses Connie Mack Sunshine State News June 11, 2012 November 7, 2012 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095154/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/tom-rooney-backs-connie-mack-challenge-bill-nelson dead Organizations GOProudGOProud Announces U.S. House Endorsements Results 275px|thumb|Results by county: #E27F7F Mack #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #FF9A50 Weldon #FF9A50 50–60% Republican primary results Connie Mack IV Republican Party (United States) 657,331 58.7 Dave Weldon Republican Party (United States) 226,083 20.2 Mike McCalister Republican Party (United States) 155,421 13.9 Marielena Stuart Republican Party (United States) 81,808 7.3 1,120,643 100.0 General election Early in the race, Nelson appeared to be vulnerable, with some earlier polls showing Mack leading. However, in the last few weeks, with new polls conducted, it appeared as though Nelson was headed for a victory. The last poll placed him five percentage points ahead of Mack; Nelson would win easily by 13 percentage points. Nelson performed well in Southeast Florida (the Miami area), Tampa, Gainesville, typically Democratic areas. Nelson, however, managed to win in areas that typically lean Republican. He won in Duval County, home of Jacksonville, and Volusia County, home of Daytona Beach. Nelson's ability to outperform President Obama led to him winning the election easily. Obama would still win Florida, but by just about 74,000 votes, and less than a percentage point. Nelson began his third term in the Senate on January 3, 2013. Candidates Chris Borgia (Independent), Iraq War veteranhttp://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2012/01/iraq-vet-chris-borgia-announces-indy-us-senate-run.html Iraq vet Chris Borgia announces US Senate run (Orlando Sentinel) August 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120114194148/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2012/01/iraq-vet-chris-borgia-announces-indy-us-senate-run.html January 14, 2012 dead mdy-all Bill Gaylor (Independent), owner, Bill and Sheila Gaylor InsuranceGaylor qualifies for U.S. Senate Run Connie Mack IV (Republican), U.S. congressman Bill Nelson (Democratic), incumbent U.S. senator Debates Only one debate was held, hosted by Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association occurred on October 17 at the Nova Southeastern University campus in Davie. Complete video of debate, October 17, 2012 - C-SPAN Fundraising Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand DebtBill Nelson (D) $13,404,998 $15,494,167 $994,324 $0Connie Mack (R) $7,272,224 $7,526,150 $155,076 $81,880Chris Borgia (I) $12,344 $12,198 $145 $9,950Bill Gaylor (I) $19,604 $19,195 $0 $0 Source: Federal Election Commissionhttp://fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSCandDetail.do 2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Florida NELSON, BILL Federal Election Commission fec.govhttp://fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSCandDetail.do 2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Florida MACK, CONNIE Federal Election Commission fec.govhttp://fec.gov/disclosurehs/HSCandDetail.do 2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Florida GAYLOR, WILLIAM G Federal Election Commission fec.govhttps://www.fec.gov/data/browse-data/?tab=candidates 2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Florida BORGIA, CHRIS Federal Election Commission fec.gov Top contributors Bill Nelson Contribution Connie Mack Contribution Bill Gaylor Contribution Morgan & Morgan $138,150 Club for Growth $189,168 Bill & Sheila Gaylor Insurance Professionals $7,905 Finmeccanica $71,967 Elliott Management Corporation $46,997 Circle Redmont $1,432 InDyne, Inc. $64,735 Koch Industries $33,500 Harris Corporation $59,750 Vestar Capital Partners $32,000 Akerman Senterfitt LLP $59,300 Island Doctors $27,400 Greenberg Traurig $52,589 Adams & Diaco $25,000 Kindred Healthcare $21,000 Health Management Associates $21,000 Holland & Knight $46,747 Flo-Sun Inc $18,500 Leon Medical Centers $45,800 US Sugar Corporation $18,000 Vestar Capital Partners $40,650 MasTec, Inc. $17,800 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/contrib.php?cycle=2012&id=FLS1&spec=N Top Contributors 2012 Race: Florida Senate OpenSecrets Top industries Bill Nelson Contribution Connie Mack Contribution Bill Gaylor Contribution Lawyers/law firms $2,383,484 Retired $885,121 Retired $1,500 Retired $938,280 Republican/Conservative $412,944 Real estate $606,253 Financial institutions $360,334 Health professionals $529,282 Real estate $298,642 Lobbyists $493,087 Leadership PACs $280,500 Financial institutions $418,915 Misc. finance $216,836 Hospitals/nursing homes $364,617 Health professionals $199,159 Leadership PACs $337,000 Lawyers/law firms $169,921 Insurance industry $319,788 Petroleum industry $136,400 Health services/HMOs $276,500 Business services $128,777 Source: OpenSecretshttp://www.opensecrets.org/races/indus.php?cycle=2012&id=FLS1&spec=N Top Industries 2012 Race: Florida Senate OpenSecrets Independent expenditures In early October 2012, Crossroads GPS announced it would launch a $16 million advertising buy in national races, of which four were this election, and three were other Senate elections.https://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/10/crossroads-launches-16-million-buy-in-senate-presidential-contests-137192 Politico.com Haberman Maggie Crossroads launches $16 million buy in Senate, presidential contests October 2, 2012 October 2, 2012 In Florida, the money was to be spent by its affiliate, American Crossroads. Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2012 Senate Race Ratings for November 1, 2012 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 The Cook Political Report September 20, 2018 August 29, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180829035855/https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139117 dead Lean D November 1, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball2012 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2012-senate/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 20, 2018 Likely D November 5, 2012 Rothenberg Political Report2012 Senate Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2012-senate-ratings-november-2-2012 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 20, 2018 Likely D November 2, 2012 Real Clear Politics2012 Elections Map - Battle for the Senate 2012 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/senate/2012_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics September 20, 2018 Lean D November 5, 2012 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) ConnieMack IV (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 9–10, 2010 448 ±4.6% 42% 33% — 25%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 17–20, 2010 1,034 ±3.0% 44% 36% — 20%Mason-DixonMason-Dixon February 9–10, 2011 625 ±4.0% 45% 40% — 15%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 500 ±4.4% 47% 34% — 18%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac October 31 – November 7, 2011 1,185 ±2.9% 42% 40% 1% 16%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports November 17, 2011 500 ±4.5% 39% 43% 5% 13%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 28 – December 1, 2011 700 ±3.7% 46% 35% — 19%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120902125511/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/florida/release-detail?ReleaseID=1689 September 2, 2012 January 4–8, 2012 1,412 ±2.6% 41% 40% 1% 16%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20130317083335/http://www2.suffolk.edu/images/content/FINAL_JANUARY_26_GENERAL_ELECTION_Florida_Marginals.pdf March 17, 2013 January 22–24, 2012 600 ±4.4% 42% 32% 1% 25%Mason-DixonMason-Dixon April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes January 24–26, 2012 800 ±3.5% 45% 42% — 13%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports February 13, 2012 500 ±4.5% 41% 41% 5% 12%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports March 13, 2012 500 ±4.5% 36% 43% 5% 16%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120330134226/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/florida/release-detail?ReleaseID=1730 March 30, 2012 March 20–26, 2012 1,228 ±2.8% 44% 36% 3% 17%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 47% 37% — 17%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports April 25, 2012 500 ±4.5% 47% 36% 10% 7%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120525023803/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/florida/release-detail?ReleaseID=1753 May 25, 2012 May 15–21, 2012 1,722 ±2.4% 41% 42% 3% 15%MaristMarist May 17–20, 2012 1,078 ±3.0% 46% 42% — 12%Public Policy Polling May 31 – June 3, 2012 642 ±3.9% 49% 36% — 15%Quinnipiac June 12–18, 2012 1,697 ±2.4% 43% 39% — 15%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20121008120044/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/presidential-swing-states-%28fl-oh-and-pa%29/release-detail?ReleaseID=1767 October 8, 2012 June 19–25, 2012 1,200 ±2.8% 41% 40% 1% 17%Rasmussen Reports July 9, 2012 500 ±4.5% 37% 46% 7% 10%Mason-DixonMason-Dixon July 9–11, 2012 800 ±3.5% 47% 42% — 11%Survey USASurvey USA July 17–19, 2012 647 ±3.9% 42% 48% 2% 8%Public Policy Polling July 26–29, 2012 871 ±3.3% 45% 43% — 13%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120801182220/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/presidential-swing-states-(fl-oh-and-pa)/release-detail?ReleaseID=1781 August 1, 2012 July 24–30, 2012 1,177 ±2.9% 47% 40% 1% 12%Rasmussen Reports August 15, 2012 500 ±4.5% 47% 40% 3% 10%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120927101858/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/presidential-swing-states-%28fl-oh-and-pa%29/release-detail?ReleaseID=1789 September 27, 2012 August 15–21, 2012 1,241 ±2.8% 50% 41% — 9%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 31 – September 2, 2012 1,548 ±2.5% 45% 38% — 17%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 7–9, 2012 596 ±4.1% 47% 36% 3% 9%NBC/WSJ/Marist PollNBC/WSJ/Marist Poll September 9–11, 2012 980 ±3.1% 51% 37% — 12%Rasmussen Reports September 12, 2012 500 ±4.5% 47% 40% 5% 8%Fox News PollFox News Poll September 16–18, 2012 829 ±3.0% 49% 35% 2% 12%TBT/Miami HeraldTBT/Miami Herald September 17–19, 2012 800 ±3.5% 48% 40% — 11%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University September 27–30, 2012 600 ±4.0% 40% 34% 5% 20%NBC/WSJ/Marist PollNBC/WSJ/Marist Poll September 30 – October 1, 2012 890 ±3.3% 52% 41% — 7%Rasmussen Reports October 4, 2012 500 ±4.5% 52% 41% 1% 6%University of North FloridaUniversity of North Florida https://web.archive.org/web/20130518003510/http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/unf-15833 May 18, 2013 October 1–9, 2012 800 ±3.5% 50% 40% — 10%NBC/WSJ/Marist PollNBC/WSJ/Marist Poll October 7–9, 2012 988 ±3.1% 52% 39% — 9%TBT/Miami HeraldTBT/Miami Herald October 8–10, 2012 800 ±3.5% 47% 42% 4% 7%Rasmussen Reports October 11, 2012 750 ±4.0% 46% 45% 5% 5%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 12–14, 2012 791 ±3.4% 45% 37% — 18%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 17–18, 2012 600 ±4.1% 48% 40% 4% 8%Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers/WPTVScripps Treasure Coast Newspapers/WPTV October 17–18, 2012 800 ±4.0% 45% 41% — 14%Rasmussen Reports October 18, 2012 750 ±4.0% 48% 43% 2% 7%Angus Reid Public OpinionAngus Reid Public Opinion October 18–20, 2012 502 ±4.5% 56% 39% 4% —Pharos ResearchPharos Research October 19–21, 2012 759 ±3.6% 52% 44% — 5%Sunshine State News/VSSSunshine State News/VSS October 22–24, 2012 1,001 ±3.1% 49% 44% — 7%Mason-DixonMason-Dixon October 22–24, 2012 625 ±4.0% 47% 44% — 9%Rasmussen Reports October 25, 2012 750 ±4.0% 49% 46% 2% 3%WFLA-TV/SurveyUSAWFLA-TV/SurveyUSA October 25–27, 2012 595 ±4.1% 48% 41% 4% 7%CBS/Quinnipiac UniversityCBS/Quinnipiac University October 23–28, 2012 1,073 ±3.0% 52% 39% — 9%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 26–28, 2012 687 ±3.7% 50% 42% — 9%Zogby/NewsmaxZogby/Newsmax https://web.archive.org/web/20131204132036/http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/jz-analytics-newsmax-16307 December 4, 2013 October 26–28, 2012 827 ±3.5% 50% 41% — 9%Zogby/NewsmaxZogby/Newsmax https://web.archive.org/web/20121103004308/http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/jz-analytics-newsmax-16340 November 3, 2012 October 27–29, 2012 828 ±3.5% 50% 41% — 9%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing https://web.archive.org/web/20121103065716/http://www.gravispolls.com/2012/10/florida-poll-results-10-31-2012.html November 3, 2012 October 30, 2012 549 ±4.2% 49% 46% — 5%Reuters/IpsosReuters/Ipsos October 29–31, 2012 716 ±4.2% 52% 42% 1% 6%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist October 30 – November 1, 2012 1,545 ±2.5% 52% 43% 1% 5%Mason-DixonMason-Dixon October 30 – November 1, 2012 800 ±3.5% 49% 43% 4% —Angus Reid Public OpinionAngus Reid Public Opinion November 1–3, 2012 525 ±4.3% 53% 45% 2% —Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 3–4, 2012 955 ±3.2% 51% 46% — 3% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Republican primary Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AdamHasner GeorgeLeMieux ConnieMack IV MikeMcCalister CraigMiller Other/UndecidedQuinnipiacQuinnipiac July 27 – August 2, 2011 510 ±4.3% 6% 12% — 15% 8% 60%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac September 14–19, 2011 374 ±5.1% 5% 17% — 5% 11% 62%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 22–25, 2011 472 ±4.5% 9% 13% — 17% 3% 58%Quinnipiac October 31 – November 7, 2011 513 ±4.3% 2% 9% 32% 6% 2% 51%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 28–30, 2011 470 ±4.5% 3% 12% 40% 4% 3% 38%Dixie Strategies/First Coast NewsDixie Strategies/First Coast News January 23–25, 2012 2,567 ±1.93% 3.81% 6.91% 28.88% 3.36% 1.78% 55.26%Mason-Dixon January 24–26, 2012 500 ±4.5% 4% 12% 38% 7% 1% 38%Miami Herald/War Room LogisticsMiami Herald/War Room Logistics January 27, 2012 1,632 ±2.5% 2.7% 6.2% 33.0% 3.2% 2.3% 52.6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 28, 2012 387 ±5.0% 4% 6% 36% 5% 3% 46%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 28–29, 2012 733 ±3.6% 4% 8% 36% 5% 3% 44%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 28–30, 2012 1,087 ±3% 3% 8% 39% 4% 3% 42% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeHaridopolos AdamHasner GeorgeLeMieux MikeMcCalister Other/UndecidedSunshine State CommunicationsSunshine State Communications May 12–13, 2011 458 ±4.58% 11% 0% 9% 4% 64%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac May 17–23, 2011 463 ±4.6% 13% 4% 14% — 64% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror VernBuchanan JenniferCarroll MikeHaridopolos AdamHasner GeorgeLeMieux NickLoeb WillMcBride MikeMcCalister JoeScarborough DanielWebster Other/UndecidedSuffolk University/7 NewsSuffolk University/7 News https://web.archive.org/web/20111128005857/http://www.suffolk.edu/offices/46395.html November 28, 2011 April 10–12, 2011 217 ±4% 5% 3% 2% 1% 4% 1% 3% 0% 6% 7% 67% General election Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) VernBuchanan (R) Other UndecidedMason-DixonMason-Dixon August 18–22, 2011 625 ±4.0% 45% 35% — 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) JebBush (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 16–18, 2010 900 ±3.26% 46% 44% — 9%Public Policy Polling December 17–20, 2010 1,034 ±3.0% 44% 49% — 7%Mason-Dixon February 9–10, 2011 625 ±4.0% 41% 49% — 10% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) MikeHaridopolos (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 17–20, 2010 1,034 ±3.0% 44% 32% — 24%Mason-Dixon February 9–10, 2011 625 ±4.0% 48% 27% — 25%Public Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 500 ±4.4% 50% 34% — 17%Quinnipiac May 17–23, 2011 1,196 ±2.8% 47% 26% 2% 22%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 16–19, 2011 848 ±3.4% 47% 35% — 18% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) AdamHasner (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 17–20, 2010 1,034 ±3.0% 46% 30% — 25%Mason-Dixon February 9–10, 2011 625 ±4.0% 46% 24% — 30%Public Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 500 ±4.4% 48% 32% — 20%Quinnipiac May 17–23, 2011 1,196 ±2.8% 48% 23% 3% 24%Public Policy Polling June 16–19, 2011 848 ±3.4% 47% 35% — 19%Mason-Dixon August 18–22, 2011 625 ±4.0% 45% 34% — 21%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 22–25, 2011 476 ±4.5% 49% 35% — 16%Rasmussen Reports November 17, 2011 500 ±4.5% 40% 31% 9% 19%Public Policy Polling November 28 – December 1, 2011 700 ±3.7% 48% 33% — 19%Suffolk University January 22–24, 2012 600 ±4.4% 47% 23% 2% 28% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) GeorgeLeMieux (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 16–18, 2010 900 ±3.26% 49% 28% — 23%Public Policy Polling December 17–20, 2010 1,034 ±3.0% 47% 36% — 17%Mason-Dixon February 9–10, 2011 625 ±4.0% 49% 35% — 16%Public Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 500 ±4.4% 48% 33% — 19%Quinnipiac May 17–23, 2011 1,196 ±2.8% 47% 27% 2% 22%Public Policy Polling June 16–19, 2011 848 ±3.4% 46% 35% — 19%Mason-Dixon August 18–22, 2011 625 ±4.0% 49% 34% — 17%Public Policy Polling September 22–25, 2011 476 ±4.5% 49% 35% — 15%Rasmussen Reports November 17, 2011 500 ±4.5% 39% 33% 10% 18%Public Policy Polling November 28 – December 1, 2011 700 ±3.7% 47% 32% — 20%Suffolk University January 22–24, 2012 600 ±4.4% 46% 22% 2% 30%Mason-Dixon January 24–26, 2012 800 ±3.5% 48% 33% — 19%Rasmussen Reports February 13, 2012 500 ±4.5% 45% 35% 5% 15%Rasmussen Reports March 13, 2012 500 ±4.5% 41% 38% 5% 17%Public Policy Polling April 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 48% 34% — 18%Rasmussen Reports April 25, 2012 500 ±4.5% 44% 30% 9% 17%Marist May 17–20, 2012 1,078 ±3% 46% 42% — 12%Public Policy Polling May 31 – June 3, 2012 642 ±3.9% 48% 35% — 17%Quinnipiac June 12–18, 2012 1,697 ±2.4% 47% 32% 1% 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) RushLimbaugh (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling October 9–10, 2010 448 ±4.6% 50% 36% — 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) MikeMcCalister (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 26–29, 2012 871 ±3.3% 45% 40% — 15%Quinnipiac June 12–18, 2012 1,697 ±2.4% 45% 34% 1% 18%Public Policy Polling May 31 – June 3, 2012 642 ±3.9% 47% 33% — 20%Rasmussen Reports April 25, 2012 500 ±4.5% 48% 29% 7% 15%Public Policy Polling April 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 47% 35% — 19%Rasmussen Reports March 13, 2012 500 ±4.5% 42% 38% 4% 15%Rasmussen Reports February 13, 2012 500 ±4.5% 43% 37% 5% 15%Suffolk University January 22–24, 2012 600 ±4.4% 45% 26% 2% 28%Public Policy Polling November 28 – December 1, 2011 700 ±3.7% 47% 32% — 21%Public Policy Polling September 22–25, 2011 476 ±4.5% 47% 34% — 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) CraigMiller (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 28 – December 1, 2011 700 ±3.7% 49% 30% — 21%Public Policy Polling September 22–25, 2011 476 ±4.5% 49% 32% — 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) JoeScarborough (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 500 ±4.4% 45% 32% — 22% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) JimmyWales (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 500 ±4.4% 47% 28% — 25% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) DaveWeldon (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling July 26–29, 2012 871 ±3.3% 46% 39% — 15%Quinnipiac June 12–18, 2012 1,697 ±2.4% 47% 31% 1% 19%Public Policy Polling May 31 – June 3, 2012 642 ±3.9% 47% 31% — 22% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillNelson (D) AllenWest (R) Other UndecidedMason-Dixon August 18–22, 2011 625 ±4.0% 44% 38% — 18% Results 290px|thumb|State Senate district results United States Senate election in Florida, 2012https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=11/6/2012&RACE=USS&PARTY=&DIST=&GRP=&DATAMODE= November 6, 2012 General Election Democratic Party (United States) Bill Nelson (incumbent) 4,523,451 55.23% -5.07% Republican Party (United States) Connie Mack IV 3,458,267 42.23% +4.13% Independent Bill Gaylor 126,079 1.54% N/A Independent Chris Borgia 82,089 1.00% N/A 60 0.0 N/A 8,189,946 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Calhoun (largest city: Blountstown) Citrus (largest city: Homosassa Springs) Dixie (largest city: Cross City) Gilchrist (largest city: Trenton) Glades (largest city: Moore Haven) Gulf (largest city: Port St. Joe) Levy (largest city: Williston) Putnam (largest city: Palatka) Sumter (largest city: The Villages) Taylor (largest city: Perry) Wakulla (largest city: Sopchoppy) Jackson (largest city: Marianna) Bradford (largest city: Starke) Charlotte (largest city: Charlotte) Columbia (largest city: Lake City) DeSoto (largest city: Arcadia) Escambia (largest city: Pensacola) Hardee (largest city: Wachula) Highlands (largest city: Sebring) Indian River (largest city: Sebastian) Lafayette (largest city: Mayo) Lake (largest city: Clermont) Lee (largest city: Cape Coral) Suwannee (largest city: Live Oak) Union (largest city: Lake Butler) Washington (largest city: Chipley) By congressional district Nelson won 20 of 27 congressional districts, including ten that elected Republicans.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DuDP1PBl-FNCAezBjrnvdfgyMfbPwXo_9WnM4cBTTgM/edit#gid=2038200203 Daily Kos District Nelson Mack Representative1st 35.83% 61.28%Jeff Miller 2nd54.07%43.43%Steve Southerland3rd44.66%52.39%Corrine Brown (112th Congress)Ted Yoho (113th Congress)4th 42.16% 54.58%Ander Crenshaw5th73.70%24.22%Rich Nugent (112th Congress)Corrine Brown (113th Congress)6th47.91%48.98%Cliff Stearns (112th Congress)Ron DeSantis (113th Congress)7th 53.65% 43.81%John Mica8th 49.47% 47.15%Bill Posey9th66.35%31.16%Gus Bilirakis (112th Congress)Alan Grayson (113th Congress)10th52.04%45.20%Bill Young (112th Congress)Daniel Webster (113th Congress)11th48.07%48.40%Kathy Castor (112th Congress)Rich Nugent (113th Congress)12th52.57%43.83%Dennis A. Ross (112th Congress)Gus Bilirakis (113th Congress)13th57.44%39.10%Vern Buchanan (112th Congress)Bill Young (113th Congress)14th69.28%28.45%Connie Mack IV (112th Congress)Kathy Castor (113th Congress)15th52.21%44.94%Bill Posey (112th Congress)Dennis A. Ross (113th Congress)16th50.39%46.70%Tom Rooney (112th Congress)Vern Buchanan (113th Congress)17th47.22%49.18%Frederica Wilson (112th Congress)Tom Rooney (113th Congress)18th53.60%44.47%Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (112th Congress)Patrick Murphy (113th Congress)19th42.66%54.51%Ted Deutch (112th Congress)Trey Radel (113th Congress)20th83.73%15.04%Debbie Wasserman Schultz (112th Congress)Alcee Hastings (113th Congress)21st65.65%32.87%Mario Díaz-Balart (112th Congress)Ted Deutch (113th Congress)22nd58.84%39.62%Allen West (112th Congress)Lois Frankel (113th Congress)23rd64.73%33.81%Alcee Hastings (112th Congress)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (113th Congress)24th87.29%11.71%Sandy Adams (112th Congress)Frederica Wilson (113th Congress)25th50.74%47.12%David Rivera (112th Congress)Mario Díaz-Balart (113th Congress)26th 54.90% 43.56%Joe Garcia27th 55.20% 43.33%Ileana Ros-Lehtinen See also 2012 United States Senate elections 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida 2012 United States presidential election in Florida References External links Florida Secretary of State – Division of Elections Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation Candidate issue positions at On the Issues Official campaign websites (archived) Chris Borgia for U.S. Senate Connie Mack for U.S. Senate Mike McCalister for U.S. Senate Ron McNeil for U.S. Senate Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate Marielena Stuart for U.S. Senate Dave Weldon for U.S. Senate Category:2012 Florida elections Florida 2012