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2012 United States Senate election in Florida

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2012 United States Senate election in Florida

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FieldValue
election_name2012 United States Senate election in Florida
countryFlorida
typepresidential
ongoingno
previous_election2006 United States Senate election in Florida
previous_year2006
next_election2018 United States Senate election in Florida
next_year2018
turnout63.5% (voting eligible)
election_dateNovember 6, 2012
image_sizex150px
image1Bill Nelson.jpg
nominee1Bill Nelson
party1Democratic Party (United States)
popular_vote14,523,451
percentage155.23%
image2Connie Mack official photo (cropped).jpg
nominee2Connie Mack IV
party2Republican Party (United States)
popular_vote23,458,267
percentage242.23%
map_image{{switcher
titleU.S. Senator
before_electionBill Nelson
before_partyDemocratic Party (United States)
after_electionBill Nelson
after_partyDemocratic Party (United States)

|[[File:2012 United States Senate election in Florida results map by county.svg|300px]]|County results |[[File:2012 United States Senate election in Florida results map by congressional district.svg|300px]]|Congressional district results}} Nelson:
Mack:
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. , 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 Burkett
  • Bill Nelson, incumbent U.S. senator

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Qualified

  • Connie Mack IV, U.S. representative from Fort Myers
  • Mike McCalister, university professor and candidate for Florida governor in 2010
  • Marielena Stuart, conservative activist and journalist
  • Dave Weldon, former U.S. representative from Indialantic

Withdrew

  • Alexander George, businessman, political activist and minister
  • Mike Haridopolos, president of the Florida Senate
  • Adam Hasner, former Florida House of Representatives majority leader (running for U.S. House of Representatives)
  • George LeMieux, former U.S. senator
  • Craig Miller, former CEO of Ruth's Chris Steak House and unsuccessful 2010 candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives (running for U.S. House of Representatives)
  • Ron Rushing, businessman (running for state senate)

Declined

  • Jeff Atwater, chief financial officer of Florida
  • Allan Bense, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
  • Vern Buchanan, U.S. representative
  • Jeb Bush, former Florida governor
  • Dean Cannon, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
  • Nicholas M. Loeb, businessman
  • Will McBride, attorney and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2006
  • Tom Rooney, U.S. representative
  • Chris Ruddy, founder and CEO of Newsmax
  • Allen West, U.S. representative

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorGeorge
LeMieuxConnie
Mack IVMike
McCalisterDave
WeldonSomeone
elseOther/
Undecided
Public Policy PollingMay 31 – June 3, 2012448±4.6%13%34%10%6%9%28%
QuinnipiacJune 12–18, 2012698±3.7%8%41%5%3%1%39%
Public Policy PollingJuly 26–29, 2012500±4.4%—47%10%14%6%23%

Endorsements

Individuals

  • Haley Barbour, former governor of Mississippi
  • Herman Cain, businessman and former 2012 presidential candidate
  • Fred Costello, state representative
  • Paula Dockery
  • Nancy Detert, state senator
  • Clay Ford, state representative
  • Rene Garcia, state senator
  • Charles Van Zant, state representative

Individuals

  • Pam Bondi, attorney general of Florida
  • Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, brother of President George W. Bush and son of President George H. W. Bush (R-FL)
  • Luis Fortuno, governor of Puerto Rico
  • Sean Hannity, author and talk show host
  • Mike Haridopolos, state senator and Senate president (R-FL)
  • Mike Lee, U.S. senator (R-UT)
  • Connie Mack III, former U.S. senator (R-FL) and Mack's father
  • Mary Bono Mack, U.S. congresswoman (R-CA) and Mack's wife
  • Jeff Miller, U.S. representative
  • Rand Paul, U.S. senator (R-KY)
  • Ron Paul, U.S. congressman and 2012 presidential candidate
  • Adam Putnam, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and former congressman
  • Mitt Romney, presumptive nominee of the Republican Party for president of the United States in the 2012 election; former governor of Massachusetts.
  • Tom Rooney, U.S. representative

Organizations

  • GOProud

Results

Results by county:

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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 veteran
  • Bill Gaylor (Independent), owner, Bill and Sheila Gaylor Insurance
  • 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.

Fundraising

Candidate (party)ReceiptsDisbursementsCash on handDebt
Bill Nelson (D)$13,404,998$15,494,167$994,324$0
Connie Mack (R)$7,272,224$7,526,150$155,076$81,880
Chris Borgia (I)$12,344$12,198$145$9,950
Bill Gaylor (I)$19,604$19,195$0$0
Source: Federal Election Commission

Top contributors

Bill NelsonContributionConnie MackContributionBill GaylorContribution
Morgan & Morgan$138,150Club for Growth$189,168Bill & Sheila Gaylor Insurance Professionals$7,905
Finmeccanica$71,967Elliott Management Corporation$46,997Circle Redmont$1,432
InDyne, Inc.$64,735Koch Industries$33,500
Harris Corporation$59,750Vestar Capital Partners$32,000
Akerman Senterfitt LLP$59,300Island Doctors$27,400
Greenberg Traurig$52,589Adams & Diaco$25,000
Kindred Healthcare$21,000Health Management Associates$21,000
Holland & Knight$46,747Flo-Sun Inc$18,500
Leon Medical Centers$45,800US Sugar Corporation$18,000
Vestar Capital Partners$40,650MasTec, Inc.$17,800
Source: OpenSecrets

Top industries

Bill NelsonContributionConnie MackContributionBill GaylorContribution
Lawyers/law firms$2,383,484Retired$885,121Retired$1,500
Retired$938,280Republican/Conservative$412,944
Real estate$606,253Financial institutions$360,334
Health professionals$529,282Real estate$298,642
Lobbyists$493,087Leadership PACs$280,500
Financial institutions$418,915Misc. finance$216,836
Hospitals/nursing homes$364,617Health professionals$199,159
Leadership PACs$337,000Lawyers/law firms$169,921
Insurance industry$319,788Petroleum industry$136,400
Health services/HMOs$276,500Business services$128,777
Source: 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. In Florida, the money was to be spent by its affiliate, American Crossroads.

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political ReportNovember 1, 2012
Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 5, 2012
Rothenberg Political ReportNovember 2, 2012
Real Clear PoliticsNovember 5, 2012

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Connie
Mack IV (R)OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingOctober 9–10, 2010448±4.6%42%33%—25%
Public Policy PollingDecember 17–20, 20101,034±3.0%44%36%—20%
Mason-DixonFebruary 9–10, 2011625±4.0%45%40%—15%
Public Policy PollingMarch 24–27, 2011500±4.4%47%34%—18%
QuinnipiacOctober 31 – November 7, 20111,185±2.9%42%40%1%16%
Rasmussen ReportsNovember 17, 2011500±4.5%39%43%5%13%
Public Policy PollingNovember 28 – December 1, 2011700±3.7%46%35%—19%
QuinnipiacJanuary 4–8, 20121,412±2.6%41%40%1%16%
Suffolk UniversityJanuary 22–24, 2012600±4.4%42%32%1%25%
Mason-DixonJanuary 24–26, 2012800±3.5%45%42%—13%
Rasmussen ReportsFebruary 13, 2012500±4.5%41%41%5%12%
Rasmussen ReportsMarch 13, 2012500±4.5%36%43%5%16%
QuinnipiacMarch 20–26, 20121,228±2.8%44%36%3%17%
Public Policy PollingApril 12–15, 2012700±3.7%47%37%—17%
Rasmussen ReportsApril 25, 2012500±4.5%47%36%10%7%
QuinnipiacMay 15–21, 20121,722±2.4%41%42%3%15%
MaristMay 17–20, 20121,078±3.0%46%42%—12%
Public Policy PollingMay 31 – June 3, 2012642±3.9%49%36%—15%
QuinnipiacJune 12–18, 20121,697±2.4%43%39%—15%
QuinnipiacJune 19–25, 20121,200±2.8%41%40%1%17%
Rasmussen ReportsJuly 9, 2012500±4.5%37%46%7%10%
Mason-DixonJuly 9–11, 2012800±3.5%47%42%—11%
Survey USAJuly 17–19, 2012647±3.9%42%48%2%8%
Public Policy PollingJuly 26–29, 2012871±3.3%45%43%—13%
QuinnipiacJuly 24–30, 20121,177±2.9%47%40%1%12%
Rasmussen ReportsAugust 15, 2012500±4.5%47%40%3%10%
QuinnipiacAugust 15–21, 20121,241±2.8%50%41%—9%
Public Policy PollingAugust 31 – September 2, 20121,548±2.5%45%38%—17%
SurveyUSASeptember 7–9, 2012596±4.1%47%36%3%9%
NBC/WSJ/Marist PollSeptember 9–11, 2012980±3.1%51%37%—12%
Rasmussen ReportsSeptember 12, 2012500±4.5%47%40%5%8%
Fox News PollSeptember 16–18, 2012829±3.0%49%35%2%12%
TBT/Miami HeraldSeptember 17–19, 2012800±3.5%48%40%—11%
Suffolk UniversitySeptember 27–30, 2012600±4.0%40%34%5%20%
NBC/WSJ/Marist PollSeptember 30 – October 1, 2012890±3.3%52%41%—7%
Rasmussen ReportsOctober 4, 2012500±4.5%52%41%1%6%
University of North FloridaOctober 1–9, 2012800±3.5%50%40%—10%
NBC/WSJ/Marist PollOctober 7–9, 2012988±3.1%52%39%—9%
TBT/Miami HeraldOctober 8–10, 2012800±3.5%47%42%4%7%
Rasmussen ReportsOctober 11, 2012750±4.0%46%45%5%5%
Public Policy PollingOctober 12–14, 2012791±3.4%45%37%—18%
SurveyUSAOctober 17–18, 2012600±4.1%48%40%4%8%
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers/WPTVOctober 17–18, 2012800±4.0%45%41%—14%
Rasmussen ReportsOctober 18, 2012750±4.0%48%43%2%7%
Angus Reid Public OpinionOctober 18–20, 2012502±4.5%56%39%4%—
Pharos ResearchOctober 19–21, 2012759±3.6%52%44%—5%
Sunshine State News/VSSOctober 22–24, 20121,001±3.1%49%44%—7%
Mason-DixonOctober 22–24, 2012625±4.0%47%44%—9%
Rasmussen ReportsOctober 25, 2012750±4.0%49%46%2%3%
WFLA-TV/SurveyUSAOctober 25–27, 2012595±4.1%48%41%4%7%
CBS/Quinnipiac UniversityOctober 23–28, 20121,073±3.0%52%39%—9%
Public Policy PollingOctober 26–28, 2012687±3.7%50%42%—9%
Zogby/NewsmaxOctober 26–28, 2012827±3.5%50%41%—9%
Zogby/NewsmaxOctober 27–29, 2012828±3.5%50%41%—9%
Gravis MarketingOctober 30, 2012549±4.2%49%46%—5%
Reuters/IpsosOctober 29–31, 2012716±4.2%52%42%1%6%
NBC/WSJ/MaristOctober 30 – November 1, 20121,545±2.5%52%43%1%5%
Mason-DixonOctober 30 – November 1, 2012800±3.5%49%43%4%—
Angus Reid Public OpinionNovember 1–3, 2012525±4.3%53%45%2%—
Public Policy PollingNovember 3–4, 2012955±3.2%51%46%—3%

Republican primary

Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorAdam
HasnerGeorge
LeMieuxConnie
Mack IVMike
McCalisterCraig
MillerOther/
Undecided
QuinnipiacJuly 27 – August 2, 2011510±4.3%6%12%—15%8%60%
QuinnipiacSeptember 14–19, 2011374±5.1%5%17%—5%11%62%
Public Policy PollingSeptember 22–25, 2011472±4.5%9%13%—17%3%58%
QuinnipiacOctober 31 – November 7, 2011513±4.3%2%9%32%6%2%51%
Public Policy PollingNovember 28–30, 2011470±4.5%3%12%40%4%3%38%
Dixie Strategies/First Coast NewsJanuary 23–25, 20122,567±1.93%3.81%6.91%28.88%3.36%1.78%55.26%
Mason-DixonJanuary 24–26, 2012500±4.5%4%12%38%7%1%38%
Miami Herald/War Room LogisticsJanuary 27, 20121,632±2.5%2.7%6.2%33.0%3.2%2.3%52.6%
Public Policy PollingJanuary 28, 2012387±5.0%4%6%36%5%3%46%
Public Policy PollingJanuary 28–29, 2012733±3.6%4%8%36%5%3%44%
Public Policy PollingJanuary 28–30, 20121,087±3%3%8%39%4%3%42%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorMike
HaridopolosAdam
HasnerGeorge
LeMieuxMike
McCalisterOther/
Undecided
Sunshine State CommunicationsMay 12–13, 2011458±4.58%11%0%9%4%64%
QuinnipiacMay 17–23, 2011463±4.6%13%4%14%—64%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorVern
BuchananJennifer
CarrollMike
HaridopolosAdam
HasnerGeorge
LeMieuxNick
LoebWill
McBrideMike
McCalisterJoe
ScarboroughDaniel
WebsterOther/
Undecided
Suffolk University/7 NewsApril 10–12, 2011217±4%5%3%2%1%4%1%3%0%6%7%67%

General election

Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Vern
Buchanan (R)OtherUndecided
Mason-DixonAugust 18–22, 2011625±4.0%45%35%—20%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Jeb
Bush (R)OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingJuly 16–18, 2010900±3.26%46%44%—9%
Public Policy PollingDecember 17–20, 20101,034±3.0%44%49%—7%
Mason-DixonFebruary 9–10, 2011625±4.0%41%49%—10%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Mike
Haridopolos (R)OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingDecember 17–20, 20101,034±3.0%44%32%—24%
Mason-DixonFebruary 9–10, 2011625±4.0%48%27%—25%
Public Policy PollingMarch 24–27, 2011500±4.4%50%34%—17%
QuinnipiacMay 17–23, 20111,196±2.8%47%26%2%22%
Public Policy PollingJune 16–19, 2011848±3.4%47%35%—18%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Adam
Hasner (R)OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingDecember 17–20, 20101,034±3.0%46%30%—25%
Mason-DixonFebruary 9–10, 2011625±4.0%46%24%—30%
Public Policy PollingMarch 24–27, 2011500±4.4%48%32%—20%
QuinnipiacMay 17–23, 20111,196±2.8%48%23%3%24%
Public Policy PollingJune 16–19, 2011848±3.4%47%35%—19%
Mason-DixonAugust 18–22, 2011625±4.0%45%34%—21%
Public Policy PollingSeptember 22–25, 2011476±4.5%49%35%—16%
Rasmussen ReportsNovember 17, 2011500±4.5%40%31%9%19%
Public Policy PollingNovember 28 – December 1, 2011700±3.7%48%33%—19%
Suffolk UniversityJanuary 22–24, 2012600±4.4%47%23%2%28%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)George
LeMieux (R)OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingJuly 16–18, 2010900±3.26%49%28%—23%
Public Policy PollingDecember 17–20, 20101,034±3.0%47%36%—17%
Mason-DixonFebruary 9–10, 2011625±4.0%49%35%—16%
Public Policy PollingMarch 24–27, 2011500±4.4%48%33%—19%
QuinnipiacMay 17–23, 20111,196±2.8%47%27%2%22%
Public Policy PollingJune 16–19, 2011848±3.4%46%35%—19%
Mason-DixonAugust 18–22, 2011625±4.0%49%34%—17%
Public Policy PollingSeptember 22–25, 2011476±4.5%49%35%—15%
Rasmussen ReportsNovember 17, 2011500±4.5%39%33%10%18%
Public Policy PollingNovember 28 – December 1, 2011700±3.7%47%32%—20%
Suffolk UniversityJanuary 22–24, 2012600±4.4%46%22%2%30%
Mason-DixonJanuary 24–26, 2012800±3.5%48%33%—19%
Rasmussen ReportsFebruary 13, 2012500±4.5%45%35%5%15%
Rasmussen ReportsMarch 13, 2012500±4.5%41%38%5%17%
Public Policy PollingApril 12–15, 2012700±3.7%48%34%—18%
Rasmussen ReportsApril 25, 2012500±4.5%44%30%9%17%
MaristMay 17–20, 20121,078±3%46%42%—12%
Public Policy PollingMay 31 – June 3, 2012642±3.9%48%35%—17%
QuinnipiacJune 12–18, 20121,697±2.4%47%32%1%17%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Rush
Limbaugh (R)OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingOctober 9–10, 2010448±4.6%50%36%—14%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Mike
McCalister (R)OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingJuly 26–29, 2012871±3.3%45%40%—15%
QuinnipiacJune 12–18, 20121,697±2.4%45%34%1%18%
Public Policy PollingMay 31 – June 3, 2012642±3.9%47%33%—20%
Rasmussen ReportsApril 25, 2012500±4.5%48%29%7%15%
Public Policy PollingApril 12–15, 2012700±3.7%47%35%—19%
Rasmussen ReportsMarch 13, 2012500±4.5%42%38%4%15%
Rasmussen ReportsFebruary 13, 2012500±4.5%43%37%5%15%
Suffolk UniversityJanuary 22–24, 2012600±4.4%45%26%2%28%
Public Policy PollingNovember 28 – December 1, 2011700±3.7%47%32%—21%
Public Policy PollingSeptember 22–25, 2011476±4.5%47%34%—19%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Craig
Miller (R)OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingNovember 28 – December 1, 2011700±3.7%49%30%—21%
Public Policy PollingSeptember 22–25, 2011476±4.5%49%32%—19%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Joe
Scarborough (R)OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingMarch 24–27, 2011500±4.4%45%32%—22%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Jimmy
Wales (R)OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingMarch 24–27, 2011500±4.4%47%28%—25%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Dave
Weldon (R)OtherUndecided
Public Policy PollingJuly 26–29, 2012871±3.3%46%39%—15%
QuinnipiacJune 12–18, 20121,697±2.4%47%31%1%19%
Public Policy PollingMay 31 – June 3, 2012642±3.9%47%31%—22%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administeredSample
sizeMargin of
errorBill
Nelson (D)Allen
West (R)OtherUndecided
Mason-DixonAugust 18–22, 2011625±4.0%44%38%—18%

Results

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.

DistrictNelsonMackRepresentative1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11th12th13th14th15th16th17th18th19th20th21st22nd23rd24th25th26th27th
35.83%61.28%Jeff Miller
54.07%43.43%Steve Southerland
44.66%52.39%Corrine Brown (112th Congress)
Ted Yoho (113th Congress)
42.16%54.58%Ander Crenshaw
73.70%24.22%Rich Nugent (112th Congress)
Corrine Brown (113th Congress)
47.91%48.98%Cliff Stearns (112th Congress)
Ron DeSantis (113th Congress)
53.65%43.81%John Mica
49.47%47.15%Bill Posey
66.35%31.16%Gus Bilirakis (112th Congress)
Alan Grayson (113th Congress)
52.04%45.20%Bill Young (112th Congress)
Daniel Webster (113th Congress)
48.07%48.40%Kathy Castor (112th Congress)
Rich Nugent (113th Congress)
52.57%43.83%Dennis A. Ross (112th Congress)
Gus Bilirakis (113th Congress)
57.44%39.10%Vern Buchanan (112th Congress)
Bill Young (113th Congress)
69.28%28.45%Connie Mack IV (112th Congress)
Kathy Castor (113th Congress)
52.21%44.94%Bill Posey (112th Congress)
Dennis A. Ross (113th Congress)
50.39%46.70%Tom Rooney (112th Congress)
Vern Buchanan (113th Congress)
47.22%49.18%Frederica Wilson (112th Congress)
Tom Rooney (113th Congress)
53.60%44.47%Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (112th Congress)
Patrick Murphy (113th Congress)
42.66%54.51%Ted Deutch (112th Congress)
Trey Radel (113th Congress)
83.73%15.04%Debbie Wasserman Schultz (112th Congress)
Alcee Hastings (113th Congress)
65.65%32.87%Mario Díaz-Balart (112th Congress)
Ted Deutch (113th Congress)
58.84%39.62%Allen West (112th Congress)
Lois Frankel (113th Congress)
64.73%33.81%Alcee Hastings (112th Congress)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (113th Congress)
87.29%11.71%Sandy Adams (112th Congress)
Frederica Wilson (113th Congress)
50.74%47.12%David Rivera (112th Congress)
Mario Díaz-Balart (113th Congress)
54.90%43.56%Joe Garcia
55.20%43.33%Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

References

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