2012 United States Senate election in Florida

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.

2012 United States Senate election in Florida

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Turnout63.5% (voting eligible)[1]
 
Nominee Bill Nelson Connie Mack IV
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 4,523,451 3,458,267
Percentage 55.23% 42.23%

Nelson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80-90%
Mack:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

U.S. senator before election

Bill Nelson
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Bill Nelson[2]
Democratic

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. As of 2023, 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 edit

Candidates edit

Results edit

Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Bill Nelson (incumbent) 684,804 78.7
Democratic Glenn Burkett 184,815 21.3
Total votes 869,619 100.0

Republican primary edit

Candidates edit

Qualified edit

Withdrew edit

Declined edit

Polling edit

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
George
LeMieux
Connie
Mack IV
Mike
McCalister
Dave
Weldon
Someone
else
Other/
Undecided
Public Policy Polling May 31 – June 3, 2012 448 ±4.6% 13% 34% 10% 6% 9% 28%
Quinnipiac Archived June 23, 2012, at the Wayback Machine June 12–18, 2012 698 ±3.7% 8% 41% 5% 3% 1% 39%
Public Policy Polling July 26–29, 2012 500 ±4.4% 47% 10% 14% 6% 23%

Endorsements edit

George LeMieux
Connie Mack IV

Results edit

 
Results by county:
  Mack
  •   40–50%
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  Weldon
  •   50–60%
Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Connie Mack IV 657,331 58.7
Republican Dave Weldon 226,083 20.2
Republican Mike McCalister 155,421 13.9
Republican Marielena Stuart 81,808 7.3
Total votes 1,120,643 100.0

General election edit

From a long way out, 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. For example, Nelson 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 edit

Debates edit

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 edit

Candidate (party) Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Debt
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[43][44][45][46]

Top contributors edit

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 S.p.A. $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: OpenSecrets[47]

Top industries edit

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: OpenSecrets[48]

Independent expenditures edit

In early October 2012, Crossroads GPS announced it would launch a $16 million advertising buy in national races, of which four were this and three other Senate elections.[49] In Florida, the money was to be spent by its affiliate, American Crossroads.[49]

Predictions edit

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[50] Lean D November 1, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[51] Likely D November 5, 2012
Rothenberg Political Report[52] Likely D November 2, 2012
Real Clear Politics[53] Lean D November 5, 2012

Polling edit

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Connie
Mack IV (R)
Other Undecided
Public Policy Polling October 9–10, 2010 448 ±4.6% 42% 33% 25%
Public Policy Polling December 17–20, 2010 1,034 ±3.0% 44% 36% 20%
Mason-Dixon February 9–10, 2011 625 ±4.0% 45% 40% 15%
Public Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 500 ±4.4% 47% 34% 18%
Quinnipiac October 31 – November 7, 2011 1,185 ±2.9% 42% 40% 1% 16%
Rasmussen Reports November 17, 2011 500 ±4.5% 39% 43% 5% 13%
Public Policy Polling November 28 – December 1, 2011 700 ±3.7% 46% 35% 19%
Quinnipiac Archived September 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine January 4–8, 2012 1,412 ±2.6% 41% 40% 1% 16%
Suffolk University Archived March 17, 2013, at the Wayback Machine January 22–24, 2012 600 ±4.4% 42% 32% 1% 25%
Mason-Dixon[permanent dead link] January 24–26, 2012 800 ±3.5% 45% 42% 13%
Rasmussen Reports February 13, 2012 500 ±4.5% 41% 41% 5% 12%
Rasmussen Reports March 13, 2012 500 ±4.5% 36% 43% 5% 16%
Quinnipiac Archived March 30, 2012, at the Wayback Machine March 20–26, 2012 1,228 ±2.8% 44% 36% 3% 17%
Public Policy Polling April 12–15, 2012 700 ±3.7% 47% 37% 17%
Rasmussen Reports April 25, 2012 500 ±4.5% 47% 36% 10% 7%
Quinnipiac Archived May 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine May 15–21, 2012 1,722 ±2.4% 41% 42% 3% 15%
Marist 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 Archived June 23, 2012, at the Wayback Machine June 12–18, 2012 1,697 ±2.4% 43% 39% 15%
Quinnipiac Archived October 8, 2012, at the Wayback Machine 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-Dixon July 9–11, 2012 800 ±3.5% 47% 42% 11%
Survey 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%
Quinnipiac Archived August 1, 2012, at the Wayback Machine July 24–30, 2012 1,177 ±2.9% 47% 40% 1% 12%
Rasmussen Reports August 15, 2012 500 ±4.5% 47% 40% 3% 10%
Quinnipiac Archived September 27, 2012, at the Wayback Machine August 15–21, 2012 1,241 ±2.8% 50% 41% 9%
Public Policy Polling August 31 – September 2, 2012 1,548 ±2.5% 45% 38% 17%
SurveyUSA September 7–9, 2012 596 ±4.1% 47% 36% 3% 9%
NBC/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 Poll September 16–18, 2012 829 ±3.0% 49% 35% 2% 12%
TBT/Miami Herald September 17–19, 2012 800 ±3.5% 48% 40% 11%
Suffolk University September 27–30, 2012 600 ±4.0% 40% 34% 5% 20%
NBC/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 Florida Archived May 18, 2013, at the Wayback Machine October 1–9, 2012 800 ±3.5% 50% 40% 10%
NBC/WSJ/Marist Poll October 7–9, 2012 988 ±3.1% 52% 39% 9%
TBT/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 Polling October 12–14, 2012 791 ±3.4% 45% 37% 18%
SurveyUSA October 17–18, 2012 600 ±4.1% 48% 40% 4% 8%
Scripps 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 Opinion October 18–20, 2012 502 ±4.5% 56% 39% 4%
Pharos Research October 19–21, 2012 759 ±3.6% 52% 44% 5%
Sunshine State News/VSS October 22–24, 2012 1,001 ±3.1% 49% 44% 7%
Mason-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/SurveyUSA October 25–27, 2012 595 ±4.1% 48% 41% 4% 7%
CBS/Quinnipiac University October 23–28, 2012 1,073 ±3.0% 52% 39% 9%
Public Policy Polling October 26–28, 2012 687 ±3.7% 50% 42% 9%
Zogby/Newsmax Archived December 4, 2013, at the Wayback Machine October 26–28, 2012 827 ±3.5% 50% 41% 9%
Zogby/Newsmax Archived November 3, 2012, at the Wayback Machine October 27–29, 2012 828 ±3.5% 50% 41% 9%
Gravis Marketing Archived November 3, 2012, at the Wayback Machine October 30, 2012 549 ±4.2% 49% 46% 5%
Reuters/Ipsos October 29–31, 2012 716 ±4.2% 52% 42% 1% 6%
NBC/WSJ/Marist October 30 – November 1, 2012 1,545 ±2.5% 52% 43% 1% 5%
Mason-Dixon October 30 – November 1, 2012 800 ±3.5% 49% 43% 4%
Angus Reid Public Opinion November 1–3, 2012 525 ±4.3% 53% 45% 2%
Public Policy Polling November 3–4, 2012 955 ±3.2% 51% 46% 3%
Hypothetical polling

Republican primary

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Adam
Hasner
George
LeMieux
Connie
Mack IV
Mike
McCalister
Craig
Miller
Other/
Undecided
Quinnipiac July 27 – August 2, 2011 510 ±4.3% 6% 12% 15% 8% 60%
Quinnipiac September 14–19, 2011 374 ±5.1% 5% 17% 5% 11% 62%
Public 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 Polling November 28–30, 2011 470 ±4.5% 3% 12% 40% 4% 3% 38%
Dixie 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[permanent dead link] January 24–26, 2012 500 ±4.5% 4% 12% 38% 7% 1% 38%
Miami 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 Polling January 28, 2012 387 ±5.0% 4% 6% 36% 5% 3% 46%
Public Policy Polling January 28–29, 2012 733 ±3.6% 4% 8% 36% 5% 3% 44%
Public Policy Polling January 28–30, 2012 1,087 ±3% 3% 8% 39% 4% 3% 42%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Mike
Haridopolos
Adam
Hasner
George
LeMieux
Mike
McCalister
Other/
Undecided
Sunshine State Communications May 12–13, 2011 458 ±4.58% 11% 0% 9% 4% 64%
Quinnipiac May 17–23, 2011 463 ±4.6% 13% 4% 14% 64%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Vern
Buchanan
Jennifer
Carroll
Mike
Haridopolos
Adam
Hasner
George
LeMieux
Nick
Loeb
Will
McBride
Mike
McCalister
Joe
Scarborough
Daniel
Webster
Other/
Undecided
Suffolk University/7 News Archived November 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine April 10–12, 2011 217 ±4% 5% 3% 2% 1% 4% 1% 3% 0% 6% 7% 67%

General election

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Vern
Buchanan (R)
Other Undecided
Mason-Dixon August 18–22, 2011 625 ±4.0% 45% 35% 20%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Jeb
Bush (R)
Other Undecided
Public 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
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Mike
Haridopolos (R)
Other Undecided
Public 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 Polling June 16–19, 2011 848 ±3.4% 47% 35% 18%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Adam
Hasner (R)
Other Undecided
Public 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 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 Archived March 17, 2013, at the Wayback Machine January 22–24, 2012 600 ±4.4% 47% 23% 2% 28%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
George
LeMieux (R)
Other Undecided
Public 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 Archived March 17, 2013, at the Wayback Machine January 22–24, 2012 600 ±4.4% 46% 22% 2% 30%
Mason-Dixon[permanent dead link] 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 Archived June 23, 2012, at the Wayback Machine June 12–18, 2012 1,697 ±2.4% 47% 32% 1% 17%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Rush
Limbaugh (R)
Other Undecided
Public Policy Polling October 9–10, 2010 448 ±4.6% 50% 36% 14%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Mike
McCalister (R)
Other Undecided
Public Policy Polling July 26–29, 2012 871 ±3.3% 45% 40% 15%
Quinnipiac Archived June 23, 2012, at the Wayback Machine 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 Archived March 17, 2013, at the Wayback Machine 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
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Craig
Miller (R)
Other Undecided
Public 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
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Joe
Scarborough (R)
Other Undecided
Public Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 500 ±4.4% 45% 32% 22%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Jimmy
Wales (R)
Other Undecided
Public Policy Polling March 24–27, 2011 500 ±4.4% 47% 28% 25%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Dave
Weldon (R)
Other Undecided
Public Policy Polling July 26–29, 2012 871 ±3.3% 46% 39% 15%
Quinnipiac Archived June 23, 2012, at the Wayback Machine 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
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Allen
West (R)
Other Undecided
Mason-Dixon August 18–22, 2011 625 ±4.0% 44% 38% 18%

Results edit

 
State Senate district results
United States Senate election in Florida, 2012[54]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bill Nelson (incumbent) 4,523,451 55.23% -5.07%
Republican 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
Write-in 60 0.0 N/A
Total votes 8,189,946 100.00% N/A
Democratic hold

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican edit

By congressional district edit

Nelson won 20 of 27 congressional districts, including ten that elected Republicans.[55]

District Nelson Mack Representative
1st 35.83% 61.28% Jeff Miller
2nd 54.07% 43.43% Steve Southerland
3rd 44.66% 52.39% Corrine Brown (112th Congress)
Ted Yoho (113th Congress)
4th 42.16% 54.58% Ander Crenshaw
5th 73.70% 24.22% Rich Nugent (112th Congress)
Corrine Brown (113th Congress)
6th 47.91% 48.98% Cliff Stearns (112th Congress)
Ron DeSantis (113th Congress)
7th 53.65% 43.81% John Mica
8th 49.47% 47.15% Bill Posey
9th 66.35% 31.16% Gus Bilirakis (112th Congress)
Alan Grayson (113th Congress)
10th 52.04% 45.20% Bill Young (112th Congress)
Daniel Webster (113th Congress)
11th 48.07% 48.40% Kathy Castor (112th Congress)
Rich Nugent (113th Congress)
12th 52.57% 43.83% Dennis A. Ross (112th Congress)
Gus Bilirakis (113th Congress)
13th 57.44% 39.10% Vern Buchanan (112th Congress)
Bill Young (113th Congress)
14th 69.28% 28.45% Connie Mack IV (112th Congress)
Kathy Castor (113th Congress)
15th 52.21% 44.94% Bill Posey (112th Congress)
Dennis A. Ross (113th Congress)
16th 50.39% 46.70% Tom Rooney (112th Congress)
Vern Buchanan (113th Congress)
17th 47.22% 49.18% Frederica Wilson (112th Congress)
Tom Rooney (113th Congress)
18th 53.60% 44.47% Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (112th Congress)
Patrick Murphy (113th Congress)
19th 42.66% 54.51% Ted Deutch (112th Congress)
Trey Radel (113th Congress)
20th 83.73% 15.04% Debbie Wasserman Schultz (112th Congress)
Alcee Hastings (113th Congress)
21st 65.65% 32.87% Mario Díaz-Balart (112th Congress)
Ted Deutch (113th Congress)
22nd 58.84% 39.62% Allen West (112th Congress)
Lois Frankel (113th Congress)
23rd 64.73% 33.81% Alcee Hastings (112th Congress)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (113th Congress)
24th 87.29% 11.71% Sandy Adams (112th Congress)
Frederica Wilson (113th Congress)
25th 50.74% 47.12% David Rivera (112th Congress)
Mario Díaz-Balart (113th Congress)
26th 54.90% 43.56% Joe Garcia
27th 55.20% 43.33% Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

See also edit

References edit

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