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2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida
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The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 27 U.S. representatives from Florida, one from each of the state's 27 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the U.S. Senate, and various state and local elections.
In what was considered an upset, the Republican Party retook the two seats that it lost to the Democrats in 2018, expanding its 14–13 majority to 16–11.[1][2]
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Statewide
District 1
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The 1st district encompasses the western Panhandle, and includes all of Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties, as well as part of Holmes County. The district includes the cities of Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, and Navarre. Republican Matt Gaetz, who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Matt Gaetz, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
- Greg Merk, retired United States Air Force officer[4]
- John Mills, retired United States Navy pilot and candidate for Florida's 1st congressional district in 2016 and 2018[4]
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Phil Ehr, retired United States Navy commander and candidate for Florida's 1st congressional district in 2018[6]
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Declared
- Albert Oram, lawyer
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[16]
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District 2
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The 2nd district is located in northern Florida taking in portions of the Panhandle and the Big Bend, including all or parts of 19 counties. The district includes the cities of Panama City, Marianna, and Lake City. Republican Neal Dunn, who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Neal Dunn, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
Withdrawn
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Declared
- Kim O'Connor (write-in), candidate for Leon County commission in 2018[20]
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[15]
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District 3
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The 3rd district is located in North Central Florida, and includes Alachua, Clay, Putnam, Bradford, and Union counties, as well as most of Marion County. The district includes the cities of Gainesville, Palatka, and Ocala. Republican Ted Yoho, who had represented the district since 2013, was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2018.[3] On December 10, 2019, Yoho announced he would not run for re-election, honoring his pledge that he would only serve four terms.[22]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kat Cammack, deputy chief of staff for U.S. representative Ted Yoho[23]
Eliminated in primary
- Ryan Chamberlin, author[24]
- Todd Chase, former Gainesville city commissioner[25]
- Bill Engelbrecht, healthcare executive[26]
- Joe Millado, businessman and former congressional aide[27]
- Gavin Rollins, Clay County commissioner[28]
- Judson Sapp, businessman and candidate for this district in 2018[29]
- James St. George, physician[30]
- David Theus, business consultant[26]
- Amy Pope Wells, businesswoman[31]
Withdrawn
Declined
- Rob Bradley, state senator[36]
- Keith Perry, state senator[36]
- Ted Yoho, incumbent U.S. representative[22]
Endorsements
Kat Cammack
Federal officials
State officials
- Denise Grimsley, former state senator (2012–2018) and state representative (2004–2012)[38]
Organizations
- Police Benevolent Association (PBA) North Central Florida Chapter[39]
- Republican Liberty Caucus[40]
- Tea Party Express[41]
- Tea Party Patriots Citizens Fund[42]
Todd Chase
State officials
- Aaron Bean, state senator and former state representative (2000–2008)[43]
- Keith Perry, state senator and former state representative (2010–2016)[43]
Gavin Rollins
State officials
- Anthony Sabatini, state representative[44]
Judson Sapp
Federal officials
- Vern Buchanan, U.S. representative (FL-16)[45]
- John Rutherford, U.S. representative (FL-04)[45]
- Cliff Stearns, former U.S. representative (FL-06) (1989–2013)[46]
State officials
- Chuck Brannan, state representative[47]
- Jennifer Carroll, former lieutenant governor (2011–2013)[48]
- Jason Fischer, state representative[49]
- Charlie Stone, state representative[48]
Individuals
- Dana Loesch, former National Rifle Association of America spokeswoman and Breitbart News editor[50]
- Roger Stone, political consultant and felon[51]
Polling
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Adam Christensen, businessman[58]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Adam Christensen
Individuals
- Marianne Williamson, author, spiritual leader, and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate[59]
- Andrew Yang, entrepreneur and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate[60]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[62]
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District 4
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The 4th district is located in the First Coast region, and includes all of Nassau County, as well as parts of Duval and St. Johns counties. The district includes the cities of Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Fernandina Beach. Republican John Rutherford, who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 65% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Rutherford, incumbent U.S. representative[63]
Eliminated in primary
- Erick Aguilar, professor and United States Navy veteran[64]
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Donna Deegan, former news anchor for First Coast News[65]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Donna Deegan
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Declared
- Gary Koniz (write-in), retired journalist and perennial candidate[70]
General election
Debate
Predictions
Polling
Results
County results
Source[15]
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District 5
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The 5th district stretches along the northern border of Florida, and includes all of Baker, Gadsden, Hamilton and Madison counties, as well as parts of Columbia, Duval, Jefferson, and Leon counties. The district includes the city of Quincy, as well as parts of Tallahassee and Jacksonville. The district is majority-minority. Democrat Al Lawson, who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Al Lawson, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Al Lawson
Organizations
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Gary Adler, community activist[79]
Eliminated in primary
- Roger Wagoner, businessman[76]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[81]
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District 6
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The 6th district encompasses the Halifax area, including all of Flagler and Volusia counties, as well as parts of St. Johns and Lake counties. The district includes the cities of Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, and DeLand. Republican Michael Waltz, who had represented the district since 2019, was elected with 56% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Michael Waltz, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Clint Curtis, lawyer and nominee for California's 4th congressional district in 2010[82]
Eliminated in primary
- Richard Thripp, professor[82]
Primary results
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Declared
- Gerry Nolan (write-in), businessman[70]
Independent Democrats
Declared
- Alan Grayson (write-in), former U.S. representative for Florida's 9th congressional district and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016[83]
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[15]
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District 7
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The 7th district is located in Central Florida, and includes all of Seminole County and part of Orange County. The district includes the cities of Orlando, Sanford, and Winter Park. Democrat Stephanie Murphy, who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2018.[3]
This district was included on the list of Democratic-held seats the National Republican Congressional Committee targeted in 2020.[85]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Stephanie Murphy, incumbent U.S. representative[86]
Endorsements
Stephanie Murphy
Organizations
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Leo Valentín, radiologist[88]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Jan Edwards, businesswoman[90]
Primary results
Independents and third-party candidates
Independents
Declared
- William Garlington, businessman and former actor[70]
General election
Debate
Predictions
Polling
Results
County results
Source[94]
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District 8
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The 8th district encompasses the Space Coast, and includes all of Indian River and Brevard counties, as well as part of Orange County. The district includes the cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Titusville. Republican Bill Posey, who had represented the district since 2009, was re-elected with 60% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Posey, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
- Scott Caine, retired U.S. Air Force colonel[95]
Disqualified
- Angela Walls-Windhauser, perennial candidate
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jim Kennedy, electrical engineer[95]
Withdrawn
- Tiffany Patti, activist[96]
Disqualified
Endorsements
Jim Kennedy
Organizations
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Withdrawn
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[98]
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District 9
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The 9th district is located in Central Florida, and encompasses all of Osceola County, as well as parts of Orange and Polk counties. The district includes the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud, as well as eastern Orlando. Democrat Darren Soto, who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Darren Soto, incumbent U.S. representative[99]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Darren Soto
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[87]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Primary results
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Declared
- Clay Hill (write-in), perennial candidate[70]
Withdrawn
- John Rallison, teacher and pastor[105]
General election
Debate
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[15]
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District 10
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The 10th district is located in Central Florida, and includes part of Orange County. The district includes western Orlando and its surrounding suburbs, including Apopka, Ocoee, and Winter Garden. Democrat Val Demings, who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected unopposed in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Val Demings, incumbent U.S. representative[108]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Vennia Francois, former U.S. Senate aide and candidate for Florida's 7th congressional district in 2018[109]
Eliminated in primary
- Willie Montague, pastor[109]
Primary results
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Candidates
- Sufiyah Yasmine (write-in), artist[70]
Withdrawn
- Kristofer Lawson, writer[70]
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[15]
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District 11
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The 11th district is located in North Central Florida, and includes all of Sumter, Citrus, and Hernando counties, as well as parts of Marion and Lake counties. The district includes the cities of Spring Hill, Inverness, and Leesburg, as well as the large retirement community of The Villages. Republican Daniel Webster, who had represented the district since 2011, was re-elected with 65% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Daniel Webster, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Withdrawn
- James Henry, former official in Greenfield, Massachusetts, and Hollis, Maine[112]
- Jeff Rabinowitz, author[113]
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[15]
District 12
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The 12th district encompasses the northern Tampa Bay area, including all of Pasco County, as well as parts of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. The district includes the cities of Palm Harbor, New Port Richey, and Zephyrhills. Republican Gus Bilirakis, who had represented the district since 2007, was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Gus Bilirakis, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kimberly Walker, businesswoman and U.S. Air Force veteran[115]
Endorsements
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Withdrawn
- Michael Knezevich, private investigator and former U.S. Customs Service pilot[117]
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[119]
District 13
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The 13th district is located in the western Tampa Bay area and encompasses the northern Florida Suncoast, and includes part of Pinellas County. The district includes the cities of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo. Democrat Charlie Crist, who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 57.6% of the vote in 2018.[3]
This district was included on the list of Democratic-held seats the National Republican Congressional Committee targeted in 2020.[85]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Charlie Crist, incumbent U.S. representative[120]
Endorsements
Charlie Crist
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Anna Paulina Luna, director of Hispanic Engagement for Turning Point USA and U.S. Air Force veteran[123]
Eliminated in primary
- George Buck, U.S. Army veteran and nominee for Florida's 13th congressional district in 2018[124]
- Sheila Griffin, attorney and candidate for St. Petersburg city council in 2015[125]
- Amanda Makki, lobbyist and former congressional aide[124]
Withdrawn
- Rick Baker, former mayor of St. Petersburg[126]
- Matt Becker, businessman and 2012 Republican National Convention executive[127][128]
- Sharon Newby, businesswoman[129] (endorsed Luna)[130]
Endorsements
Anna Paulina Luna
Federal officials
- Matt Gaetz, U.S. representative (FL-01)[131]
- Elise Stefanik, U.S. representative (NY-21)[132]
- Donald Trump, President of the United States[133]
Local officials
- Bill Foster, former mayor of St. Petersburg (2010–2014)[134]
Organizations
Amanda Makki
Federal officials
- Michael Burgess, U.S. representative (TX-26)[136]
- Neal Dunn, U.S. representative (FL-02)[136]
- Joni Ernst, U.S. senator from Iowa[137]
- Kevin McCarthy, U.S. representative (CA-23), House Minority Leader, and former House Majority Leader (2014–2019) and House Majority Whip (2011–2014)[136]
- John Rutherford, U.S. representative (FL-04)[136]
- Steve Scalise, U.S. representative (LA-01), House Minority Whip, and former House Majority Whip (2014–2019)[136]
- Michael Waltz, U.S. representative (FL-06)[136]
State officials
- J. W. Grant, state representative[138]
Organizations
- Fraternal Order of Police Lodges 10 and 43[139]
- FreedomWorks[140]
- Maggie's List[141]
- Maverick PAC[142]
- National Emergency Medicine (NEM) PAC[143]
- National Republican Congressional Committee[144]
- Republican Main Street Partnership PAC[145]
- Value in Electing Women (VIEW) PAC[146]
Individuals
- Robert J. O'Neill, former U.S. Navy SEAL[147]
Polling
Primary results
Independent and third-party candidates
Independent Republicans
Declared
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
County results
Source[15]
District 14
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The 14th district is located in the northern Tampa Bay area, and includes part of Hillsborough County. The district includes the cities of Tampa, Carrollwood, and Northdale. Democrat Kathy Castor, who had represented the district since 2007, was re-elected unopposed in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kathy Castor, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Paul Elliott, former Hillsborough County judge[155]
Primary results
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Withdrawn
- Robert Wunderlich, attorney and former Green Beret[156]
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[15]
District 15
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Perspective
The 15th district is located in the northeastern Tampa Bay area and extends along the I-4 corridor into Central Florida, and includes parts of Hillsborough, Polk, and Lake counties. The district includes the cities of Lakeland, Brandon, and Bartow. Republican Ross Spano, who had represented the district since 2019, was elected with 53% of the vote in 2018. Spano lost renomination in the Republican primary.[3]
This district was included on the list of Republican-held seats the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee targeted in 2020.[158]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Scott Franklin, Lakeland city commissioner[159]
Eliminated in primary
- Ross Spano, incumbent U.S. representative[160]
Declined
- Neil Combee, former state representative and candidate for Florida's 15th congressional district in 2018[161]
- Sean Harper, contractor and candidate for Florida's 15th congressional district in 2018[161]
- Danny Kushmer, non-profit executive and candidate for Florida's 15th congressional district in 2018[161] (running for Florida House of Representatives, District 59)
- Ed Shoemaker, conservative activist and candidate for Florida's 15th congressional district in 2018[161] (running for Polk County School Board)
Endorsements
Scott Franklin
Federal officials
Local officials
- Grady Judd, Sheriff of Polk County, Florida (2005–present)[163] (Independent)
Ross Spano
U.S. senators
- Marco Rubio, U.S. senator from Florida (2011–present); Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee (2019–present); candidate for President in 2016[164]
U.S. representatives
- Gus Bilirakis, U.S. representative from FL-12 (2013–present) and FL-09 (2007–2013)[165]
- Vern Buchanan, U.S. representative from FL-16 (2013–present) and FL-13 (2007–2013)[165]
- Liz Cheney, U.S. representative from WY-00 (2017–present); Chair of the House Republican Conference (2019–present); candidate for U.S. Senate from Wyoming in 2014[166]
- Mario Díaz-Balart, U.S. representative from FL-25 (2003–2011 and 2013–present) and FL-21 (2011–2013)[166]
- Tom Emmer, U.S. representative from MN-06 (2015–present); Chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee (2019–present)[166]
- Kevin McCarthy, U.S. representative from CA-23 (2013–present) and CA-22 (2007–2013); House Minority Leader (2019–present); Leader of the House Republican Conference (2019–present)[166]
- Steve Scalise, U.S. representative from LA-01 (2008–present); House Minority Whip (2019–present)[166]
- Greg Steube, U.S. representative from FL-17 (2019–present)[161]
- Michael Waltz, U.S. representative from FL-06 (2019–present)[166]
- Daniel Webster, U.S. representative from FL-11 (2017–present), FL-10 (2013–2017), and FL-08 (2011–2013); candidate for U.S. Senate from Florida in 2004[165]
State legislators
- Kelli Stargel, Florida state senator from District 22 (2016–present) and District 15 (2012–2016)[166]
Local officials
- Carey Baker, property appraiser of Lake County, Florida (2012–present)[166]
Organizations
Polling
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Adam Hattersley, state representative[170]
- Jesse Philippe, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[171]
Withdrawn
- Kel Britvec, former Defense Intelligence Agency officer[172]
- Andrew Learned, U.S. Naval Reserve officer and candidate for Florida's 15th congressional district in 2018[173] (running for Florida House of Representatives, District 59)
- Loretta Miller, radio host and Republican candidate for Florida's 15th congressional district in 2018[174][175] (died on April 13, 2020)
Declined
- Kristen Carlson, attorney and nominee for Florida's 15th congressional district in 2018[176] (endorsed Adam Hattersley)[177]
Endorsements
Alan Cohn
U.S. presidents
- Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States (2009–2017), U.S. senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[178]
U.S. senators
- Kent Conrad, U.S. senator from North Dakota (1987–2013)[179]
- Bob Graham, U.S. senator from Florida (1987–2005); Governor of Florida (1979–1987); candidate for President in 2004[180]
U.S. representatives
- Charlie Crist, U.S. representative from FL-13, Governor of Florida (2007–2011), Attorney General of Florida (2003–2007) (former Republican)[181]
- Ted Deutch, U.S. representative from FL-22, U.S. representative from FL-21 (2013–2017), U.S. representative from FL-19 (2010–2013)[181]
- Lois Frankel, U.S. representative from FL-22, U.S. representative from FL-21 (2017–present)[181]
- Gwen Graham, U.S. representative from FL-02 (2015–2017); candidate for Governor of Florida in 2018[180]
- Patrick J. Kennedy, U.S. representative from RI-1, son of Ted Kennedy[179]
- Darren Soto, U.S. representative from FL-09 (2017–present)[181]
State executives
- Nikki Fried, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture (2019–present)[181]
Municipal officials
- Philip Levine, Mayor of Miami Beach, Florida (2013–2017); candidate for governor of Florida in 2018[182]
Individuals
- Randy Bryce, political activist[179]
- Cenk Uygur, political commentator, media host, journalist, and attorney; candidate for U.S. representative from CA-25 in 2020[183]
Labor unions
- American Federation of Government Employees[181]
- American Postal Workers Union[179]
- Communication Workers of America[181]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters[184]
- International Union of Operating Engineers[185]
- SEIU[181]
- United Association[184]
- United Food and Commercial Workers[184]
Organizations
Adam Hattersley
U.S. representatives
- Kathy Castor, U.S. representative from FL-14 (2013–present) and FL-11 (2007–2013)[187]
- Stephanie Murphy, U.S. representative from FL-07 (2017–present)[177]
State officials
- Betty Castor, education commissioner of Florida (1987–1994); Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Florida in 2004[177]
State legislators
- Janet Cruz, Florida state senator from District 18 (2018–present)[177]
- Ben Diamond, Florida state representative from District 68 (2016–present)[177]
- Fentrice Driskell, Florida state representative from District 63 (2018–present)[177]
- Javier Fernandez, Florida state representative from District 114 (2018–present)[188]
- Dianne Hart, Florida state representative from District 61 (2018–present)[177]
- Evan Jenne, Florida state representative from District 99 (2014–present); Florida state representative from District 100 (2006–2012)[177]
- Kionne McGhee, Florida state representative from District 117 (2012–present); Minority Leader of the Florida House of Representatives (2018–present)[177]
- Wengay Newton, Florida state representative from District 70 (2016–present)[188]
- Sean Shaw, Florida state representative from District 61 (2016–2018); Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Florida in 2018[177]
- Carlos Guillermo Smith, Florida state representative from District 49 (2016–present)[177]
- Susan Valdes, Florida state representative from District 62 (2018–present)[188]
- Jennifer Webb, Florida state representative from District 69 (2018–present)[177]
Municipal officials
- Sandra Freedman, mayor of Tampa, Florida (1986–1995)[177]
- Rick Kriseman, mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida (2014–present)[177]
Individuals
- Kristen Carlson, attorney, Democratic nominee for U.S. representative from FL-15 in 2018[177]
- John Hutson, United States Navy officer, attorney, and Judge Advocate General of the Navy[177]
- Nancy Soderberg, foreign policy strategist; Democratic nominee for U.S. representative from FL-06 in 2018[177]
Labor unions
- International Association of Fire Fighters – Local 2294[177]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Local 824[177]
Organizations
- 314 Action[177]
- Blue Dog Coalition[189]
- College Democrats of America – Florida chapter[190]
- Florida Democratic Party – Disabilities Issues Caucus[177]
- Florida Democratic Party – LGBT+ Caucus[177]
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
County results
Source[197]
District 16
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Perspective
The 16th district encompasses the southern Tampa Bay area and southern Florida Suncoast, and includes all of Manatee County, as well as parts of Hillsborough and Sarasota counties. The district includes the cities of Sarasota, Bradenton, and Sun City Center. Republican Vern Buchanan, who had represented the district since 2007, was reelected with 54% of the vote in 2018.[3]
This district was included on the list of Republican-held seats the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee targeted in 2020.[158]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Vern Buchanan, incumbent U.S. representative[120]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Margaret Good, state representative[198]
Endorsements
Margaret Good
U.S. presidents
- Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States (2009–2017), U.S. senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[199]
Organizations
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
County results
Source[213]
District 17
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Perspective
The 17th district encompasses part of Southwest Florida and most of the Florida Heartland, and includes all or part of 10 counties. The district includes the cities of North Port, Port Charlotte, and Sebring. Republican Greg Steube, who had represented the district since 2019, was elected with 62% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Greg Steube, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Declared
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[217]
District 18
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Perspective
The 18th district encompasses the Treasure Coast region, and includes all of St. Lucie and Martin counties, as well as part of Palm Beach County. The district includes the cities of Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Jupiter. Republican Brian Mast, who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 54% of the vote in 2018.[3]
This district was included on the list of Republican-held seats the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee targeted in 2020.[158]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brian Mast, incumbent U.S. representative[218]
Eliminated in primary
- Nick Vessio, retired police sergeant[219]
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Oz Vazquez, former Florida deputy solicitor general[221]
Endorsements
Pam Keith
U.S. senators
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. senator from Massachusetts[222]
Individuals
- Cori Bush, Democratic nominee for Missouri's 1st congressional district[223]
Organizations
Oz Vazquez
- Patrick Murphy, former U.S. representative from this district (2013–2017) and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016[226]
State officials
- Nikki Fried, state Agriculture Commissioner[227]
Organizations
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Bold PAC[226]
- Florida AFL-CIO[228]
- Latino Victory[226]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[226]
Primary results
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Declared
- K. W. Miller, international energy and infrastructure executive[229]
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
County results
Source[233]
District 19
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Perspective
The 19th district includes most of Southwest Florida, and includes parts of Lee and Collier counties. The district includes the cities of Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples. Republican Francis Rooney, who had represented the district since 2017, was reelected with 62% of the vote in 2018.[3] On October 19, 2019, Rooney announced he would not seek re-election.[234]
Republican primary

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Candidates
Nominee
- Byron Donalds, state representative and candidate for this district in 2012[235]
Eliminated in primary
- Darren Aquino, disabilities activist and actor[236]
- Casey Askar, businessman and U.S. Marine Corps veteran[237]
- Dane Eagle, majority leader of the Florida House of Representatives[238] (endorsed Donalds after primary loss)[239]
- William Figlesthaler, urologist[240]
- Randy Henderson, mayor of Fort Myers[241]
- Daniel Kowal, Collier County Sheriff's deputy[242]
- Christy McLaughlin, activist[243]
- Dan Severson, former Minnesota state representative and nominee for Minnesota Secretary of State in 2014[244]
Withdrawn
- Heather Fitzenhagen, state representative[245][246] (ran for state senate)
Declined
- Gary Aubuchon, former state representative (endorsed Eagle)[247]
- Lizbeth Benacquisto, state senator[248]
- Matt Caldwell, former state representative (endorsed Eagle)[249]
- Chauncey Goss, son of former U.S. representative Porter Goss and candidate for Florida's 19th congressional district in 2016[250]
- Brian Hamman, Lee County commissioner[249]
- Matt Hudson, former state representative[250]
- Steve Martin, attorney[251]
- Jim Oberweis, Illinois state senator and nominee for U.S. Senate in Illinois in 2014[252] (running for IL-14)
- Kathleen Passidomo, state senator[249]
- Cecil Pendergrass, Lee County commissioner[240]
- Spencer Roach, state representative (endorsed Eagle)[253]
- Bob Rommel, state representative[254]
- Francis Rooney, incumbent U.S. representative[234]
- Mike Scott, former Lee County sheriff[240]
- Drew Steele, local Fox News Radio host[249]
Endorsements
Darren Aquino
Organizations
Byron Donalds
Dane Eagle
Federal officials
- Gus Bilirakis, U.S. representative (FL-12)[257]
State officials
- Gary Aubuchon, former state representative (2007–2013)[247]
- Lizbeth Benacquisto, state senator and former state Senate majority leader (2012–2014) and Republican candidate in 2014 FL-19 special election[258]
- Matt Caldwell, former state representative (2010–2018)[247]
- Jeff Kottkamp, former lieutenant governor (2007–2011)[247]
- Spencer Roach, state representative[247]
- Ray Rodrigues, state representative[247]
Heather Fitzenhagen (withdrew)
Organizations
Dan Severson
Individuals
- Michael Johns, former White House speechwriter to George H. W. Bush[259]
- Tim Pawlenty, 2012 Republican presidential candidate and former governor of Minnesota (2003–2011)[260]
Polling
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Cindy Banyai, political science professor at Florida Gulf Coast University[265]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Cindy Banyai
Primary results
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Declared
- Patrick Post (write-in), president of Sustainable Planet USA[267]
Withdrawn
- Antonio Dumornay, housing activist[268]
General election
Debate
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[15]
District 20
Summarize
Perspective
The 20th district is located in South Florida, and includes parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties. The district includes the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and Belle Glade. Democrat Alcee Hastings, who had represented the district since 1993, was re-elected unopposed in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Alcee Hastings, incumbent U.S. representative[271]
Eliminated in primary
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, attorney and candidate for Florida's 20th congressional district in 2018[272]
Withdrawn
- Roshan Mody, co-founder of Plus1 Vote[273]
- Emmanuel Morel, former federal investigator for the U.S. Department of Labor and candidate for Florida's 21st congressional district in 2014[274][275]
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[279]
District 21
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Perspective
The 21st district is located in South Florida, and includes part of Palm Beach County. The district includes the cities of West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, and Wellington. Democrat Lois Frankel, who had represented the district since 2013, was re-elected unopposed in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Lois Frankel, incumbent U.S. representative[120]
Eliminated in primary
- Guido Weiss, former advisor to U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard[280]
Withdrawn
- Adam Aarons, film producer and actor[281]
Endorsements
Lois Frankel
Organizations
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Laura Loomer, reporter for InfoWars, conspiracy theorist, and far-right activist[282]
Eliminated in primary
- Christian Acosta, nuclear engineer and Palm Beach State College professor[283]
- Elizabeth Felton, animal rights activist[284]
- Aaron Scanlan, U.S. Air Force veteran[285]
- Reba Sherrill, health activist[286]
- Michael Vilardi, retired Internal Revenue Service agent[287]
Disqualified
Endorsements
Laura Loomer
U.S. presidents
- Donald Trump, President of the United States (2017–2021)[291]
U.S. representatives
- Matt Gaetz, U.S. representative (FL-01) (2017–present)[292]
- Paul Gosar, U.S. representative from (AZ-04) (2013–present), (AZ-01) (2011–2013)[293]
Local officials
- Jeanine Pirro, District Attorney of Westchester County (1994–2005), Chair of the New York State Commission on Domestic Violence Fatalities (1994–1997), Judge of the Westchester County Court (1991–1993)[293]
Individuals
- Roseanne Barr, actress[294]
- Juanita Broaddrick, political activist, Bill Clinton accuser, and former nursing home administrator[293]
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, businesswoman, conspiracy theorist and Republican nominee for Georgia's 14th congressional district in the 2020 elections[291]
- Alex Jones, far-right radio show host, political extremist and conspiracy theorist[291]
- Michelle Malkin, conservative columnist[293]
- Gavin McInnes, far-right political commentator and founder of the Proud Boys[295]
- Wayne Allyn Root, conservative author, radio host, conspiracy theorist, and Libertarian nominee for Vice President of the United States in 2008[296]
- Bo Snerdley, call screener, producer, and engineer for The Rush Limbaugh Show[293]
- Roger Stone, political consultant[297]
- Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right political commentator[295]
Polling
Primary results
Independent and third-party candidates
Independents
Declared
- Sylvia Caravetta (write-in), activist[70]
- Charleston Malkemus, technology executive and U.S. Marine Corps veteran[299]
Independent Republicans
Declared
- Piotr Blass (write-in), former professor and perennial candidate[70]
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
County results
Source[15]
District 22
Summarize
Perspective
The 22nd district is located in South Florida, and includes parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties. The district includes the cities of Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, and Coral Springs. Democrat Ted Deutch, who had represented the district since 2010, was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ted Deutch, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- James Pruden, attorney[302]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
James Pruden
Newspapers
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[307]
District 23
Summarize
Perspective
The 23rd district is located in South Florida, and includes parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties. The district includes the cities of Pembroke Pines, Davie, and Aventura. Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who had represented the district since 2005, was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz, incumbent U.S. representative[308]
Eliminated in primary
- Jen Perelman, attorney[309]
Endorsements
Jen Perelman
Individuals
- Marianne Williamson, author and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate[310]
- Andrew Yang, non-profit leader, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and Ambassador for Entrepreneurship under President Obama[310]
Organizations
- 350 Action[311]
- American Progressives in STEM[312]
- Brand New Congress[313]
- Our Revolution – Broward chapter[314]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Organizations
Newspapers
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Carla Spalding, nurse, independent candidate for Florida's 18th congressional district in 2016, and candidate for Florida's 23rd congressional district in 2018[317]
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Kroske, businessman[317]
Withdrew
- Richard Mendelson, former teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School[318]
Primary results
Independent and third-party candidates
Independent Republicans
Declared
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[15]
District 24
Summarize
Perspective
The 24th district is located in South Florida, and includes parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties. The district includes the cities of Miami, Miami Gardens, and Hollywood. Democrat Frederica Wilson, who had represented the district since 2011, was re-elected unopposed in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Frederica Wilson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Ricardo de La Fuente, perennial candidate and son of Rocky De La Fuente[320]
- Sakinah Lehtola, progressive activist[321]
Endorsements
Frederica Wilson
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Lavern Spicer, nonprofit executive[323]
Independent and third-party candidates
Libertarians
Withdrawn
- Courtney Omega-Turner, Coconut Grove village councilwoman[324]
Independent Republicans
Declared
Independents
Declared
General election
Predictions
Results
County results
Source[15]
District 25
Summarize
Perspective
The 25th district is located in South Florida and stretches into parts of Southwest Florida and the Florida Heartland, and includes all of Hendry County, as well as parts of Miami-Dade and Collier counties. The district includes the cities of Hialeah, Doral, and Clewiston. Republican Mario Díaz-Balart, who had represented the district since 2003, was re-elected with 60% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mario Díaz-Balart, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
Disqualified
General election
Predictions
Results
District 26
Summarize
Perspective
The 26th district is located in South Florida and the Florida Keys, and includes all of Monroe County and part of Miami-Dade County. The district includes the cities of Homestead, Kendale Lakes, and Key West. Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, who had represented the district since 2019, flipped the district and was elected with 50% of the vote in 2018.[3]
This district was included on the list of Democratic-held seats the National Republican Congressional Committee targeted in 2020.[85]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, incumbent U.S. representative[331]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Omar Blanco, former president of the Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403[333]
Withdrew
Declined
- Carlos Curbelo, former U.S. representative[337]
- Louis Sola, Federal Maritime Commissioner and candidate for Florida's 24th congressional district in 2018[338]
Endorsements
Carlos A. Giménez
Federal officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[339]
Polling
Primary results
Endorsements
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D)
U.S. presidents
- Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States (2009–2017), U.S. senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[199]
Organizations
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
County results
Source[351]
District 27
Summarize
Perspective
The 27th district is located in South Florida, and includes part of Miami-Dade County. The district includes the cities of Coral Gables, Kendall, and Miami Beach, as well as the neighborhood of Little Havana in Miami. Democrat Donna Shalala, who had represented the district since 2019, flipped the district and was elected with 52% of the vote in 2018.[3] This district was included on the list of Democratic-held seats the National Republican Congressional Committee targeted in 2020.[85] Despite being the heavy favorite, Shalala was unseated by Salazar.[352]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Donna Shalala, incumbent U.S. representative[353]
Withdrawn
- Michael Hepburn, University of Miami academic adviser[354]
Endorsements
Donna Shalala
U.S. presidents
- Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States (2009–2017), U.S. senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[199]
Organizations
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Maria Elvira Salazar, journalist and nominee for Florida's 27th congressional district in 2018[358]
Eliminated in primary
- Juan Fiol, real estate agent[359]
- Raymond Molina, banker and Brigade 2506 veteran[70][360]
Endorsements
Maria Elvira Salazar
U.S. presidents
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States (2017–2021)[361]
U.S. representatives
- Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, former U.S. representative from Florida[362]
Organizations
Primary results
Independent and third-party candidates
Independent Republicans
Declared
- Frank Polo (write-in), businessman
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
County results
Source[15]
See also
Notes
Summarize
Perspective
Partisan clients
- Poll sponsored by the Florida Democratic Party, which endorsed Cohn prior to the sampling period.
- Poll conducted by the DCCC.
- Poll conducted for the Congressional Leadership Fund.
References
External links
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