The2018 United States Senate election in Florida was held on November 6, 2018, alongside agubernatorial election ,elections to theU.S. House of Representatives andother state and local elections . IncumbentDemocratic senatorBill Nelson ran for re-election to a fourth term, but was narrowly defeated byRepublican governorRick Scott . The election was the closest Senate race in the state's history.[ 2]
This was one of ten Democratic-held Senate seats up for election in a state won byDonald Trump in the2016 presidential election . The results of the race were in dispute for 12 days following the election. The results showed that Nelson was narrowly trailing Scott, but the margin remained below 0.5%, triggering anautomatic recount under Florida law. A controversial recount ensued, with both campaigns claiming irregularities. Following the recount, Florida elections officials confirmed Scott's victory on November 18, 2018. Scott received 50.05% of the vote, while Nelson received 49.93%; the margin of victory was 10,033 votes out of 8.19 million votes cast, or 0.12%. Both in terms of raw vote margin and by percentage of difference, this was the closestSenate election in the2018 cycle . Scott's victory marked the first time since theReconstruction era in 1875 that Republicans have held both Senate seats in Florida.[ 3]
Incumbent Democratic Senator Bill Nelson sought re-election in the 2018 U.S. Senate election in Florida. The election was expected to be a key race in determining which party would control the U.S. Senate in 2019.[ 4]
As of the second quarter of 2018, Nelson had a 44%–34% approval rating among his constituents.[ 5] 2012 by a 13% margin, Nelson was considered potentially vulnerable; he had been the only statewide elected Democrat in Florida since 2011, and his previous opponents,Connie Mack IV andKatherine Harris , were seen as much weaker challengers than Scott. Additionally, he was one of 10 incumbent Democratic senators running in states that had been carried by Donald Trump in 2016. Nelson was described as a "low-keycentrist " that might not be able to energize progressive voters.[ 6]
After being encouraged by President Trump to enter the Senate race,[ 7] [ 8] [ 9] President Donald Trump also held a positive approval rating of 49%–47% in Florida as of August 2018.[ 10] 2016 by 1.2% over Democratic nomineeHillary Clinton . Scott had put more than $86 million of his own money into his successful2010 and2014 gubernatorial bids.[ 11]
The Republican primary was considered merely a formality, as Governor Scott's lone challenger was aperennial candidate who was running for Senate seats in eight other Republican primaries across the country. No other notable Republicans entered the race before or after Scott announced his candidacy.[ 12]
Eliminated in the primary [ edit ] Jeff Atwater ,Chief Financial Officer 2011–2017[ 30] Carlos Beruff , real estate developer and Republican donor; candidate forU.S. Senate in2016 [ 31] Pam Bondi ,Attorney General since 2011[ 32] Richard Corcoran ,State Representative (District 37) since 2010;Speaker of the Florida House since 2016[ 33] John Delaney ,mayor ofJacksonville 1995–2003[ 34] Ron DeSantis ,U.S. representative fromFL-6 2013–2018; candidate forU.S. Senate in2016 [ 31] [ 35] running forgovernor )Hulk Hogan , semi-retiredprofessional wrestler , actor, television personality, entrepreneur, and musician[ 36] David Jolly ,U.S. representative fromFL-13 2014–2017; candidate forU.S. Senate in2016 [ 31] [ 37] Carlos Lopez-Cantera ,lieutenant governor since 2014; candidate forU.S. Senate in2016 [ 31] [ 38] Tom Rooney ,U.S. representative fromFL-17 since 2009[ 39] Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Ron Augustus Sol David CarlosLópez-Cantera Tom Rick Marcia R. Other Undecided Saint Leo University [ 43] November 19–24, 2017 166 – – 1% – – 8% 54% 1% 4% 33% Saint Leo University [ 44] November 27–30, 2016 138 – 3% – 6% 3% 3% 41% – 11% 33%
County results As both of Senator Nelson's primary opponents failed to qualify for the ballot, no Democratic primary was held.[ 12]
American Independent Party [ edit ] Independents and write-ins [ edit ] According toThe Cook Political Report , the race was one of the 10 most competitive U.S. Senate races in the nation in 2018.[ 65] [ 66] [ 67]
Scott's involvement in a large Medicare fraud case stirred controversy during the general election campaign.[ 68] [ 69] [ 70] [ 68] socialist ";PolitiFact described the assertion as "pants-on-fire" false.[ 71]
Gun control was a key issue in this race. The election came less than nine months after theStoneman Douglas High School shooting inParkland . Nelson also mentioned theOrlando nightclub shooting that occurred in June 2016 and killed 49 people, asserting that "nothing was done" by Scott's administration. In the wake of Stoneman Douglas, Scott raised the age to purchase a gun from 18 to 21, set a three-day waiting period to purchase assault-style weapons, and bannedbump stocks —moves that Nelson described as "doing the bare...minimum". TheNational Rifle Association of America opposed Scott's legislation.[ 72]
Environmental issues also took on a prominent role in the race. Scott and his administration had been heavily criticized for weakening regulations designed to protect the environment, even going as far as to instruct theFDEP not to use the words "climate change " or "global warming " in official reports.[ 73] algae blooms , even being dubbed "Red Tide Rick" on social media. Scott blamed the toxic blooms on Nelson and onCongress ' general inefficiency.[ 74]
During the campaign, Scott sought to avoid mentioning President Trump and at times criticized or distanced himself from actions of the Trump administration. Prior to the campaign, he had used his friendship with Trump to boost his profile, had been an early and vocal supporter of Trump in 2016,[ 75] [ 76] [ 75] [ 76]
Both Nelson's and Scott's responses to HurricanesIrma andMichael (which made landfall in September 2017 and October 2018, respectively) were closely watched during the campaign season.[ 77]
Scott made Nelson's age an issue in the campaign.[ 78]
A 2024 study found that the confusing ballot design in Broward County, which flouted federal guidelines on ballot design, led approximately 25,000 voters to undervote in the 2018 Senate election. As the race was determined by less than 10,000 votes, some have speculated that the ballot design flaws contributed to the election outcome. However, the study concluded that this was unlikely to be the case.[ 79]
Rick Scott (R)
U.S. executive branch officials U.S. senators U.S. representatives Ron DeSantis ,U.S. representative fromFL-6 2013–2018; Republican nominee forgovernor in2018 [ 86] Mario Díaz-Balart ,U.S. representative fromFL-25 2003–present[ 87] Neal Dunn ,U.S. representative fromFL-2 2017–present[ 88] Luis Fortuño ,resident commissioner ofPuerto Rico 2005–2009;governor 2009–2013[ 89] New Progressive Matt Gaetz ,U.S. representative fromFL-1 2017–present[ 90] Jenniffer González ,resident ccmmissioner ofPuerto Rico 2017–present[ 89] Kevin McCarthy ,House Majority Leader ,U.S. representative fromCA-23 2007–present[ 82] Carlos Romero Barceló ,resident commissioner ofPuerto Rico 1993–2001;governor 1977–1985;mayor ofSan Juan 1969–1977[ 91] New Progressive Francis Rooney ,U.S. representative fromFL-19 2017–2021[ 92] Governors Statewide and territorial officials State and territorial legislators José Aponte Hernández ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (at-large district) 2005–present[ 89] New Progressive Ángel Bulerín ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (District 37) 1993–present[ 89] New Progressive Matt Caldwell ,state representative fromFlorida (District 79) 2010–present[ 98] Richard Corcoran ,state representative fromFlorida (District 37) 2010–present;Speaker of the Florida House 2016–present[ 99] Eric Correa Rivera ,territorial senator fromPuerto Rico (District VIII ) 2017–present[ 89] New Progressive Daniel Davis ,state representative fromFlorida (District 15) 2010–2014[ 100] Nelson del Valle ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (District 9) 2005–2009 and 2017–present[ 89] New Progressive Urayoán Hernández ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (District 26) 2013–present[ 89] New Progressive José Kikito Meléndez ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (at-large district) 2011–present[ 89] New Progressive Miguel Laureano ,territorial senator fromPuerto Rico (District VII ) 2017–present[ 89] New Progressive Yashira Lebrón Rodríguez ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (District 8) 2014–present[ 89] New Progressive Carlos Johnny Méndez ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (District 36) 2005–present;Speaker of the Puerto Rico House 2017–present[ 89] New Progressive María Milagros Charbonier ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (at-large district) 2013–present[ 89] New Progressive Jorge Navarro Suárez ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (District 5) 2004–present[ 89] New Progressive Henry Neumann ,territorial senator fromPuerto Rico (District I ) 2017–2022[ 89] New Progressive Víctor Parés ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (District 4) 2012–2013[ 89] New Progressive María de Lourdes Ramos Rivera ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (at-large district) 2004–present[ 89] New Progressive Thomas Rivera Schatz ,president of the Senate ofPuerto Rico 2009–2013 and 2017–present[ 89] New Progressive Gabriel Rodríguez Aguiló ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (District 13) 2005–present[ 89] New Progressive Pellé Santiago ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (District 10) 2013–present[ 89] New Progressive Larry Seilhamer Rodríguez ,vice president of the Senate ofPuerto Rico 2017–2021[ 89] New Progressive Tony Soto ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (District 6) 2013–present[ 89] New Progressive José Pichy Torres Zamora ,territorial representative fromPuerto Rico (at-large district) 2010–2013 and 2017–present[ 89] New Progressive Nayda Venegas ,territorial senator fromPuerto Rico (District VIII ) 2017–present[ 89] New Progressive Sheriffs Mayors Angelo Cruz Ramos , mayor ofCeiba ,Puerto Rico 2013–present[ 89] New Progressive Edwin García Feliciano , mayor ofCamuy ,Puerto Rico 2002–present[ 89] New Progressive Rudy Giuliani ,mayor ofNew York City ,New York 1994–2001; candidate forU.S. Senate in2000 ;candidate for president in2008 [ 102] Noé Marcano , mayor ofNaguabo ,Puerto Rico 2013–present[ 89] New Progressive Carlos Méndez Martínez , mayor ofAquadilla ,Puerto Rico 1997–present[ 89] New Progressive Carlos Molina , mayor ofArecibo ,Puerto Rico 2013–present[ 89] New Progressive Angel Pérez Otero , mayor ofGuaynabo ,Puerto Rico 2017–present[ 89] New Progressive Ramón Luis Rivera Jr. ,mayor ofBayamón ,Puerto Rico 2001–present[ 89] New Progressive Municipal officials Individuals Charles R. Black Jr. , chairman ofPrime Policy Group [ 82] Dan Bongino , conservative commentator and formerSecret Service agent; candidate forFL-19 in2016 ; Republican nominee forU.S. Senate fromMaryland in2012 andMD-6 in2014 [ 104] Diamond and Silk , live-stream video bloggers, social media personalities, and political activists[ 105] Kyle Kashuv , survivor of theStoneman Douglas High School shooting and activist[ 106] Jack Nicklaus , retired professional golfer[ 107] Ryan Petty , school safety activist[ 108] Andrew Pollack , school safety activist[ 109] Hunter Pollack , school safety activist[ 110] Organizations Newspapers Bill Nelson (D)
U.S. executive branch officials U.S. senators Cory Booker ,U.S. senator fromNew Jersey 2013–present;mayor ofNewark 2006–2013[ 121] Dick Durbin ,U.S. senator fromIllinois 1997–present;Senate Minority Whip ,U.S. representative fromIL-20 1983–1997[ 122] Bob Graham ,U.S. senator fromFlorida 1987–2005;governor 1979–1987;candidate for president in2004 [ 123] Kamala Harris ,49th vice president of the United States 2021–present;U.S. senator fromCalifornia 2017–2021[ 124] Doug Jones ,U.S. senator fromAlabama 2018–2021[ 125] Jeff Merkley ,U.S. senator fromOregon 2009–present[ 126] Chuck Schumer ,Senate Minority Leader ,U.S. senator fromNew York [ 127] Elizabeth Warren ,U.S. senator fromMassachusetts 2013–present[ 121] U.S. representatives Governors Statewide and territorial officials State legislators Mayors Other government officials Individuals Jimmy Buffett , musician, songwriter, author, actor, and businessman[ 143] Rosario Dawson , actress, producer, singer, comic book writer, and political activist[ 133] America Ferrera , actress[ 133] Jeff Greene , real estate entrepreneur; candidate forU.S. Senate in2010 andgovernor in2018 [ 144] Fred Guttenberg , activist againstgun violence [ 145] Mark Kelly , retired astronaut, engineer, and U.S. Navy Captain[ 146] Eva Longoria , actress, producer, director, activist, and businesswoman[ 133] Bette Midler , singer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and film producer[ 147] Carolyn Porco , planetary scientist[ 148] Gina Rodriguez , actress and activist[ 133] Zoe Saldana , actress and dancer[ 133] Amy Schumer , stand-up comedian and actress[ 149] Amy Siskind , activist and writer[ 150] Barbra Streisand , singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker[ 151] Donald Sussman , financier and philanthropist[ 152] Gabrielle Union , actress, activist, and author[ 153] Organizations Newspapers Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report [ 190] Tossup October 26, 2018 Inside Elections [ 191] Tilt D November 1, 2018 Sabato's Crystal Ball [ 192] Lean D November 5, 2018 NYT [ 193] Tossup November 5, 2018 Fox News [ 194] Tossup November 5, 2018 CNN [ 195] Tossup November 5, 2018 RealClearPolitics [ 196] Tossup November 5, 2018 Daily Kos [ 197] Tossup November 5, 2018 Politico [ 198] Tossup November 5, 2018 FiveThirtyEight [ 199] Lean D November 5, 2018
Campaign finance reports as of October 17, 2018 Candidate (party) Total receipts Total disbursements Cash on hand Rick Scott (R) $68,801,011 $66,496,248 $2,304,762 Bill Nelson (D)Incumbent $28,294,713 $25,482,421 $3,806,614 Source: Federal Election Commission[ 200]
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Bill Rick Other Undecided The Trafalgar Group (R) [ 201] November 4–5, 2018 1,484 ± 2.5% 47% 49% – 4% HarrisX [ 202] November 3–5, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 48% 48% – – St. Pete Polls [ 203] November 3–4, 2018 3,088 ± 1.8% 50% 46% – 4% HarrisX [ 204] November 2–4, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 45% 49% – – Quinnipiac University [ 205] October 29 – November 4, 2018 1,142 ± 3.5% 51% 44% 0% 5% Emerson College [ 206] November 1–3, 2018 784 ± 3.7% 50% 45% 3% 3% HarrisX [ 207] November 1–3, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 45% 47% – – Research Co. [ 208] November 1–3, 2018 450 ± 4.6% 47% 46% – 7% Change Research (D-Reason to Believe PAC) [ 209] November 1–2, 2018 1,236 – 50% 48% – – St. Pete Polls [ 210] November 1–2, 2018 2,733 ± 1.9% 48% 49% – 3% HarrisX [ 211] October 31 – November 2, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 46% 48% – – Marist College [ 212] October 30 – November 2, 2018 595 LV ± 5.0% 50% 46% <1% 4% 917 RV ± 4.1% 50% 45% <1% 5% Gravis Marketing [ 213] October 29 – November 2, 2018 753 ± 3.6% 50% 47% – 4% HarrisX [ 214] October 30 – November 1, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 45% 50% – – St. Pete Polls [ 215] October 30–31, 2018 2,470 ± 2.0% 49% 47% – 3% Targoz Market Research [ 216] October 28–31, 2018 558 – 45% 49% – 6% HarrisX [ 217] October 29–31, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 45% 48% – – MWR Research /Consumer Energy Alliance [ 218] [ a] October 25–31, 2020 1,005 – 41% 43% – 17%[ b] The Trafalgar Group (R) [ 219] October 29–30, 2018 2,543 ± 1.9% 49% 47% – 4% Vox Populi Polling [ 220] October 27–30, 2018 696 ± 3.7% 50% 50% – – HarrisX [ 221] October 24–30, 2018 1,400 ± 2.6% 43% 44% – – Cygnal (R)[ 222] October 27–29, 2018 495 ± 4.4% 50% 48% – 2% CNN /SSRS [ 223] October 24–29, 2018 781 LV ± 4.3% 49% 47% 0% 2% 887 RV ± 4.0% 46% 46% 0% 5% Suffolk University [ 224] October 25–28, 2018 500 ± 4.4% 45% 43% – 10% NYT Upshot /Siena College [ 225] October 23–27, 2018 737 ± 4.0% 48% 44% – 8% University of North Florida [ 226] October 23–26, 2018 1,051 ± 3.0% 47% 46% <1% 7% YouGov [ 227] October 23–26, 2018 991 ± 4.0% 46% 46% 1% 6% Ipsos [ 228] October 17–25, 2018 1,069 ± 3.4% 49% 44% 3% 4% Gravis Marketing [ 229] October 22–23, 2018 773 ± 3.5% 49% 45% – 6% Strategic Research Associates [ 230] October 16–23, 2018 800 ± 3.5% 46% 45% – 9% Saint Leo University [ 231] October 16–22, 2018 698 ± 3.5% 47% 38% 6% 9% St. Pete Polls [ 232] October 20–21, 2018 1,575 ± 2.5% 48% 49% – 3% Florida Atlantic University [ 233] October 18–21, 2018 704 ± 3.6% 41% 42% 4% 13% SurveyUSA [ 234] October 18–21, 2018 665 ± 5.0% 49% 41% 4% 6% Quinnipiac University [ 235] October 17–21, 2018 1,161 ± 3.5% 52% 46% 0% 2% Schroth, Eldon and Associates (D) [ 236] October 17–20, 2018 600 ± 4.0% 45% 47% – 9% CNN /SSRS [ 237] October 16–20, 2018 759 LV ± 4.2% 50% 45% 0% 3% 872 RV ± 3.9% 49% 45% 0% 4% OnMessage Inc. (R-Scott) [ 238] October 14–18, 2018 2,200 ± 2.1% 46% 51% – 3% St. Pete Polls [ 239] October 15–16, 2018 1,974 ± 2.2% 47% 49% – 4% Florida Southern College [ 240] October 1–5, 2018 476 ± 4.5% 44% 46% 6% 4% Kaiser Family Foundation /SSRS [ 241] September 19 – October 2, 2018 522 ± 6.0% 48% 45% 1% 6% St. Pete Polls [ 242] September 29–30, 2018 2,313 ± 2.0% 47% 47% – 6% Public Policy Polling (D-Protect Our Care) [ 243] September 28–30, 2018 779 ± 3.5% 48% 44% – 9% Strategic Research Associates [ 244] September 17–30, 2018 800 ± 3.5% 45% 44% – 11% Mason-Dixon [ 245] September 24–27, 2018 815 ± 3.5% 47% 46% – 7% Quinnipiac University [ 246] September 20–24, 2018 888 ± 4.0% 53% 46% 0% 1% Cherry Communications [ 247] September 19–24, 2018 622 ± 4.4% 48% 46% – – Marist College [ 248] September 16–20, 2018 600 LV ± 4.7% 48% 45% 1% 6% 829 RV ± 4.0% 48% 43% 1% 7% University of North Florida [ 249] September 17–19, 2018 603 – 45% 45% 1% 9% Florida Atlantic University [ 250] September 13–16, 2018 850 ± 3.3% 41% 42% 5% 11% Ipsos [ 251] September 5–12, 2018 1,000 ± 4.0% 45% 46% 4% 6% Rasmussen Reports [ 252] September 10–11, 2018 800 ± 3.5% 45% 44% 5% 6% SurveyUSA [ 253] September 7–9, 2018 634 ± 5.3% 44% 46% 4% 7% Quinnipiac University [ 254] August 30 – September 3, 2018 785 ± 4.3% 49% 49% 0% 2% Gravis Marketing [ 255] August 29–30, 2018 1,225 ± 2.8% 47% 47% – 6% Public Policy Polling (D-EDGE Comms.) [ 256] August 29–30, 2018 743 ± 4.0% 46% 45% – 8% St. Pete Polls [ 257] August 29–30, 2018 1,755 ± 2.3% 47% 47% – 5% Florida Atlantic University [ 258] August 16–20, 2018 800 ± 3.4% 39% 45% – 17% Saint Leo University [ 259] August 10–16, 2018 500 ± 4.5% 36% 40% 8% 15% Mason-Dixon [ 260] July 24–25, 2018 625 ± 4.0% 44% 47% – 9% Florida Atlantic University [ 261] July 20–21, 2018 800 ± 3.4% 40% 44% – 17% Gravis Marketing [ 42] July 13–14, 2018 1,840 ± 2.3% 47% 43% – 10% SurveyMonkey /Axios [ 262] June 11 – July 2, 2018 1,080 ± 5.0% 46% 49% – 5% YouGov [ 263] June 19–22, 2018 839 LV – 41% 46% 6% 6% 996 RV ± 3.5% 40% 42% 6% 9% Marist College [ 264] June 17–21, 2018 947 ± 3.9% 49% 45% 1% 5% Public Policy Polling (D-EDGE Comms.) [ 265] June 18–19, 2018 1,308 ± 3.2% 48% 46% – 7% Gravis Marketing [ 266] May 31 – June 15, 2018 1,251 ± 2.8% 50% 40% – 10% Cherry Communications [ 267] May 25 – June 4, 2018 605 ± 4.0% 45% 48% – 5% Saint Leo University [ 268] May 25–31, 2018 506 ± 4.5% 34% 40% 8% 18% Morning Consult [ 269] May 29–30, 2018 1,199 ± 3.0% 39% 40% – – Florida Atlantic University [ 270] May 4–7, 2018 728 LV – 45% 45% – – 1,000 RV ± 3.0% 40% 44% – 16% Public Policy Polling (D-Levine) [ 271] April 10–11, 2018 661 ± 3.9% 50% 44% – 6% Gravis Marketing [ 272] February 26 – March 19, 2018 2,212 ± 2.1% 44% 40% – 16% McLaughlin & Associates (R-NR PAC) [ 273] March 10–13, 2018 800 ± 3.4% 46% 47% – 6% Clearview Research [ 274] March 1–7, 2018 750 ± 3.6% 41% 43% – 16% SurveyMonkey /Axios [ 275] February 12 – March 5, 2018 1,806 ± 5.0% 53% 43% – 4% Quinnipiac University [ 276] February 23–26, 2018 1,156 ± 3.6% 46% 42% 2% 9% Florida Atlantic University [ 277] February 23–25, 2018 800 ± 3.6% 40% 38% – 22% Saint Leo University [ 278] February 18–24, 2018 500 ± 4.5% 35% 42% 9% 15% Gravis Marketing [ 279] February 1–18, 2018 1,978 ± 2.2% 44% 40% – 16% Florida Atlantic University [ 280] February 1–4, 2018 750 ± 3.7% 34% 44% – 22% University of North Florida [ 281] January 29 – February 4, 2018 429 ± 4.7% 48% 42% 2% 7% Mason-Dixon [ 282] January 30 – February 1, 2018 625 ± 4.0% 45% 44% – 11% Dixie Strategies [ 283] January 9–10, 2018 785 ± 3.5% 38% 35% – 27% Gravis Marketing [ 284] December 19–24, 2017 5,778 ± 1.3% 44% 39% – 17% Saint Leo University [ 43] November 19–24, 2017 500 ± 4.5% 32% 42% 8% 18% Mason-Dixon [ 285] October 17–19, 2017 625 ± 4.0% 44% 44% – 12% University of North Florida [ 286] October 11–17, 2017 706 ± 3.4% 37% 36% 7% 20% Cherry Communications [ 287] September 17–24, 2017 615 ± 4.0% 45% 47% – 8% Saint Leo University [ 288] September 10–16, 2017 500 ± 4.5% 33% 35% 11% 21% Florida Atlantic University [ 289] August 24–26, 2017 800 ± 4.0% 42% 40% – 18% Gravis Marketing [ 290] April 4–10, 2017 1,243 ± 2.8% 56% 28% – 16% Gravis Marketing [ 291] March 28–29, 2017 1,453 ± 2.6% 52% 37% – 12% Cherry Communications [ 292] March 6–14, 2017 600 ± 4.0% 48% 42% – 10% Saint Leo University [ 293] March 3–11, 2017 507 ± 4.5% 39% 34% 10% 17% Public Opinion Strategies (R-FHA) [ 294] March 1–5, 2017 600 ± 4.0% 46% 44% – 10% Mason-Dixon [ 295] February 24–28, 2017 625 ± 4.0% 46% 41% – 13% University of North Florida [ 296] February 13–26, 2017 957 ± 3.1% 44% 38% 3% 12% Gravis Marketing [ 297] November 22–25, 2016 3,250 ± 2.4% 51% 38% – 11% Public Policy Polling [ 298] September 4–6, 2016 744 ± 3.6% 45% 41% – 14% Public Policy Polling [ 299] September 11–13, 2015 814 ± 3.4% 46% 42% – 12% Public Policy Polling [ 300] March 19–22, 2015 923 ± 3.2% 47% 43% – 10%
Hypothetical polling
with Pam Bondi
Poll source Date(s) Sample Margin Bill Pam Undecided Gravis Marketing [ 297] November 22–25, 2016 3,250 ± 2.4% 50% 35% 15%
Initial results and recount [ edit ] The results of the race were in dispute for 12 days following the election. Because Scott's lead over Nelson was less than 0.5% of the vote, anautomatic recount was triggered under Florida law.[ 301] [ 302] [ 303]
Nelson and Scott traded accusations of voter suppression and voter fraud.[ 304] Palm Beach andBroward Counties while the Nelson campaign filed one against the secretary of state in Florida. On November 9, the Scott campaign won both of its lawsuits.[ 305] [ 306] [ 307]
Additionally, a number of mail-in ballots were found in a mail distribution center in the city ofOpa-locka three days after the election. The Miami-Dade Elections Department considered the votes uncountable because they had not arrived at the department by the time the polls closed.[ 308]
The deadline for all ballots to be machine-counted was 3:00 pm EST on Thursday, November 15, 2018. The revised totals triggered a statewide hand-recount of rejected ballots. At least three counties (Broward,Hillsborough , andPalm Beach County ) missed the deadline.[ 309] [ 310] [ 311] [ 309] Sequoia Voting Systems broke down, creating delays in the count of Palm Beach County votes.[ 312]
Florida elections officials announced on November 18, 2018, that Scott had prevailed. Scott received 50.05% of the vote, while Nelson received 49.93%; the margin of victory was 10,033 votes out of 8.19 million votes cast. Nelson then conceded the race to Scott.[ 313]
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Republican—+>40%
Final results from Florida Division of Elections.[ 314]
County Rick Scott (Republican) Bill Nelson (Democratic) Other (write-in) Total Votes % Votes % Votes % Alachua 40,599 35.27% 74,493 64.71% 20 0.02% 115,112 Baker 8,579 81.51% 1,945 18.48% 1 0.01% 10,525 Bay 46,681 73.62% 16,723 26.37% 7 0.01% 63,411 Bradford 7,576 72.46% 2,879 27.53% 1 0.01% 10,456 Brevard 160,305 56.95% 121,112 43.03% 56 0.02% 281,473 Broward 211,397 30.92% 472,239 69.08% 0 0.00% 683,636 Calhoun 3,586 77.64% 1,033 22.36% 0 0.00% 4,619 Charlotte 52,916 61.20% 33,525 38.78% 16 0.02% 86,457 Citrus 48,008 67.92% 22,660 32.06% 15 0.02% 70,683 Clay 65,639 70.30% 27,718 29.69% 11 0.01% 93,368 Collier 101,266 65.06% 54,390 34.94% 6 0.00% 155,662 Columbia 17,234 69.65% 7,505 30.33% 6 0.02% 24,745 Desoto 5,503 62.31% 3,328 37.69% 0 0.00% 8,831 Dixie 4,442 77.06% 1,322 22.94% 0 0.00% 5,764 Duval 185,904 49.14% 192,381 50.85% 45 0.01% 378,330 Escambia 75,947 58.94% 52,891 41.05% 17 0.01% 128,855 Flagler 31,467 59.49% 21,419 40.49% 11 0.02% 52,897 Franklin 3,404 62.86% 2,011 37.14% 0 0.00% 5,415 Gadsden 6,051 30.26% 13,945 69.74% 1 0.01% 19,997 Gilchrist 5,703 77.74% 1,633 22.26% 0 0.00% 7,336 Glades 2,666 69.74% 1,156 30.24% 1 0.03% 3,823 Gulf 4,321 73.22% 1,580 26.78% 0 0.00% 5,901 Hamilton 2,856 63.09% 1,671 36.91% 0 0.00% 4,527 Hardee 4,455 69.93% 1,916 30.07% 0 0.00% 6,371 Hendry 5,304 59.96% 3,542 40.04% 0 0.00% 8,846 Hernando 49,501 61.64% 30,798 38.35% 14 0.02% 80,313 Highlands 26,282 66.22% 13,398 33.76% 6 0.02% 39,686 Hillsborough 239,641 45.96% 281,661 54.02% 72 0.01% 521,374 Holmes 5,919 87.37% 856 12.63% 0 0.00% 6,775 Indian River 44,798 60.53% 29,195 39.45% 11 0.01% 74,004 Jackson 10,791 67.55% 5,182 32.44% 1 0.01% 15,974 Jefferson 3,699 50.48% 3,626 49.49% 2 0.03% 7,327 Lafayette 2,195 77.89% 623 22.11% 0 0.00% 2,818 Lake 93,537 60.36% 61,402 39.63% 15 0.01% 154,954 Lee 174,316 60.27% 114,857 39.71% 41 0.01% 289,214 Leon 48,767 34.86% 91,097 65.12% 34 0.02% 139,898 Levy 11,658 68.66% 5,319 31.33% 3 0.02% 16,980 Liberty 2,076 76.66% 632 23.34% 0 0.00% 2,708 Madison 4,184 54.99% 3,425 45.01% 0 0.00% 7,609 Manatee 94,390 57.80% 68,877 42.18% 28 0.02% 163,295 Marion 95,592 61.81% 59,025 38.16% 44 0.03% 154,661 Martin 46,733 60.35% 30,691 39.63% 12 0.02% 77,436 Miami-Dade 316,020 39.43% 485,496 60.57% 31 0.00% 801,547 Monroe 18,035 49.97% 18,051 50.02% 4 0.01% 36,090 Nassau 31,795 73.09% 11,703 26.90% 3 0.01% 43,501 Okaloosa 60,924 72.66% 22,902 27.31% 19 0.02% 83,845 Okeechobee 7,727 68.84% 3,496 31.15% 1 0.01% 11,224 Orange 180,763 38.04% 294,308 61.94% 70 0.01% 475,141 Osceola 47,898 41.64% 67,123 58.35% 8 0.01% 115,029 Palm Beach 244,850 41.58% 344,008 58.42% 36 0.01% 588,894 Pasco 121,212 57.53% 89,447 42.45% 51 0.02% 210,710 Pinellas 205,935 47.37% 228,712 52.60% 127 0.03% 434,774 Polk 138,751 56.74% 105,748 43.24% 45 0.02% 244,544 Putnam 18,689 66.66% 9,344 33.33% 5 0.02% 28,038 Santa Rosa 56,374 74.74% 19,047 25.25% 10 0.01% 75,431 Sarasota 113,585 53.94% 96,973 46.05% 35 0.02% 210,593 Seminole 97,457 48.98% 101,504 51.01% 31 0.02% 198,992 St. Johns 85,031 65.07% 45,638 34.92% 12 0.01% 130,681 St. Lucie 59,612 48.22% 63,978 51.75% 34 0.03% 123,624 Sumter 52,868 70.92% 21,678 29.08% 3 0.00% 74,549 Suwannee 11,842 74.53% 4,044 25.45% 2 0.01% 15,888 Taylor 5,638 71.36% 2,263 28.64% 0 0.00% 7,901 Union 3,650 75.30% 1,197 24.70% 0 0.00% 4,847 Volusia 125,762 55.02% 102,819 44.98% 0 0.00% 228,581 Wakulla 9,322 65.69% 4,868 34.31% 0 0.00% 14,190 Walton 22,776 75.26% 7,485 24.73% 4 0.01% 30,265 Washington 7,101 78.38% 1,959 21.62% 0 0.00% 9,060 Total 4,099,505 50.05% 4,089,472 49.93% 1,028 0.01% 8,190,005
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
By congressional district [ edit ] Scott won 14 of 27 congressional districts.[ 315]
Edison Research exit poll [ edit ] Demographic subgroup Nelson Scott No % of Gender Men 42 58 N/A 45 Women 57 43 N/A 55 Age 18–24 years old 62 38 N/A 5 25–29 years old 73 27 N/A 5 30–39 years old 62 38 N/A 10 40–49 years old 49 51 N/A 12 50–64 years old 50 50 N/A 31 65 and older 43 57 N/A 37 Race White 40 60 N/A 66 Black 90 10 N/A 13 Latino 54 46 N/A 15 Asian N/A N/A N/A 2 Other 67 33 N/A 4 Race by gender White men 32 68 N/A 31 White women 47 53 N/A 35 Black men 88 12 N/A 6 Black women 91 9 N/A 8 Latino men 49 51 N/A 6 Latina women 58 42 N/A 9 Others 66 34 N/A 5 Education High school or less47 53 N/A 20 Somecollege education 51 49 N/A 25 Associate degree 47 53 N/A 15 Bachelor's degree 48 52 N/A 24 Advanced degree 58 42 N/A 16 Education and race White college graduates 47 53 N/A 28 White no college degree 35 65 N/A 38 Non-white college graduates 64 36 N/A 12 Non-white no college degree 74 26 N/A 22 Whites by education and gender White women with college degrees 58 42 N/A 13 White women without college degrees 40 60 N/A 22 White men with college degrees 37 63 N/A 14 White men without college degrees 27 73 N/A 17 Non-whites 70 30 N/A 34 Income Under $30,000 62 38 N/A 19 $30,000–49,999 53 47 N/A 22 $50,000–99,999 51 49 N/A 34 $100,000–199,999 48 52 N/A 19 Over $200,000 N/A N/A N/A 7 Party ID Democrats 92 8 N/A 33 Republicans 9 91 N/A 37 Independents 55 45 N/A 30 Party by gender Democratic men 90 10 N/A 12 Democratic women 93 7 N/A 21 Republican men 7 93 N/A 19 Republican women 11 89 N/A 18 Independent men 50 50 N/A 14 Independent women 60 40 N/A 16 Ideology Liberals 89 11 N/A 22 Moderates 62 38 N/A 39 Conservatives 15 85 N/A 39 Marital status Married 43 57 N/A 64 Unmarried 59 41 N/A 36 Gender by marital status Married men 36 64 N/A 32 Married women 50 50 N/A 31 Unmarried men 48 52 N/A 14 Unmarried women 62 38 N/A 22 First-time midterm election voter Yes 58 42 N/A 16 No 47 53 N/A 84 Most important issue facing the country Health care 75 25 N/A 41 Immigration 17 83 N/A 29 Economy 28 72 N/A 16 Gun policy 76 24 N/A 11 Area type Urban 56 44 N/A 42 Suburban 47 53 N/A 50 Rural 37 63 N/A 8 Source:CNN [ 316]
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Bush to help boost Rick Scott's U.S. Senate bid" .Florida Politics . ^ Pence, Mike [@mike_pence] (September 6, 2018)."Great to be in Florida today supporting my good friend @ScottForFlorida. Rick Scott is one of our nation's best governors, he's a Navy vet, businessman, & father. He will make a great U.S. Senator for the people of FL!" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^a b c d e f g h Leary, Alex (April 17, 2018)."Possible Paul Ryan successor Kevin McCarthy to appear at DC fundraiser with Rick Scott" .Tampa Bay Times . RetrievedApril 17, 2018 . ^ Graham, Lindsey [@LindseyGrahamSC] (October 18, 2018)."If you are a Floridian concerned about national security and the welfare of our veterans, Rick Scott is the clear choice for Senate. #Florida #2018Midterms" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 19, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Rubio, Marco [@marcorubio] (April 9, 2018)."One of most important roles of senate is confirming federal judges & scotus. The road to growing the senate #GOP majority runs through #Florida Please join me in contributing to, voting for & supporting @ScottforFlorida #Sayfie" (Tweet ). RetrievedApril 10, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Scott, Rick [@ScottforFlorida] (October 25, 2018).".@votetimscott is part of the team getting out the vote for Governor Scott while he is working to help people in the Panhandle! If you haven't voted yet, look up your polling place, gather your friends and family, and cast your ballot today. http://VoteRickScott.com" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 27, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ DeSantis, Ron [@RonDeSantisFL] (April 9, 2018)."Rick Scott's record of accomplishment as Governor stands in sharp contrast to the lack of leadership displayed by @SenBillNelson. @FLGovScott will hold Nelson accountable, win the race and serve Florida well in the U.S. Senate! #sayfie" (Tweet ). RetrievedApril 12, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Diaz-Balart, Mario [@MarioDBCamp] (September 15, 2018)."A privilege to be with 2 of Florida's best governors today @FLGovScott and @JebBush. I look forward to working w Rick Scott in Congress!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 10, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Dunn, Neal [@DunnCampaign] (August 28, 2018)."Today is Primary Election Day! Make sure you get out and vote. We need solid conservatives who believe in smaller government on the ballot in November – like Governor Rick Scott. Every vote counts!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 10, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad "Nearly 60 Puerto Rican Officials Endorse Gov. Scott's Campaign For U.S. Senate" .Rick Scott for Senate . October 1, 2018. Archived fromthe original on October 5, 2018. RetrievedOctober 7, 2018 .^ Gaetz, Matt [@mattgaetz] (April 9, 2018)."So proud to have fellow swamp-drainer @FLGovScott running to #FightWashington and bring Florida solutions to this crazy town! #letsgettowork #sayfie" (Tweet ). RetrievedApril 10, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Scott, Rick [@ScottforFlorida] (October 27, 2018)."I'm proud to announce the endorsement of former Puerto Rico congressman and San Juan Mayor Carlos Romero Barcelo! He's the 60th Puerto Rican office holder to endorse our campaign! I will fight in the Senate to Make Washington Work for all Americans" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 27, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Scott, Rick [@ScottforFlorida] (October 16, 2018)."Always great to spend an evening with our friends from the Caxamblas Republican club and @FrancisRooney in Marco Island talking about Rick's Make Washington Work message. – Ann" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 20, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Bush, Jeb [@JebBush] (April 9, 2018)."Rick Scott has provided strong, conservative leadership for our state throughout his time as governor. Rick's exactly the type of leader we need in Washington right now, and I know he will represent Florida well in the U.S. Senate. @ScottforFlorida" (Tweet ). RetrievedApril 10, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Scott, Rick [@ScottforFlorida] (November 2, 2018)."Thank you for coming to Tampa @PamBondi and @LindseyGrahamSC!" (Tweet ). RetrievedNovember 3, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Patronis, Jimmy (April 10, 2018)."I'm proud to support Governor Rick Scott in his mission to continue serving the people of Florida. LIKE and SHARE if you do, too!" .Facebook . RetrievedJune 23, 2018 . ^ Putnam, Adam [@adamputnam] (April 9, 2018)."Rick Scott is just the kind of leader we need to represent Florida in the hot, wet mess that is Washington. I'm proud to support his run for U.S. Senate" (Tweet ). RetrievedApril 10, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Angel, Greg [@NewsGuyGreg] (April 9, 2018)."Lieutenant Governor of #PuertoRico talking in support for Gov Rick Scott for Senate. @MyNews13" (Tweet ). RetrievedApril 12, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Caldwell, Matt [@mattcaldwell_fl] (April 9, 2018)."I proudly endorse @FLGovScott in his bid to fight for Florida in the U.S. Senate. With Gov. Scott's leadership as a principled conservative, Florida has roared with jobs, shed needless taxes, and staked its claim as the best state for Americans to pursue their dreams" (Tweet ). RetrievedApril 13, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Corcoran, Richard [@richardcorcoran] (April 9, 2018)."Gov @ScottforFlorida has spent the last 8yrs putting the priorities of every Floridian first. Tax cuts, massive job growth, and an improved Ed system will be his legacy as gov. Now we need his proven conservative leadership in D.C. I couldn't be more excited 4 this announcement" (Tweet ). RetrievedApril 10, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^a b JAX Alliance [@JAXAlliance] (April 26, 2018)."The @USChamber, @FLChamber and @GoodGovtPAC — the Federal Political Committee of @JAXChamber — endorse @ScottforFlorida for U.S. Senate. "I've never seen someone work so hard to bring jobs to Florida." — @DanielDavisFl" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^a b "Gov. Rick Scott Secures Endorsement Of 55 Florida Sheriffs" .Rick Scott for Senate . June 11, 2018. Archived fromthe original on October 20, 2018. RetrievedOctober 20, 2018 .^ Giuliani, Rudy [@RudyGiuliani] (November 4, 2018)."Great rally for @RonDeSantisFL in Daytona. On to Boca Raton Repub. Headquarters. A great state like Fl. needs a leader who can build on Gov. Scott's success. More jobs, lower taxes, safer communities and support for our police. Vote for DeSantis for Gov. and Scott for Senate" (Tweet ). RetrievedNovember 7, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Erickson, Erick (May 9, 2018)."Rick Scott for Senate" .TheMaven . RetrievedMay 10, 2018 . ^ Bongino, Dan [@dbongino] (November 4, 2018)."Please, please, please, save Florida and keep the good economic times going. VOTE. Please get out and vote Scott & DeSantis. Don't let liberals destroy this wonderful state" (Tweet ). RetrievedNovember 7, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Diamond and Silk [@DiamondandSilk] (August 28, 2018)."Congratulations to Gov. Rick Scott @ScottforFlorida for winning the GOP Nomination for Senate #MAGA #RedWave #Winning #ChooChoo" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 24, 2018 – viaTwitter .^ Kashuv, Kyle [@KyleKashuv] (October 4, 2018)."It's time Florida relieves @SenBillNelson of his Senate seat and gives @ScottforFlorida the reins. Enough of the corruption. Enough of the political hackery" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 25, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Scott, Rick [@ScottforFlorida] (October 24, 2018)."The Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus helped get out the vote for Governor Scott in Palm Beach Gardens today! It's great to see so many Floridians helping us Make Washington Work!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 27, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Petty, Ryan [@rpetty] (April 10, 2018)."I am thrilled to endorse my friend, Rick Scott for US Senate. @ScottforFlorida demonstrated true leadership in making our kids & teachers safer here in Florida. We need this same leadership in DC. Please join with me in supporting him for US Senate. #rickscottforsenate" (Tweet ). RetrievedApril 12, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Pollack, Andrew [@AndrewPollackFL] (April 10, 2018)."I am proud to endorse my friend Governor Rick Scott for US Senate. @ScottforFlorida has helped me tremendously in my pursuit to make schools in America safe & secure. He signed the PS Bill 7026 that I advocated for after my daughter was killed at #MSD. He's a great man" (Tweet ). RetrievedApril 12, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Pollack, Hunter [@PollackHunter] (August 1, 2018)."I have been working very closely with the Governor to establish the @Scott_Students initiative and it's already becoming a huge success! So glad to be apart of [sic] it. Please follow! #ScottForSenate" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ Powers, Scott (July 26, 2018)."Builders backing Rick Scott" .Florida Politics . ^ Slobodien, Rachael (August 16, 2018)."Club for Growth PAC Endorses Florida Governor Rick Scott for U.S. Senate" .Club for Growth ^ Dixon, Matt (April 24, 2018)."U.S. Chamber places 6-figure ad hitting Nelson on economy" .Politico . RetrievedApril 24, 2018 . ^ Prieur, Danielle (July 17, 2018)."GOV. RICK SCOTT GETS ANOTHER ENDORSEMENT: THIS TIME FROM SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS" .WMFE-FM . ^ Republican Jewish Coalition (September 2, 2018)."The RJC PAC proudly endorsed Governor Rick Scott (FL), who just came off a strong primary win for Senate. Governor Scott has been a longtime friend of the RJC. Will you be a friend to Governor Scott?" .Facebook ^ "Endorsements For New York November 6 General Elections" .The Jewish Press . RetrievedNovember 1, 2018 .^ Lemongello, Steven (October 19, 2018)."Vice President Joe Biden to rally for Bill Nelson in Orlando" .Orlando Sentinel the original on October 19, 2018. RetrievedOctober 20, 2018 . ^ Nelson, Bill [@NelsonForSenate] (October 31, 2018)."Honored to have the support of my longtime friend and former @NASA administrator, Charlie Bolden. Had a great time discussing the future of space, how important our commercial space industry is to Florida's economy, and answering smart questions from some bright kids" (Tweet ). RetrievedNovember 1, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Weaver, Al (October 1, 2018)."Obama backs Bill Nelson, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in latest wave of congressional endorsements" .The Washington Examiner . RetrievedOctober 3, 2018 . ^ Shapiro, Dan [@DanielBShapiro] (October 3, 2018)."So excited to be in Florida today &tomorrow to campaign for my good friend (& former boss) US Sen. Bill Nelson! He's a leader, a great fighter for Florida, a strong supporter of the US-Israel relationship, and an outstanding person. Let's keep him in the Senate!@NelsonForSenate" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 5, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^a b Seitz-Wald, Alex (April 22, 2018)."Favor bank: Potential presidential candidates are collecting IOUs for 2020" .NBC News . RetrievedApril 24, 2018 . ^ Durbin, Dick [@DickDurbin] (October 26, 2018)."Florida, we can't afford to lose Bill Nelson's voice in the Senate. Now is the time to get out the vote for @NelsonForSenate" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 29, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Conley, Lisa (September 12, 2018)."Former Gov. Bob Graham weighs in on Florida races for governor, Senate" .Naples Daily News . RetrievedOctober 4, 2018 . ^ Hollyfield, Amy (October 9, 2017)."California's Kamala Harris to fundraise in Florida for Bill Nelson" .Tampa Bay Times . RetrievedDecember 4, 2017 . ^ Little, Jim (October 24, 2018)."Alabama Sen. Doug Jones campaigns for Sen. Bill Nelson in Pensacola" .Pensacola News Journal . RetrievedOctober 25, 2018 . ^ Merkley, Jeff [@JeffMerkley] (April 10, 2018)."Whenever the GOP has tried to gut Medicare, slash Social Security, or open our coasts to oil drilling, @NelsonForSenate has always stood in their way. Now we need to stand with him" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ "Democrats fret Nelson is choking in Florida Senate race" .POLITICO . August 27, 2018.^ Castor, Kathy [@KathyCastorFL] (August 8, 2018)."It is vitally important to send Bill Nelson back to the U.S. Senate ... for our students, our schools and Florida's future! Florida's teachers endorsed him today! @FloridaEA @HillsboroughCTA @NelsonForSenate" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 10, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ "Jimmy Buffett decries an 'insane two years,' urges Floridians to vote for Andrew Gillum and Bill Nelson" .Tampa Bay Times . RetrievedNovember 7, 2018 .^ Graham, Gwen [@GwenGraham] (April 9, 2018)."I am proud to have worked with Senator Nelson to fight oil drilling off our beaches, to defend the Affordable Care Act and to create good jobs in Florida. I look forward to the names Graham and Nelson again appearing together on the ballot —and, together, defeating @FLGovScott" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 10, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Murphy, Stephanie [@SMurphyCongress] (June 27, 2018)."The Supreme Court is a reminder of what's at stake every election: women's rights, civil rights, collective bargaining rights, LGBTQ rights, gun safety reform, immigration reform, redistricting reform & much more. Support @NelsonForSenate & VOTE EVERY TIME #FlaPol #MidtermsMatter" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^a b c d e Ogles, Jacob (September 9, 2018)."Bill Nelson endorsed by Jose Alvarez, Mayita Meléndez" .Florida Politics . RetrievedOctober 4, 2018 . ^a b c d e f Nelson, Bill [@NelsonForSenate] (November 4, 2018)."Joined @rosariodawson, @zoesaldana, @EvaLongoria, @HereIsGina, @AmericaFerrera, @ReElectNydia, and my friend @DarrenSoto in Kissimmee rallying to get out the vote! Many areas across Florida can still vote early today, find out when and where you can vote: http://nelsonforsenate.com/vote" (Tweet ). RetrievedNovember 4, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^a b "Barack Obama Endorses Andrew Gillum for Governor; Puerto Rico Governor Endorses Bill Nelson for Senate" .WTVJ . October 1, 2018. RetrievedOctober 3, 2018 .^ Lemongello, Steven (June 4, 2018)."Former Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Rosselló endorses Bill Nelson" .Orlando Sentinel the original on June 15, 2018. RetrievedJune 14, 2018 . ^ Jones, Shevrin [@ShevrinJones] (July 1, 2018)."Last night I had the awesome privilege of introducing @NelsonForSenate at #LeadBlue2018 – Senator Nelson has stood strong for us in DC and I look forward to us sending him back, and retiring @FLGovScott from politics. #BlueWave" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ @NelsonForSenate (September 21, 2018).".@JoseJavierJJR and @kenrussellmiami joined Nan Ellen and Grace Nelson on the campaign trail in Miami today! They visited senior centers to talk about what's at stake in this election, which not only sparked some lively conversation, but also some singing and dancing" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 5, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Smith, Carlos G. [@CarlosGSmith] (August 3, 2018)."Time to rid Florida of the red slime known as @FLGovScott by voting to re-elect @NelsonForSenate November 6th" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Dyer, Buddy (June 16, 2017)."SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedOctober 9, 2018 . ^ Gillum, Andrew [@AndrewGillum] (August 31, 2018)."It's an honor to stand with you, @NelsonForSenate. Let's #BringItHome for Florida!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 5, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Levine, Philip (March 30, 2017)."SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedOctober 9, 2018 . ^ Leibowitz, Jonathan (February 13, 2017)."SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedOctober 9, 2018 . ^ Peralta, Paola (October 31, 2018)."Jimmy Buffett hosting free Florida concert in support of Bill Nelson and Andrew Gillum" .Orlando Weekly the original on November 7, 2018. RetrievedNovember 6, 2018 . ^ Greene, Jeff [@JeffGreeneFL] (June 30, 2018)."Glad to catch up with my friend @NelsonForSenate — a leader, public servant, and all that stands between us and Rick Scott! We're with you, Senator!" (Tweet ). RetrievedNovember 3, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Nicol, Ryan (September 14, 2018)."Fred Guttenberg endorses Bill Nelson for Senate" .Florida Politics . RetrievedOctober 3, 2018 . ^ Kelly, Mark [@ShuttleCDRKelly] (October 24, 2018)."I was in Orlando yesterday with @JoeBiden getting out the vote for @NelsonforSenate and @SMurphyCongress. The stakes are simply too high to stay home this election. It's crunch time. Let's bring it home. Get out and vote, Florida. #VoteSaveLives" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 27, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Midler, Bette [@BetteMidler] (October 20, 2018)."FLORIDA!! @NelsonForSenate!! #BILLNELSON WON'T SLASH YOUR MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY, AS #RICKSCOTT IS SURE TO DO! Rick also earned $46 MILLION during his term in office...Where'd he get it? He's not sayin'!! Not worthy to serve!! VOTE BILL NELSON FOR SENATE, HE'S FOR YOU!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Porco, Carolyn [@carolynporco] (October 16, 2018)."This morning I contributed to Bill Nelson's campaign. We need to keep scientists in government!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 27, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Schumer, Amy [@amyschumer] (October 22, 2018)."News" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Siskind, Amy [@Amy_Siskind] (October 8, 2018)."END Mitch McConnell's reign of terror. Donate/volunteer for these close senate races: Jacky Rosen, NV Phil Bredesen, TN Claire McCaskill, MO Bill Nelson, FL Joe Donnelly, IN Heidi Heitkamp, ND Beto O'Rourke, TX Kyrsten Sinema, AZ Tammy Baldwin, WI" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 20, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ Streisand, Barbra (March 21, 2017)."SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedApril 16, 2018 . [permanent dead link ^ Sussman, Donald S. (January 24, 2017)."SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedOctober 9, 2018 . ^ Union, Gabrielle [@itsgabrielleu] (October 18, 2018)."As a Florida resident I felt incredibly confident casting my vote for @AndrewGillum & Sen Bill Nelson Let's bring this home!!! Vote by mail or early voting will run from Oct 22nd-Nov 4th in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. Nov 6th general election. We vote, we win 🤗" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 20, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ "Florida Retirees: Nelson Best Choice for Seniors" . July 27, 2018. Archived fromthe original on October 29, 2018. RetrievedOctober 29, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 27, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 27, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 27, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 27, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 27, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 25, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 25, 2018 .^ @CSGV (June 15, 2018)."#Florida deserves a senator that will fight for them — not because it is politically expedient, but because it is the right thing to do. In the Senate, @NelsonForSenate will stand up to the gun lobby & work to pass laws that will make America safer. https://www.csgv.org/florida-serious-stopping-gun-violence-bill-nelson-choice/ …" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 6, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ "End Citizens United Endorses Senator Bill Nelson for Re-election" .End Citizens United ^ @NelsonForSenate (June 9, 2018)."Great to be in Orlando today with the @FLAFLCIO! These workers help make Florida run and I'm honored to receive their endorsement" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 6, 2018 – viaTwitter . ^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 25, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 25, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 25, 2018 .^ Lopez-Wagner, Betsy (January 3, 2018)."LCV Action Fund Endorses Senator Bill Nelson" .League of Conservation Voters ^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 25, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 25, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 25, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedApril 16, 2018 .^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 25, 2018 .^ Richtman, Max (April 6, 2018)."Letter of Endorsement for Bill Nelson" .National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare . RetrievedOctober 9, 2018 . ^ "Federal Endorsements by the NOW PAC | National Organization for Women Political Action Committees" .National Organization for Women the original on April 26, 2019. RetrievedAugust 1, 2018 .^ Dison, Denis (January 31, 2018)."NRDC Action Fund endorses Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Bill Nelson" .Natural Resources Defense Council . RetrievedMarch 13, 2018 . ^ "Florida 2018 Race" .Planned Parenthood the original on August 25, 2018. RetrievedAugust 25, 2018 .^ Padró Ocasio, Bianca (September 21, 2018)."SEIU Florida to announce Bill Nelson endorsement in Orlando" .Orlando Sentinel . RetrievedOctober 3, 2018 . ^ "ENDORSEMENTS" .Sierra Club ^ "SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3) ITEMIZED RECEIPTS" .Federal Election Commission . RetrievedMarch 25, 2018 .^ "U.S. Senator Bill Nelson" .VoteVets.org the original on August 25, 2018. RetrievedAugust 25, 2018 .^ "La Gaceta Endorses" .La Gaceta . RetrievedOctober 6, 2018 .^ "Re-elect Bill Nelson to the Senate. He puts Florida's interests first" .Miami Herald . RetrievedOctober 5, 2018 .^ "Editorial: Florida's Election 2018: Our endorsements for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the amendments" .Orlando Sentinel . RetrievedOctober 20, 2018 .^ "Editorial: Bill Nelson works hard for Florida; keep him in U.S. Senate" .The Palm Beach Post . RetrievedOctober 25, 2018 .^ "Florida and the nation need Bill Nelson in the U.S. Senate | Editorial" .Sun-Sentinel . RetrievedOctober 5, 2018 .^ "Times recommends: Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate" .Tampa Bay Times . RetrievedOctober 5, 2018 .^ "Editorial: Scott or Nelson for Senate? Navigating a close call" . October 27, 2018. RetrievedNovember 7, 2018 .^ Dunwoody, Dave (October 24, 2018)."Nelson, Jones Stump in Pensacola" .WUWF . RetrievedOctober 25, 2018 . ^ "2018 Senate Race Ratings for October 26, 2018" .The Cook Political Report . RetrievedMarch 13, 2021 .^ "2018 Senate Ratings" .The Rothenberg Political Report . RetrievedMarch 13, 2021 .^ "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » 2018 Senate" .www.centerforpolitics.org . RetrievedJuly 27, 2018 .^ "2018 Election Calendar and Results" .The New York Times . January 23, 2018. RetrievedJanuary 24, 2018 .^ "2018 Senate Power Rankings" .Fox News . RetrievedJuly 10, 2018 .^ "Key Races: Senate" . RetrievedJuly 27, 2018 .^ "Battle for the Senate 2018" .RealClearPolitics . RetrievedJuly 15, 2018 .^ "Daily Kos Elections 2018 race ratings" .Daily Kos . RetrievedAugust 18, 2018 .^ "Who wins 2018? Predictions for Every House & Senate Election" .POLITICO . RetrievedSeptember 8, 2018 .^ "Forecasting the race for the Senate" .FiveThirtyEight the original on November 5, 2018. RetrievedOctober 24, 2018 .^ "Campaign finance data" . RetrievedJuly 27, 2018 .^ The Trafalgar Group (R) ^ HarrisX ^ St. Pete Polls ^ HarrisX ^ Quinnipiac University ^ Emerson College ^ HarrisX ^ Research Co. ^ Change Research (D-Reason to Believe PAC) ^ St. Pete Polls ^ HarrisX ^ Marist College ^ Gravis Marketing ^ HarrisX ^ St. Pete Polls ^ Targoz Market Research ^ HarrisX ^ MWR Research/Consumer Energy Alliance ^ The Trafalgar Group (R) ^ Vox Populi Polling ^ HarrisX Archived November 5, 2018, at theWayback Machine ^ Cygnal (R) ^ CNN/SSRS ^ Suffolk University Archived October 30, 2018, at theWayback Machine ^ NYT Upshot/Siena College ^ University of North Florida Archived October 30, 2018, at theWayback Machine ^ YouGov ^ Ipsos ^ Gravis Marketing ^ Strategic Research Associates Archived October 25, 2018, at theWayback Machine ^ Saint Leo University ^ St. Pete Polls ^ Florida Atlantic University ^ SurveyUSA ^ Quinnipiac University ^ Schroth, Eldon and Associates (D) ^ CNN/SSRS ^ OnMessage Inc. 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RetrievedNovember 8, 2018 .^ "Chapter 102 Section 141 – 2018 Florida Statutes – The Florida Senate" .www.flsenate.gov . RetrievedNovember 8, 2018 .^ "After long recount, Gov. Rick Scott wins Florida Senate race" .ABC News . November 18, 2018.^ Skoneki, Mark."Florida recount: The dueling statements of Rick Scott, Bill Nelson" . Archived fromthe original on November 10, 2018. RetrievedNovember 10, 2018 . ^ Greenwood, Max (November 9, 2018)."Palm Beach judge orders elections official to turn over ballots in legal win for Scott" . ^ Dan Merica; Ryan Nobles (November 9, 2018)."Bill Nelson's campaign sues Florida secretary of state as vote count fight continues" . CNN. ^ Herald, Miami."Broward County officials need police protection to tally Florida election results" . ^ Wise, Justin (November 9, 2018)."Dozens of mail-in ballots sitting in Miami distribution center: report" . ^a b Nam, Rafael (November 15, 2018)."Florida Senate race heads to a hand recount" . ^ Fineout, Gary; Farrington, Brendan (November 16, 2018)."Bitter battle for Florida Senate seat goes to hand recount" .AP NEWS . ^ Donovan, Evan (November 16, 2018)."Hillsborough resubmits initial election results, machine recount comes up ≈800 votes short" . ^ Caputo, Marc; Dixon, Matt (November 15, 2018)." .Politico PRO . ^ "Scott wins Florida U.S. Senate seat after manual recount" .Reuters . RetrievedNovember 18, 2018 .^a b "Florida Department of State – 2018 General Election Results for U.S. Senate" .Elections.MyFlorida.com . RetrievedFebruary 2, 2022 .^ "DRA 2020" .Daves Redistricting . RetrievedAugust 18, 2024 .^ "Florida Senate Election exit poll" .CNN . 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