Florida House of Representatives elections, 2012
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Elections for theFlorida House of Representatives were held inFlorida onNovember 6, 2012. All120 seats were up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was June 8, 2012. The primary Election Day was August 14, 2012.
Majority control
- See also:Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party held the majority in theFlorida House of Representatives:
| Florida House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 38 | 46 | |
| Republican Party | 81 | 74 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
Incumbents retiring
Campaign spending
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Florida in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign spending in state house races, including spending in both primary and general election contests. All figures come fromFollow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 322 | $30,673,659 |
| 2008 | 293 | $30,318,643 |
| 2006 | 267 | $27,335,108 |
| 2004 | 243 | $18,605,869 |
| 2002 | 322 | $22,545,724 |
In 2010, the total amount of contributions raised in house campaigns was $30,673,659. The top 10 overall donors were:[2]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Republican Party | $1,973,004 |
| Florida Democratic Party | $1,016,800 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $240,300 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $196,500 |
| Florida Association of Realtors | $163,000 |
| Brandes, Jeffrey R | $152,338 |
| AT&T | $141,500 |
| Frank, Stacy C | $139,975 |
| Southern Gardens Citrus Holding Corp | $126,500 |
| Steinberg, Michael A | $122,212 |
Qualifications
To run for theFlorida House of Representatives, candidates must:[3]
- Be 21 years old
- Have lived in Florida for two years
- Be a resident of the district they intend to serve.
Term limits
TheFlorida House of Representatives has been a term-limited state house since Florida voters approvedAmendment 9 in 1992. Amendment 9 alteredArticle VI, section 4 of theFlorida Constitution to impose a maximum of four 2-year terms onFlorida State Representatives.
There are 120 representatives in theFlorida House of Representatives. 12 of them, or 10%, were termed-out in 2012. Of these 12, 2 wereDemocratic and 10 wereRepublican.
In addition to the 12 Florida state representatives who left office because of term limits,10 Florida state senators were also termed-out.
Florida state representatives whose seats were up for election in 2012 but who were unable to run because of the state's term limits were:
Democrats (2):
Republicans (10):
Impact of redistricting
- See also:Redistricting in Florida
TheFlorida Supreme Court approved a new House map on March 9, 2012. An analysis by the Florida Chamber of Commerce said redistricting impacts could have ranged from a gain of one House seat by Republicans, for a total of 82 Republican members, to a gain of 5 seats for Democrats, meaning 44 Democratic members.[4]
List of candidates
District 1
Note: IncumbentDoug Broxson won re-election in District 3.
August 14 Democratic primary:- No candidates filed to run.
August 14 GOP primary:- Clay Ingram
a - Incumbent Ingram first assumed office in 2010.
- Clay Ingram
November 6 General election candidates:
District 2
Note: IncumbentClay Ingram won re-election in District 1.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- C.V. Ford:11,445a Incumbent Ford first assumed office in 2006.[5]
- Jeremy M. Bosso: 3,868
- C.V. Ford:11,445
November 6 General election candidates:
District 3
Note: IncumbentClay Ford won re-election in District 2.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Douglas V. Broxson: 11,609a - Incumbent Broxson first assumed office in 2010.
- Jayer Williamson: 8,347
- Douglas V. Broxson: 11,609
November 6 General election candidates:
- Douglas V. Broxson: 65,071
Margaret Smith: 100
District 4
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Matt Gaetza Incumbent Gaetz first assumed office in 2010.
- Matt Gaetz
November 6 General election candidates:
District 5
Note: IncumbentBrad Drake did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Marti Coley: 9,936a Incumbent Coley first assumed office in 2005.
- Daniel Thomas Glidewell, Sr.: 4,516
- Marti Coley: 9,936
November 6 General election candidates:
- Marti Coley: 49,976
- Travis W. Pitts: 18,584
- Eddy G. Holman: 2
District 6
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jimmy Patronisa Incumbent Patronis first assumed office in 2006.
- Jimmy Patronis
November 6 General election candidates:
District 7
Note: IncumbentMarti Coley won re-election in District 5.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Thomas Dickens: 7,070
- Robert Hill: 10,965a
- A.J. Smith: 9,400
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Halsey Beshears: 3,986a
- Jamey Westbrook: 2,193
- Mike Williams: 2,518
- Don Curtis: 1,807
- Halsey Beshears: 3,986
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert Hill: 26,483
- Halsey Beshears: 40,930
District 8
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Alan Williamsa Incumbent Williams first assumed office in 2008.
- Alan Williams
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 9
- Note:James Lyell Farmer initially filed but did not appear on the official list of candidates.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilindaa Incumbent Vasilinda first assumed office in 2008.
- Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda: 55,212
- Bradley Maxwell: 34,255
District 10
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Elizabeth Portera Incumbent Porter first assumed office in 2010.
- Elizabeth Porter
November 6 General election candidates:
District 11
Note: IncumbentElizabeth Porter won re-election in District 10.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Janet Adkins: 13,601a Incumbent Adkins first assumed office in 2008.
- Cord Byrd: 7,181
- Janet Adkins: 13,601
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dave Smith: 22,559
- Janet Adkins: 57,507
- Daniel Walsh: 8
District 12
Note: IncumbentJanet Adkins won re-election in District 11.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Lake Gross Ray IIIa Incumbent Ray first assumed office in 2008.
- Lake Gross Ray III
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lake Gross Ray III: 44,104
Karen Lea Morian: 20,496
District 13
Note: IncumbentDaniel Davis won re-election in District 15.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Reginald N. Fullwooda Incumbent Fullwood first assumed office in 2010.
- Reginald N. Fullwood
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 14
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Mia Jonesa Incumbent Jones first assumed office in 2008.
- Mia Jones
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mia Jones: 51,626
Jonathan William Loesche: 13,948
District 15
Note: IncumbentReggie Fullwood won re-election in District 13.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Daniel James Davisa Incumbent Davis first assumed office in 2010.
- Daniel James Davis
November 6 General election candidates:
District 16
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Charles W. McBurney, Jr.a Incumbent McBurney first assumed office in 2007.
- Charles W. McBurney, Jr.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 17
Note: IncumbentLake Ray won re-election in District 12.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Ronald "Doc" Renuart: 6,841a Incumbent Renuart first assumed office in 2008.
- Kim J. Kendall: 5,197
- Mike Davis: 5,497
- Ronald "Doc" Renuart: 6,841
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ronald "Doc" Renuart: 63,677
- Rebecca "Sue" Sharp: 24,166
Note:Angela Casey initially filed but did not appear on the official candidate list.
District 18
Note: IncumbentRonald Renuart won re-election in District 17.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 19
Note: IncumbentMichael Weinstein did not run for re-election.
- Note:John Joseph Hodges initially filed but did not appear on the official candidate list.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Charles Van Zanta Incumbent Van Zant first assumed office in 2008.
- Charles Van Zant
- Note:Andrew P. Smith initially filed but did not appear on the official candidate list.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 20
Note: IncumbentWilliam Proctor did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Clovis Watson, Jr.: 6,450a
- Marihelen Wheeler: 4,581
- Clovis Watson, Jr.: 6,450
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Clovis Watson, Jr.: 49,059
- Robert W. Brinkman: 504
District 21
Note: IncumbentCharles Van Zant won re-election in District 19.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Aaron Mandel Bosshardt: 6,259
- Andrew Moreya: 6,598
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Warren Keith Perrya Incumbent Perry first assumed office in 2010.
- Warren Keith Perry
November 6 General election candidates:
- Andrew Morey: 33,919
- Warren Keith Perry: 44,398
District 22
Note: IncumbentKeith Perry won re-election in District 21.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 23
Note: IncumbentCharles Chestnut IV did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dennis K. Baxleya Incumbent Baxley first assumed office in 2010.
- Dennis K. Baxley
November 6 General election candidates:
District 24
Note: IncumbentDennis Baxley won re-election in District 23.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Doug Courtney: 2,742
- Milissa Marie Holland: 5,627a
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Milissa Marie Holland: 37,623
- Travis Hutson: 39,459
- Michael Cornish: 2,643
District 25
Note: IncumbentLarry Metz won re-election in District 32.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Charles David Hood Jr.: 45,951
- Christina Spencer-Kephart: 29,026
District 26
Note: IncumbentFred Costello did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Dwayne L. Taylora Incumbent Taylor first assumed office in 2008.
- Dwayne L. Taylor
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 27
Note: IncumbentDwayne Taylor won re-election in District 26.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- David Santiago: 6,055a
- George Trovato: 3,260
- David Santiago: 6,055
November 6 General election candidates:
- Phil Giorno: 29,703
- David Santiago: 36,001
Note:Giorno was selected to replaceDennis Mulder after he withdrew from the general election.
District 28
Note: IncumbentDorothy Hukill did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jason T. Brodeur: 7,444a Incumbent Brodeur first assumed office in 2010.
- John F. Bush: 4,701
- Jason T. Brodeur: 7,444
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jason T. Brodeur: 44,291
- Franklin Perez: 22,866
District 29
Note: IncumbentTom Goodson won re-election in District 50.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Christopher Erickson Dorworth: 6,893a Incumbent Dorworth first assumed office in 2007.
- John Moffitt: 3,927
- Jeffrey Onest: 1,036
- Christopher Erickson Dorworth: 6,893
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mike Clelland: 36,983
- Christopher Erickson Dorworth: 36,837
District 30
Note: IncumbentRitch Workman won re-election in District 52.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Scott Plakona Incumbent Plakon first assumed office in 2008.
- Scott Plakon
November 6 General election candidates:
- Karen Castor Dentel: 36,475
- Scott Plakon: 32,232
District 31
Note: IncumbentJohn Tobia won re-election in District 53.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Bryan Nelsona Incumbent Nelson first assumed office in 2006.
- Bryan Nelson
November 6 General election candidates:
District 32
Note: IncumbentSteve Crisafulli won re-election in District 51.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Larry Metza Incumbent Metz first assumed office in 2010.
- Larry Metz
November 6 General election candidates:
District 33
Note: IncumbentJason Brodeur won re-election in District 28.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- H. Marlene O'Toolea Incumbent O'Toole first assumed office in 2008.
- H. Marlene O'Toole
November 6 General election candidates:
District 34
Note: IncumbentChris Dorworth ran for re-election in District 29.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Robert Raymond Goocher: 2,088
- Lynn Thomas Dostal: 5,313a
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jimmie Todd Smitha Incumbent Smith first assumed office in 2010.
- Jimmie Todd Smith
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jimmie Todd Smith: 45,453
- Nancy Argenziano: 32,960
Note:Dostal defeatedGoocher in the August 14 Democratic primary, but withdrew prior to the general election.
District 35
Note: IncumbentDean Cannon did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Robert Schencka Incumbent Schenck first assumed office in 2006.
- Robert Schenck
November 6 General election candidates:
- Rose Rocco: 32,029
- Robert Schenck: 40,019
District 36
Note: IncumbentScott Randolph did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Joseph Antimo Verola (write-in)a
- Joseph Antimo Verola (write-in)
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Mike Fasano: 7,511a
- Michael Kennedy: 617
- James Mathieu: 915
- Mike Fasano: 7,511
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joseph Antimo Verola: 52
- Mike Fasano: 54,197
District 37
Note: IncumbentScott Plakon ran for re-election in District 30.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Richard Corcoran: 9,676a Incumbent Corcoran first assumed office in 2010.
- Strother Hammond: 1,933
- Richard Corcoran: 9,676
November 6 General election candidates:
Note:Timothy P. Harris initially filed but did not appear on the official list of candidates.
District 38
Note: IncumbentBryan Nelson won re-election in District 31.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Will Weatherforda Incumbent Weatherford first assumed office in 2006.
- Will Weatherford
November 6 General election candidates:
District 39
Note: IncumbentGeraldine Thompson did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Neil Combee: 38,637
- Carol Castagnero: 20,988
District 40
Note: IncumbentEric Eisnaugle did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Seth D. McKeela Incumbent McKeel first assumed office in 2006.
- Seth D. McKeel
November 6 General election candidates:
- Seth D. McKeel: 39,095
- Lillian Lima: 22,007
District 41
Note: IncumbentStephen Precourt won re-election in District 44.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- John W. Lindsey, Jr.: 3,214
- John Wood: 5,981a Incumbent Wood first assumed office in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Karen Cooper Welzel: 30,514
- John Wood: 32,359
District 42
Note: IncumbentH. Marlene O'Toole won re-election in District 33.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Vacancy in endorsement
Note: IncumbentMike Horner (R) withdrew on September 24, 2012 after being named a client in a prostitution and racketeering case.[6][7]Horner's name still appeared on the general election ballot, with all votes he received counting toward the replacementRepublican nominee,Mike La Rosa.[8]
November 6 General election candidates:
- Eileen Game: 31,350
- Mike La Rosa: 31,879
District 43
Note: IncumbentJimmie Todd Smith won re-election in District 34.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Note:John Cortes initially filed but did not appear on the official list of candidates.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ricardo Rangel: 36,574
- Art Otero: 17,434
District 44
Note: IncumbentRobert Schenck won re-election in District 35.
- Note:Jeffrey Clyde Tepper initially filed but did not appear on the official list of candidates.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Stephen Precourta Incumbent Precourt first assumed office in 2006.
- Stephen Precourt
November 6 General election candidates:
District 45
Note: IncumbentRichard Corcoran won re-election in District 37.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Randolph Bracy III: 4,037a
- Shannon Currie: 3,475
- Randolph Bracy III: 4,037
- Note:Beryl McClary initially filed but did not appear on the official candidate list.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Randolph Bracy III: 38,088
- Ronney Roger Oliveira: 16,788
- Heinie Heinzelman: 7
District 46
Note: IncumbentJohn Legg did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Rosalind B. Johnson: 1,385
- Pam Powell: 3,053
- Bruce Antone: 3,801a
- Jason Henry: 874
- Sean Bradford: 1,573
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 47
Note: IncumbentJames Grant won re-election in District 64.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Linda A. Stewart: 40,751
- Bob Brooks: 36,987
Note:Andrew Ricardo DeForest initially filed but did not appear on the official candidate list.
District 48
Note: IncumbentPeter Nehr ran for re-election in District 65.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 49
Note: IncumbentDarren Soto did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Shayan Elahi: 1,842
- Joe Saunders: 3,431a
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Marco Pena: 3,425a
- Rene Plasencia: 3,175
- Marco Pena: 3,425
November 6 General election candidates:
- Joe Saunders: 33,267
- Marco Pena: 26,178
District 50
Note: IncumbentEd Hooper won re-election in District 67.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Tom Goodsona Incumbent Goodson first assumed office in 2010.
- Tom Goodson
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sean Ashby: 33,362
- Tom Goodson: 37,949
District 51
Note: IncumbentLarry Ahern won re-election in District 66.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Steve Crisafullia Incumbent Crisafulli first assumed office in 2008.
- Steve Crisafulli
November 6 General election candidates:
Note:Mike Blake initially won the August 14 Democratic primary unopposed but did not appear on the official general election candidate list.
District 52
Note: IncumbentJeff Brandes did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Ritch Workmana Incumbent Workman first assumed office in 2008.
- Ritch Workman
November 6 General election candidates:
District 53
Note: IncumbentRick Kriseman did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- John Paul Alvarez: 3,617a
- Ed Lewis Geier: 2,664
- John Paul Alvarez: 3,617
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Tres Holton: 3,864
- John Tobia: 6,182a Incumbent Tobia first assumed office in 2008.
- Laureen Trent: 1,804
November 6 General election candidates:
- John Paul Alvarez: 34,677
- John Tobia: 38,522
District 54
Note: IncumbentJames Frishe did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Debbie Mayfielda Incumbent Mayfield first assumed office in 2008.
- Debbie Mayfield
November 6 General election candidates:
District 55
Note: IncumbentDarryl Rouson won re-election in District 70.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Randy Duane Johnson: 5,946
- Cary Pigman: 5,980a
November 6 General election candidates:
- Crystal Drake: 26,269
- Cary Pigman: 31,781
District 56
Note: IncumbentRachel Burgin did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Ben Albrittona Incumbent Albritton first assumed office in 2010.
- Ben Albritton
November 6 General election candidates:
District 57
Note: IncumbentDana Young won re-election in District 60.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Brian Peter Hollands: 2,991
- Jake Raburn: 6,940a
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bruce Barnett: 29,211
- Jake Raburn: 41,186
District 58
Note: IncumbentJanet Cruz won re-election in District 62.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jose Vazquez: 24,142
- Dan Raulerson: 32,354
District 59
- Note:Timothy Edward McCorkle initially filed but did not appear on the official candidate list.
Note: IncumbentBetty Reed won re-election in District 61.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Michael Floyd: 442
- Betty Jo Tompkins: 1,478
- Joe Wicker: 3,222
- Ross Spano: 3,397a
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gail Gottlieb: 33,085
- Ross Spano: 34,136
District 60
Note: IncumbentShawn Harrison ran for re-election in District 63.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Dana Younga Incumbent Young first assumed office in 2010.
- Dana Young
November 6 General election candidates:
District 61
Note: IncumbentWill Weatherford won re-election in District 38.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Tatiana M. Denson: 2,056
- Betty Reed: 8,718a Incumbent Reed first assumed office in 2006.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 62
Note: IncumbentRichard Glorioso did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Janet Cruza Incumbent Cruz first assumed office in 2010.
- Janet Cruz
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Janet Cruz: 36,745
- Wesley G. Warren: 15,840
District 63
Note: IncumbentSeth McKeel won re-election in District 40.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Mark Alan Danish: 3,402a
- Z.J. Hafeez: 2,106
- Mark Alan Danish: 3,402
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Shawn Harrisona Incumbent Harrison first assumed office in 2010.
- Shawn Harrison
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark Alan Danish: 33,535
- Shawn Harrison: 32,807
District 64
Note: IncumbentKelli Stargel did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- James W. Granta Incumbent Grant first assumed office in 2010.
- James W. Grant
November 6 General election candidates:
District 65
Note: IncumbentJohn Wood won re-election in District 41.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Marg Baker: 2,386
- Peter Nehr: 7,629a Incumbent Nehr first assumed office in 2006.
- Tory Anthony Perfetti: 3,200
- Philip Tropea: 998
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carl Zimmerman: 43,508
- Peter Nehr: 38,698
District 66
Note: IncumbentBen Albritton won re-election in District 56.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Mary Louise Ambrose: 4,402a
- Joanne Kennedy: 3,778
- Mary Louise Ambrose: 4,402
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Larry Aherna Incumbent Ahern first assumed office in 2010.
- Larry Ahern
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mary Louise Ambrose: 35,951
- Larry Ahern: 40,764
District 67
Note: IncumbentGreg Steube won re-election in District 73.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Ed Hooper: 6,769a Incumbent Hooper first assumed office in 2006.
- Christopher Shepard: 2,994
- Ed Hooper: 6,769
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ben Farrell: 29,886
- Ed Hooper: 33,441
District 68
Note: IncumbentJim Boyd won re-election in District 71.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Daryle L. Hamel: 2,654
- Frank Farkas: 7,819a
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dwight Dudley: 35,630
- Frank Farkas: 30,951
- Matthew D. Weidner: 3,388
District 69
Note: IncumbentRay Pilon won re-election in District 72.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jim Dobyns: 1,643
- Kathleen Peters: 6,662a
- David Phillips: 4,756
November 6 General election candidates:
- Josh Shulman: 36,577
- Kathleen Peters: 40,164
District 70
Note: IncumbentDoug Holder won re-election in District 74.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Darryl Ervin Rousona Incumbent Rouson first assumed office in 2008.
- Darryl Ervin Rouson
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 71
Note: IncumbentKenneth Roberson won re-election in District 75.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jim Boyda Incumbent Boyd first assumed office in 2010.
- Jim Boyd
November 6 General election candidates:
- Adam Tebrugge: 32,875
- Jim Boyd: 41,734
District 72
Note: IncumbentPaige Kreegel did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Ray Pilona Incumbent Pilon first assumed office in 2010.
- Ray Pilon
November 6 General election candidates:
- Liz Alpert: 37,499
- Ray Pilon: 43,852
Note:Jan Douglas Legacy initially filed but did not appear on the official list of candidates.
District 73
Note: IncumbentMatt Caldwell won re-election in District 79.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Greg Steubea Incumbent Steube first assumed office in 2010.
- Greg Steube
November 6 General election candidates:
- Greg Steube: 60,712
- Bob McCann: 21,765
District 74
Note: IncumbentGary Aubuchon did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Doug Holdera Incumbent Holder first assumed office in 2006.
- Doug Holder
November 6 General election candidates:
Note:Andrew Saltman won the Democratic primary but did not appear on the official list of general election candidates.
District 75
- Note:William R. Tolp initially filed but did not appear on the official candidate list.
Note: IncumbentTrudi Williams did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Ken Robersona Incumbent Roberson first assumed office in 2008.
- Ken Roberson
November 6 General election candidates:
District 76
Note: IncumbentKathleen Passidomo won re-election in District 106.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Michael Grant: 5,857
- Ray Rodrigues: 10,496a
- Chauncey Solinger: 4,655
November 6 General election candidates:
District 77
Note: IncumbentDenise Grimsley did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Christopher Berardi: 4,183
- Dane Eagle: 10,026a
November 6 General election candidates:
- Arvella M. Clare: 23,455
- Dane Eagle: 38,936
District 78
Note: IncumbentSteven Perman ran for re-election in District 81.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Heather Fitzenhagen: 9,302a
- Jonathan Allen Martin: 4,228
- Heather Fitzenhagen: 9,302
November 6 General election candidates:
- Heather Fitzenhagen: 37,735
- Kerry Babb: 18,298
District 79
Note: IncumbentMike Horner withdrew from his re-election bid in District 42 ahead of the general election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Matt Caldwell: 11,764a Incumbent Caldwell first assumed office in 2010.
- Jon Larsen Shudlick: 1,965
- Matt Caldwell: 11,764
November 6 General election candidates:
District 80
Note: IncumbentDebbie Mayfield won re-election in District 54.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Matt Hudsona Incumbent Hudson first assumed office in 2006.
- Matt Hudson
November 6 General election candidates:
- Matt Hudson: 33,810
- Pam J. Brown: 17,758
District 81
Note: IncumbentGayle Harrell won re-election in District 83.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Steven M. Perman: 3,145 - Incumbent Perman first assumed office in 2010.
- Kevin Rader: 4,224a
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kevin Rader: 40,558
- James Ryan O'Hara: 22,459
District 82
Note: IncumbentWilliam Snyder did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Carl J. Domino: 5,628
- MaryLynn Magar: 7,588a
- Jonathan W. Milton: 1,186
- Jonathan W. Pasqualone: 2,296
- Calvin D. Turnquest: 1,345
November 6 General election candidates:
- MaryLynn Magar: 57,086
- Beverly Joy Hires: 212
District 83
Note: IncumbentPat Rooney won re-election in District 85.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Gayle Harrella Incumbent Harrell first assumed office in 2010.
- Gayle Harrell
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gayle Harrell: 49,735
- Dana Kaye Conaway: 326
District 84
Note: IncumbentMack Bernard did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Adam Fetterman: 4,179
- Larry Lee, Jr.: 5,455a
- L. Kevin Stinnette: 740
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Larry Lee, Jr.: 34,303
- Michelle Miller: 31,412
District 85
Note: IncumbentJoseph Abruzzo did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Patrick J. Rooney, Jr.a Incumbent Rooney first assumed office in 2010.
- Patrick J. Rooney, Jr.
November 6 General election candidates:
- David Lutrin: 32,844
- Patrick J. Rooney, Jr.: 44,538
District 86
Note: IncumbentLori Berman won re-election in District 90.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Mark Pafforda Incumbent Pafford first assumed office in 2008.
- Mark Pafford
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Mark Pafford: 38,909
- Tami L. Donnally: 25,527
District 87
Note: IncumbentBill Hager won re-election in District 89.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Dave Kerner: 4,185a
- Mike Rios: 1,958
- Dave Kerner: 4,185
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 88
Note: IncumbentMark Pafford won re-election in District 86.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Evelyn T. Garcia: 3,345
- Bobby Powell: 7,154a
- Nikasha Wells: 2,340
- Charles Bentel: 1,126
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 89
Note: IncumbentJeff Clemens did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Bill Hagera Incumbent Hager first assumed office in 2010.
- Bill Hager
November 6 General election candidates:
- Tom Gustafson: 35,807
- Bill Hager: 39,870
District 90
Note: IncumbentIrving Slosberg won re-election in District 91.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Lori Bermana Incumbent Berman first assumed office in 2010.
- Lori Berman
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lori Berman: 43,517
- Sean Michael Kasper: 39,870
District 91
Note: IncumbentGeorge Moraitis won re-election in District 93.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Irving Slosberga Incumbent Slosberg first assumed office in 2010.
- Irving Slosberg
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 92
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Gwyndolen Clarke-Reeda Incumbent Clarke-Reed first assumed office in 2008.
- Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 93
Note: IncumbentPerry Thurston won re-election in District 94.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- George Moraitisa Incumbent Moraitis first assumed office in 2010.
- George Moraitis
November 6 General election candidates:
- Gerri Ann Capotosto: 34,450
- George Moraitis: 42,274
District 94
Note: IncumbentHazelle Rogers won re-election in District 95.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Perry E. Thurston, Jr.a Incumbent Thurston first assumed office in 2006.
- Perry E. Thurston, Jr.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Perry E. Thurston, Jr.: 54,339
- Scott Herman: 10,210
District 95
Note: IncumbentJames Waldman won re-election in District 96.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Hazelle P. Rogersa Incumbent Rogers first assumed office in 2008.
- Hazelle P. Rogers
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 96
Note: IncumbentAri Abraham Porth did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Jim Waldmana Incumbent Waldman first assumed office in 2006.
- Jim Waldman
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 97
Note: IncumbentMartin David Kiar did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jared E. Moskowitz: 45,567
- James Gleason: 20,640
District 98
Note: IncumbentFranklin Sands did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Katie Edwards: 4,273a
- Louis Reinstein: 2,563
- Katie Edwards: 4,273
Note:Daniel J. Stermer filed for election, but did not appear on the primary ballot.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Katie Edwards: 45,300
- Cara Christine Pavalock: 22,240
District 99
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Elaine Schwartza Incumbent Schwartz first assumed office in 2006.
- Elaine Schwartz
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Elaine Schwartz: 40,383
- Elizabeth Anne Eddy: 21,247
District 100
Note: IncumbentEvan Jenne filed for election, but did not appear on the primary ballot.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Joseph A. Gibbons: 4,694a Incumbent Gibbons first assumed office in 2006.
- Sheldon Jacob Lisbon: 3,797
- Joseph A. Gibbons: 4,694
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 101
Note: IncumbentMatt Hudson won re-election in District 80.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 102
Note: IncumbentEduardo Gonzalez won re-election in District 111.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Melvin L. Bratton: 5,120
- Sharon Pritchett: 7,129a
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Sharon Pritchett: 53,904
- Alejandro Manuel Walters: 1
Note:Jessica Fortich initially won the August 14 GOP primary unopposed but did not appear on the official general election candidates list.
District 103
Note: IncumbentBarbara Watson won re-election in District 107.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Renier Diaz de la Portilla: 2,365
- Manny Diaz, Jr.: 3,335a
- Alfredo Naredo-Acosta: 345
November 6 General election candidates:
- Manny Diaz, Jr.: 32,739
- Josue Vazquez: 12
District 104
Note: IncumbentJohn Patrick Julien ran for re-election in District 107.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Robin P. Behrman: 1,725
- Alanna O. Mersinger: 1,554
- Richard Stark: 2,054a
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Richard Stark: 40,244
- Douglas A. Harrison: 25,850
District 105
Note: IncumbentJoseph Gibbons won re-election in District 100.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Paul Crespo: 2,689
- Carlos Trujillo: 3,399a Incumbent Trujillo first assumed office in 2010.
- Note:Jose M. Diaz initially filed but did not appear on the official list of candidates.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carlos Trujillo: 28,372
- Raul Rene Robayna (Write-in): 41
District 106
Note: IncumbentRichard Steinberg resigned from his seat in February 2012.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- David P. Bolduc: 5,782
- Kathleen Passidomo: 15,639a Incumbent Passidomo first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kathleen Passidomo: 61,072
- Peter Daniel Richter: 16,379
District 107
Note: IncumbentLuis Garcia did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- John Patrick Julien: 5,269 - Incumbent Julien first assumed office in 2010.
- Barbara A. Watson: 5,282a Incumbent Watson first assumed office in 2011.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 108
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Daphne Campbell: 8,488a Incumbent Campbell first assumed office in 2010.
- Alix Desulme: 3,302
- Pat Santangelo: 2,343
- Daphne Campbell: 8,488
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 109
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Bernadine Bush: 5,156
- Cynthia Stafford: 8,978a Incumbent Stafford first assumed office in 2010.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 110
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Ileana Abay: 1,032
- Jose Oliva: 6,173a Incumbent Oliva first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jose Oliva: 29,055
- Angel E. Morera: 14
District 111
Note: IncumbentErik Fresen won re-election in District 114.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Maykel Balboa: 3,319
- Eduardo Gonzalez: 5,461a Incumbent Gonzalez first assumed office in 2006.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Eduardo Gonzalez: 26,034
- Grettel Limia: 3
- Lizette B. Rodriguez: 4
District 112
Note: IncumbentJeanette Nuñez won re-election in District 119.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Alex Dominguez: 1,766
- Jose Javier Rodriguez: 2,395a
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Gustavo Barreiro: 3,075
- Alex Diaz de la Portilla: 4,396a
- Note:Eric Cecillio Padron initially filed but did not appear on the official candidate list.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jose Javier Rodriguez: 28,053
- Alex Diaz de la Portilla: 24,195
District 113
- Note:David Guzman initially filed but did not appear on the official list of candidates.
Note: IncumbentCarlos Lopez-Cantera did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Adam Marc Kravitz: 2,309
- Mark Weithorn: 2,498
- David Richardson: 3,123a
- Waldo Faura: 1,531
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 114
Note: IncumbentAna Rivas Logan ran for re-election in District 116.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Amory Bodin: 2,468
- Erik Fresen: 6,268a Incumbent Fresen first assumed office in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ross Hancock: 29,439
- Erik Fresen: 30,842
District 115
Note: IncumbentJose Felix Diaz won re-election in District 116.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Michael Bileca: 6,650a Incumbent Bileca first assumed office in 2010.
- Eugenio Perez: 2,054
- Michael Bileca: 6,650
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeffrey Solomon: 29,502
- Michael Bileca: 32,782
District 116
Note: IncumbentCarlos Trujillo won re-election in District 105.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jose Felix Diaz: 7,818a Incumbent Diaz first assumed office in 2010.
- Ana Rivas Logan: 4,026 - Incumbent Logan first assumed office in 2010.
- Jose Felix Diaz: 7,818
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jose Felix Diaz: 41,341
- Javier Daire: 3
- Maria Elisa Mena: 8
District 117
Note: IncumbentMichael Bileca won re-election in District 115.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Harold Ford: 1,357
- Kionne L. McGhee: 5,166a
- Carmen Morris: 1,367
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kionne L. McGhee: 36,332
- Xzavia S. Vaz: 0
District 118
Note: IncumbentDwight Bullard did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Frank Artilesa Incumbent Artiles first assumed office in 2010.
- Frank Artiles
November 6 General election candidates:
- Frank Artiles: 35,733
- Ramon Julio Garganta: 26
District 119
Note: IncumbentFrank Artiles won re-election in District 118.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Jeanette Nuñez: 5,394a Incumbent Nuñez was first elected 2010.
- Libby Perez: 2,034
- Jeanette Nuñez: 5,394
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jeanette Nuñez: 34,077
- Beatrice Oria: 17
District 120
Note: IncumbentRon Saunders did not run for re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Morgan J. McPherson: 2,945
- Holly Merrill Raschein: 5,731a
November 6 General election candidates:
- Ian Whitney: 28,118
- Holly Merrill Raschein: 30,974
See also
External links
- Florida Division of Elections - Official Primary Results(dead link)
- Florida Division of Elections - List of 2012 General Election Candidates
- Florida Division of Elections - Official General Election Results
Footnotes
- ↑Follow the Money, California
- ↑Follow the Money: "Florida House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑Florida House of Representatives, "Qualifications of Representatives."
- ↑The Gainesville Sun, "Democrats hope redistricting results in seat gain," June 10, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012
- ↑Florida Election Division, "Candidate List 2012" accessed May 11, 2012
- ↑Orlando Sentinel, "State Rep. Mike Horner ends campaign after being named in racketeering, prostitution case" accessed September 25, 2012
- ↑Florida Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed September 25, 2012
- ↑Tampa Bay Times, "Florida Rep. Mike Horner resigns amid prostitution ring investigation" accessed September 26, 2012
