2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida
The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, to elect the 27 U.S. Representatives from the state of Florida, one from each of the state's 27 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other offices, including a gubernatorial election, other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The party primaries were held on August 28, 2018.[1]
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The state congressional delegation changed from a 16–11 Republican majority to a slim 14–13 Republican majority, one short from a Democratic flip. These were seen as the most seats Democrats had attained in Florida since 1982. As noted in the vote table below, Florida does not count votes in uncontested races, so the votes in the four uncontested seats held by Democratic members of the House are not counted in the totals or percentages on this page, and each under counts the votes for Democrats in Florida.
Results summary
Statewide
| Party | Candi- dates | Votes | Seats | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | +/– | % | |||
| Republican Party | 22 | 3,675,417 | 52.35% | 14 |  2 | 51.85% | |
| Democratic Party | 27 | 3,307,228 | 47.10% | 13 |  2 | 48.15% | |
| Independent | 6 | 38,550 | 0.55% | 0 |  | 0.00% | |
| Write-in | 8 | 281 | 0.00% | 0 | | 0.00% | |
| Total | 63 | 7,021,476 | 100.00% | 27 | | 100.00% | |
District
Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida by district:[2]
| District | Republican | Democratic | Others | Total | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 216,189 | 67.06% | 106,199 | 32.94% | 0 | 0.00% | 322,388 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 2 | 199,335 | 67.44% | 96,233 | 32.56% | 0 | 0.00% | 295,568 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 3 | 176,616 | 57.62% | 129,880 | 42.38% | 0 | 0.00% | 306,496 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 4 | 248,420 | 65.16% | 123,351 | 32.35% | 9,478 | 2.49% | 381,249 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 5 | 89,799 | 33.22% | 180,527 | 66.78% | 0 | 0.00 | 270,326 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
| District 6 | 187,891 | 56.31% | 145,758 | 43.69% | 0 | 0.00% | 333,649 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 7 | 134,285 | 42.31% | 183,113 | 57.69% | 0 | 0.00% | 317,398 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
| District 8 | 218,112 | 60.50% | 142,415 | 39.50% | 0 | 0.00% | 360,527 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 9 | 124,565 | 41.98% | 172,172 | 58.02% | 0 | 0.00% | 296,737 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
| District 10 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Democratic Hold |
| District 11 | 239,395 | 65.14% | 128,053 | 34.84% | 58 | 0.02% | 367,506 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 12 | 194,564 | 58.09% | 132,844 | 39.66% | 7,510 | 2.24% | 334,918 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 13 | 134,254 | 42.36% | 182,717 | 57.64% | 0 | 0.00% | 316,971 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
| District 14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Democratic Hold |
| District 15 | 151,380 | 53.02% | 134,132 | 46.98% | 20 | 0.01% | 285,532 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 16 | 197,483 | 54.56% | 164,463 | 45.44% | 0 | 0.00% | 361,946 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 17 | 193,326 | 62.26% | 117,194 | 37.74% | 0 | 0.00% | 310,520 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 18 | 185,905 | 54.30% | 156,454 | 45.70% | 0 | 0.00% | 342,359 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 19 | 211,465 | 62.27% | 128,106 | 37.72% | 36 | 0.01% | 339,607 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 20 | 0 | 0.00% | 202,659 | 99.92% | 165 | 0.08% | 202,824 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
| District 21 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Democratic Hold |
| District 22 | 113,049 | 37.98% | 184,634 | 62.02% | 0 | 0.00% | 297,683 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
| District 23 | 99,446 | 35.98% | 161,611 | 58.48% | 15,309 | 5.54% | 276,366 | 100.00% | Democratic Hold |
| District 24 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Democratic Hold |
| District 25 | 128,672 | 60.45% | 84,173 | 39.55% | 0 | 0.00% | 212,845 | 100.00% | Republican Hold |
| District 26 | 115,678 | 49.13% | 119,797 | 50.87% | 0 | 0.00% | 235,475 | 100.00% | Democratic Gain |
| District 27 | 115,588 | 45.76% | 130,743 | 51.76% | 6,255 | 2.48% | 252,586 | 100.00% | Democratic Gain |
| Total | 3,675,417 | 52.35% | 3,307,228 | 47.10% | 38,831 | 0.55% | 7,021,476 | 100.00% | |
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District 1
The 1st district stretches along the Emerald Coast and is located in the western Panhandle anchored by Pensacola, it also includes Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, and Wright. Republican Matt Gaetz, who has represented the district since 2017, was elected with 69% of the vote in 2016.
Candidates
- Declared
- Phil Ehr, U.S. Navy commander
- Jennifer M. Zimmerman, pediatrician
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jennifer M. Zimmerman | 22,422 | 60.48% | |
| Democratic | Phil Ehr | 14,650 | 39.52% | |
| Total votes | 37,072 | 100% | ||
Candidates
- Declared
- Cris Dosev, businessman
- Matt Gaetz, incumbent
- John Mills, retired U.S. Navy pilot
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matt Gaetz (incumbent) | 65,203 | 64.80% | |
| Republican | Cris Dosev | 30,433 | 30.24% | |
| Republican | John Mills | 4,992 | 4.96% | |
| Total votes | 100,628 | 100% | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matt Gaetz (incumbent) | 216,189 | 67.06% | |
| Democratic | Jennifer M. Zimmerman | 106,199 | 32.94% | |
| Total votes | 322,388 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
The 2nd district is located in the Big Bend region and is anchored by Panama City, and includes the suburbs of Tallahassee. Republican Neal Dunn, who has represented the district since 2017, was elected with 67% of the vote in 2016.
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Brandon Peters |
Bob Rackleff |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Blue Campaigns (D-Peters) | August 21–23, 2018 | 407 | – | 47% | 36% | 17% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Rackleff | 29,395 | 50.79% | |
| Democratic | Brandon Peters | 28,483 | 49.21% | |
| Total votes | 57,878 | 100% | ||
Candidates
- Neal Dunn, incumbent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Neal Dunn (incumbent) | 199,335 | 67.44% | |
| Democratic | Bob Rackleff | 96,233 | 32.56% | |
| Total votes | 295,568 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 3
The 3rd district is located in North Central Florida and includes the cities of Gainesville, Palatka, and Ocala. Republican Ted Yoho, who has represented the district since 2013, was re-elected to a third term with 57% of the vote in 2016.
Candidates
- Declared
- Dushyant Gosai, educator
- Yvonne Hayes Hinson, former Gainesville City Commissioner
- Tom Wells, businessman
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Yvonne Hayes Hinson | 31,655 | 59.50% | |
| Democratic | Tom Wells | 17,663 | 33.20% | |
| Democratic | Dushyant Gosai | 3,883 | 7.30% | |
| Total votes | 53,201 | 100% | ||
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ted Yoho (incumbent) | 54,848 | 76.27% | |
| Republican | Judson Sapp | 17,068 | 23.73% | |
| Total votes | 71,916 | 100% | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ted Yoho (incumbent) | 176,616 | 57.6% | |
| Democratic | Yvonne Hayes Hinson | 129,880 | 42.4% | |
| Total votes | 306,496 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 4
The 4th district is located in the First Coast region and is made up of the Jacksonville metropolitan area including Jacksonville Beach and St. Augustine. Republican John Rutherford, who has represented the district since 2017, was elected with 70% of the vote in 2016.
Candidates
- Declared
- Ges Selmont, attorney
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Rutherford (incumbent) | 248,420 | 65.16% | |
| Democratic | Ges Selmont | 123,351 | 32.35% | |
| Independent | Joceline Berrios | 7,155 | 1.88% | |
| Independent | Jason Bulger | 2,321 | 0.61% | |
| Write-in | 2 | <0.01% | ||
| Total votes | 381,249 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 5
The 5th district stretches along the northern border of Florida from the state capital, Tallahassee, to Jacksonville. Democrat Al Lawson, who has represented the district since 2017, was elected with 64% of the vote in 2016. Lawson ran for re-election.[6]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Alvin Brown |
Al Lawson |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Florida | August 17–19, 2018 | 402 | – | 29% | 48% | 23% |
| St. Pete Polls | August 11–12, 2018 | 445 | ± 4.6% | 27% | 50% | 23% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Al Lawson (incumbent) | 53,990 | 60.27% | |
| Democratic | Alvin Brown | 35,584 | 39.73% | |
| Total votes | 89,574 | 100% | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Al Lawson (incumbent) | 180,527 | 66.78% | |
| Republican | Virginia Fuller | 89,799 | 33.22% | |
| Total votes | 270,326 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 6
The 6th district is located in the Surf Coast region and includes the cities of Daytona Beach, Deltona, and Palm Coast. Republican Ron DeSantis, who has represented the district since 2013, was re-elected to a third term with 59% of the vote in 2016. He did not run for re-election in 2018, rather opting to run for Governor of Florida.[7] Florida's 6th district is one of the 20 Republican held seats included in the second round of seats targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.[8]
Candidates
- Declared
- Stephen Sevigny, radiologist
- Nancy Soderberg, former Representative at the United Nations and former Deputy National Security Advisor.[9]
- John Upchurch, attorney
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Stephen Sevigny |
Nancy Soderberg |
John Upchurch |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Polls | August 17, 2018 | 407 | ± 4.9% | 19% | 50% | 12% | 20% |
| St. Pete Polls | July 18, 2018 | 420 | ± 4.8% | 10% | 30% | 13% | 46% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Soderberg | 32,174 | 55.57% | |
| Democratic | John Upchurch | 13,088 | 22.61% | |
| Democratic | Stephen Sevigny | 12,633 | 21.82% | |
| Total votes | 57,895 | 100% | ||
Candidates
- Declared
- Fred Costello, former state representative
- Michael Waltz, former Green Beret
- John Ward, businessman
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Fred Costello |
Michael Waltz |
John Ward |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Polls | August 10, 2018 | 528 | ± 4.3% | 16% | 40% | 21% | 23% |
| St. Pete Polls | July 18, 2018 | 477 | ± 4.5% | 21% | 20% | 21% | 38% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Waltz | 32,916 | 42.43% | |
| Republican | John Ward | 23,593 | 30.41% | |
| Republican | Fred Costello | 21,074 | 27.16% | |
| Total votes | 77,583 | 100% | ||
Endorsements
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, President of the United States[10]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Michael Waltz (R) |
Nancy Soderberg (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQR Research (D) | October 1–4, 2018 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 45% | 45% | 9% |
| St. Pete Polls | September 19, 2018 | 730 | ± 3.6% | 47% | 43% | 10% |
| GQR Research (D) | September 4–6, 2018 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 47% | 46% | – |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Waltz | 187,891 | 56.31% | |
| Democratic | Nancy Soderberg | 145,758 | 43.69% | |
| Total votes | 333,649 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 7
The 7th district is centered around downtown Orlando and the northern Orlando suburbs such as Sanford and Winter Park. Democrat Stephanie Murphy, who has represented the district since 2017, was elected with 51% of the vote in 2016.
Candidates
- Chardo Richardson, former president of the ACLU
- Stephanie Murphy, incumbent
Endorsements
- Individuals
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic nominee for New York's 14th congressional district[11]
- Organizations
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Joe Biden, 47th Vice President of the United States 2009–2017; U.S. Senator from Delaware 1973–2009; candidate for President in 1988 and in 2008[12]
- Individuals
- Mark Kelly, retired astronaut, engineer, and U.S. Navy Captain[12]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephanie Murphy (incumbent) | 49,060 | 86.21% | |
| Democratic | Chardo Richardson | 7,846 | 13.19% | |
| Total votes | 56,906 | 100% | ||
Candidates
- Declared
- Mike Miller, state representative[13]
- Scott Sturgill, former Seminole County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor and state house candidate in 2014[14]
- Vennia Francois, policy advisor[15]
- Declined
- Bob Cortes, state representative[16]
- Joel Greenberg, Seminole County Tax Collector[17]
- David Simmons, state senator[18]
Endorsements
- Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator[19]
- Kevin Beary, former Orange County Sheriff[20]
- Dennis Lemma, Seminole County Sheriff[20]
- Carlos López-Cantera, Lieutenant Governor of Florida[21]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Vennia Francois |
Mike Miller |
Scott Sturgill |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Polls | August 20, 2018 | 321 | ± 5.5% | 8% | 42% | 26% | 24% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Miller | 30,629 | 53.89% | |
| Republican | Scott Sturgill | 17,253 | 30.36% | |
| Republican | Vennia Francois | 8,950 | 15.75% | |
| Total votes | 56,832 | 100% | ||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Stephanie Murphy (D) |
Mike Miller (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Polls | August 30, 2018 | 435 | ± 4.7% | 47% | 46% | 7% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stephanie Murphy (incumbent) | 183,113 | 57.69% | |
| Republican | Mike Miller | 134,285 | 42.31% | |
| Total votes | 317,398 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 8
The 8th district includes the Space Coast region and the cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Vero Beach. Republican Bill Posey, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 15th district from 2009 to 2013, was re-elected to a fifth term with 63% of the vote in 2016.
Candidates
- Declared
- Sanjay Patel, management consultant
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Posey (incumbent) | 218,112 | 60.50% | |
| Democratic | Sanjay Patel | 142,415 | 39.50% | |
| Total votes | 360,527 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 9
The 9th district is located in inland Central Florida including Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and Winter Haven. Democrat Darren Soto, who has represented the district since 2017, was elected with 57% of the vote in 2016.
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Alan Grayson |
Darren Soto |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyUSA | August 2–6, 2018 | 512 | ± 5.4% | 38% | 45% | 17% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darren Soto (incumbent) | 36,586 | 66.38% | |
| Democratic | Alan Grayson | 18,528 | 33.62% | |
| Total votes | 55,114 | 100% | ||
Candidates
- Declared
- Wayne Liebnitzky, engineer and candidate for Congress in 2016
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Darren Soto (D) |
Wayne Liebnitzky (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyUSA | October 2–7, 2018 | 535 | ± 6.4% | 48% | 40% | 11% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darren Soto (incumbent) | 172,172 | 58.02% | |
| Republican | Wayne Liebnitzky | 124,565 | 41.98% | |
| Total votes | 296,737 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 10
The 10th district is centered around Orlando and the surrounding suburbs such as Lockhart, Oak Ridge, and Zellwood. Democrat Val Demings, who has represented the district since 2017, was elected with 65% of the vote in 2016. Because no write-in candidates or candidates of other parties filed to run in this district, the Democratic primary was open to all voters.
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Val Demings (incumbent) | 73,601 | 75.00% | |
| Democratic | Wade Darius | 24,534 | 25.00% | |
| Total votes | 98,135 | 100% | ||
General election
Incumbent Val Demings ran unopposed in the general election.
District 11
The 11th district is located in Central Florida and includes the southern suburbs of Ocala and Spring Hill, this district also includes the retirement community known as The Villages. Republican Daniel Webster, who has represented the district since 2017 and previously represented the 8th district from 2011 to 2013 and the 10th district from 2013 to 2017, was re-elected to a fourth term with 65% of the vote in 2016.
Candidates
- Declared
- Dana Cottrell, teacher
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Daniel Webster (incumbent) | 239,395 | 65.2 | |
| Democratic | Dana Cottrell | 128,053 | 34.8 | |
| Independent | Luis Saldana (write-in) | 58 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 367,506 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 12
The 12th district is located in the Tampa Bay Area and includes Dade City, New Port Richey, and Palm Harbor. Republican Gus Bilirakis, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 2007 to 2013, was re-elected to a sixth term with 69% of the vote in 2016.
Candidates
- Declared
- Chris Hunter, former federal prosecutor
- Stephen Perenich, tax preparer
- Robert Tager, attorney and candidate for Congress in 2016
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Chris Hunter | 31,761 | 65.3 | |
| Democratic | Stephen Perenich | 9,303 | 19.1 | |
| Democratic | Robert Tager | 7,597 | 15.6 | |
| Total votes | 48,661 | 100.0 | ||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Gus Bilirakis (R) |
Christopher Hunter (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Polls | July 28, 2018 | 615 | ± 4.0% | 49% | 30% | 21% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gus Bilirakis (incumbent) | 194,564 | 58.1 | |
| Democratic | Chris Hunter | 132,844 | 39.7 | |
| Independent | Angelika Purkis | 7,510 | 2.2 | |
| Total votes | 334,918 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 13
The 13th district is located in the Tampa Bay Area and includes Clearwater, Largo and Saint Petersburg. Democrat Charlie Crist, who has represented the district since 2017, was elected with 52% of the vote in 2016.
Candidates
- Declared
- George Buck, educator
- Brad Sostack, navy veteran
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Buck | 30,560 | 56.0 | |
| Republican | Brad Sostack | 24,013 | 44.0 | |
| Total votes | 54,573 | 100.0 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charlie Crist (incumbent) | 182,717 | 57.6 | |
| Republican | George Buck | 134,254 | 42.4 | |
| Total votes | 316,971 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 14
The 14th district is centered around the city of Tampa and the immediate surrounding suburbs such as Lutz and Temple Terrace. Democrat Kathy Castor, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, was re-elected to a sixth term with 62% of the vote in 2016. Castor was the only candidate in 2018, and so was unopposed in the Democratic primary and general election.
General election
Incumbent Kathy Castor ran unopposed in the general election.
District 15
The 15th district is located in inland Central Florida and is anchored by Lakeland. The district also includes the eastern suburbs of Tampa such as Brandon and Riverview. Republican Dennis Ross, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 12th district from 2011 to 2013, was retiring.[23]
Nominee
- Ross Spano, State Representative (District 59) since 2012
Eliminated in primary
- Neil Combee, State Representative (District 39) 2012–2017
- Sean Harper, contractor
- Danny Kushmer, non-profit executive
- Ed Shoemaker, conservative activist
Declined
- Ben Albritton, State Representative (District 56) since 2010[24]
- Scott Franklin, Lakeland City Commissioner since 2018[25]
- Grady Judd, Sheriff of Polk County since 2005[24]
- Tom Lee, State Senator (District 20) 1996–2006 and since 2012[24]
- Seth McKeel, State Representative (District 40) 2006–2014[24][26]
- Kelli Stargel, State Senator (District 22) since 2012[24][25]
Withdrew
- Loretta "Leah Lax" Miller, former IDF officer[27]
- Curt Rogers
- Dennis Ross, incumbent U.S. Representative since 2011[24]
Endorsements
- State legislators
- J. D. Alexander, State Senator from Florida (District 17) 2002–2012[28]
- John Wood, State Representative from Florida (District 41) 2008–present[29]
- Mike La Rosa, State Representative from Florida (District 42) 2012–present[29]
- Ben Albritton, State Representative from Florida (District 56) 2010–present[29]
- Newspapers
- Tampa Bay Times[30] (primary only)
- U.S. Representatives
- Dennis Ross, incumbent U.S. Representative from FL-15 2011–present[24] (endorsed Spano in general election)
- Sheriffs
- Grady Judd, Sheriff of Polk County 2005–present[31] (endorsed Spano in general election)
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Neil Combee |
Sean Harper |
Danny Kushmer |
Ed Shoemaker |
Ross Spano |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Polls | August 24, 2018 | 404 | ± 4.9% | 32% | 6% | 5% | 8% | 30% | – | 20% |
| St. Pete Polls | August 11–12, 2018 | 360 | ± 5.2% | 36% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 30% | – | 22% |
| Strategic Government Consulting | August 7–8, 2018 | 508 | ± 4.3% | 31% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 17% | – | 40% |
| SurveyUSA | July 25–30, 2018 | 524 | ± 6.0% | 20% | 6% | 7% | 7% | 26% | – | 34% |
| St. Pete Polls | July 8, 2018 | 532 | ± 4.2% | 20% | 3% | 2% | 4% | 32% | 2%[32] | 37% |
| St. Pete Polls | May 25–27, 2018 | 494 | ± 4.4% | 23% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 29% | 2%[33] | 34% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ross Spano | 26,868 | 44.1 | |
| Republican | Neil Combee | 20,577 | 33.8 | |
| Republican | Sean Harper | 6,013 | 9.9 | |
| Republican | Danny Kushmer | 4,061 | 6.7 | |
| Republican | Ed Shoemaker | 3,377 | 5.5 | |
| Total votes | 60,896 | 100.0 | ||
Candidates
- Declared
- Kristen Carlson, attorney
- Andrew Learned, naval reserve officer
- Ray Pena, retired police officer
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Kristen Carlson |
Andrew Learned |
Ray Peña |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyUSA | July 25–30, 2018 | 535 | ± 6.1% | 31% | 12% | 12% | – | 46% |
| GQR Research (D-Carlson) | June 14–17, 2018 | 401 | ± 4.9% | 25% | 14% | 10% | 6% | 45% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kristen Carlson | 24,470 | 53.4 | |
| Democratic | Andrew P. Learned | 14,488 | 31.6 | |
| Democratic | Raymond "Ray" Peña | 6,895 | 15.0 | |
| Total votes | 45,853 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
- U.S. Senators
- Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida 2011–present; candidate for President in 2016[34]
- U.S. Representatives
- Dennis Ross, incumbent U.S. Representative from FL-15 2011–present[35]
- Statewide officials
- Pam Bondi, Attorney General of Florida 2011–present[34]
- State legislators
- Jake Raburn, State Representative from Florida (District 57) 2012–present[29]
- Sheriffs
- Grady Judd, Sheriff of Polk County 2005–present[35]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of Oct 17, 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate (party) | Total receipts | Total disbursements | Cash on hand |
| Kristen Carlson (D) | $1,306,227 | $1,065,973 | $240,254 |
| Ross Spano (R) | $587,719 | $519,283 | $68,435 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[36] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Ross Spano (R) |
Kristen Carlson (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pete Polls | November 5, 2018 | 1,194 | ± 2.8% | 46% | 44% | – | 9% |
| NYT Upshot/Siena College | October 16–19, 2018 | 499 | ± 4.7% | 43% | 43% | – | 14% |
| Remington (R) | October 17–18, 2018 | 1,369 | ± 2.64% | 47% | 41% | – | 12% |
| GQR Research (D-Carlson) | October 16–18, 2018 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 47% | 47% | – | 6% |
| SurveyUSA | October 9–14, 2018 | 591 | ± 4.6% | 45% | 45% | 3%[37] | 7% |
| WPA Intelligence (R) | October 3–4, 2018 | 418 | ± 4.9% | 46% | 39% | – | 15% |
| Bold Blue Campaigns (D) | September 22–27, 2018 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 49% | 46% | – | 5% |
| GQR Research (D-Carlson) | September 4–8, 2018 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 47% | 48% | – | – |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ross Spano | 151,380 | 53.0 | |
| Democratic | Kristen Carlson | 134,132 | 47.0 | |
| Independent | Dave Johnson (write-in) | 15 | 0.0 | |
| Independent | Jeffrey G. Rabinowitz (write-in) | 3 | 0.0 | |
| Independent | Alek Bynzar (write-in) | 2 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 285,532 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 16
The 16th district is located in the Suncoast region and includes Bradenton, Sarasota, and some Tampa suburbs such as FishHawk. Republican Vern Buchanan, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 13th district from 2007 to 2013, was re-elected to a sixth term with 60% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
Florida's 16th district is one of the 20 Republican held seats included in the second round of seats targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.[8]
Candidates
- Declared
- Jan Schneider, attorney
- David Shapiro, attorney
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Shapiro | 34,787 | 54.7 | |
| Democratic | Jan Schneider | 28,811 | 45.3 | |
| Total votes | 63,598 | 100.0 | ||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Vern Buchanan (R) |
David Shapiro (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Opinion Strategies (R) | October 4–7, 2018 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 52% | 42% | 5% |
| University of North Florida | September 30 – October 2, 2018 | 499 | – | 49% | 40% | 11% |
| St. Pete Polls | October 1, 2018 | 1,248 | ± 2.8% | 50% | 43% | 6% |
| ALG Research (D-Shapiro) | August 22–26, 2018 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 48% | 44% | – |
| St. Pete Polls | July 28, 2018 | 681 | ± 3.8% | 44% | 35% | 22% |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | April 16–17, 2018 | 655 | ± 3.8% | 49% | 37% | 14% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Vern Buchanan (incumbent) | 197,483 | 54.6 | |
| Democratic | David Shapiro | 164,463 | 45.4 | |
| Total votes | 361,946 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 17
The 17th district comprises most of the Florida Heartland, including the cities of Sebring and Okeechobee, as well as parts of the Suncoast, such as North Port and Port Charlotte. Republican Tom Rooney, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 16th district from 2009 to 2013, was re-elected to a fifth term with 62% of the vote in 2016. Rooney announced on February 19, 2018, that he will retire from Congress and not seek re-election in 2018.[38][39] The Democratic Party candidate April Freeman died on September 24, 2018, six weeks before the election. Allen Ellison was chosen to be the Democratic nominee.[40]
Candidates
- Declared
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | April Freeman | 33,376 | 77.0 | |
| Democratic | Bill Pollard | 9,976 | 23.0 | |
| Total votes | 43,352 | 100.0 | ||
Candidates
- Declared
- Bill Akins, veteran[43]
- Greg Steube , state senator[44]
- Julio Gonzalez, state representative[45]
Endorsements
- Organizations
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Akins |
Julio Gonzalez |
Greg Steube |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPA Intelligence (R-CFG) | August 8–9, 2018 | 300 | ± 5.7% | 5% | 16% | 39% | 40% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Steube | 48,963 | 62.4 | |
| Republican | Bill Akins | 15,133 | 19.3 | |
| Republican | Julio Gonzalez | 14,402 | 18.3 | |
| Total votes | 78,498 | 100.0 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Greg Steube | 193,326 | 62.3 | |
| Democratic | Allen Ellison | 117,194 | 37.7 | |
| Total votes | 310,520 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 18
The 18th district is located in the Treasure Coast region and includes Stuart, Port St. Lucie, and the northern Palm Beach suburbs such as Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens. Republican Brian Mast, who has represented the district since 2017, was elected with 54% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
Florida's 18th district was included on the initial list of Republican held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.[46]
Candidates
- Declared
- Lauren Baer, attorney and former U.S. State Department official[47]
- Pam Keith, attorney and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016[48]
- Declined
- Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County State Attorney and former state senator[49][47]
- Jonathan Chane, attorney and candidate for Congress in 2016[50]
- Corinna Robinson, retired Army major and candidate for Congress in 2014[51]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lauren Baer | 34,922 | 60.3 | |
| Democratic | Pam Keith | 23,007 | 39.7 | |
| Total votes | 57,929 | 100.0 | ||
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Mast (incumbent) | 55,427 | 77.7 | |
| Republican | Mark Freeman | 8,081 | 11.3 | |
| Republican | Dave Cummings | 7,871 | 11.0 | |
| Total votes | 71,379 | 100.0 | ||
Debates
- Complete video of debate, October 15, 2018
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Brian Mast (R) |
Lauren Baer (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change Research (D) | October 27–29, 2018 | 475 | – | 53% | 44% | – |
| Global Strategy Group (D) | September 26–30, 2018 | 600 | ± 4.9% | 48% | 45% | – |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | September 17–19, 2018 | 533 | – | 46% | 43% | 10% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Mast (incumbent) | 185,905 | 54.3 | |
| Democratic | Lauren Baer | 156,454 | 45.7 | |
| Total votes | 342,359 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 19
The 19th district is located in Southwestern Florida and includes Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, and Naples. Republican Francis Rooney, who has represented the district since 2017, was elected with 66% of the vote in 2016.
Candidates
- Declared
- David Holden, financial adviser
- Todd James Truax, healthcare administrator
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Holden | 24,390 | 67.9 | |
| Democratic | Todd James Truax | 11,513 | 32.1 | |
| Total votes | 35,903 | 100.0 | ||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Francis Rooney (R) |
David Holden (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change Research (D-Holden) | September 10–12, 2018 | 468 | ± 4.0% | 51% | 42% | – |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Francis Rooney (incumbent) | 211,465 | 62.3 | |
| Democratic | David Holden | 128,106 | 37.7 | |
| Independent | Pete Pollard (write-in) | 36 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 339,607 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 20
The 20th district stretches from inland South Florida with many protected areas of the Everglades and Belle Glade to the Miami metro area and includes parts of West Palm Beach & Fort Lauderdale, and Miramar. Democrat Alcee Hastings, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 23rd district from 1993 to 2013, was re-elected to a thirteenth term with 80% of the vote in 2016.
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alcee Hastings (incumbent) | 50,315 | 73.6 | |
| Democratic | Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick | 18,031 | 26.4 | |
| Total votes | 68,346 | 100.0 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alcee Hastings (incumbent) | 202,659 | 99.9 | |
| Independent | Jay Bonner (write-in) | 165 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 202,824 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 21
The 21st district is located in the Miami metro area and includes the West Palm Beach suburbs, such as Greenacres and Wellington, as well as Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. Democrat Lois Frankel, who has represented the district since 2017 and previously represented the 22nd district from 2013 to 2017, was re-elected to a third term with 63% of the vote in 2016.
General election
Incumbent Lois Frankel ran unopposed in the general election.
District 22
The 22nd district is located in the Miami metro area and includes Boca Raton and Parkland, the site of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Also, this district includes significant portions of Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach. Democrat Ted Deutch, who has represented the district since 2017 and previously represented the 19th district from 2010 to 2013 and the 21st district from 2013 to 2017, was re-elected to a fourth term with 59% of the vote in 2016.
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ted Deutch (incumbent) | 52,628 | 86.5 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Fandl | 8,207 | 13.5 | |
| Total votes | 60,835 | 100.0 | ||
Candidates
- Declared
- Nicolas Kimaz, businessman
- Javier Manjarres, blogger
- Eddison Walters, real estate investor
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nicolas Kimaz | 13,939 | 41.0 | |
| Republican | Javier Manjarres | 11,552 | 33.9 | |
| Republican | Eddison Walters | 8,545 | 25.1 | |
| Total votes | 34,036 | 100.0 | ||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ted Deutch (incumbent) | 184,634 | 62.0 | |
| Republican | Nicolas Kimaz | 113,049 | 38.0 | |
| Total votes | 297,683 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 23
The 23rd district is located in the Miami metro area, including Plantation, Sunrise, and Weston. Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, was re-elected to a seventh term with 57% of the vote in 2016.
Candidates
- Declared
- Joe Kaufman, counter-terrorism researcher and candidate for state house in 1998 and 2000 and Congress in 2012, 2014, and 2016
- Carlos Reyes, lawyer
- Carla Spalding, nurse and candidate for Congress in 2016
Endorsements
- Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Kaufman | 11,304 | 44.7 | |
| Republican | Carlos Reyes | 8,508 | 33.7 | |
| Republican | Carla Spalding | 5,453 | 21.6 | |
| Total votes | 25,265 | 100.0 | ||
Independents
Tim Canova, who lost in the 2016 primary to Wasserman Schultz by a 57% to 43% margin, ran as an independent in the 2018 general election.[53][54] Don Endriss also ran as an independent candidate.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Wasserman Schultz (incumbent) | 161,611 | 58.5 | |
| Republican | Joe Kaufman | 99,446 | 36.0 | |
| Independent | Tim Canova | 13,697 | 5.0 | |
| Independent | Don Endriss | 1,612 | 0.6 | |
| Total votes | 276,366 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 24
The 24th district includes parts of Miami and its northern suburbs such as North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens. Democrat Frederica Wilson, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 17th district from 2011 to 2013, was re-elected to a fourth term unopposed in 2016. Because no write-in candidates or candidates of other parties filed to run in this district, the Democratic primary was open to all voters.
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Frederica Wilson (incumbent) | 65,894 | 83.7 | |
| Democratic | Ricardo de la Fuente | 12,833 | 16.3 | |
| Total votes | 78,727 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Both candidates were removed from the ballot which was cited for the recount in the Florida gubernatorial and United States Senate elections.[56][57] Incumbent Frederica Wilson won unopposed in the general election.
District 25
The 25th district includes the western Miami suburbs, such as Hialeah and Miami Lakes, and goes across the northern border of the Everglades to eastern Naples suburbs of Golden Gate and Immokalee. The district also extends upward into the Florida Heartland including Clewiston and LaBelle. Republican Mario Díaz-Balart, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 21st district from 2011 to 2013 as well as a different version of the 25th from 2003 to 2011, was re-elected to an eighth term with 62% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
Florida's 25th district has been included on the initial list of Republican-held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.[46]
Candidates
Declared
- Mary Barzee Flores, attorney and former Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Judge
Withdrew
- Annisa Karim, Lee County Department of Parks & Recreation manager (endorsed Flores)[58]
- Alina Valdes, doctor and candidate for Congress in 2016 (endorsed Flores)[59]
Endorsements
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mario Díaz-Balart (R) |
Mary Barzee-Flores (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D) | September 17–19, 2018 | 541 | – | 41% | 36% | 22% |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | May 21–23, 2018 | 670 | – | 46% | 39% | 15% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mario Díaz-Balart (incumbent) | 128,672 | 60.4 | |
| Democratic | Mary Barzee Flores | 84,173 | 39.6 | |
| Total votes | 212,845 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 26
The 26th district is centered on the Miami suburb of Homestead, includes most of the Everglades National Park, and extends downward into the Florida Keys, including Key West and Marathon. Republican Carlos Curbelo, who has represented the district since 2015, was re-elected to a second term with 53% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
Florida's 26th district was included on the initial list of Republican-held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.[46]
Candidates
- Declared
- Demetries Grimes,U.S. Navy veteran
- Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, businesswoman and candidate for state senate in 2016[64]
- Declined
- Steve Smith, businessman[65]
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Mucarsel-Powell | 20,997 | 63.5 | |
| Democratic | Demetries Grimes | 12,095 | 36.5 | |
| Total votes | 33,092 | 100.0 | ||
Endorsements
- Newspapers
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carlos Curbelo (incumbent) | 29,506 | 84.0 | |
| Republican | Souraya Faas | 5,629 | 16.0 | |
| Total votes | 35,135 | 100.0 | ||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Carlos Curbelo (R) |
Debbie Mucarsel- Powell (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYT Upshot/Siena College | October 19–24, 2018 | 499 | ± 4.9% | 44% | 45% | 11% |
| Mason-Dixon | October 3–9, 2018 | 625 | ± 4.0% | 46% | 45% | 9% |
| GBA Strategies (D) | September 27 – October 1, 2018 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 48% | 50% | – |
| GQR Research (D-Mucarsel-Powell) | September 23–27, 2018 | 511 | ± 4.9% | 48% | 49% | – |
| Public Policy Polling (D) | September 17–19, 2018 | 511 | – | 44% | 45% | 11% |
| NYT Upshot/Siena College | September 13–17, 2018 | 509 | ± 5.0% | 47% | 44% | 9% |
| GBA Strategies (D) | July 16–22, 2018 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 48% | 41% | – |
| DCCC (D) | March 17–22, 2018 | 418 | ± 4.9% | 45% | 40% | – |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Debbie Mucarsel-Powell | 119,797 | 50.9 | |
| Republican | Carlos Curbelo (incumbent) | 115,678 | 49.1 | |
| Total votes | 235,475 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
District 27
The 27th district is located in the Miami metro area, including Coral Gables, Kendall, Miami Beach, and portions of Miami. Republican Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 18th district from 1989 to 2013, retired from office in 2018.[66]
Democratic primary
Florida's 27th district has been included on the initial list of Republican-held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.[46]
Candidates
- Declared
- Matt Haggman, Miami program director of the Knight Foundation and former Miami Herald reporter[67]
- Michael Hepburn, University of Miami academic adviser and candidate for state house in 2010 and 2014[68]
- David Richardson, state representative[69]
- Donna Shalala, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and former president of the University of Miami[70]
- Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Miami Beach city commissioner[71][72]
- Withdrew
- Mary Barzee Flores, attorney and former Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida judge (running for FL-25)[73]
- Scott Fuhrman, businessman and candidate for Congress in 2016[74]
- José Javier Rodríguez, state senator[75]
- Ken Russell, Miami City Commissioner[76]
- Potential
- Francisco Cerezo, attorney[77]
- Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Commissioner[78]
- Cindy Lerner, former mayor of Pinecrest and former state representative[78]
- Jimmy Morales, Miami Beach City Manager[78]
- Mark Person[78]
- Marc Sarnoff, former Miami City Commissioner[78]
- Declined
- Alberto Carvalho, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent[79][80]
- Manny Diaz, former mayor of Miami[78]
- Philip Levine, Mayor of Miami Beach[78]
Endorsements
- Individuals
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, educator, community organizer, and political activist of Puerto Rican ancestry; Democratic nominee for NY-14 in 2018[83]
- Organizations
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Matt Haggman |
Michael Hepburn |
David Richardson |
Kristen Rosen-Gonzalez |
Donna Shalala |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bendixen & Amandi Research (D-Shalala) | August 10–16, 2018 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 10% | 2% | 18% | 9% | 36% | 25% |
| Frederick Polls (D-Richardson) | August 6–7, 2018 | 300 | ± 5.6% | 9% | 4% | 20% | 7% | 32% | 28% |
| RABA Research (D-Haggman) | August 2–5, 2018 | 433 | ± 4.7% | 16% | 4% | 15% | 11% | 26% | 27% |
| Bendixen & Amandi Research (D-Shalala) | June 2–8, 2018 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 5% | 2% | 16% | 8% | 43% | 26% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donna Shalala | 14,153 | 31.9 | |
| Democratic | David Richardson | 12,191 | 27.5 | |
| Democratic | Kristen Rosen-Gonzalez | 7,783 | 17.5 | |
| Democratic | Matt Haggman | 7,510 | 16.9 | |
| Democratic | Michael Hepburn | 2,723 | 6.1 | |
| Total votes | 44,360 | 100.0 | ||
Candidates
- Declared
- Elizabeth Adadi, U.S. Army veteran
- Bruno Barreiro, Miami-Dade County Commissioner[84]
- Angie Chirino, songwriter (daughter of Cuban-American musician Willy Chirino)[85]
- Stephen Marks, political consultant
- Mike Ohevzion, businessman
- Maria Peiro, educator and candidate for Congress in 2016[84]
- Bettina Rodriguez-Aguilera, former Doral City Councilwoman[86]
- Maria Elvira Salazar, journalist[87]
- Gina Sosa, filmmaker
- Withdrew
- Raquel Regalado, former Miami-Dade School Board member and candidate for Mayor of Miami-Dade County in 2016[78][88]
- Potential
- Jeb Bush Jr., son of former governor Jeb Bush[89]
- José Félix Díaz, state representative[78]
- Art Estopinan, former chief of staff to U.S. Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen[89]
- Ed MacDougall, former mayor of Cutler Bay and candidate for Congress in 2014[90]
- Jeanette Núñez, state representative[88]
- Juan C. Zapata, former Miami-Dade County Commissioner[78]
- Declined
- Carlos Curbelo, U.S. Representative for Florida's 26th congressional district[91]
- Miguel Díaz de la Portilla, former state senator[78]
- Anitere Flores, state senator[78][88][92]
- René García, state senator[78][93]
- Carlos López-Cantera, Lieutenant Governor of Florida and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016[78][88][89][94]
Endorsements
- Newspapers
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bruno Barreiro |
Maria Elvira Salazar |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaughlin & Associates (R-Salazar) | August 14–16, 2018 | 300 | ± 5.7% | 16% | 40% | 17%[95] | 27% |
| Magellan Strategies (R-Barreiro) | June 11–12, 2018 | 401 | ± 4.9% | 10% | 24% | 0%[96] | 67% |
Primary results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Maria Elvira Salazar | 15,812 | 40.5 | |
| Republican | Bruno Barreiro | 10,026 | 25.7 | |
| Republican | Maria Peiro | 3,120 | 8.0 | |
| Republican | Stephen Marks | 2,733 | 7.0 | |
| Republican | Angie Chirino | 2,677 | 6.9 | |
| Republican | Bettina Rodriguez-Aguilera | 1,684 | 4.3 | |
| Republican | Mike Ohevzion | 1,467 | 3.8 | |
| Republican | Elizabeth Adadi | 775 | 2.0 | |
| Republican | Gina Sosa | 760 | 1.9 | |
| Total votes | 39,054 | 100.0 | ||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Maria Elvira Salazar (R) |
Donna Shalala (D) |
Mayra Joli (I) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALG Research (D) | October 25–28, 2018 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 44% | 49% | – | – |
| NYT Upshot/Siena College | October 15–19, 2018 | 542 | ± 5.0% | 37% | 44% | 4% | 15% |
| ALG Research (D-Shalala) | October 11–14, 2018 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 39% | 44% | – | 10% |
| McLaughlin & Associates (R-Salazar) | October 11–14, 2018 | 400 | – | 50% | 41% | – | – |
| Mason-Dixon | October 1–6, 2018 | 625 | ± 4.0% | 44% | 42% | 1% | 13% |
| McLaughlin & Associates (R-Salazar) | September 10–13, 2018 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 51% | 42% | – | 7% |
| Bendixen & Amandi Research (D-Shalala) | August 29 – September 2, 2018 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 42% | 46% | 8% | 4% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donna Shalala | 130,743 | 51.8 | |
| Republican | Maria Elvira Salazar | 115,588 | 45.8 | |
| Independent | Mayra Joli | 6,255 | 2.5 | |
| Total votes | 252,586 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
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Barzee Flores’ decision to run in Florida’s 25th Congressional District was made at the urging of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the abortion rights group EMILY’s List and Florida Democrats
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- All other candidates combined for 17%.
- All other candidates did not receive over 1% support.
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- Candidates at Vote Smart
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- Campaign finance at FEC
- Campaign finance at Center for Responsive Politics
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