Elections for the office of Florida House of Representatives will be held in Florida on November 6, 2012. All 120 seats will be up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was June 8, 2012. The primary election day will be August 14, 2012.
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012 and State legislative elections, 2012
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party holds the majority in the Florida House of Representatives:
| Florida House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As?of August 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| ???? | Democratic Party | 38 | Pending |
| ???? | Republican Party | 81 | Pending |
| ???? | Vacancy | 1 | Pending |
| 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 from Follow 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 the Florida House of Representatives, candidates must be:[3]
- 21 years old
- Have lived in Florida for two years
- Live in the district they intend to serve.
Term limits
- See also State legislatures with term limits and Impact of term limits on state representative elections in 2012
The Florida House of Representatives has been a term-limited state house since Florida voters approved Amendment 9 in 1992. Amendment 9 altered Article VI, section 4 of the Florida Constitution to impose a maximum of four 2-year terms on Florida State Representatives.
There are 120 representatives in the Florida House of Representatives. 12 of them, or 10%, are termed-out in 2012. Of these 12, 2 are Democratic and 10 are Republican.
In addition to the 12 Florida state representatives who are leaving office because of term limits, 10 Florida state senators are also termed-out.
Florida state representatives whose seats are up for election in 2012 but who are unable to run because of the state's term limits are:
Democrats (2):
Republicans (10):
Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Florida
As prescribed by law, the Florida Supreme Court approved a new House map on March 9, 2012. Pollster Jim Kane stated that Republicans are likely to hold majorities regardless of redistricting outcome, but not as substantial as in previous years.[4] Florida Democrats appeared to agree with that assessment, with one House Democratic consultant noting that retaking the chamber would happen over time rather than in one election cycle. An analysis by the Florida Chamber of Commerce showed a fluidity of a gain of one House seat by Republicans to a loss of five.[5]
List of candidates
Note: Candidate lists can change frequently throughout the election season. Ballotpedia staff will be re-examining the list on a monthly basis for any changes. This list was last examined on July 31, 2012. For more information about Ballotpedia's election coverage plan, click here. If you are aware of a candidate we've missed or one incorrectly listed, please send an email to: Geoff Pallay.District 1
Note: Incumbent Doug Broxson will seek re-election in District 3.
August 14 Democratic primary: - No candidates filed to run.
August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 2
Note: Incumbent Clay Ingram will seek re-election in District 1.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
Christine M. Bruha
District 3
Note: Incumbent Clay Ford will seek re-election in District 2.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Margaret Smith
District 4
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 5
Note: Incumbent Brad Drake will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Travis W. Pitts
- Eddy G. Holman
District 6
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 7
Note: Incumbent Marti Coley will seek re-election in District 5.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 8
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 9
- Note: James Lyell Farmer initially filed but does not appear on the official list of candidates.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 10
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 11
Note: Incumbent Elizabeth Porter will seek re-election in District 10.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Daniel Walsh
District 12
Note: Incumbent Janet Adkins will run for re-election in District 11.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
Karen Lea Morian
District 13
Note: Incumbent Daniel Davis will seek re-election in District 15.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 14
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
Jonathan William Loesche
District 15
Note: Incumbent Reggie Fullwood will seek re-election in District 13.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 16
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 17
Note: Incumbent Lake Ray will seek re-election in District 12.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Angela Casey
- Rebecca "Sue" Sharp
District 18
Note: Incumbent Ronald Renuart will seek re-election in District 18.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 19
Note: Incumbent Michael Weinstein will not seek re-eleciton.
- Note: John Joseph Hodges initially filed but no longer appears on the official candidate list.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
- Note: Andrew P. Smith initially filed but no longer appears on the official candidate list.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 20
Note: Incumbent William Proctor will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
- Robert W. Brinkman
District 21
Note: Incumbent Charles Van Zant will seek re-election in District 19.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 22
Note: Incumbent Keith Perry will seek 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: Incumbent Charles Chestnut IV will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 24
Note: Incumbent Dennis Baxley will seek re-election in District 23.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Michael Cornish
District 25
Note: Incumbent Larry Metz will seek re-election in District 32.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Christina Spencer-Kephart
District 26
Note: Incumbent Fred Costello will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 27
Note: Incumbent Dwayne Taylor will seek re-election in District 26.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 28
Note: Incumbent Dorothy Hukill will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Franklin Perez
District 29
Note: Incumbent Tom Goodson will seek re-election in District 50.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 30
Note: Incumbent Ritch Workman will seek re-election in District 52.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 31
Note: Incumbent John Tobia will run for re-election in District 53.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 32
Note: Incumbent Steve Crisafulli will seek re-election in District 51.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 33
Note: Incumbent Jason Brodeur will seek re-election in District 28.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 34
Note: Incumbent Chris Dorworth will seek re-election in District 29.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Nancy Argenziano
District 35
Note: Incumbent Dean Cannon will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 36
Note: Incumbent Scott Randolph will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 37
Note: Incumbent Scott Plakon will seek re-election in District 30.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Timothy P. Harris
District 38
Note: Incumbent Bryan Nelson will run for re-election in District 31.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 39
Note: Incumbent Geraldine Thompson will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Carol Castagnero
District 40
Note: Incumbent Eric Eisnaugle will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Lillian Lima
District 41
Note: Incumbent Stephen Precourt will seek re-election in District 44.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 42
Note: Incumbent H. Marlene O'Toole will seek re-election in District 33.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 43
Note: Incumbent Jimmie Todd Smith will seek re-election in District 34.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Note: John Cortes initially filed but no longer appears on the official list of candidates.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 44
Note: Incumbent Robert Schenck will seek re-election in District 35.
- Note: Jeffrey Clyde Tepper initially filed but no longer appears on the official list of candidates.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 45
Note: Incumbent Richard Corcoran is running for re-election in District 37.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Note: Beryl McClary initially filed but no longer appears on the official candidate list.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Heinie Heinzelman
District 46
Note: Incumbent John Legg will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 47
Note: Andrew Ricardo DeForest initially filed but no longer appears on the official candidate list. Note: Incumbent James Grant will run for re-election in District 64.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 48
Note: Incumbent Peter Nehr will run 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: Incumbent Darren Soto will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 50
Note: Incumbent Ed Hooper will seek re-election in District 67.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 51
Note: Incumbent Larry Ahern will seek re-election in District 66.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 52
Note: Incumbent Jeff Brandes will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 53
Note: Incumbent Rick Kriseman will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 54
Note: Incumbent James Frishe will not seek re-eleciton.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 55
Note: Incumbent Darryl Rouson will seek re-election in District 70.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 56
Note: Incumbent Rachel Burgin will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 57
Note: Incumbent Dana Young will seek re-election in District 60.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 58
Note: Incumbent Janet Cruz will seek re-election in District 62.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 59
- Note: Timothy Edward McCorkle initially filed but no longer appears on the official candidate list.
Note: Incumbent Betty Reed will run for re-election in District 61.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 60
Note: Incumbent Shawn Harrison will seek re-election in District 63.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 61
Note: Incumbent Will Weatherford will seek re-election in District 38.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 62
Note: Incumbent Richard Glorioso will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 63
Note: Incumbent Seth McKeel will seek re-election in District 40.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 64
Note: Incumbent Kelli Stargel will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 65
Note: Incumbent John Wood will seek re-election in District 41.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 66
Note: Incumbent Ben Albritton will run for re-election in District 56.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 67
Note: Incumbent Greg Steube will seek re-election in District 73.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 68
Note: Incumbent Jim Boyd will seek re-election in District 71.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Matthew D. Weidner
District 69
Note: Incumbent Ray Pilon will seek re-election in District 72.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 70
Note: Incumbent Doug Holder will seek re-election in District 74.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 71
Note: Incumbent Kenneth Roberson will seek re-election in District 75.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 72
Note: Incumbent Paige Kreegel will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Jan Douglas Legacy
District 73
Note: Incumbent Matt Caldwell will seek re-election in District 79.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Bob McCann
District 74
Note: Incumbent Gary Aubuchon will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 75
- Note: William R. Tolp initially filed but no longer appears on the official candidate list.
Note: Incumbent Trudi Williams will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 76
Note: Incumbent Kathleen Passidomo will seek re-election in District 106.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 77
Note: Incumbent Denise Grimsley will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 78
Note: Incumbent Steven Perman will seek re-election in District 81.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Kerry Babb
District 79
Note: Incumbent Mike Horner will seek re-election in District 42.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 80
Note: Incumbent Debbie Mayfield will seek re-election in District 54.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Pam J. Brown
District 81
Note: Incumbent Gayle Harrell will run for re-election in District 83.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 82
Note: Incumbet William Snyder will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Beverly Joy Hires
District 83
Note: Incumbent Pat Rooney will seek re-election in District 85.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Dana Kaye Conaway
District 84
Note: Incumbent Mack Bernard will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 85
Note: Incumbent Joseph Abruzzo will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 86
Note: Incumbent Lori Berman will seek re-election in District 90.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 87
Note: Incumbent Bill Hager will run for re-election in District 89.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 88
Note: Incumbent Mark Pafford will seek re-election in District 86.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 89
Note: Incumbent Jeff Clemens will not seek re-election.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- Note: Pamela Goodman initially filed but no longer appears on the official list of candidates.
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 90
Note: Incumbent Irving Slosberg will seek re-election in District 91.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 91
Note: Incumbent George Moraitis will seek re-election in District 93.
- August 14 Democratic primary:
- August 14 GOP primary:
- No candidates filed to run.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 92
- August 14 Democratic primary:
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