Florida House of Representatives elections, 2012

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:

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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.

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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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