Florida's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

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2022
Florida's 2nd Congressional District
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Democratic primary
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General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 26, 2024
Primary: August 20, 2024
General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voting in Florida
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican
DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican
Inside Elections: Solid Republican
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
Ballotpedia analysis
U.S. Senate battlegrounds
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Federal and state primary competitiveness
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See also
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All U.S. House districts, including the 2nd Congressional District of Florida, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was August 20, 2024. The filing deadline was April 26, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies.[1] As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215.[2] To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 59.8%-40.2%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 55.0%-44.0%.[3]

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 2

Incumbent Neal Dunn defeated Yen Bailey in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 2 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Neal Dunn
Neal Dunn (R)
 
61.6
 
247,957
Image of Yen Bailey
Yen Bailey (D) Candidate Connection
 
38.4
 
154,323

Total votes: 402,280
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Yen Bailey advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 2.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 2

Incumbent Neal Dunn defeated Rhonda Woodward in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 2 on August 20, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Neal Dunn
Neal Dunn
 
82.7
 
69,113
Rhonda Woodward Candidate Connection
 
17.3
 
14,456

Total votes: 83,569
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

The Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Bay, Gulf, Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, and Walton County Democratic Executive Committee State Committee members selected Yen Bailey to replace Meghann Hovey as the party's nominee after Hovey withdrew from the race.[4][5]

Candidate profiles

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "A Tallahassee-based attorney and Tulane University and Florida State University Law School graduate, Yen has dedicated her career to public service. She served as a Senior Attorney for the Guardian ad Litem Program and spent over 13 years as an ethics attorney at The Florida Bar. Committed to her family, Yen stepped away from her law career at the Bar to care for her elderly father. ​ Yen is a proud wife and mother. She cherishes time with her husband, Steve Bailey, a lawyer and professor at Florida State University and former Army Green Beret, and their two teenage sons. ​ Yen Bailey is the Democratic candidate for Florida’s Second Congressional District."


Key Messages

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Yen is a strong advocate for protecting women's reproductive rights, positioning herself as a defender of personal freedoms in the face of increasing restrictions across the country.


Affordability and Working Families: Recognizing the struggles of everyday Floridians, Yen Bailey supports policies aimed at improving quality of life. This includes fighting for affordable childcare, paid parental and family leave, healthcare access, and measures to combat price gouging.


Florida’s environment is integral to its identity and our culture. The environment in Florida is under attack by the Republican-controlled state government, with drilling in the Apalachicola River basin, and a newly proposed plan to completely commercialize our state parks with hotels, golf courses, and other artificial recreational activities. This would completely destroy our natural environments. Yen is going to make a point to draw attention to these highly unpopular plans, which are detested across the political spectrum.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Florida District 2 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Florida

Election information in Florida: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 7, 2024
  • By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 7, 2024
  • Online: Oct. 7, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Oct. 24, 2024
  • By mail: Received by Oct. 24, 2024
  • Online: Oct. 24, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
  • By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 26, 2024 to Nov. 2, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST/CST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Yen is a strong advocate for protecting women's reproductive rights, positioning herself as a defender of personal freedoms in the face of increasing restrictions across the country.

Affordability and Working Families: Recognizing the struggles of everyday Floridians, Yen Bailey supports policies aimed at improving quality of life. This includes fighting for affordable childcare, paid parental and family leave, healthcare access, and measures to combat price gouging.

Florida’s environment is integral to its identity and our culture. The environment in Florida is under attack by the Republican-controlled state government, with drilling in the Apalachicola River basin, and a newly proposed plan to completely commercialize our state parks with hotels, golf courses, and other artificial recreational activities. This would completely destroy our natural environments. Yen is going to make a point to draw attention to these highly unpopular plans, which are detested across the political spectrum.
Yen is personally passionate about defending the rights of those who are most vulnerable, protecting democracy by ensuring everyone has a voice, especially at the ballot box, and developing and supporting policies that allow the American dream to be an attainable goal for all.
The most important characteristics for an elected official include integrity, ensuring honesty and transparency in decisions, and accountability, taking responsibility and being answerable to the public. Empathy is essential, as officials must understand and address the needs of their constituents. A clear vision for long-term community improvement is also crucial, alongside fairness, treating all individuals with respect and impartiality. Competence is key, with the ability to make informed decisions, while resilience allows officials to handle challenges and criticism with focus. Courage is necessary for standing up for what’s right, even when it’s unpopular. Collaboration is important for working effectively with others, and dedication to public service ensures that the official prioritizes the community’s welfare over personal gain.
I am someone who believes hard work, honesty, and integrity are keys to success and building trust.
The core responsibilities of an elected official include representing their constituents by listening to their needs and advocating for their interests. They must craft, debate, and vote on laws that improve quality of life while balancing local and national priorities. Oversight is key, ensuring laws are fairly implemented and government agencies are held accountable. Public engagement, through open communication and transparency, is essential. Lastly, they must uphold high ethical standards, acting in the public’s best interest and maintaining integrity in their decisions.
I would like to be remembered as someone who worked to tirelessly to help others.
The U.S. House of Representatives is unique as the chamber closest to the people, with members directly elected to two-year terms. Its 435 members represent districts based on population, ensuring broad representation of diverse regions. The House holds exclusive powers, including originating revenue bills and initiating impeachment proceedings. Its majoritarian structure, led by the Speaker of the House, gives the majority party significant control over the legislative agenda. These qualities make the House a dynamic institution focused on responding to the needs and interests of the American public.
The greatest challenge for the United States over the next decade will be to lessen the divide in our country.
Compromise is essential for effective policymaking, as it allows diverse perspectives to come together to create balanced, inclusive solutions. By finding common ground, lawmakers can address the needs of all communities, fostering progress and stability in a way that benefits the greater good.
[I would support using revenue-raising measures to promote policies that benefit the public good. For example, we can close tax loopholes for corporations and the wealthy, ensuring they pay their fair share, and use those revenues to invest in affordable healthcare, lowering prescription drug costs, investing in infrastructure and job creation, and modernizing immigration. Expanding access to affordable childcare, paid family leave, and addressing housing and property insurance costs would also be top priorities. Additionally, we can create tax incentives that encourage responsible corporate behavior, such as paying fair wages and adopting sustainable practices. By leveraging our revenue-raising power thoughtfully, we can create a more equitable and prosperous society while addressing pressing issues like climate change, economic inequality, and access to affordable healthcare.] If elected, the power to originate revenue-raising bills would be key to advancing my priorities. I would focus on directing funds toward affordable healthcare, lowering prescription drug costs, investing in infrastructure and job creation, and modernizing immigration. Expanding access to affordable childcare, paid family leave, and addressing housing and property insurance costs would also be top priorities. This power would allow me to ensure that federal spending aligns with the values of fairness, opportunity, and support for working families and underserved communities.
As a representative, I believe the U.S. House’s investigative powers must be used to serve the people by holding government institutions and private entities accountable. Congress should focus investigations on issues that directly impact Americans' everyday lives, including ensuring transparency in government spending, addressing corporate price gouging, investigating unethical practices in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, and safeguarding our democratic processes. Investigations should be conducted with integrity and fairness, aiming for constructive solutions rather than political theater. I will work to ensure these powers are used to bring transparency, accountability, and justice to the forefront.
Ethics, Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability
Financial transparency and government accountability are essential for building public trust, preventing corruption, and ensuring the efficient use of resources. When governments openly disclose how taxpayer money is spent, it reduces the risk of misuse and promotes responsible budgeting. Transparency empowers citizens to participate in decision-making and hold officials accountable, aligning government priorities with public needs. Strong accountability mechanisms, such as independent oversight bodies, provide necessary checks on power, ensuring the integrity of public institutions. Additionally, transparent governance fosters economic stability by boosting investor confidence and promoting sustainable growth.


Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Neal Dunn Republican Party $1,648,135 $1,803,683 $89,458 As of December 31, 2024
Yen Bailey Democratic Party $46,560 $310 $15,361 As of December 31, 2024

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

  • Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
  • Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
  • Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[6]
  • Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[7][8][9]

Race ratings: Florida's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
Race trackerRace ratings
November 5, 2024October 29, 2024October 22, 2024October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy WalterSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The HillSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe RepublicanSafe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Noteworthy ballot measures

See also: Florida 2024 ballot measures

Two notable ballot measures were on the November 5, 2024, ballot in Florida. One would legalize marijuana possession under three ounces (Amendment 3), and the other would establish a constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability (Amendment 4). A 60% supermajority vote is required for the approval of both amendments.

Observers and officials commented on whether the amendments would increase turnout statewide.

  • Wendy Sartory Link, the Supervisor of Elections for Palm Beach County, said: “A presidential election gets people excited and brings people out. But you might have folks who may not have cared as much or been as motivated to get out to vote for a president or all of the other races. Now, these amendments might just drive them out.”[10]
  • Brad Coker, the CEO of the Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy firm, said of Amendment 4: "It'll bring out younger voters of all kinds and more white, female voters, both groups which lean heavy Democratic... It’ll definitely help turn out voters in what for many was looking like a lackluster choice in the presidential race between Biden and Trump.”[11]
  • Florida House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell (D) said: “With voters paying more attention to down-ballot races, I’m optimistic we can have a reverse coattails effect where we start to drive turnout and help improve the numbers at the presidential level.”[12]
  • Republican pollster Ryan Tyson disputed the idea that the amendments would increase turnout for Democrats, saying of Amendment 4: "Nobody is trying to say that abortion doesn’t animate their base to turn out — we’ve seen that everywhere... However, we haven’t seen them turn out voters that wouldn’t have already turned out, like in a presidential year."[13]
  • Sen. Marco Rubio (R) said of Amendment 4: “People are going to vote, they’re going to come out and vote and I don’t think [the abortion rights measure] is going to change any turnout patterns.”[14]

Amendment 3

See also: Florida Amendment 3, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2024)

A "yes" vote supported legalizing marijuana for adults 21 years old and older and allowing individuals to possess up to three ounces of marijuana.

A "no" vote opposed legalizing marijuana for adult use in Florida.

To read more about supporters and opponents of Amendment 3, along with their arguments, click on the box below.

Amendment 4

See also: Florida Amendment 4, Right to Abortion Initiative (2024)

A "yes" vote supported adding the following language to the Florida Constitution’s Declaration of Rights: “… no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider.” Amendment 4 maintained the existing constitutional provision that permitted a law requiring parents to be notified before a minor can receive an abortion.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Florida Constitution's Declaration of Rights to provide that the state cannot "... prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider."


To read more about supporters and opponents of Amendment 4, along with their arguments, click on the box below.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Florida in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Florida, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State Office Party Signatures required Filing fee Filing deadline Source
Florida U.S. House Ballot-qualified party 5,181[17] $10,440.00 4/26/2024 Source
Florida U.S. House Unaffiliated 5,181[18] $6,960.00 4/26/2024 Source

==District analysis==

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

  • District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
  • Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
  • Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
  • State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.


Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Florida.

Florida U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office Districts/
offices
Seats Open seats Candidates Possible primaries Contested Democratic primaries Contested Republican primaries % of contested primaries Incumbents in contested primaries % of incumbents in contested primaries
2024 28 28 1 101 56 9 21 53.6% 15 55.6%
2022 28 28 6 151 56 14 24 67.9% 17 73.9%
2020 27 27 2 114 54 10 19 53.7% 10 40.0%
2018 27 27 4 104 54 19 12 57.4% 11 47.8%
2016 27 27 7 100 54 11 13 44.4% 9 47.4%
2014 27 27 0 75 54 5 10 27.8% 8 29.6%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Florida in 2024. Information below was calculated on May 7, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

One hundred three candidates ran for Florida’s 28 U.S. House districts, including 42 Democrats and 61 Republicans. That’s 3.68 candidates per district, less than in the previous three election cycles. There were 5.43 candidates per district in 2022, 4.22 candidates per district in 2020, and 3.86 in 2018.

The 8th Congressional District was the only open district, meaning no incumbents filed to run. That’s the fewest open seats in Florida since 2014 when no seats were open. Incumbent Rep. Bill Posey (R-8th) did not run for re-election because he is retired from public office.

Seven candidates—incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-23rd) and six Republicans—ran for the 23rd Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a seat in 2024.

Thirty primaries—nine Democratic and 21 Republican—were contested in 2024. Thirty-eight primaries were contested in 2022, 29 primaries were contested in 2020, and 31 primaries were contested in 2018.

Fifteen incumbents—two Democrats and 13 Republicans—were in contested primaries in Florida in 2024. That’s less than the 17 incumbents in contested primaries in 2022 but more than the 10 incumbents in contested primaries in 2020.

The 20th Congressional District is guaranteed to Democrats because no Republicans will appear on the ballot. Democrats filed to run in every congressional district, meaning none are guaranteed to Republicans.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+8. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 8 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Florida's 2nd the 170th most Republican district nationally.[19]

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Florida's 2nd based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden Democratic Party Donald Trump Republican Party
44.0% 55.0%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district.[20] The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline Democratic Party Republican Baseline Republican Party Difference
41.3 57.6 R+16.3

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Florida, 2020

Florida presidential election results (1900-2020)

  • 17 Democratic wins
  • 14 Republican wins
Year 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020
Winning Party D D D D D D D R D D D D D R R R D R R D R R R R D R R D D R R
See also: Party control of Florida state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Florida's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Florida
Party U.S. Senate U.S. House Total
Democratic 0 8 8
Republican 2 18 20
Independent 0 0 0
Vacancies 0 2 2
Total 2 28 30

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Florida's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Florida, May 2024
Office Officeholder
Governor Republican Party Ron DeSantis
Lieutenant Governor Republican Party Jeanette Nuñez
Secretary of State Republican Party Cord Byrd
Attorney General Republican Party Ashley B. Moody

State legislature

Florida State Senate

Party As of February 2024
     Democratic Party 12
     Republican Party 28
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 40

Florida House of Representatives

Party As of February 2024
     Democratic Party 36
     Republican Party 84
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 120

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Florida Party Control: 1992-2024
One year of a Democratic trifecta  •  Twenty-five years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Governor D D D D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R I R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Senate D S S R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
House D D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Florida's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 2

Incumbent Neal Dunn defeated incumbent Alfred Lawson in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 2 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Neal Dunn
Neal Dunn (R)
 
59.8
 
180,236
Image of Alfred Lawson
Alfred Lawson (D)
 
40.2
 
121,153

Total votes: 301,389
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Alfred Lawson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 2.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Neal Dunn advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 2.

2020

See also: Florida's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 2

Incumbent Neal Dunn defeated Kim O'Connor in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 2 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Neal Dunn
Neal Dunn (R)
 
97.9
 
305,337
Image of Kim O'Connor
Kim O'Connor (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)
 
2.1
 
6,662

Total votes: 311,999
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Neal Dunn advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 2.

2018

See also: Florida's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 2

Incumbent Neal Dunn defeated Bob Rackleff in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 2 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Neal Dunn
Neal Dunn (R)
 
67.4
 
199,335
Image of Bob Rackleff
Bob Rackleff (D) Candidate Connection
 
32.6
 
96,233

Total votes: 295,568
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 2

Bob Rackleff defeated Brandon Scott Peters in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 2 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Bob Rackleff
Bob Rackleff Candidate Connection
 
50.8
 
29,395
Image of Brandon Scott Peters
Brandon Scott Peters
 
49.2
 
28,483

Total votes: 57,878
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 2

Incumbent Neal Dunn advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 2 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
Image of Neal Dunn
Neal Dunn

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates



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Footnotes

  1. A majority in the U.S. House when there are no vacancies is 218 seats.
  2. These figures include the seat of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who resigned on Nov. 13, 2024, after winning re-election.
  3. Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
  4. Florida Politics, "Yen Bailey named Democratic nominee in CD 2," July 29, 2024
  5. Florida Department of State, "Campaign Documents Search," accessed August 27, 2024
  6. Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  7. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  8. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  9. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
  10. ABC 33/40, "Abortion, marijuana ballot measures may boost Florida voter turnout" accessed June 17, 2024
  11. USA Today, "Abortion, marijuana measures raise hope for Democrats in Trump's home state" accessed June 17, 2024
  12. WCJB, "Florida Democrats optimistic about election with abortion measure on November ballot" accessed June 17, 2024
  13. The New York Times, "Democrats See Glimmers of Hope in Florida. Are They Seeing Things?" accessed June 17, 2024
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Senators
Representatives
District 1
Vacant
District 2
Neal Dunn (R)
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
Vacant
District 7
District 8
District 9
District 10
District 11
District 12
District 13
Anna Luna (R)
District 14
District 15
District 16
District 17
District 18
District 19
District 20
District 21
District 22
District 23
District 24
District 25
District 26
District 27
District 28
Republican Party (20)
Democratic Party (8)
Vacancies (2)