Florida House of Representatives elections, 2014
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014.
Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of the Florida House of Representatives. The Republican Party increased their hold on the chamber, gaining eight new seats to increase their number from 74 to 82. The Democratic Party's seats dropped from 45 to 37. After the election, a single seat remained vacant.
Incumbents retiring
A total of 17 incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
Name | Party | Current Office |
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Marti Coley | Republican | House District 5 |
Jimmy Patronis | Republican | House District 6 |
Reggie Fullwood | Democratic | House District 13 |
Daniel Davis | Republican | House District 15 |
Charles David Hood | Republican | House District 25 |
Bryan Nelson | Republican | House District 31 |
Robert Schenck | Republican | House District 35 |
Will Weatherford | Republican | House District 38 |
Seth McKeel | Republican | House District 40 |
Betty Reed | Democratic | House District 61 |
Ed Hooper | Republican | House District 67 |
Doug Holder | Republican | House District 74 |
Perry Thurston | Democratic | House District 94 |
James Waldman | Democratic | House District 96 |
Elaine Schwartz | Democratic | House District 99 |
Joseph Gibbons | Democratic | House District 100 |
Eduardo Gonzalez | Republican | House District 111 |
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Florida House of Representatives:
Florida House of Representatives | |||
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Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
Democratic Party | 45 | 37 | |
Republican Party | 74 | 82 | |
Vacancy | 1 | 1 | |
Total | 120 | 120 |
Qualifications
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To run for the Florida House of Representatives, candidates must be 21 years old, have lived in Florida for two years and live in the district they intend to serve.[1]
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In 69 (57.5%) of the 120 seats up for election, there was only one major party candidate running for election. A total of 28 Democrats and 41 Republicans were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 51 of the 120 districts up for election. Twelve of those seats held competitive elections in 2012 with a margin of victory ranging from 0 to 5 percent. Eight other elections were mildly competitive, with a margin of victory of 5 to 10 percent. Two seats that held competitive elections in 2012 have only one major party candidate in 2014. Those districts were:
Competitive
- District 29: Incumbent Mike Clelland (D) was defeated by Scott Plakon (R) in the general election. Clelland won by a margin of victory of 0.2 percent in 2012.
- District 41: Incumbent John Wood (R) defeated Celestyne Williams (D) in the general election. Wood won by a margin of victory of 3 percent in 2012.
- District 42: Incumbent Mike La Rosa (R) defeated Chad Carnell (D) in the general election. LaRosa won by a margin of victory of 0.8 percent in 2012.
- District 47: Incumbent Linda Stewart (D) was defeated by Mike Miller (R) in the general election. Stewart won by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 53: Incumbent John Tobia (R) defeated Santa Isabel Wright (D), David A. Kearns (I) and Kourtney Ann Waldron (I) in the general election. Tobia won as a Democrat by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 59: Incumbent Ross Spano (R) defeated Donna Lee Fore (D) in the general election. Spano won by a margin of victory of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 63: Incumbent Mark Alan Danish (D) was defeated by Shawn Harrison (R) in the general election. Danish won by a margin of victory of 1 percent in 2012.
- District 69: Incumbent Kathleen Peters (R) defeated Scott T. Orsini (D) in the general election. Peters won by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 84: Incumbent Larry Lee, Jr. (D) defeated Rob Siedlecki (R) in the general election. Lee won by a margin of victory of 4 percent in 2012.
- District 89: Incumbent Bill Hager (R) defeated David Ryan Silvers (D) in the general election. Hager won by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 114: Incumbent Erik Fresen (R) defeated Daisy Josefina Baez (D) and Ross Hancock (I) in the general election. Fresen won by a margin of victory of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 115: Incumbent Michael Bileca (R) defeated Kristopher D. Decossard (D) in the general election. Bileca won by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
Previously Competitive, Now Unopposed
- District 90: Incumbent Lori Berman (D) ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election. Berman won by a margin of victory of 4 percent in 2012.
- District 120: Incumbent Holly Merrill Raschein (R) ran unopposed in both the Republican primary and the general election. Raschein won by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
Primary challenges
A total of 14 incumbents faced primary competition on August 26. Seventeen incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 89 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. The state representatives that faced primary competition included:
- District 43: Incumbent Ricardo Rangel (D) was defeated by John Cortes in the Democratic primary.
- District 77: Incumbent Dane Eagle (R) defeated Terry Cramer, Brandon Ivey and Jim Roach in the Republican primary.
- District 107: Incumbent Barbara Watson (D) defeated Michael Joseph, Phillip J. Brutus and Dominique Simon in the Democratic primary.
- District 108: Incumbent Daphne Campbell (D) defeated Taj C. Echoles and Michael A. Hepburn in the Democratic primary.
Retiring incumbents
Seventeen incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 103 (85.8%) ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, six Democrats and eleven Republicans, can be found above.
List of candidates
District 1
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Clay Ingram - Incumbent Ingram was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Gloria Robertson-Wiggins: 15,497
- Clay Ingram: 34,317
District 2
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Mike Hill - Incumbent Hill was first elected to the chamber in a special election on June 11, 2013.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeremy Lau: 18,109
- Mike Hill: 34,133
District 3
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Jamie Smith: 4,340
- Douglas V. Broxson: 10,074 - Incumbent Broxson was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Douglas V. Broxson: 47,610
- John Daniel Melvin II (write-in): 43
District 4
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Matt Gaetz - Incumbent Gaetz was first elected to the chamber in a special election on April 13, 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Matt Gaetz
District 5
Note: Incumbent Marti Coley (R) did not run for re-election.
Note: Travis W. Pitts filed to run but withdrew before the primary.[2]
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Brad Drake: 9,802
- Jan Hooks: 3,720
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Brad Drake: 38,342
- Karen Schoen: 11,813
District 6
Note: Incumbent Jimmy Patronis (R) did not run for re-election.
Note: Ryan Jack Singleton withdrew before the primary.[3]
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Melissa Hagan: 3,617
- Thelma G. Rohan: 3,668
- Jay Trumbull: 6,698
- Norman Ray Bishop: 1,526
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jamie Shepard: 14,960
- Jay Trumbull: 36,794
- Henry Newman Lawrence III: 1,606
- Jerry Wyche (write-in): 29
District 7
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Halsey Beshears - Incumbent Beshears was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Halsey Beshears
District 8
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Dianne Williams-Cox: 5,437
- Alan Williams: 11,708 - Incumbent Williams was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Alan Williams: 41,150
- James W. Sinclair: 189
District 9
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Arnitta J. Grice-Walker: 5,570
- Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda: 25,020 - Incumbent Vasilinda was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda
District 10
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Elizabeth Porter - Incumbent Porter was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Elizabeth Porter: 36,387
- Barbara Ann Prince: 299 (write-in)
- Wendy S. Martin: 344 (write-in)
District 11
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Janet Adkins - Incumbent Adkins was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Dave Smith: 15,582
- Janet Adkins: 44,636
District 12
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Lake Ray - Incumbent Ray was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Yevgeny Morozov: 12,538
- Lake Ray: 32,048
District 13
Note: Incumbent Reggie Fullwood (D) filed improper paperwork and did not qualify for the ballot. The seat was filled in a special election.[4]
District 14
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Mia Jones - Incumbent Jones was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Mia Jones
District 15
Note: Incumbent Daniel Davis (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Jay Fant: 5,962
- Paul M. Renner: 5,960
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jay Fant: 35,287
- Kerry Keith Kelley (write-in): 41
Note: Calvin T. White (I) was removed from the official candidate list before the general election.
District 16
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Charles McBurney: 7,963 - Incumbent McBurney was first elected to the chamber in 2007.
- Chris Oliver: 3,890
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Charles McBurney: 44,133
- Brunell William Martineau (write-in): 33
District 17
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Ronald Renuart - Incumbent Renuart was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Ronald Renuart: 50,014
- Rebecca S. Sharp: 17,900
District 18
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Travis Cummings - Incumbent Cummings was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Travis Cummings: 41,675
- Kenneth Willey: 9,525
District 19
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Charles Van Zant - Incumbent Zant was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Charles Van Zant
District 20
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Clovis Watson, Jr. - Incumbent Watson was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Clovis Watson, Jr.
District 21
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Keith Perry - Incumbent Perry was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jon Uman: 23,410
- Keith Perry: 32,582
District 22
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Charlie Stone - Incumbent Stone was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Charlie Stone
District 23
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Dennis K. Baxley - Incumbent Baxley was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Dennis K. Baxley
District 24
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Travis Hutson - Incumbent Hutson was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Travis Hutson
District 25
Note: Incumbent Charles David Hood (R) did not run for re-election.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Noel Cheryl Bickford: 25,883
- Fred Costello: 37,905
District 26
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Dwayne Taylor - Incumbent Taylor was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Dwayne Taylor: 23,430
- Michael Cantu: 21,084
District 27
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- David Santiago - Incumbent Santiago was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Bob Garcia: 21,017
- David Santiago: 28,701
District 28
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Jason Brodeur: 6,463 - Incumbent Brodeur was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Kathryn Townsend: 3,685
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jason Brodeur: 34,217
- Franklin Perez: 15,917
District 29
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Mike Clelland - Incumbent Clelland was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Clelland: 23,022
- Scott Plakon: 30,243
District 30
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Karen Castor Dentel - Incumbent Dentel was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Bob Cortes: 5,123
- Scott Sturgill: 3,902
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Karen Castor Dentel: 23,448
- Bob Cortes: 24,776
District 31
Note: Incumbent Bryan Nelson (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Randy Glisson: 6,072
- Belita Grassel: 3,022
- Terri Seefeldt: 3,836
- Joseph B. Stephens: 709
- Jennifer Sullivan: 7,193
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jennifer Sullivan
District 32
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Larry Metz - Incumbent Metz was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Larry Metz
District 33
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- H. Marlene O'Toole - Incumbent O'Toole was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- H. Marlene O'Toole
District 34
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Jimmie Smith - Incumbent Smith was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jimmie Smith
District 35
Note: Incumbent Robert Schenck (R) did not run for re-election.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Rose Rocco: 23,687
- Blaise Ingoglia: 28,769
- Hamilton R. Hanson: 1,632
- James Scavetta: 2,107
District 36
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Amanda Hickman Murphy - Incumbent Murphy was first elected to the chamber in a 2013 special election.
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- James Mathieu: 2,636
- Chris Gregg: 3,720
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Amanda Hickman Murphy: 25,774
- Chris Gregg: 21,619
District 37
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Richard Corcoran - Incumbent Corcoran was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Richard Corcoran
District 38
Note: Incumbent Will Weatherford (R) did not run for re-election.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Beverly Ledbetter: 20,300
- Daniel Burgess: 30,446
District 39
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Neil Combee - Incumbent Combee was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Carol Castagnero: 17,186
- Neil Combee: 31,543
District 40
Note: Incumbent Seth McKeel (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- John Hugh Shannon: 4,162
- Colleen Burton: 4,334
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Ricky Shirah: 19,410
- Colleen Burton: 27,065
- Franklin "Ed" Shoemaker: 2,262
District 41
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- John Wood - Incumbent Wood was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Celestyne Williams: 20,711
- John Wood: 29,798
District 42
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Chad Carnell: 2,050
- Pete Placencia: 2,020
- Zulma Velez-Estrada: 1,170
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Mike La Rosa - Incumbent LaRosa was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Chad Carnell: 18,288
- Mike La Rosa: 27,642
District 43
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- John Cortes: 2,844
- Ricardo Rangel: 2,653 - Incumbent Rangel was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- John Cortes: 21,319
- Carlos L. Irizarry, Sr.: 10,881
District 44
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Stephen Facella: 1,208
- Eric Eisnaugle: 6,689 - Incumbent Eisnaugle was first elected to the chamber in a special election on April 8, 2014.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Eric Eisnaugle: 28,251
- Matthew Falconer: 15,478
District 45
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Randolph Bracy III - Incumbent Bracy was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Randolph Bracy III
District 46
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Bruce Antone - Incumbent Antone was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Bruce Antone: 21,834
- James W. Anderson, Jr. (write-in): 30
District 47
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Linda Stewart - Incumbent Stewart was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Maurice "Mo" Pearson: 2,880
- Mike Miller: 8,302
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Linda Stewart: 28,039
- Mike Miller: 30,303
District 48
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Victor M. Torres, Jr. - Incumbent Torres was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Victor M. Torres, Jr.
District 49
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Joe Saunders - Incumbent Saunders was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Rene Plasencia: 4,036
- Ed Rodriguez: 1,203
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Saunders: 18,405
- Rene Plasencia: 19,119
District 50
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- George Collins: 6,852
- Tom Goodson: 11,044 - Incumbent Goodson was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Goodson
District 51
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Steve Crisafulli - Incumbent Crisafulli was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Murray: 20,925
- Steve Crisafulli: 42,363
District 52
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Ritch Workman - Incumbent Workman was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Ritch Workman
District 53
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Tim Street: 4,627
- John Tobia: 5,671 - Incumbent Tobia was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Independent candidates:
- David A. Kearns
- Kourtney Ann Waldron (Write-in)
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Santa Isabel Wright: 21,160
- John Tobia: 31,163
- David A. Kearns: 3,741
- Kourtney Ann Waldron (write-in): n/a
District 54
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Debbie Mayfield - Incumbent Mayfield was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jorge Lugo: 18,426
- Debbie Mayfield: 39,529
District 55
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Cary Pigman - Incumbent Pigman was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Cary Pigman
District 56
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Ben Albritton - Incumbent Albritton was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Ben Albritton
District 57
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Jake Raburn - Incumbent Raburn was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jake Raburn
District 58
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Dan Raulerson - Incumbent Raulerson was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Independent candidates:
- Jose N. Vazquez Figueroa (Write-in)
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Raulerson
District 59
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Ross Spano - Incumbent Spano was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Donna Lee Fore: 19,573
- Ross Spano: 27,305
District 60
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Dana Young - Incumbent Young was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Dana Young
District 61
Note: Incumbent Betty Reed (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Edwin "Ed" Narain: 4,437
- Sean Shaw: 3,663
- Sharon Carter: 1,687
- Tatiana M. Denson: 838
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Edwin "Ed" Narain: 30,968
- Nicole Santiago: 44
District 62
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Janet Cruz - Incumbent Cruz was first elected to the chamber in a special election on February 23, 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Janet Cruz
District 63
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Mark Alan Danish - Incumbent Danish was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark Alan Danish: 21,967
- Shawn Harrison: 24,348
District 64
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- James Grant - Incumbent Grant was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Miriam Steinberg
Note: Daniel John Matthews was ruled ineligible because he did not live in this district.[5]
- November 4 General election candidates:
- James Grant: 31,442
- Miriam Steinberg: 21,434
Note: Because of the ruling in Matthews' case, the Republican primary was delayed to the general election. As only Republicans appeared in this race, all registered voters were allowed to vote. Ballots were only provided to Republican voters during the primary and thus thrown out.[5] Because of disputes over the legality of this election, the Florida House of Representatives threw out the results.[6]
District 65
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Carl Zimmermann - Incumbent Zimmermann was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Debbie Faulkner: 4,743
- Chris Sprowls: 8,942
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Carl Zimmermann: 31,480
- Chris Sprowls: 34,633
District 66
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Larry Ahern - Incumbent Ahern was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Lorena Grizzle: 26,436
- Larry Ahern: 35,067
District 67
Note: Incumbent Ed Hooper (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Thomas D. Ryan: 2,055
- Steve Sarnoff: 3,669
- Shawna Vercher: 2,303
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Christopher Latvala: 6,108
- Christopher Shepard: 2,985
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Steve Sarnoff: 22,818
- Christopher Latvala: 25,812
District 68
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Dwight Dudley - Incumbent Dudley was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Joshua Black: 1,908
- Bill Young: 7,501
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Dwight Dudley: 29,394
- Bill Young: 26,041
District 69
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Kathleen Peters - Incumbent Peters was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Scott T. Orsini: 26,616
- Kathleen Peters: 36,258
District 70
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Darryl Rouson - Incumbent Rouson was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Darryl Rouson: 30,090
- Phillip Garrett: 7,668
- Justin M. Bauford (write-in): 5
District 71
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Jim Boyd - Incumbent Boyd was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Boyd
District 72
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Ray Pilon - Incumbent Pilon was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
District 73
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Greg Steube - Incumbent Steube was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Greg Steube
District 74
Note: Incumbent Doug Holder (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Richard DeNapoli: 6,066
- Julio Gonzalez: 8,052
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Julio Gonzalez: 50,385
- Robert Samuel Kaplan (write-in): 91
- Shiloh Turner (write-in): 27
District 75
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Kenneth Roberson - Incumbent Roberson was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Kenneth Roberson: 42,745
- Ronald Gillis: 19,964
District 76
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Ray Rodrigues - Incumbent Rodrigues was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Charles C. Messina: 19,908
- Ray Rodrigues: 41,636
District 77
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Terry Cramer: 1,673
- Dane Eagle: 7,956 - Incumbent Eagle was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Brandon Ivey: 807
- Jim Roach: 1,974
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Dane Eagle: 39,167
- Jeremy A. Wood (write-in): 115
District 78
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Heather Fitzenhagen - Incumbent Fitzenhagen was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Heather Fitzenhagen: 36,356
- Bates Mcleod Haney (write-in): 62
District 79
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Matt Caldwell: 9,038 - Incumbent Caldwell was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Matt Miller: 5,865
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Matt Caldwell
District 80
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Matt Hudson - Incumbent Hudson was first elected to the chamber in 2006.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Matt Hudson
District 81
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Joshua Izaak: 3,003
- Kevin J.G. Rader: 7,481 - Incumbent Rader was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Kevin J.G. Rader
District 82
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- MaryLynn Magar - Incumbent Magar was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary W. Higgins: 22,853
- MaryLynn Magar: 36,269
District 83
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Gayle Harrell - Incumbent Harrell was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Gayle Harrell
District 84
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Larry Lee, Jr. - Incumbent Lee was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Larry Lee, Jr.: 27,892
- Rob Siedlecki: 21,629
District 85
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Patrick Rooney - Incumbent Rooney was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Patrick Rooney
District 86
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Mark Pafford - Incumbent Pafford was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Mark Pafford: 27,782
- Stuart Mears: 18,694
District 87
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Dave Kerner - Incumbent Kerner was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Dave Kerner
District 88
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Bobby Powell - Incumbent Powell was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Bobby Powell: 32,992
- Courtney Antron Grace (write-in): 20
District 89
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Bill Hager - Incumbent Hager was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- David Ryan Silvers: 26,510
- Bill Hager: 29,311
District 90
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Lori Berman - Incumbent Berman was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Lori Berman
District 91
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Irving Slosberg - Incumbent Slosberg was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Irving Slosberg
District 92
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed - Incumbent Clarke-Reed was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed: 24,848
- Kenny Brighton: 9,182
District 93
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- George Moraitis - Incumbent Moraitis was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Scott Herman: 23,366
- George Moraitis: 30,559
District 94
Note: Incumbent Perry Thurston (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Bobby DuBose: 8,222
- Levoyd L. Williams: 4,008
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Bobby DuBose
District 95
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Hazelle P. Rogers - Incumbent Rogers was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Hazelle P. Rogers: 31,588
- Doletta McDonald (write-in): 16
District 96
Note: Incumbent James Waldman (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Kristin Jacobs: 4,416
- Steven M. Perman: 1,374
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Kristin Jacobs: 29,874
- Ronald Bray: 59
District 97
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Jared Moskowitz - Incumbent Moskowitz was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jared Moskowitz
District 98
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Katie Edwards - Incumbent Edwards was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Katie Edwards
District 99
Note: Incumbent Elaine Schwartz (D) did not run for re-election.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Evan Jenne
District 100
Note: Incumbent Joseph Gibbons (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- John Paul Alvarez: 997
- Joseph S. Geller: 3,314
- Benjamin Samuel Sorensen: 1,057
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Joseph S. Geller: 19,653
- Martin A. Feigenbaum: 12,483
- Omar E. Recuero: 1,020
District 101
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Shevrin Jones - Incumbent Jones was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Shevrin Jones
District 102
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Sharon Pritchett - Incumbent Pritchett was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Sharon Pritchett
District 103
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Manny Diaz, Jr. - Incumbent Diaz was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Benjamin F. De Yurre: 11,885
- Manny Diaz, Jr.: 16,541
District 104
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Richard Stark - Incumbent Stark was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Richard Stark
District 105
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Carlos Trujillo - Incumbent Trujillo was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Carlos A. Pereira: 11,879
- Carlos Trujillo: 15,671
District 106
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Kathleen Passidomo - Incumbent Passidomo was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Kathleen Passidomo
District 107
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Michael Joseph: 2,345
- Phillip J. Brutus: 3,141
- Dominique Simon: 714
- Barbara Watson: 5,561 - Incumbent Watson was first elected to the chamber in a special election on February 8, 2011.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Barbara Watson
District 108
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Daphne Campbell: 7,117 - Incumbent Campbell was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Taj C. Echoles: 1,903
- Michael A. Hepburn: 2,161
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Daphne Campbell: 29,736
- Cedon Saintil, Jr.: 4,468
District 109
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Cynthia Stafford - Incumbent Stafford was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Cynthia Stafford
District 110
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Jose Oliva - Incumbent Oliva was first elected to the chamber in a June 28, 2011 special election.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jose Oliva: 16,105
- Nelson Millian: 7,331
District 111
Note: Incumbent Eduardo Gonzalez (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Alex Anthony: 2,586
- Bryan Avila: 3,932
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Mariano Ariel Corcilli: 7,774
- Bryan Avila: 15,486
District 112
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Jose Javier Rodriguez - Incumbent Rodriguez was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Jose Javier Rodriguez: 17,015
- Daniel Diaz Leyva: 16,373
District 113
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- David Richardson - Incumbent Richardson was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
Note: Laura Rivero Levey was removed from the ballot after her filing fee check bounced.[7]
- November 4 General election candidates:
- David Richardson
District 114
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Erik Fresen - Incumbent Fresen was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Daisy Josefina Baez: 17,758
- Erik Fresen: 21,262
- Ross Hancock: 1,357
District 115
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Michael Bileca - Incumbent Bileca was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Kristopher D. Decossard: 17,165
- Michael Bileca: 24,266
District 116
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Jose Felix Diaz - Incumbent Diaz was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Juan Carlos Cuba: 11,938
- Jose Felix Diaz: 23,833
District 117
- August 26 Democratic primary candidates:
- Kionne McGhee - Incumbent McGhee was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Kionne McGhee: 18,969
- Carmen Sotomayor: 5,703
District 118
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Frank Artiles - Incumbent Artiles was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Omar Rivero: 13,983
- Frank Artiles: 19,621
District 119
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Jeanette Nuñez - Incumbent Nuñez was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Milagro S. Ruiz: 11,827
- Jeanette Nuñez: 18,564
District 120
- August 26 Republican primary candidates:
- Holly Merrill Raschein - Incumbent Raschein was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- November 4 General election candidates:
- Holly Merrill Raschein
See also
External links
- Florida Division of Elections - Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election
- Florida Division of Elections - Official primary election results
- Florida Division of Elections - Official general election results
Footnotes
- ↑ Qualifications for Senate (dead link)
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "Travis Pitts," accessed August 13, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "Ryan Jack Singleton," accessed August 13, 2014
- ↑ Daily Record, "Johnny Gaffney to challenge Reggie Fullwood for state House District 13 seat," July 7, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 WTSP.com, "Election in Tampa-area House district delayed," August 25, 2014
- ↑ Miami Heraldn, "Florida House rejects elections returns for District 64," November 18, 2014
- ↑ Miami Herald, "'You can't make this up': David Richardson's GOP opponent bounces filing check, is bounced from ballot," July 2, 2014