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* Bill Fisher Jr., environmental consultant
* Bill Fisher Jr., environmental consultant
* [[Adam Hasner]], former [[Florida House of Representatives]] majority leader <ref>http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0411/Balderas_Hasner_file_paperwork_for_Senate_bids_.html?showall</ref>
* [[Adam Hasner]], former [[Florida House of Representatives]] majority leader <ref>http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0411/Balderas_Hasner_file_paperwork_for_Senate_bids_.html?showall</ref>
* [[Connie Mack IV]], U.S. representative<ref>http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/1011/Connie_Mack_to_enter_Fla_Senate_race.html?showall</ref><ref>http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/26/2473781/shakeup-alert-rep-connie-mack.html#storylink=twt</ref><ref>http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/connie-mack-getting-us-senate-race</ref>
* [[George LeMieux]], former U.S senator<ref>http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0411/LeMieux_Im_in.html?showall</ref>
* [[George LeMieux]], former U.S senator<ref>http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0411/LeMieux_Im_in.html?showall</ref>
* Mike McCalister, university professor and [[Florida gubernatorial election, 2010|2010 Republican primary candidate]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/nelson-gets-his-first-official-republican-challenger-2012|title=Sen. Bill Nelson gets his first official Republican challenger for 2012|date=November 23, 2010|accessdate=November 24, 2010|work=[[TampaBay.com]]|first=Alex|last=Leary}}</ref>
* Mike McCalister, university professor and [[Florida gubernatorial election, 2010|2010 Republican primary candidate]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/nelson-gets-his-first-official-republican-challenger-2012|title=Sen. Bill Nelson gets his first official Republican challenger for 2012|date=November 23, 2010|accessdate=November 24, 2010|work=[[TampaBay.com]]|first=Alex|last=Leary}}</ref>

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United States Senate election in Florida, 2012

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Party Democratic Republican

U.S. senator before election

Bill Nelson
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

TBD

The 2012 United States Senate election in Florida will be held on November 6, 2012 alongside a presidential election, other elections to the United States Congress, as well as various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson is running for re-election to a third term.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Potential

Declined

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Adam
Hasner
George
LeMieux
Connie
Mack IV
Mike
McCalister
Craig
Miller
Other/
Undecided
Quinnipiac October 31-November 7, 2011 513 ± 4.3% 2% 9% 32% 6% 2% 45%
Public Policy Polling September 22-25, 2011 472 ± 4.5% 9% 13% 17% 3% 58%
Quinnipiac September 14-19, 2011 374 ± 5.1% 5% 17% 5% 11% 58%
Quinnipiac July 27-August 2, 2011 510 ± 4.3% 6% 12% 15% 8% 53%

Endorsements


General election

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Adam
Hasner (R)
Other Undecided
Public Policy Polling September 22-25, 2011 476 ± 4.5% 49% 35% 16%
Mason-Dixon August 18-22, 2011 625 ± 4.0% 45% 34% 21%
Public Policy Polling June 16-19, 2011 848 ± 3.4% 47% 35% 19%
Quinnipiac May 17-23, 2011 1,196 ± 2.8% 48% 23% 3% 24%
Public Policy Polling March 24-27, 2011 500 ± 4.4% 48% 32% 20%
Mason-Dixon February 9-10, 2011 625 ± 4.0% 46% 24% 30%
Public Policy Polling December 17-20, 2010 1,034 ± 3.0% 46% 30% 25%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
George
LeMieux (R)
Other Undecided
Public Policy Polling September 22-25, 2011 476 ± 4.5% 49% 35% 15%
Mason-Dixon August 18-22, 2011 625 ± 4.0% 49% 34% 17%
Public Policy Polling June 16-19, 2011 848 ± 3.4% 46% 35% 19%
Quinnipiac May 17-23, 2011 1,196 ± 2.8% 47% 27% 2% 22%
Public Policy Polling March 24-27, 2011 500 ± 4.4% 48% 33% 19%
Mason-Dixon February 9-10, 2011 625 ± 4.0% 49% 35% 16%
Public Policy Polling December 17–20, 2010 1,034 ± 3.0% 47% 36% 17%
Public Policy Polling July 16–18, 2010 900 ± 3.26% 49% 28% 23%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Connie
Mack IV (R)
Other Undecided
Quinnipiac October 31-November 7, 2011 1,185 ± 2.9% 42% 40% 1% 16%
Public Policy Polling March 24-27, 2011 500 ± 4.4% 47% 34% 18%
Mason-Dixon February 9-10, 2011 625 ± 4.0% 45% 40% 15%
Public Policy Polling December 17-20, 2010 1,034 ± 3.0% 44% 36% 20%
Public Policy Polling October 9–10, 2010 448 ± 4.6% 42% 33% 25%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Mike
McCalister (R)
Other Undecided
Public Policy Polling September 22-25, 2011 476 ± 4.5% 47% 34% 19%
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Bill
Nelson (D)
Craig
Miller (R)
Other Undecided
Public Policy Polling September 22-25, 2011 476 ± 4.5% 49% 32% 19%

See also

References

  1. ^ Bennett, George (January 16, 2011). "Nelson downplays state's shift to GOP". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved January 16, 2011.
  2. ^ Harding, Abel (January 18, 2011). "Bill Nelson talks re-election, healthcare reform in Jacksonville visit". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
  3. ^ http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0411/Balderas_Hasner_file_paperwork_for_Senate_bids_.html?showall
  4. ^ http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/1011/Connie_Mack_to_enter_Fla_Senate_race.html?showall
  5. ^ http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/26/2473781/shakeup-alert-rep-connie-mack.html#storylink=twt
  6. ^ http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/connie-mack-getting-us-senate-race
  7. ^ http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0411/LeMieux_Im_in.html?showall
  8. ^ Leary, Alex (November 23, 2010). "Sen. Bill Nelson gets his first official Republican challenger for 2012". TampaBay.com. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  9. ^ http://www.mcneil2012.com/
  10. ^ http://www.rollcall.com/news/republican_businessman_enters_florida_senate_primary-207205-1.html?pos=hln
  11. ^ http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/conservative-senate-candidate-ron-rushing-takes-aim-politicians
  12. ^ Powers, Scott (August 18, 2011). "Marielena Stuart joins U.S. Senate race". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  13. ^ http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2011/sep/28/gop-insiders-tom-lee-rick-baker-could-perk-up-sena-ar-261021/
  14. ^ McPike, Erin (December 1, 2010). "Another GOP Senate Showdown Brewing in Florida". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
  15. ^ http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2011/sep/28/gop-insiders-tom-lee-rick-baker-could-perk-up-sena-ar-261021/
  16. ^ http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_40/modern_family_star_beau_still_eyeing_senate_nick_loeb-209396-1.html
  17. ^ Catanese, David (February 14, 2011). "Will McBride exploring Florida Senate race". Politico. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
  18. ^ http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/07/will-newsmax-mogul-chris-ruddy-run-for-us-senate-maybe-maybe-not.html
  19. ^ Isenstadt, Alex (December 2, 2010). "Webster for Senate?". Politico. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
  20. ^ http://www.rollcall.com/news/Allan-Bense-Adam-Hasner-Florida-Senate-208266-1.html?pos=hln
  21. ^ http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/09/buchanan-closes.php
  22. ^ March, William (December 3, 2010). "Several Republicans may vie to take on Bill Nelson in 2012". The Tampa Tribune. Retrieved December 5, 2010.
  23. ^ Leary, Alex (July 18, 2011). "Haridopolos drops out of U.S. Senate race". Tampabay.com. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
  24. ^ Wallace, Jeremy (February 11, 2011). "Rooney not ready for U.S. Senate run". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
  25. ^ http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/08/west-im-not-run.php
  26. ^ http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0811/Allen_West_shuts_door_on_Senate_race_.html?showall
  27. ^ http://www.rollcall.com/news/Allan-Bense-Adam-Hasner-Florida-Senate-208266-1.html?pos=hln
  28. ^ http://shark-tank.net/2011/06/06/15586/
  29. ^ http://dailycaller.com/2011/08/08/haley-barbour-lends-endorsement-in-florida-senate-primary/
  30. ^ http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/09/lemieux-wins-endorsements-of-three-legislators.html
  31. ^ http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/09/lemieux-wins-endorsements-of-three-legislators.html
  32. ^ http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/09/lemieux-wins-endorsements-of-three-legislators.html
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