2012 United States Senate election in Florida
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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
- Bill Nelson, incumbent U.S. senator[1][2]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Bill Fisher Jr., environmental consultant
- Adam Hasner, former Florida House of Representatives majority leader [3]
- George LeMieux, former U.S senator[4]
- Mike McCalister, university professor and 2010 Republican primary candidate[5]
- Ron McNeil, businessman[6]
- Craig Miller, former CEO of Ruth's Chris Steak House and unsuccessful 2010 candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives[7]
- Ron Rushing, businessman[8]
- Marielena Stuart, conservative activist and journalist[9]
Potential
- Vern Buchanan, U.S. representative[10]
- Jennifer Carroll, lieutenant governor[11]
- Nick Loeb, businessman[12]
- Will McBride, attorney[13]
- Chris Ruddy, founder and CEO of Newsmax[14]
- Daniel Webster, U.S. representative[15]
Declined
- Allan Bense, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives[16]
- Jeb Bush, former Florida governor[17]
- Alexander George, businessman, political activist, minister
- Mike Haridopolos, President of the Florida Senate[18]
- Connie Mack IV, U.S. representative[19][20]
- Tom Rooney, U.S. representative[21]
- Allen West, U.S. representative[22][23]
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mike Haridopolos |
Adam Hasner |
George LeMieux |
Mike McCalister |
Craig Miller |
Other/ Undecided |
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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% |
Quinnipiac | May 17-23, 2011 | 463 | ± 4.6% | 13% | 4% | 14% | — | — | 64% |
Sunshine State Communications | May 12-13, 2011 | 458 | ± 4.58% | 11% | 0% | 9% | 4% | — | 64% |
Endorsements
Endorsements for Adam Hasner |
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Endorsements for George LeMieux |
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General election
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Vern Buchanan (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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Mason-Dixon | August 18-22, 2011 | 625 | ± 4.0% | 45% | 35% | — | 20% |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Adam Hasner (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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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 |
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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% |
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See also
- United States Senate elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2012
References
- ^ Bennett, George (January 16, 2011). "Nelson downplays state's shift to GOP". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved January 16, 2011.
- ^ Harding, Abel (January 18, 2011). "Bill Nelson talks re-election, healthcare reform in Jacksonville visit". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0411/Balderas_Hasner_file_paperwork_for_Senate_bids_.html?showall
- ^ http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0411/LeMieux_Im_in.html?showall
- ^ Leary, Alex (November 23, 2010). "Sen. Bill Nelson gets his first official Republican challenger for 2012". TampaBay.com. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ http://www.mcneil2012.com/
- ^ http://www.rollcall.com/news/republican_businessman_enters_florida_senate_primary-207205-1.html?pos=hln
- ^ http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/conservative-senate-candidate-ron-rushing-takes-aim-politicians
- ^ Powers, Scott (August 18, 2011). "Marielena Stuart joins U.S. Senate race". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
- ^ Leary, Alex (August 17, 2011). "Vern Buchanan leaving 'door open' to U.S. Senate run". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
- ^ McPike, Erin (December 1, 2010). "Another GOP Senate Showdown Brewing in Florida". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
- ^ DiGiacomo, Frank (January 14, 2011). "Sofia Vergara on U.S. Capitol? 'Modern Family' star's boyfriend thinking about run for Senate". Daily News. Retrieved January 14, 2011.
- ^ Catanese, David (February 14, 2011). "Will McBride exploring Florida Senate race". Politico. Retrieved February 14, 2011.
- ^ http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2011/07/will-newsmax-mogul-chris-ruddy-run-for-us-senate-maybe-maybe-not.html
- ^ Isenstadt, Alex (December 2, 2010). "Webster for Senate?". Politico. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ http://www.rollcall.com/news/Allan-Bense-Adam-Hasner-Florida-Senate-208266-1.html?pos=hln
- ^ March, William (December 3, 2010). "Several Republicans may vie to take on Bill Nelson in 2012". The Tampa Tribune. Retrieved December 5, 2010.
- ^ Leary, Alex (July 18, 2011). "Haridopolos drops out of U.S. Senate race". Tampabay.com. Retrieved July 18, 2011.
- ^ Smith, Adam (March 25, 2011). "Connie Mack will not run for U.S. Senate". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
- ^ http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011110809028
- ^ Wallace, Jeremy (February 11, 2011). "Rooney not ready for U.S. Senate run". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved February 11, 2011.
- ^ http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2011/08/west-im-not-run.php
- ^ http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/0811/Allen_West_shuts_door_on_Senate_race_.html?showall
- ^ http://www.rollcall.com/news/Allan-Bense-Adam-Hasner-Florida-Senate-208266-1.html?pos=hln
- ^ http://dailycaller.com/2011/08/08/haley-barbour-lends-endorsement-in-florida-senate-primary/
- ^ http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/09/lemieux-wins-endorsements-of-three-legislators.html
- ^ http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/09/lemieux-wins-endorsements-of-three-legislators.html
- ^ http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/09/lemieux-wins-endorsements-of-three-legislators.html
External links
- Florida Secretary of State - Division of Elections
- U.S. Congress candidates for Florida at Project Vote Smart
- Official campaign websites