2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida

The 2010 United States House of Representatives Elections in Florida were held on November 2, 2010, to determine who would represent the state of Florida in the United States House of Representatives. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 112th Congress from January 2011 until January 2013. Florida had twenty-five seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census, but would soon gain two more congressional seats in 2012.

A large majority of the incumbents sought re-election on November 2, and only the 12th district and the 17th district were open races. Upon the resignation of Robert Wexler, a special election was held in April to determine the new representative of 19th district. The winner of that race was Ted Deutch of the Democratic Party, who sought re-election on November 2.

Overview Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida by district:

DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 170,821 80.00% 0 0.00% 42,705 20.00% 213,526 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 2 136,371 53.60% 105,211 41.35% 12,856 5.05% 254,438 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 3 50,932 33.89% 94,744 63.03% 4,625 3.08% 150,301 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 4 178,238 77.21% 0 0.00% 52,607 22.79% 230,845 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 5 208,815 67.43% 100,858 32.57% 0 0.00 309,673 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 6 179,349 71.46% 0 0.00% 71,632 28.54% 250,981 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 7 185,470 69.03% 83,206 30.97% 0 0.00% 268,676 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 8 123,586 56.11% 84,167 38.22% 12,491 5.67% 220,244 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 9 165,433 71.43% 66,158 28.57% 0 0.00% 231,591 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 10 137,943 65.92% 71,313 34.08% 0 0.00% 209,256 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 11 61,817 40.37% 91,328 59.63% 0 0.00% 153,145 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 12 102,704 48.14% 87,769 41.14% 22,857 10.72% 213,330 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 13 183,811 68.86% 83,123 31.14% 0 0.00% 266,934 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 14 188,341 68.56% 74,525 27.13% 11,825 4.31% 274,691 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 15 157,079 64.73% 85,595 35.27% 0 0.00% 242,674 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 16 162,285 66.85% 80,327 33.09% 151 0.06% 242,763 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 17 0 0.00% 106,361 86.21% 17,009 13.79% 123,370 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 18 102,360 68.89% 46,235 31.11% 0 0.00% 148,595 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 19 78,733 37.30% 132,098 62.59% 228 0.11% 211,059 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 20 63,845 38.10% 100,787 60.15% 2,938 1.75% 167,570 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 21 – – – – – – – – Republican holdDistrict 22 118,890 54.36% 99,804 45.64% 0 0.00% 218,694 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 23 26,414 20.88% 100,066 79.12% 0 0.00% 126,480 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 24 146,129 59.64% 98,787 40.31% 115 0.05% 245,031 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 25 74,859 52.15% 61,138 42.59% 7,556 5.26% 143,553 100.00% Republican holdTotal 3,004,225 58.71% 1,853,600 36.22% 259,595 5.07% 5,117,420 100.00%

District 1 Republican incumbent Jeff Miller has represented this western Florida Panhandle congressional district since winning a special election in 2001. Jeff Miller sought re-election, and won by a landslide against challenging Independents Joe Cantrell and John Krause. Miller was also challenged by Jim Bryan, a qualified write-in candidate. Race details from CQ Politics Campaign Contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times Campaign websites Jeff Miller for Congress Joe Cantrell for Congress John Krause for Congress Jim Bryan for Congress

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball, November 1, 2010RCPRealClearPolitics, November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

Results

District 2

Democratic incumbent Allen Boyd ran for reelection, facing Republican nominee businessman Steve Southerland. Independent candidates Paul C. McKain and Dianne Berryhill were also on the ballot, and Ray Netherwood qualified as a write-in candidate.

In addition, Green Party candidate Steve Wilkie did not qualify for the congressional election.

Boyd won the Democratic primary against State Senate Democratic Leader Alfred Lawson, Jr. Southerland won the Republican primary against Eddie Hendry, Ron McNeil, Barbara F. Olschner and David Scholl. Southerland went on to unseat Boyd in the general election following, among other issues, voter discontent with the incumbent for his support of the policies of the President.

The district, which includes Tallahassee, voted 54%–45% for John McCain in 2008. Race details from CQ Politics Campaign Contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times Campaign websites

Steve Southerland for Congress Paul McKain for Congress Dianne Berryhill for Congress Ray Netherwood for Congress Steve Wilkie for Congress - did not qualify

Polling Poll Source Dates Administered Allen Boyd (D) Steve Southerland (R)The Hill/ANGAThe Hill/ANGA October 16–19, 2010 38% 50%Voter Survey ServiceVoter Survey Service October 14–17, 2010 38% 50%National ResearchNational Research September 29–30, 2010 30% 46%Tarrance GroupTarrance Group† April 12–13, 2010 37% 52%

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

Results

District 3 Democrat Corrine Brown represents this north central Florida district. She was challenged by Republican nominee Mike Yost and Independent Terry Martin-Back, who Corrine Brown defeated on November 2, 2010.

Race details from CQ Politics Campaign Contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times Campaign websites Corrine Brown for Congress Mike Yost for Congress Terry Martin-Back for Congress

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District 4 This Jacksonville district is represented by Republican Ander Crenshaw. Independent Troy Stanley challenged him. Gary L. Koniz and Deborah "Deb" Katz Pueschel also qualified as write-ins. Crenshaw won the race by a wide margin. from CQ Politics Campaign Contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

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District 5

This was an open seat, as Republican incumbent Ginny Brown-Waite retired, citing health reasons. Hernando County Sheriff Rich Nugent won the Republican primary to face Democratic businessman Jim Piccillo (, PVS, FEC), a former Republican and political novice. Nugent defeated Piccillo in the general election. Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign Contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

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District 6

Republican incumbent Cliff Stearns has held this seat since 1989. He was challenged by Independent candidate Steve Schonberg (campaign site, PVS).

Stearns won against Don Browning (campaign site, PVS) in the Republican primary.

On October 19, 2009, the Florida Whig Party announced that John Annarumma would be their nominee, but he later dropped out."Whig Party Says it will Have At Least Three U.S. House Candidates on Florida Ballot in 2010" by Richard Winger in Ballot Access News http://www.ballot-access.org/2009/10/19/whig-party-says-it-will-have-at-least-three-u-s-house-candidates-on-florida-ballot-in-2010/"Two more Whigs running for Congress in Florida" by Independent Political Report http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2009/10/two-more-whigs-running-for-congress-in-florida/ Stearns won the general election with 71% of the vote. from CQ Politics Campaign Contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

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District 7

Republican incumbent John Mica has held this district since 1993, and ran for re-election. He was challenged by Democratic nominee Palm Coast Navy veteran and nonprofit CEO Heather Beaven (campaign site, PVS, FEC).

Both Mica and Beaven ran unopposed in their respective primary elections. Peter Silva (campaign site) dropped out earlier. 2008 candidate Faye Armitage considered re-running, but decided against it. Candidate Listing for 2010 General Election], Florida Division of Elections

Florida Whig Party candidate Stephen J. Bacon (campaign site) also ran."Florida Whig Party Now Has 5 Announced Candidates for U.S. House " by Richard Winger Jan. 8, 2010 in Ballot-Access News, http://www.ballot-access.org/2010/01/08/florida-whig-party-now-has-5-announced-candidates-for-u-s-house/ Mica was easily reelected. from CQ Politics Campaign Contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

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District 8 Democratic incumbent Alan Grayson was defeated by Republican nominee former State Senate Majority Leader and Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Daniel Webster. TEA Party candidate Peg Dunmire (campaign site, PVS), and Independent George L. Metcalfe (campaign sitePVS were on the ballot, and Florida Whig Party Steven J. Gerritzen (campaign site), qualified as a write-in candidate.

Grayson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. In the Republican primary, Webster defeated Ross Bieling; Dan Fanelli, a former pilot; State Representative Kurt Kelly; 2008 GOP candidate Todd Long; Bruce O'Donoghue, businessman; and Patricia Sullivan, GOP activist. Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign Contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

Polling Poll Source Dates Administered Alan Grayson (D) Daniel Webster (R) OtherVoter Survey ServiceVoter Survey Service October 22–25, 2010 41% 48% 5%OnMessage, Inc. October, 2010 30% 46% -Voter Survey ServiceVoter Survey Service September 25–27, 2010 36% 43% 11%Public Policy Polling August 23–25, 2010 40% 27% 23%

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District 9

Republican Gus Bilirakis ran for re-election, having first won election in 2007 to replace his father, Michael Bilirakis, who had served the previous 23 years. Anita dePalma (campaign site, PVS) defeated Phil Hindahl (campaign site, PVS) in the Democratic primary election. Bilirakis was reelected with 71% of the vote. from CQ Politics Campaign Contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

Predictions

2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida

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