Election 2020, via LobbyTools Morning Edition, et al. (November 4, 2020)
Trump Wins Florida, But Other States Still Unclear
Florida voters went for President Donald Trump in Tuesday’s presidential election, giving him the state’s electoral votes over Joe Biden, though the overall national race remained undecided. Trump was pulled to a win in Florida mostly by voters in Miami-Dade County who turned out strong for the president. Miami Herald / Tampa Bay Times / USA Today
State Senate
SD 1 Broxson over Butler. Seat Remains GOP
In Senate District 1 in the western Panhandle, Republican Sen. Doug Broxson easily defeated Democratic challenger Karen Butler. “Hopefully we can have a majority in the Senate, and we go back and continue to move this economy forward during this pandemic and deal with some of the issues that we had with the budget,” Broxson told the Pensacola News Journal. Pensacola News Journal
SD 3 Ausley over Preston, Seat Remains Dem
State Rep. Loranne Ausley of Tallahassee kept the Senate District 3 seat in Democratic hands, beating Republican Marva Preston in the race to replace term-limited Sen. Bill Montford. Florida Politics / Tallahassee Democrat / WFSU
SD 5 Bradley over Peters. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Jennifer Bradley easily won the seat being vacated by her husband Sen. Rob Bradley, who is term-limited. Bradley got about 75% of the vote in beating Democrat Stacey Peters. Peters was chosen by the Democratic Party to replace candidate Melina Rayna Svanhild Farley-Barratt, who died last month.
SD 7 Hutson over Hunter. Seat Remains GOP
Incumbent Sen. Travis Hutson of St. Augustine won re-election, defeating Democrat Heather Hunter, a 22-year-old recent graduate of Flagler College. Daytona Beach News-Journal
SD 9 Brodeur over Sigman. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Jason Brodeur beat Democrat Patricia Sigman in SD 9, covering Seminole County and part of western Volusia County, with 50% of the vote to 48% for Sigman. No party affiliation candidate Jestine Iannotti took in 2%. Orlando Sentinel
SD 11 Bracy over Adams. Seat Remains Dem
Sen. Randolph Bracy won re-election to the Senate District 11 seat over Republican challenger Joshua Eli Adams. Orlando Weekly
SD 13 Stewart over Anderson. Seat Remains Dem
Sen. Linda Stewart retained her District 13 seat in the Senate, winning 60 percent of the vote in beating challenger Josh Anderson in the Central Florida district. Orlando Weekly
SD 15 Torres over Minnis, James. Seat remains Dem
Democrat Sen. Vic Torres was re-elected to the Senate in District 15, defeating challenger Louis T. Minnis Jr. and NPA candidate Mike James. Orlando Weekly
SD 17 Mayfield over Fretwell, Snyder. Seat Remains GOP
Sen. Debbie Mayfield was re-elected to a Senate seat covering Indian River and part of Brevard County. Mayfield defeated Democrat Scot Fretwell and NPA candidate Phillip Snyder. Florida Today
SD 19 Rouson over Paylan. Seat Remains Dem
Rep. Darryl Rouson will return for another term in the Senate after defeating no party candidate Christina Payan with just under 70% of the vote. Tampa Bay Times
SD 20 Burgess over Lewis. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Danny Burgess easily defeated Democrat Kathy Lewis for the open Florida Senate District 20 seat. Burgess got 55% of the vote to 45% for Lewis. District 20 includes northeastern Hillsborough County, southeastern Pasco County and a small part of northwestern Polk County. This was a special election for the seat vacated by Sen. Tom Lee, who resigned. The Ledger
SD 21 Boyd over Eldon, Seat Remains GOP
Republican Jim Boyd defeated Democrat Anthony “Tony” Eldon in the race to fill outgoing Senate President Bill Galvano’s seat. Galvano, in the seat since 2012, was term-limited. Boyd is a former member of the state House. The district covers Manatee County and parts of Hillsborough County. Bradenton Herald
SD 23 Gruters over Norman, Kaplan. Seat Remains GOP
Sen. Joe Gruters got 58% of the vote in beating Democrat Katherine Norman and NPA candidate Robert Kaplan in the district, which includes all of Sarasota County and western Charlotte County. Englewood Sun
SD 25 Harrell over Balderramos Robinson. Seat Remains GOP
Veteran lawmaker Gayle Harrell of Stuart won re-election, beating Democrat Corinna Balderramos Robinson. The District 25 seat covers Martin, St. Lucie and northwest Palm Beach counties. Treasure Coast Newspapers
SD 27 Rodrigues over Brown. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Ray Rodrigues will move from the House to the Senate following his win Tuesday over Democrat Rachel Brown in the race for the seat left open by the departure of GOP Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, who was term-limited. WINK
SD 29 Polsky over Norton, Seat Remains Dem
Democrat Tina Polsky of Boca Raton will move from the House to the Senate having defeated Republican Brian Norton in the race for SD 29. WPTV
SD 31 Berman over Donnally. Seat Remains Dem
Democrat Sen. Lori Berman defeated challenger Tami Donnally in the Palm Beach County district. Florida Politics
SD 35 Jones, No Opponent on Ballot. Seat Remains Dem
Shevrin Jones faced only write-in opposition.
SD 37 Garcia, Rodriguez and Rodriguez. Too Close to Call
The race for Senate District 37 appeared as if it might be headed for a recount. Florida Politics
SD 39 Rodriguez over Fernandez, Alfonso. Seat Remains GOP.
Republican Rep. Ana Maria Rodriguez is moving onto the Senate after topping Democratic Rep. Javier Fernandez in the race for Senate District 39. Florida Politics
State House
HD 1 Salzman over Mathis. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Michelle Salzman defeated Democrat Franscine Mathis. Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Hill lost to Salzman in the primary. WEAR
HD 2 Andrade over Krumel. Seat Remains GOP
Rep. Alex Andrade edged Democratic challenger Dianne Krumel in HD 2 in the western Panhandle 56% to 44%. Pensacola News Journal
HD 3, 4 Williamson, Maney Keep Panhandle House Seats in GOP
Incumbent Rep. Jayer Williamson won re-election in House District 3 and Patt Maney kept the District 4 seat vacated by Republican Mel Ponder in GOP hands. Northwest Florida Daily News
HD 6, 7 Incumbents Trumbull and Shoaf Win Easy to Keep HD 6, 7 GOP
Incumbent Republican Jay Trumbull defeated Democrat Alicia Bays in HD 6 and Rep. Jason Shoaf beat Taymour Khan in HD 7 to keep both districts in GOP hands.
HD 9 Tant over Kallinger, Seat Remains Dem
Democrat Allison Tant defeated Jim Kallinger for the HD 9 seat vacated by Democrat Loranne Ausley, who ran for Senate. Tallahassee Democrat
HD 10 Brannan over Aboujaoude, Seat Remains GOP
Republican Rep.Chuck Brannan defeated Democrat Rock Aboujaoude Jr in House District 10. WCTV
HD 11 Byrd over Hicks. Seat Remains GOP
Republican incumbent Rep. Cord Byrd defeated Democratic challenger Joshua Hicks with nearly 70% of the vote in a district running from Nassau County down through the Jacksonville beaches. Florida Times-Union
HD 12 Yarborough over Blimie. Seat Remains GOP
Duval County voters re-elected Republican incumbent Clay Yarborough, giving him a 60% to 40% win over Democrat Emmanuel Blimie in the race for the Jacksonville seat he’s held since 2016. Florida Times-Union
HD 15 Duggan over Thomas. Seat Remains GOP
Republican incumbent Wyman Duggan defeated Democrat Tammyette Thomas in HD 15. Florida Times-Union
HD 16 Fischer over Marcus Seat Remains GOP
Republican Rep. Jason Fischer of Mandarin beat Democrat Ben Marcus to win a third term in a suburban Jacksonville House seat. Florida Times-Union
HD 17 Stevenson over Rogers. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Rep. Cyndi Stevenson beat Democrat Dave Rogers to retain her seat. St. Augustine Record
HD 18, 19 Garrison, Payne Keep Districts 18, 19 GOP
Republican Sam Garrison won the House District 18 seat being vacated by term-limited GOP Rep. Travis Cummings and Republican Rep. Bobby Payne easily won re-election to his HD 19 seat.
HD 21 Clemons over Enneking. Seat Remains GOP
Rep. Chuck Clemons kept his District 21 seat in the state House for a third term, holding off Democratic challenger Kayser Enneking by 2,131 votes. Gainesville Sun
HD 22, 23 Harding, McClain Keep Seats GOP
Republican Joe Harding won the District 22 seat vacated by term-limited Republican Charlie Stone, and GOP Rep. Stan McClain held his District 23 seat, easily defeating Democrat Cynthia Dela Rosa.
HD 24 Renner over Morley, Seat Remains GOP St. Augustine Record
HD 25 Leek over Zutter, Hanoush, Seat Remains GOP WKMG
HD 26 Fetterhoff over Henry. Seat Remains GOP
DeLand Republican Sen. Elizabeth Fetterhoff beat back a challenge from Democrat Patrick Henry in a rematch of the 2018 House race in which she unseated Henry in a race decided by 61 votes. Democrats outnumber Republicans in the Volusia County district by almost 7,400 registered voters. Daytona Beach News-Journal
HD 27 Barnaby over Guzman. Seat Remains GOP.
Republican Webster Barnaby defeated Democrat Dolores Guzman for the open seat in House District 27, covering southern Volusia County. Barnaby will replace term-limited Rep. David Santiago, R-Deltona. Daytona Beach News-Journal
HD 28, 29 Plakon Smith Win in Close Races, Keep Seats GOP
Incumbent Republicans Scott Plakon of Longwood and David Smith of Sanford held off Democratic challengers in tight races. Orlando Sentinel
HD 30 Marcill over Cortes. Seat Remains Dem
Democratic Rep. Joy Goff-Marcill of Maitland beat Bob Cortes, who lost the seat to her two years ago. Goff-Marcill won 53-47%. The suburban district includes parts of Orange and Seminole counties, including parts of Altamonte Springs, Maitland and Winter Park. Florida Politics
HD 31-34 Republicans Truenow, Sabatini, Hage, Massullo Keep Seats GOP
HD 35-38 GOP incumbents Ingoglia, Mariano, Zika, Maggard All Win Re-election
HD 39 Tomkow over Cause. Seat Remains GOP
Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Polk City, easily won re-election over Democratic newcomer and teacher Chris Cause with 62% of the vote. The Ledger
HD 40 Burton over Barrow, Michie. Seat Remains GOP
GOP Rep. Colleen Burton won re-election in House District 40 in Lakeland, defeating Democrat Jan Barrow and NPA candidate Emily Michie. The Ledger
HD 41 Killebrew over West. Seat Remains GOP
Incumbent Republican Rep. Sam Killebrew of Winter Haven beat Democrat Jared West to win re-election to House District 41. Killebrew garnered 54% of the votes to 46% for West, a gay man who claimed to be Polk County’s first LGBTQ legislative candidate. The Ledger
HD 42 Hawkins Narrowly Leading Over Cady and Sanchez. Seat Looks to Remain GOP
Republican Fred Hawkins Jr. appeared set to overcome a mid-year arrest to narrowly edge out Democrat Barbara Cady and NPA candidate Leroy Sanchez in the race for the House District 42 seat in Osceola and Polk counties. Hawkins, a longtime Osceola County Commissioner, would fill the seat being vacated by term-limited Rep. Mike La Rosa. Florida Politics / Orlando Sentinel
HD 44 Thompson Holds Seat for Dems
Rep. Geraldine Thompson, D-Windermere, held onto her seat in western Orange County, beating Republican Bruno Portigliatti 52-48%. Orlando Sentinel
HD 47 Eskamani Wins, Seat Remains Dem
Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, is headed back to the Capitol after defeating Republican Jeremy Sisson 59-41%. Orlando Sentinel
HD 48 Morales over Martinez. Seat Remains Dem
Democrat Daisy Morales won this open seat over Republican Jesus Martinez by a 65-35% margin. Orlando Sentinel
HD 49 Smith over Prater, Seat Remains Dem
Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, defeated GOP challenger Robert Prater 62-38%. Orlando Sentinel
HD 50, 51, Incumbents Plasencia, Sirois Win, Keep Seats GOP
HD 52 Altman over Dabbs, Seat Remains GOP
Rep. Thad Altman defeated Democrat Lloyd Dabbs 62% to 38%. Florida Today
HD 53 Fine over Moore. Seat Remains GOP
Incumbent Republican Rep. Randy Fine defeated challenger Phil Moore for a second time in a race for a southern Brevard County seat. Fine was hospitalized for five days during the campaign after contracting COVID-19. Florida Today
HD 54-58 Republicans Keep House Districts 54-58 GOP
Republican incumbents Erin Grall, Melony Bell, Mike Beltran and Lawrence McClure were all re-elected Tuesday. In House District 55, Republican Kaylee Tuck won the seat vacated by term-limited GOP Rep. Cary Pigman.
HD 59 Learned Over Owen, Seat Remains Dem.
Andrew Learned got 51% of the vote to Republican Michale Owen’s 49% in their Hillsborough County district. The seat is being vacated by Democrat Adam Hattersley, who ran unsuccessfully for Congress. Florida Politics
HD 60 Toledo over Jenkins. Seat Remains GOP.
Rep. Jackie Toledo, R-Tampa, beat back a challenge from Democrat Julie Jenkins to win a third term in a closely-watched Hillsborough County district. Tampa Bay Times / Florida Politics
HD 62 Valdes over Capo. Seat Remains Dem
Incumbent Rep. Susan Valdes beat a Republican and an NPA candidate to win re-election. Tampa Bay Times
HD 64-67 Republicans Keep Seats in GOP Hands
Republicans Traci Koster, Chris Sprowls, Nick DiCeglie and Chris Latvala all kept Republican House seats in GOP hands with wins on Tuesday.
HD 68 Diamond over Tito, Seat Remains Dem
Incumbent Democrat Ben Diamond turned back a challenge from Republican Matt Tito. Tampa Bay Times
HD 69, Chaney over Webb, GOP Pickup
GOP Challenger Linda Chaney looked likely to upset incumbent Democratic Rep. Jennifer Webb in HD 69. Florida Politics / Tampa Bay Times
HD 71 Robinson over Mele, Seat Remains GOP
Will Robinson defeated challenger Andy Mele to keep HD 71 Republican. Sarasota Herald-Tribune / Bradenton Herald
HD 72 McFarland over Buckman. GOP Pickup.
Republican Fiona McFarland won back this Sarasota County district that was open with the departure of Democrat Margaret Good, who ran for Congress. McFarland beat Democrat Drake Buckman in a district where the GOP has a lead in registered voters. Florida Politics / Herald-Tribune
HD 73-HD 79 All Republican Wins
Republicans Tommy Gregory, James Buchanan, Michael Grant, Adam Botana, Mike Giallombardo, Jenna Persons and Spencer Roach all won House races Tuesday, keeping House Districts 73 through 79 Republican.
HD 80 Uhlich Melo over Novosad. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Lauren Uhlich Melo beat Democrat Laura Novosad to keep a GOP hold on the seat left open by Republican Byron Donalds, who ran for Congress.
HD 81 Skidmore over Banionis. Seat Remains Dem
Democrat Kelly Skidmore defeated Saulis Banionis to succeed Democrat Tina Polsky, who ran for the Senate. Florida Politics
HD 82 Snyder over Ackerly. Seat Remains GOP.
Republican John Snyder beat Elise Edwards Ackerly to succeed term-limited Republican MaryLynn Magar. Florida Politics
HD 83 Overdorf over Bernier. Seat Remains GOP. Florida Politics
HD 86 Willhite over Kufdakis Rivera. Seat Remains Dem. Florida Politics
HD 87 Silvers over Sennett. Seat Remains Dem. Florida Politics
HD 88 Hardy over Madsen, Anderson. Seat Remains Dem. Florida Politics
HD 89 Caruso over Bonfiglio Seat Remains GOP
Delray Beach Republican Mike Caruso, who won the district by fewer than 50 votes in 2018, held off Democrat Jim Bonfiglio in a rematch of the 2018 race. Florida Politics
HD 90 Casello over Maldonado Seat Remains Dem Florida Politics
HD 91 Slosberg over Hussain. Seat Remains Dem Sun Sentinel / Palm Beach Post
HD 92 Hawkins-Williams over St. Clair. Seat Remains Dem Florida Politics
HD 93 Lamarca over Thompson Gonzalez. Seat Remains GOP Sun Sentinel
HD 96 Jacobs Seat Filled by Dem
Parkland Mayor Christine Hunschofsky, a Democrat who ran unopposed in the general election, will fill a seat left by Democrat Kristin Jacobs, who died of cancer in April.
HD 101, 104, 112 Democrats Keep HD 101, 104, 112 with Woodson, Bartleman, Duran Florida Politics
HD 103 Fabricio over Polo, GOP Pickup
Republican Tom Fabricio appeared to be headed to victory in the effort to unseat Democratic incumbent Rep. Cindy Polo in the race for the West Miami-Dade County district, which runs through parts of Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Medley, Miami Lakes, Doral, and Miramar in Broward County. Miami Herald
HD 105 Borrero Leading Porras
Sweetwater Commissioner David Borrero was leading in the race to succeed GOP Rep. Ana Maria Rodriguez in House District 105. Miami Herald
HD 106 Rommel over McFadden, Seat Remains GOP
Incumbent Republican Bob Rommel won the race for Florida House District 106, defeating challenger Sara McFadden. Naples Daily News
HD 110 Rizo over Collazo, Seat Remains GOP
Alex Rizo beat Democrat Annette Collazo in the race for House Speaker Jose Oliva’s seat in House District 110. Florida Politics
HD 111 Avila over Hancock, Seat Remains GOP
Republican Rep. Bryan Avila won another House term, defeating Democrat Ross Hancock. Florida Politics
HD 114 Busatta Cabrera over Bado, GOP Pickup
Republican candidate Demi Busatta Cabrera, a 29-year-old from Coral Gables, was leading in the race for House District 114, possibly on the way to defeating Democrat Jean-Pierre Bado. Busatta Cabrera will fill the seat left vacant by former Democratic state Rep. Javier Fernandez, who resigned earlier this year to run for the Florida Senate. Fernandez lost his Senate race. Miami Herald
HD 115 Aloupis over Cesti-Browne, Seat Remains GOP
Republican state Rep. Vance Aloupis fended off Democratic candidate Franccesca Cesti-Browne and was reelected to House District 115 for two more years. House Democrats had targeted the South Florida swing seat, but were unsuccessful in trying to flip it blue. Miami Herald
HD 116 Perez over Lynch, Seat Remains GOP
Future House Speaker Daniel Perez is safe in HD 116, holding off a challenge from Democratic candidate Bob Lynch. Florida Politics
HD 118 Rodriguez over Junquera, Seat Remains GOP
Republican incumbent Rep. Anthony Rodriguez was re-elected in a competitive district that has flipped every two years by thin margins since 2014, and went to a machine and hand recount in 2016. Rodriguez defeated Democratic challenger Ricky Junquera, 34, the vice chair of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party. Miami Herald
HD 119 Fernandez-Barquin over Mohammad, Seat Remains GOP
Republican incumbent Juan Fernandez-Barquin claimed a double-digit victory against Democratic candidate Imtiaz Ahmad Mohammad in the race to represent House District 119, which covers western Miami-Dade County. Miami Herald
HD 120 Mooney over Barras, Seat Remains GOP
Republican Jim Mooney appeared to be beating Democrat Clint Barras in the race for the District 120 seat, which includes some of South Miami-Dade and all of the Keys. Miami Herald
Congressional Seats
CD 1 Gaetz Over Ehr. Seat Remains GOP
Fort Walton Beach Republican Matt Gaetz easily won a third term, garnering 65% of the vote in a win over Democratic challenger and retired Navy pilot Phillip Ehr. Florida Politics / WEAR
CD 2 Dunn wins. Seat Remains GOP
Incumbent Panama City Republican Rep. Neal Dunn didn’t have opposition on the ballot.
CD 3 Cammack wins. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Kat Cammack, the former deputy chief of staff to the district’s retiring congressman, Republican Rep. Ted Yoho, beat Democrat Adam Christensen with 57% of the vote. Fresh Take Florida
CD 4 Rutherford over Deegan. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Incumbent U.S. Rep. John Rutherford cruised to victory over the Democratic challenger, former TV anchor Donna Deegan, 61% to 39%. WJCT / News4Jax
CD 5 Lawson over Adler. Seat Remains Dem
Democrat Al Lawson won a third term in Congress, defeating Jacksonville Republican Gary Adler by more than 30 points. The district spreads from Gadsden County through Tallahassee to Jacksonville. Tallahassee Democrat / Florida Politics / WJCT
CD 6 Waltz over Curtis Seat Remains GOP
Incumbent Republican Congressman Michael Walz easily won a second term with a 61% to 39% win over Democrat Clint Curtis. Daytona Beach News-Journal
CD 7 Murphy over Valentin Seat Remains Dem
Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy beat Republican Leo Valentin to win a third term representing parts of Orange and Seminole counties. WKMG / Orlando Weekly
CD 8 Posey over Kennedy Seat Remains GOP
Republican Rep. Bill Posey won the race for the Space Coast-based 8th Congressional District for a seventh time, easily turning back a challenge from first-time candidate Democrat Jim Kennedy. Florida Today
CD 9 Soto over Olson. Seat Remains Dem
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, the only Democrat representing Polk County at the state or federal level, beat back a challenge from Republican Bill Olson to earn a third term in Congress. The Ledger
CD 10 Demings over Francois. Seat Remains Dem
U.S. Rep. Val Demings easily defeated Republican challenger Vennia Francois to win a third term in the Central Florida seat. Florida Politics / Orlando Sentinel
CD 11 Webster over Cottrell. Seat Remains GOP
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Webster easily beat back a challenge from teacher Dana Cottrell to win another term in the district that includes Citrus, Hernando and Sumter counties and parts of Lake and Marion counties. The district includes the Villages and has the largest share of seniors in the country. Tampa Bay Times
CD 12 Bilirakis over Walker. Seat Remains GOP
Republican U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis easily won another term representing Pasco County and parts of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties in Congress, getting 63% of the vote in beating Democratic challenger Kimberly Walker. Associated Press / USA Greek Reporter / Greek City Times
CD 13 Crist over Luna. Seat Remains Dem
Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist of St. Petersburg fended off a challenge from Republican Anna Paulina Luna to win a third term. WFTS / Tampa Bay Times / Florida Politics
CD 14 Castor over Quinn. Seat Remains Dem
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor beat back a challenge from Republican Christine Quinn for the second time in four years to keep the Tampa Bay area 14th District seat in the Democratic fold. Tampa Bay Times
CD 15 Franklin over Cohn. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Lakeland City Commissioner Scott Franklin defeated Democrat Alan Cohn to succeed U.S. Rep. Ross Spano, who lost in the GOP primary to Franklin. The Ledger
CD 16 Buchanan over Good. Seat Remains GOP
Incumbent Rep. Vern Buchanan got 56% of the vote and beat back a challenge from Democrat Margaret Good in the race for a Sarasota-Bradenton-area House seat. Herald-Tribune / Bradenton Herald / WUSF
CD 17 Steube over Ellison, Murray. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Incumbent Rep. Greg Steube defeated Democratic challenger Allen Ellison and NPA candidate Theodore Murray to win a second term in Congress. The Ledger
CD 18 Mast over Keith. Seat Remains GOP
Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Brian Mast defeated Democrat Pam Keith to win a third term and keep the Treasure Coast seat in GOP control. Mast got 56% of the vote to 41% for Keith in the district, which covers Martin and St. Lucie counties and part of northern Palm Beach County. The race was one of the most expensive in the state. Palm Beach Post / WPTV
CD 19 Donalds over Banyai. Seat Remains GOP
Republican Byron Donalds defeated Democrat Cindy Banyai to win the Southwest Florida House seat being vacated by Republican Rep. Francis Rooney who didn’t seek re-election. Florida Politics / Naples Daily News
CD 20 Hastings over Musselwhite. Seat Remains Dem
Democratic incumbent Alcee Hastings easily beat Republican challenger Greg Musselwhite to win another term in Florida’s 20th congressional district. Hastings has served in the U.S. House since 1994. Palm Beach Post / WPLG
CD 21 Frankel over Loomer. Seat Remains Dem
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel dominated Republican challenger Laura Loomer to win her fifth term representing HD 21 – President Donald Trump’s home district that includes the president’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Palm Beach Post
CD 22 Deutch over Pruden. Seat Remains Dem
Rep. Ted Deutch of Boca Raton won another term with an easy win over Republican James Pruden, a Boca Raton attorney. Deutch got 59% of the vote in the district that holds a 75,000 Democratic advantage in registration. Florida Politics / Palm Beach Post
CD 23 Wasserman Schultz over Spalding. Seat Remains Dem
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz easily defeated Republican challenger Carla Spalding to return for another term representing the South Florida district she was first elected to serve in 2005. Florida Politics / Sun Sentinel
CD 24 Wilson over Spicer, Olivo. Seat Remains Dem
Democratic U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson defended her South Florida seat, beating Republican Lavern Spicer and NPA candidate Christine Alexandria Olivo. Florida Politics / WPLG
CD 25 Diaz-Balart was unopposed. Seat Remains GOP
CD 26 Gimenez over Mucarsel-Powell. GOP Pickup
Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell lost to Republican Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, giving the GOP a congressional seat pickup. Gimenez served more than two decades as a county firefighter and has been the face of the county’s effort to stave off the coronavirus in recent months. Miami Herald
CD 27 Salazar over Shalala. GOP Pickup
Republican challenger Maria Elvira Salazar, a former TV journalist and Nicaraguan native, ousted Democrat U.S. Rep. Donna Shalala. The win returns the seat to the GOP, which held it for years when Ileana Ros-Lehtinen was in the seat before retiring in 2018. Miami Herald / Politico / New York Times
