2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida Majority party Minority party Party Republican Democratic Last election 14 13 Seats won 16 11 Seat change 2 2 Popular vote 5,469,164 4,942,287 Percentage 52.26% 47.23% Swing 0.09% 0.13%
Results by district Results by county Republican
50–60%
60–70%
90>%
Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 27 U.S. representatives from Florida , one from each of the state's 27 congressional districts . The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election , as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the U.S. Senate , and various state and local elections .
In what was considered an upset, the Republican Party retook the two seats that it lost to the Democrats in 2018 , expanding its 14–13 majority to 16–11.[1] [2]
Statewide [ edit ] Popular vote Republican
52.26% Democratic
47.23% Other
0.51%
House seats Republican
59.26% Democratic
40.74%
District 1 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 1st congressional district election Results by county Results by precinct Gaetz: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Ehr: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
The 1st district encompasses the western Panhandle , and includes all of Escambia , Okaloosa , Santa Rosa , and Walton counties, as well as part of Holmes County . The district includes the cities of Pensacola , Fort Walton Beach , and Navarre . Republican Matt Gaetz , who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ] Independents [ edit ] Declared [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 2 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 2nd congressional district election Results by county Results by precinct Precinct resultsDunn: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%O'Connor: 60–70% 70–80% No data
The 2nd district is located in northern Florida taking in portions of the Panhandle and the Big Bend , including all or parts of 19 counties. The district includes the cities of Panama City , Marianna , and Lake City . Republican Neal Dunn , who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Declared [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Withdrawn [ edit ] Willie Anderson, priest[16] Connor Oswald, teacher[17] Kristy Thripp, activist[18] Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ] Independents [ edit ] Declared [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 3 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 3rd congressional district election Results by county Results by precinct Precinct resultsCammack: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Christensen: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
The 3rd district is located in North Central Florida , and includes Alachua , Clay , Putnam , Bradford , and Union counties, as well as most of Marion County . The district includes the cities of Gainesville , Palatka , and Ocala . Republican Ted Yoho , who had represented the district since 2013, was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2018.[3] On December 10, 2019, Yoho announced he would not run for re-election, honoring his pledge that he would only serve four terms.[21]
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Ryan Chamberlin, author[23] Todd Chase, former Gainesville city commissioner[24] Bill Engelbrecht, healthcare executive[25] Joe Millado, businessman and former congressional aide[26] Gavin Rollins, Clay County commissioner[27] Judson Sapp, former actor and businessman and candidate for this district in 2018[28] James St. George, physician[29] David Theus, business consultant[25] Amy Pope Wells, businesswoman[30] Withdrawn [ edit ] Declined [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Kat Cammack
Federal officials State officials Organizations Todd Chase
State officials Aaron Bean , state senator and former state representative (2000–2008)[42] Keith Perry , state senator and former state representative (2010–2016)[42] Judson Sapp
Federal officials State officials Individuals Polling [ edit ] Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size[a] Margin of error Kat Cammack Ryan Chamberlin Todd Chase James St. George Keith Perry Gavin Rollins Judson Sapp Amy Pope Wells Other Undecided Meer Research August 6–8, 2020 317 (RV) ± 5.75% 25% 3% 6% 13% – 11% 15% 3% 4%[b] 20% WPA Intelligence [A] June 16–17, 2020 405 (RV) ± 4.9% 10% 1% 5% 4% – 1% 12% 1% 5%[c] 60% Americana Analytics/Judson Sapp [B] Released April 20, 2020 400 (V) ± 5% 3% – – – – 4% 16% – –[d] >70% Clearview Research December 16–17, 2019 401 (LV) – – – – – 35% – 9% 2% 6%[e] 48%
Hypothetical polling
with Ted Yoho Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size[a] Margin of error Gavin Rollins Judson Sapp Amy Pope Wells Ted Yoho Undecided Meer Research November 20, 2019 533 (RV) ± 4.24% 8% 2% 3% 71% 16%
Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Adam Christensen, businessman[52] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 4 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 4th congressional district election Precinct resultsRutherford: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Deegan: 50–60% 60–70% >90%Tie: 50% No data
The 4th district is located in the First Coast region, and includes all of Nassau County , as well as parts of Duval and St. Johns counties. The district includes the cities of Jacksonville , St. Augustine , and Fernandina Beach . Republican John Rutherford , who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 65% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Withdrawn [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ] Independents [ edit ] Declared [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Polling [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 5 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 5th congressional district election Precinct resultsLawson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Adler: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No data
The 5th district stretches along the northern border of Florida, and includes all of Baker , Gadsden , Hamilton and Madison counties, as well as parts of Columbia , Duval , Jefferson , and Leon counties. The district includes the city of Quincy , as well as parts of Tallahassee and Jacksonville . The district is majority-minority . Democrat Al Lawson , who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Albert Chester, pharmacist[65] LaShonda "LJ" Holloway, former congressional aide[66] Endorsements [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Gary Adler, community activist[69] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Roger Wagoner, businessman[66] Primary results [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 6 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 6th congressional district election Precinct resultsWaltz: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Curtis: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No data
The 6th district encompasses the Halifax area , including all of Flagler and Volusia counties, as well as parts of St. Johns and Lake counties. The district includes the cities of Daytona Beach , Palm Coast , and DeLand . Republican Michael Waltz , who had represented the district since 2019, was elected with 56% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Richard Thripp, professor[71] Primary results [ edit ] Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ] Independents [ edit ] Declared [ edit ] Gerry Nolan (write-in), businessman[63] Independent Democrats [ edit ] Declared [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 7 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 7th congressional district election Precinct resultsMurphy: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Valentín: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No data
The 7th district is located in Central Florida , and includes all of Seminole County and part of Orange County . The district includes the cities of Orlando , Sanford , and Winter Park . Democrat Stephanie Murphy , who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2018.[3]
This district was included on the list of Democratic-held seats the National Republican Congressional Committee targeted in 2020.[74]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Leo Valentín, radiologist[77] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Richard Goble, businessman[78] Yukong Zhao, real estate investor[78] Withdrawn [ edit ] Jan Edwards, businesswoman[79] Primary results [ edit ] Independents and third-party candidates [ edit ] Independents [ edit ] Declared [ edit ] William Garlington, businessman and former actor[63] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Polling [ edit ] Hypothetical polling
with Richard Goble, Joel Greenberg (R), Stephanie Murphy and Leo Valentin Poll source Date(s) administered Sample size[a] Margin of error Richard Goble (R) Joel Greenberg (R) Stephanie Murphy (D) Leo Valentín (R) Undecided Gravis Marketing/Orlando Politics Jan 2–3, 2020 813 (RV) ± 3.4% 4%[g] 20% 43% 4% 29%
with Joel Greenberg and Stephanie Murphy
Results [ edit ] District 8 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 8th congressional district election Precinct resultsPosey: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Kennedy: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% No data
The 8th district encompasses the Space Coast , and includes all of Indian River and Brevard counties, as well as part of Orange County . The district includes the cities of Melbourne , Palm Bay , and Titusville . Republican Bill Posey , who had represented the district since 2009, was re-elected with 60% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Disqualified [ edit ] Primary results [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Jim Kennedy, electrical engineer[81] Withdrawn [ edit ] Tiffany Patti, activist[82] Disqualified [ edit ] Hicham Ammi, customer service manager[82] Jason Williams, engineer[82] Endorsements [ edit ] Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ] Independents [ edit ] Withdrawn [ edit ] Russell Cyphers, former federal investigator for the departments of Treasury and Labor [82] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 9 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 9th congressional district election Precinct resultsSoto: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Olson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Tie: 50% No data
The 9th district is located in Central Florida , and encompasses all of Osceola County , as well as parts of Orange and Polk counties. The district includes the cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud , as well as eastern Orlando . Democrat Darren Soto , who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Withdrawn [ edit ] Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., financial advisor[85] [86] Endorsements [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Jose Castillo, hospitality manager[88] Sergio E. Ortiz, mortgage banker[89] Christopher Wright, attorney[88] Primary results [ edit ] Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ] Independents [ edit ] Declared [ edit ] Withdrawn [ edit ] John Rallison, teacher and pastor[90] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 10 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 10th congressional district election Precinct resultsDemings: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Francois: 50–60% 60–70% No data
The 10th district is located in Central Florida , and includes part of Orange County . The district includes western Orlando and its surrounding suburbs, including Apopka , Ocoee , and Winter Garden . Democrat Val Demings , who had represented the district since 2017, was re-elected unopposed in 2018.[3]
Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Willie Montague, pastor[93] Primary results [ edit ] Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ] Independents [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Sufiyah Yasmine (write-in), artist[63] Withdrawn [ edit ] Kristofer Lawson, writer[63] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 11 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 11th congressional district election Precinct resultsWebster: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Cottrell: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% No data
The 11th district is located in North Central Florida , and includes all of Sumter , Citrus , and Hernando counties, as well as parts of Marion and Lake counties. The district includes the cities of Spring Hill , Inverness , and Leesburg , as well as the large retirement community of The Villages . Republican Daniel Webster , who had represented the district since 2011, was re-elected with 65% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Dana Cottrell, teacher and nominee for Florida's 11th congressional district in 2018 [95] Withdrawn [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 12 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 12th congressional district election Precinct resultsBilirakis: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Walker: 50–60% No data
The 12th district encompasses the northern Tampa Bay area , including all of Pasco County , as well as parts of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. The district includes the cities of Palm Harbor , New Port Richey , and Zephyrhills . Republican Gus Bilirakis , who had represented the district since 2007, was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Republican primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Democratic primary [ edit ] Candidates [ edit ] Nominee [ edit ] Endorsements [ edit ] Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ] Independents [ edit ] Withdrawn [ edit ] General election [ edit ] Predictions [ edit ] Results [ edit ] District 13 [ edit ] 2020 Florida's 13th congressional district election