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The 2012 United States Senate election in Florida was held on November 6, 2012, alongside a presidential election, other elections to the United States Congress, as well as various state and local elections. The primary election was held August 14, 2012. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson won re-election to a third term, defeating Republican U.S. Representative Connie Mack IV by 13%, winning 55% - 42%. Nelson defeated Mack by over 1 million votes.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Bill Nelson, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Glenn Burkett[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Nelson (Incumbent) | 684,804 | 78.7 | |
| Democratic | Glenn Burkett | 184,815 | 21.3 | |
| Total votes | 869,619 | 100 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Qualified
- Connie Mack IV, U.S. Representative[4][5]
- Mike McCalister, university professor and 2010 candidate for Governor[6]
- Marielena Stuart, conservative activist and journalist[7]
- Dave Weldon, former U.S. Representative[8]
Withdrew
- Alexander George, businessman, political activist and minister[9]
- Mike Haridopolos, President of the Florida Senate[10]
- Adam Hasner, former Florida House of Representatives majority leader[11] (Running for U.S. House of Representatives)[12]
- Craig Miller, former CEO of Ruth's Chris Steak House and unsuccessful 2010 candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives (Running for U.S. House of Representatives)[13]
- Ron Rushing, businessman (Running for state senate)[14]
- George LeMieux, former U.S. Senator[15]
Declined
- Jeffrey Atwater, Chief Financial Officer of Florida[16]
- Allan Bense, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives[17]
- Vern Buchanan, U.S. Representative[18]
- Jeb Bush, former Florida governor[19]
- Dean Cannon, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives[20]
- Nicholas M. Loeb, businessman[21]
- Will McBride, attorney and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2006[22]
- Tom Rooney, U.S. Representative[23]
- Chris Ruddy, founder and CEO of Newsmax[24]
- Allen West, U.S. Representative[25][26]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
George LeMieux |
Connie Mack IV |
Mike McCalister |
Dave Weldon |
Someone else |
Other/ Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | July 26–29, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.4% | — | 47% | 10% | 14% | 6% | 23% |
| Quinnipiac | June 12–18, 2012 | 698 | ± 3.7% | 8% | 41% | 5% | 3% | 1% | 39% |
| Public Policy Polling | May 31–June 3, 2012 | 448 | ± 4.6% | 13% | 34% | 10% | 6% | 9% | 28% |
Endorsements
| Endorsements for George LeMieux |
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| Endorsements for Connie Mack |
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Connie Mack IV | 657,331 | 58.7 | |
| Republican | Dave Weldon | 226,083 | 20.2 | |
| Republican | Mike McCalister | 155,421 | 13.9 | |
| Republican | Marielena Stuart | 81,808 | 7.3 | |
| Total votes | 1,120,643 | 100 | ||
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Nelson (Incumbent) | 4,523,451 | 55.2 | -5.1 | |
| Republican | Connie Mack IV | 3,458,267 | 42.2 | +4.1 | |
| Independent | Bill Gaylor | 126,079 | 1.5 | n/a | |
| Independent | Chris Borgia | 82,089 | 1.0 | n/a | |
| Write-ins | 60 | 0.0 | n/a | ||
| Majority | 1,065,184 | 13.0 | -9.2 | ||
| Turnout | 8,189,946 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
Candidates
- Bill Nelson (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Senator
- Connie Mack IV (Republican), U.S. Congressman
- Chris Borgia (Independent), Iraq War Veteran[42]
- Bill Gaylor (Independent), Owner, Bill and Sheila Gaylor Insurance[43]
Debates
A debate hosted by Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association occurred on October 17 at the Nova Southeastern University campus in Davie.
- Complete video of debate, C-SPAN, October 17, 2012
Fundraising
| Candidate (party) | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Nelson (D) | $13,404,998 | $15,494,167 | $994,324 | $0 |
| Connie Mack (R) | $7,272,224 | $7,526,150 | $155,076 | $81,880 |
| Chris Borgia (I) | $12,344 | $12,198 | $145 | $9,950 |
| Bill Gaylor (I) | $19,604 | $19,195 | $0 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[44][45][46][47] | ||||
Top contributors
| Bill Nelson | Contribution | Connie Mack | Contribution | Bill Gaylor | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan & Morgan | $138,150 | Club for Growth | $189,168 | Bill & Sheila Gaylor Insurance Professionals | $7,905 |
| Finmeccanica S.p.A. | $71,967 | Elliott Management Corporation | $46,997 | Circle Redmont | $1,432 |
| InDyne, Inc. | $64,735 | Koch Industries | $33,500 | ||
| Harris Corporation | $59,750 | Vestar Capital Partners | $32,000 | ||
| Akerman Senterfitt LLP | $59,300 | Island Doctors | $27,400 | ||
| Greenberg Traurig | $52,589 | Adams & Diaco | $25,000 | ||
| Kindred Healthcare | $21,000 | Health Management Associates | $21,000 | ||
| Holland & Knight | $46,747 | Flo-Sun Inc | $18,500 | ||
| Leon Medical Centers | $45,800 | US Sugar Corporation | $18,000 | ||
| Vestar Capital Partners | $40,650 | MasTec, Inc. | $17,800 | ||
| Source: Center for Responsive Politics[48] | |||||
Top industries
| Bill Nelson | Contribution | Connie Mack | Contribution | Bill Gaylor | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers/Law firms | $2,383,484 | Retired | $885,121 | Retired | $1,500 |
| Retired | $938,280 | Republican/Conservative | $412,944 | ||
| Real Estate | $606,253 | Financial Institutions | $360,334 | ||
| Health Professionals | $529,282 | Real Estate | $298,642 | ||
| Lobbyists | $493,087 | Leadership PACs | $280,500 | ||
| Financial Institutions | $418,915 | Misc Finance | $216,836 | ||
| Hospitals/Nursing Homes | $364,617 | Health Professionals | $199,159 | ||
| Leadership PACs | $337,000 | Lawyers/Law Firms | $169,921 | ||
| Insurance Industry | $319,788 | Petroleum Industry | $136,400 | ||
| Health Services/HMOs | $276,500 | Business Services | $128,777 | ||
| Source: Center for Responsive Politics[49] | |||||
Independent expenditures
In early October 2012, Crossroads GPS announced it would launch a $16 million advertising buy in national races, of which four were this and three other Senate elections.[50] In Florida, the money was to be spent by its affiliate, American Crossroads.[50]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Connie Mack IV (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | November 3–4, 2012 | 955 | ± 3.2% | 51% | 46% | — | 3% |
| Angus Reid Public Opinion | November 1–3, 2012 | 525 | ± 4.3% | 53% | 45% | 2% | — |
| Mason-Dixon | October 30–November 1, 2012 | 800 | ± 3.5% | 49% | 43% | 4% | — |
| NBC/WSJ/Marist | October 30–November 1, 2012 | 1,545 | ± 2.5% | 52% | 43% | 1% | 5% |
| Reuters/Ipsos | October 29–31, 2012 | 716 | ± 4.2% | 52% | 42% | 1% | 6% |
| Gravis Marketing | October 30, 2012 | 549 | ± 4.2% | 49% | 46% | — | 5% |
| Zogby/Newsmax | October 27–29, 2012 | 828 | ± 3.5% | 50% | 41% | — | 9% |
| Zogby/Newsmax | October 26–28, 2012 | 827 | ± 3.5% | 50% | 41% | — | 9% |
| Public Policy Polling | October 26–28, 2012 | 687 | ± 3.7% | 50% | 42% | — | 9% |
| CBS/Quinnipiac University | October 23–28, 2012 | 1,073 | ± 3.0% | 52% | 39% | — | 9% |
| WFLA-TV/SurveyUSA | October 25–27, 2012 | 595 | ± 4.1% | 48% | 41% | 4% | 7% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 25, 2012 | 750 | ± 4.0% | 49% | 46% | 2% | 3% |
| Mason-Dixon | October 22–24, 2012 | 625 | ± 4.0% | 47% | 44% | — | 9% |
| Sunshine State News/VSS | October 22–24, 2012 | 1,001 | ± 3.1% | 49% | 44% | — | 7% |
| Pharos Research | October 19–21, 2012 | 759 | ± 3.6% | 52% | 44% | — | 5% |
| Angus Reid Public Opinion | October 18–20, 2012 | 502 | ± 4.5% | 56% | 39% | 4% | — |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 18, 2012 | 750 | ± 4.0% | 48% | 43% | 2% | 7% |
| Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers/WPTV | October 17–18, 2012 | 800 | ± 4.0% | 45% | 41% | — | 14% |
| SurveyUSA | October 17–18, 2012 | 600 | ± 4.1% | 48% | 40% | 4% | 8% |
| Public Policy Polling | October 12–14, 2012 | 791 | ± 3.4% | 45% | 37% | — | 18% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 11, 2012 | 750 | ± 4.0% | 46% | 45% | 5% | 5% |
| TBT/Miami Herald | October 8–10, 2012 | 800 | ± 3.5% | 47% | 42% | 4% | 7% |
| NBC/WSJ/Marist Poll | October 7–9, 2012 | 988 | ± 3.1% | 52% | 39% | — | 9% |
| University of North Florida | October 1–9, 2012 | 800 | ± 3.5% | 50% | 40% | — | 10% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 4, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 52% | 41% | 1% | 6% |
| NBC/WSJ/Marist Poll | September 30–October 1, 2012 | 890 | ± 3.3% | 52% | 41% | — | 7% |
| Suffolk University | September 27–30, 2012 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 40% | 34% | 5% | 20% |
| TBT/Miami Herald | September 17–19, 2012 | 800 | ± 3.5% | 48% | 40% | — | 11% |
| Fox News Poll | September 16–18, 2012 | 829 | ± 3.0% | 49% | 35% | 2% | 12% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 12, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 47% | 40% | 5% | 8% |
| NBC/WSJ/Marist Poll | September 9–11, 2012 | 980 | ± 3.1% | 51% | 37% | — | 12% |
| SurveyUSA | September 7–9, 2012 | 596 | ± 4.1% | 47% | 36% | 3% | 9% |
| Public Policy Polling | August 31–September 2, 2012 | 1,548 | ± 2.5% | 45% | 38% | — | 17% |
| Quinnipiac | August 15–21, 2012 | 1,241 | ± 2.8% | 50% | 41% | — | 9% |
| Rasmussen Reports | August 15, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 47% | 40% | 3% | 10% |
| Quinnipiac | July 24–30, 2012 | 1,177 | ± 2.9% | 47% | 40% | 1% | 12% |
| Public Policy Polling | July 26–29, 2012 | 871 | ± 3.3% | 45% | 43% | — | 13% |
| Survey USA | July 17–19, 2012 | 647 | ± 3.9% | 42% | 48% | 2% | 8% |
| Mason-Dixon | July 9–11, 2012 | 800 | ± 3.5% | 47% | 42% | — | 11% |
| Rasmussen Reports | July 9, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 37% | 46% | 7% | 10% |
| Quinnipiac | June 19–25, 2012 | 1,200 | ± 2.8% | 41% | 40% | 1% | 17% |
| Quinnipiac | June 12–18, 2012 | 1,697 | ± 2.4% | 43% | 39% | — | 15% |
| Public Policy Polling | May 31–June 3, 2012 | 642 | ± 3.9% | 49% | 36% | — | 15% |
| Marist | May 17–20, 2012 | 1,078 | ± 3.0% | 46% | 42% | — | 12% |
| Quinnipiac | May 15–21, 2012 | 1,722 | ± 2.4% | 41% | 42% | 3% | 15% |
| Rasmussen Reports | April 25, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 47% | 36% | 10% | 7% |
| Public Policy Polling | April 12–15, 2012 | 700 | ± 3.7% | 47% | 37% | — | 17% |
| Quinnipiac | March 20–26, 2012 | 1,228 | ± 2.8% | 44% | 36% | 3% | 17% |
| Rasmussen Reports | March 13, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 36% | 43% | 5% | 16% |
| Rasmussen Reports | February 13, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 41% | 41% | 5% | 12% |
| Mason-Dixon | January 24–26, 2012 | 800 | ± 3.5% | 45% | 42% | — | 13% |
| Suffolk University | January 22–24, 2012 | 600 | ± 4.4% | 42% | 32% | 1% | 25% |
| Quinnipiac | January 4–8, 2012 | 1,412 | ± 2.6% | 41% | 40% | 1% | 16% |
| Public Policy Polling | November 28–December 1, 2011 | 700 | ± 3.7% | 46% | 35% | — | 19% |
| Rasmussen Reports | November 17, 2011 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 39% | 43% | 5% | 13% |
| 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% |
Hypothetical polling
Republican primary
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Adam Hasner |
George LeMieux |
Connie Mack IV |
Mike McCalister |
Craig Miller |
Other/ Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | January 28–30, 2012 | 1,087 | ± 3% | 3% | 8% | 39% | 4% | 3% | 42% |
| Public Policy Polling | January 28–29, 2012 | 733 | ± 3.6% | 4% | 8% | 36% | 5% | 3% | 44% |
| Public Policy Polling | January 28, 2012 | 387 | ± 5.0% | 4% | 6% | 36% | 5% | 3% | 46% |
| Miami Herald/War Room Logistics | January 27, 2012 | 1,632 | ± 2.5% | 2.7% | 6.2% | 33.0% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 52.6% |
| Mason-Dixon | January 24–26, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 4% | 12% | 38% | 7% | 1% | 38% |
| Dixie Strategies/First Coast News | January 23–25, 2012 | 2,567 | ± 1.93% | 3.81% | 6.91% | 28.88% | 3.36% | 1.78% | 55.26% |
| Public Policy Polling | November 28–30, 2011 | 470 | ± 4.5% | 3% | 12% | 40% | 4% | 3% | 38% |
| Quinnipiac | October 31–November 7, 2011 | 513 | ± 4.3% | 2% | 9% | 32% | 6% | 2% | 51% |
| 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% | 62% |
| Quinnipiac | July 27–August 2, 2011 | 510 | ± 4.3% | 6% | 12% | — | 15% | 8% | 60% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mike Haridopolos |
Adam Hasner |
George LeMieux |
Mike McCalister |
Other/ Unde- cided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Vern Buchanan |
Jennifer Carroll |
Mike Haridopolos |
Adam Hasner |
George LeMieux |
Nick Loeb |
Will McBride |
Mike McCalister |
Joe Scarborough |
Daniel Webster |
Other/ Unde- cided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University/7 News | April 10–12, 2011 | 217 | ± 4% | 5% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 4% | 1% | 3% | 0% | 6% | 7% | 67% |
General election
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Vern Buchanan (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Jeb Bush (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason-Dixon | February 9–10, 2011 | 625 | ± 4.0% | 41% | 49% | — | 10% |
| Public Policy Polling | December 17–20, 2010 | 1,034 | ± 3.0% | 44% | 49% | — | 7% |
| Public Policy Polling | July 16–18, 2010 | 900 | ± 3.26% | 46% | 44% | — | 9% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Mike Haridopolos (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | June 16–19, 2011 | 848 | ± 3.4% | 47% | 35% | — | 18% |
| Quinnipiac | May 17–23, 2011 | 1,196 | ± 2.8% | 47% | 26% | 2% | 22% |
| Public Policy Polling | March 24–27, 2011 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 50% | 34% | — | 17% |
| Mason-Dixon | February 9–10, 2011 | 625 | ± 4.0% | 48% | 27% | — | 25% |
| Public Policy Polling | December 17–20, 2010 | 1,034 | ± 3.0% | 44% | 32% | — | 24% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Adam Hasner (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University | January 22–24, 2012 | 600 | ± 4.4% | 47% | 23% | 2% | 28% |
| Public Policy Polling | November 28–December 1, 2011 | 700 | ± 3.7% | 48% | 33% | — | 19% |
| Rasmussen Reports | November 17, 2011 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 40% | 31% | 9% | 19% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | June 12–18, 2012 | 1,697 | ± 2.4% | 47% | 32% | 1% | 17% |
| Public Policy Polling | May 31–June 3, 2012 | 642 | ± 3.9% | 48% | 35% | — | 17% |
| Marist | May 17–20, 2012 | 1,078 | ± 3% | 46% | 42% | — | 12% |
| Rasmussen Reports | April 25, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 44% | 30% | 9% | 17% |
| Public Policy Polling | April 12–15, 2012 | 700 | ± 3.7% | 48% | 34% | — | 18% |
| Rasmussen Reports | March 13, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 41% | 38% | 5% | 17% |
| Rasmussen Reports | February 13, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 45% | 35% | 5% | 15% |
| Mason-Dixon | January 24–26, 2012 | 800 | ± 3.5% | 48% | 33% | — | 19% |
| Suffolk University | January 22–24, 2012 | 600 | ± 4.4% | 46% | 22% | 2% | 30% |
| Public Policy Polling | November 28–December 1, 2011 | 700 | ± 3.7% | 47% | 32% | — | 20% |
| Rasmussen Reports | November 17, 2011 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 39% | 33% | 10% | 18% |
| 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) |
Rush Limbaugh (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | October 9–10, 2010 | 448 | ± 4.6% | 50% | 36% | — | 14% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Mike McCalister (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | July 26–29, 2012 | 871 | ± 3.3% | 45% | 40% | — | 15% |
| Quinnipiac | June 12–18, 2012 | 1,697 | ± 2.4% | 45% | 34% | 1% | 18% |
| Public Policy Polling | May 31–June 3, 2012 | 642 | ± 3.9% | 47% | 33% | — | 20% |
| Rasmussen Reports | April 25, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 48% | 29% | 7% | 15% |
| Public Policy Polling | April 12–15, 2012 | 700 | ± 3.7% | 47% | 35% | — | 19% |
| Rasmussen Reports | March 13, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 42% | 38% | 4% | 15% |
| Rasmussen Reports | February 13, 2012 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 43% | 37% | 5% | 15% |
| Suffolk University | January 22–24, 2012 | 600 | ± 4.4% | 45% | 26% | 2% | 28% |
| Public Policy Polling | November 28–December 1, 2011 | 700 | ± 3.7% | 47% | 32% | — | 21% |
| 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 | November 28–December 1, 2011 | 700 | ± 3.7% | 49% | 30% | — | 21% |
| Public Policy Polling | September 22–25, 2011 | 476 | ± 4.5% | 49% | 32% | — | 19% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Joe Scarborough (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | March 24–27, 2011 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 45% | 32% | — | 22% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Jimmy Wales (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | March 24–27, 2011 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 47% | 28% | — | 25% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Dave Weldon (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | July 26–29, 2012 | 871 | ± 3.3% | 46% | 39% | — | 15% |
| Quinnipiac | June 12–18, 2012 | 1,697 | ± 2.4% | 47% | 31% | 1% | 19% |
| Public Policy Polling | May 31–June 3, 2012 | 642 | ± 3.9% | 47% | 31% | — | 22% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Allen West (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason-Dixon | August 18–22, 2011 | 625 | ± 4.0% | 44% | 38% | — | 18% |
See also
- United States Senate elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2012
References
- ↑ Dr. Michael McDonald (February 9, 2013). "2012 General Election Turnout Rates". George Mason University. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- ↑ Siegel, Elyse (November 6, 2012). "Bill Nelson Election Results: Democrat Defeats Connie Mack In Florida Senate Race". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ↑ "Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State". Election.dos.state.fl.us. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
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- 1 2 3 LeMieux wins endorsements of three legislators – Central Florida Political Pulse – Orlando Sentinel
- 1 2 3 George LeMieux receives endorsement of three more FL lawmakers, Sen. Garcia & Reps Fred Costello and Charles Van Zant | Saint Petersblog
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- ↑ "Mack is endorsed by Puerto Rico's governor – Central Florida Political Pulse – Orlando Sentinel". Blogs.orlandosentinel.com. 2012-05-22. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
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- ↑ Endorsement reversal: Haridopolos backs pal Connie Mack in U.S. Senate race | Post on Politics
- ↑ GOProud Announces U.S. House Endorsements
- ↑ Iraq vet Chris Borgia announces US Senate run (Orlando Sentinel)
- ↑ qualifies for U.S. Senate Run
- ↑ Federal Election Commission. "2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Florida NELSON, BILL". fec.gov.
- ↑ Federal Election Commission. "2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Florida MACK, CONNIE". fec.gov.
- ↑ Federal Election Commission. "2012 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Florida GAYLOR, WILLIAM G". fec.gov.
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External links
- Florida Secretary of State – Division of Elections
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation
- Candidate issue positions at On the Issues
- Official campaign websites
- Chris Borgia for U.S. Senate
- Connie Mack for U.S. Senate
- Mike McCalister for U.S. Senate
- Ron McNeil for U.S. Senate
- Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate
- Marielena Stuart for U.S. Senate
- Dave Weldon for U.S. Senate
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