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Bob White (Florida)

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Bob White
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

April 1, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

University of Central Florida, 1978

Personal
Birthplace
Lakeland, Fla.
Religion
Free Methodist
Profession
Retired
Contact

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Bob White (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 32. He lost in the special Republican primary on April 1, 2025.

White completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Bob White was born in Lakeland, Florida. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida in 1978. As of 2025, White was retired but had previously worked as a business entrepreneur. He has been affiliated with the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida and the Republican Liberty Caucus of Brevard County.[1]

Elections

2025

See also: Florida state legislative special elections, 2025

General election

Special general election for Florida House of Representatives District 32

Brian Hodgers defeated Juan Hinojosa in the special general election for Florida House of Representatives District 32 on June 10, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Brian Hodgers
Brian Hodgers (R)
 
55.3
 
14,999
Image of Juan Hinojosa
Juan Hinojosa (D)
 
44.7
 
12,122

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 27,121
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Juan Hinojosa advanced from the special Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 32.

Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 32

Brian Hodgers defeated Bob White and Terrence Cronin in the special Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 32 on April 1, 2025.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Brian Hodgers
Brian Hodgers
 
35.0
 
5,642
Image of Bob White
Bob White Candidate Connection
 
33.1
 
5,336
Image of Terrence Cronin
Terrence Cronin
 
31.9
 
5,142

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 16,120
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Endorsements

To view White's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for White in this election.

2018

See also: Florida gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 and Florida gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018 (August 28 Republican primary)

General election

General election for Governor of Florida

The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Florida on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantis (R)
 
49.6
 
4,076,186
Image of Andrew Gillum
Andrew Gillum (D)
 
49.2
 
4,043,723
Image of Darcy Richardson
Darcy Richardson (Reform Party)
 
0.6
 
47,140
Image of Kyle Gibson
Kyle Gibson (No Party Affiliation)
 
0.3
 
24,310
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Ryan Foley (No Party Affiliation)
 
0.2
 
14,630
Image of Bruce Stanley
Bruce Stanley (No Party Affiliation) Candidate Connection
 
0.2
 
14,505
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
66

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,220,560
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Florida

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Governor of Florida on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Andrew Gillum
Andrew Gillum
 
34.4
 
522,164
Image of Gwen Graham
Gwen Graham
 
31.3
 
474,875
Image of Philip Levine
Philip Levine
 
20.3
 
308,801
Image of Jeff Greene
Jeff Greene
 
10.1
 
152,955
Image of Christopher King
Christopher King
 
2.5
 
37,616
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John Wetherbee
 
0.9
 
14,426
Image of Alex Lundmark
Alex Lundmark
 
0.6
 
8,655

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,519,492
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Florida

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Florida on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantis
 
56.5
 
916,298
Image of Adam Putnam
Adam Putnam
 
36.5
 
592,518
Image of Bob White
Bob White
 
2.0
 
32,710
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Timothy Devine
 
1.3
 
21,380
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Bob Langford
 
1.2
 
19,842
Image of Bruce Nathan
Bruce Nathan
 
0.9
 
14,556
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Don Baldauf
 
0.8
 
13,173
Image of John Joseph Mercadante
John Joseph Mercadante
 
0.7
 
11,647

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,622,124
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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Bob White completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by White's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I’m Bob White, a fourth-generation Floridian dedicated to serving my community and standing up for the values that make Florida great. For 38 years, I’ve called Brevard County home, and during that time, I’ve worked to strengthen our community through leadership and public service. As Chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, I’ve championed the principles of liberty, limited government, and individual rights. My hands-on experience in public service includes roles on local boards and task forces, where I’ve tackled issues like affordable housing and responsible development. I’m running to ensure our state remains a place where families can thrive and freedom is protected for generations to come.
  • Defend the Border
  • Combat Inflation
  • Stop Overdevelopment
Addressing illegal immigration is a top priority, as the strain on our resources and infrastructure threatens the character of our state. Additionally, I’m focused on tackling inflation, which has made life more challenging for working families, and resolving Florida’s ongoing insurance crisis, which has left many unable to afford basic coverage. Housing and development policies are also key areas of focus. I’ll fight against overdevelopment that undermines our communities and advocate for smarter, locally-driven solutions to housing challenges.
My father. He was the epitome of character, honesty, determination and humility.
"Liberty Defined" by Ron Paul. "The Case Against Socialism" by Rand Paul. "Nullification ... How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century" by Thomas E. Woods, Jr. "Crimes of the Educators" by Alex Newman. "In Pursuit of Reason ... The Life of Thomas Jefferson" by Noble E. Cunningham, Jr.
Honesty, Character and a commitment to Constitutional integrity; both the US Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Florida. A commitment to Personal Liberty, Limited Government and Free Markets. A commitment to state and personal sovereignty.
Honesty and Integrity. Self determination and a strong work ethic.
Government’s role is to serve the people, not control them.
The assassination of President Kennedy. I was seven years old and in the 2nd grade.
The Legislative Branch which is the branch closest to the people should be the strongest of the three branches of government. This is what the Founders had in mind when drafting the US Constitution. The idea of three co-equal branches of government is a myth. The Founders never intended this. The same should hold true at the state level. Too often, the legislative branch is overshadowed by the executive branch.
Over development resulting in depletion of natural resources, particularly water, and additional strain on other infrastructure.
Not necessarily.
Always! The ability to communicate the needs of the constituents in your district depends on it.
Congressman Byron Donalds
It's all about service. If an opportunity presented itself where I could have a greater opportunity to enhance the quality of life of the people of Florida I would consider it. But it's not something that would ever drive my decision making as a member of the Florida House.
Yes
Campaign Finance Reform. Prohibiting Political Committees from making contributions to each other. The second would be to establish a joint legislative committee on Constitutional Enforcement and Nullification.
My campaign has been endorsed by Congressman Bill Posey, Congressman Byron Donalds and Former Congressman Ron Paul, Former State Representatives Joel Rudman, Mike Beltran, Matt Caldwell, Anthony Sabatini, Mike Hill, Spencer Roach, and Frank White. Brevard Property Appraiser Dana Blickley. Brevard Tax Collector Lisa Cullen. Brevard Clerk of Court Rachel Sadoff. Former Brevard Clerk and County Commissioner Scott Ellis.

Additionally, I’ve received the endorsements of the Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida, Gun Owners of America of Florida, the National Association of Gun Rights, and Born to Ride 45.
Budget, Ways and Means, Education, Agriculture and I would propose the establishment of a new committee on Constitutional Enforcement and Nullification.
Both can be defined by the single issue of Campaign Finance Reform. Allowing Political Committees to receive unlimited contributions and then make contributions to other political committees and ultimately to political committees controlled by incumbents and candidates amounts to the "legal laundering of campaign cash". These contributions come primarily from special interests being regulated by the legislature or with business before the legislature. This practice makes it impossible for citizens to understand how campaigns for political office are being financed and where the money is coming from.

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 7, 2025


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