Florida's 17th Congressional District election, 2024

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Florida's 17th Congressional District
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Election details
Filing deadline: April 26, 2024
Primary: August 20, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Florida
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Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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All U.S. House districts, including the 17th Congressional District of Florida, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was August 20, 2024. The filing deadline was April 26, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 63.8%-35.5%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 57.6%-41.6%.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Florida's 17th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Republican primary)
• Florida's 17th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Democratic primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 17

Incumbent Greg Steube defeated Manny Lopez and Ralph E. Hartman in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 17 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Steube (R)	63.9	291,347
		Manny Lopez (D)	36.1	164,566
		Ralph E. Hartman (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)	0.0	8

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 455,921
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 17

Manny Lopez defeated Matthew Montavon in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 17 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Manny Lopez	52.9	25,017
		Matthew Montavon	47.1	22,244

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 47,261
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrea Doria Kale (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Greg Steube advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 17.

Candidate profiles

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Manny Lopez

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Manny Lopez a 3rd generation Key West Floridian. Common Sense Governance with Civility, Principles, and Accountability is my theme. Worked as a First Responder, Educator, Veteran and in Government. Caring, Moderate, Proactive, Compassionate, Strong, Reasonable, Principled, Passionate, and Fighter. Elected School Board Member, Monroe County Port Authority Board, Executive Board Central Texas Economic Development Council, Hill County Extension Service Chairman, organized and chaired countywide issues convention overseeing 21 task forces, President of the Young Democrats, President of PHI THETA KAPPA honor society and graduated Baylor University. Experienced in dealing with governments, bureaucracy, agencies, and organizations to make government work for the people. Decades activist for Equal Rights Amendment, Women’s rights, Civil Rights, Gay Rights, Desegregation, Anti-Vietnam War, Legalizing Marijuana, Welfare Reforms, Gun Safety, Anti Corporate Greed, and Immigration Reform. 7 years captain with the Sarasota & Venice Chalk Festivals, worked relief on many Hurricanes . Worked in food banks, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, migrant worker reform, citizen school committees and others. A Scoutmaster, tutor, Big Brother, Youth Coach for baseball, football, and basketball, Organized a countywide co-ed youth basketball league winning the Kiwanian of the Year Award, and school sponsor of the Environmental Club winning the Sarasota Bay Estuary Blue Dolphin Award."

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Key Messages

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It is imperative that congress Codify Reproductive Rights for abortion, birth control, and reproduction such as IVF. Reproductive Rights decision should be made by the woman, her doctor, & her Family. Government has no right to dictate the health care of anyone. Reproductive Rights is Health Care.

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The Environment & Climate Change affects our Health, Economy, and Nature. We need to focus on Renewable Energy; solar, wind, biomass, hydro power. As the Sunshine State; we should strive to be the national leader in Solar Energy. Preserving and protecting our fresh water sources and estuaries is vital to Our Earths' survival. We need to make Red Tide prevention the priority to replace the need for clean ups. Fight pollution. Reduce Carbon & Methane Emissions. Carbon pricing such as carbon taxes will help reduce pollution. Support carbon capture programs. Develop energy storage technology. Convert emission lines to advanced conductor lines. Energy efficient appliances and lighting. Support fusion technology development.

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We need to eliminate the Social Security earning cap of $168,000 when people stop paying the Social Security tax. Conservative and liberal think tanks like the Heritage Foundation and the Cato Institute, say this can increase Social Security benefits and expand solvency. We also should stop paying taxes on Social Security. Corporate greed is the deterrent. Everyone below the $168,000 cap pays 6.2% while a millionaire pays less than 1% on their earnings. The more one makes the less percent they pay on their earnings. Why should the wealthy pay less at the cost of the working and middle class? Eliminating the Earnings Cap will increase benefits and solvency for 35 - 75 years, depending on the benefit increases, according to the studies

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Florida District 17 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Florida

Election information in Florida: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 7, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 7, 2024
• Online: Oct. 7, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 24, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 24, 2024
• Online: Oct. 24, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 26, 2024 to Nov. 2, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST/CST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Manny Lopez (D)

It is imperative that congress Codify Reproductive Rights for abortion, birth control, and reproduction such as IVF. Reproductive Rights decision should be made by the woman, her doctor, & her Family. Government has no right to dictate the health care of anyone. Reproductive Rights is Health Care.

The Environment & Climate Change affects our Health, Economy, and Nature.

We need to focus on Renewable Energy; solar, wind, biomass, hydro power. As the Sunshine State; we should strive to be the national leader in Solar Energy. Preserving and protecting our fresh water sources and estuaries is vital to Our Earths' survival. We need to make Red Tide prevention the priority to replace the need for clean ups. Fight pollution. Reduce Carbon & Methane Emissions. Carbon pricing such as carbon taxes will help reduce pollution. Support carbon capture programs. Develop energy storage technology. Convert emission lines to advanced conductor lines. Energy efficient appliances and lighting. Support fusion technology development.

We need to eliminate the Social Security earning cap of $168,000 when people stop paying the Social Security tax. Conservative and liberal think tanks like the Heritage Foundation and the Cato Institute, say this can increase Social Security benefits and expand solvency. We also should stop paying taxes on Social Security. Corporate greed is the deterrent.

Everyone below the $168,000 cap pays 6.2% while a millionaire pays less than 1% on their earnings. The more one makes the less percent they pay on their earnings. Why should the wealthy pay less at the cost of the working and middle class?

Eliminating the Earnings Cap will increase benefits and solvency for 35 - 75 years, depending on the benefit increases, according to the studies

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Manny Lopez (D)

Public policy goals are to make people secure, enhancing social well-being for the good of the whole population. Ensure that citizens are free to fulfill their aspirational opportunities, and contribute to the betterment of society. Policies need to govern national issues.

POLOCIES

Protect Our Democracy, Reproductive Rights, Climate Change, Environment, Freedoms, Rights, Rebuild the Middle Class, Medicare, and Social Security, Term Limits, Affordable Housing, fight Corporate Greed, sensible Gun Safety, Supreme Court Code of Ethics and term limits, National Home Owners Insurance program, end Cuban Embargo, eliminate our dependency of China pharmaceuticals through Puerto Rico drug manufacturing are public policies at my forefront agenda.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Manny Lopez (D)

Martin Luther King. His ability to speak well on his beliefs of fairness, freedoms, equality, and rights. His actions to stand up for and fight for equality and fairness for all despite the odds against him are examples to follow.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Manny Lopez (D)

The U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Gettysburg Address demonstrate my political philosophy.

The following are fundamental principles of our Democracy I believe. These fundamentals along with the voice of the people will be my guiding light as a Congressman.

"...with Liberty and Justice for all...", Pledge of Allegiance "...government of the people, by the people, and for the people...", Gettysburg Address "We the people of the United States, in order to from a more perfect union, establish Justice, insure Domestic Tranquility...", U.S. Constitution "...unalienable rights...Life Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." Declaration of Independence.

No state shall deny any person..."Equal Justice Under the Law", 14th Amendment.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Manny Lopez (D)

Honesty, Civility, Accountability, Caring about the people over the party and politics. Focusing on the people and not reelection.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Manny Lopez (D)

I care about the people, moderate, compassionate, relentless, passionate, reasonable, strong, and a fighter for what I believe.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Manny Lopez (D)

The core responsibilities of Congress is to enact laws that represent the voice of the people for the overall public good by providing security, funding government functions and programs, holding hearings to inform the public of the legislative process, provide governmental oversight, and to positively influence the lives of all Americans.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Manny Lopez (D)

I served for the betterment of the people and not myself.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Manny Lopez (D)

The Cuban Missile Crisis. I was 11 years old 90 miles from Cuba in Key West, Florida. The entire island was a military compound fortress. Hawk missiles surrounded the perimeter island and many interior empty lots. Soldiers and military vehicles were everywhere. The Lower Keys had military sites scattered in many places. We hid under our desk for atomic bomb drills in case of an attack. People talked about it many times daily in school, at home, and in the streets. I was politically tuned in at 11 years old so it was very serious to me.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Manny Lopez (D)

I worked for Southern Bell as a telephone man, PBX installer/repairman for three years. I left voluntarily to pursue other interests.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Manny Lopez (D)

To Kill A Mockingbird. Atticus Finch, the lawyer played by Gregory Peck, is a personality to emulate. His pursuit of justice at his sacrificial expense due to ridicule and abuse was a good example of being a fair statesman and doing what is correct for the people.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Manny Lopez (D)

Superman who believed and practiced in "Truth, Justice, and the American Way".

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Manny Lopez (D)

Bob Marley, Who the Cap Fits.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Manny Lopez (D)

Seeing Social Injustice.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Manny Lopez (D)

It is a closer representation of the people compared to the Senate. An argument can be made to increase the number of U.S. House of Representatives. Presently a Representatives serves approximately 750,000 people. Lowering that amount can provide a better, closer, and more direct representation of the people.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Manny Lopez (D)

Yes, it is beneficial but so are many other combined experiences. The more rounded a congressman is from various experiences the a better they can be as a Representative. Having government and political experience greatly helps in knowing the process of governance but is not an absolute necessity. A variety of life experiences can override the lack of political or government experience but having both is best.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Manny Lopez (D)

Saving Our Democracy to preserve our Rights and Freedoms, a new BRICS currency that could weaken the power of US sanctions and leading to a further decline in the dollar's value, climate change, National Debt, malicious cyber disruptions, the income gap widening, and war involving our American soldiers. These are our greatest threats over the next decade.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Manny Lopez (D)

I would like to see two 3 year terms as term limits to help with legislation over fundraising. Representatives spend most of their 2nd year of their two year term fundraising which is half their term. The result with three 2 year terms is 3 years of legislation and 3 years of fundraising. Representatives should have two three year terms limits which would yield 5 years of legislation and just one year of fundraising at the end of their first 3 year term.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Manny Lopez (D)

Representatives should be 6 years, Senators 12 years, Supreme Court justices 12-15 years as term limits.

Term limits need to be applied to all branches of government. Life long political terms lends itself to making decisions that favor donors, increases corruption, lobbyists dominance of officials, and gives too much advantageous power to incumbents during elections. A constant turnover of fresh blood in qualified leadership leads to dynamic new ideas and results versus stagnation from the old guard. Term limits will improve our government.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Manny Lopez (D)

Bernie Sanders, Jamie Raskin, Elizabeth Warren, John Lewis, Liz Chaney, and John McCain.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Manny Lopez (D)

Seniors are the fastest growing homeless group in our District. Young working families can not afford basic housing.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Manny Lopez (D)

Yes, working towards common ground when far apart is critical for improvements. A few steps forward is better than none. Further steps can be taken the next time the issues is taking up. Compromise should be used when needed but avoided when possible.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Manny Lopez (D)

I believe in a balanced budget system. The money needed to raise would be determined by the expenses needed. Fiscal accountability and scrutiny in budget development is critical. The budget money needed to rise should be fair and judiciously determined to fill the needs of the people and not the politician.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Manny Lopez (D)

Investigative powers should be used for wrong doings and oversight regardless of political parties. Investigations should not be gained for political or personal gains. We need a statesman approach.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Manny Lopez (D)

Florida Democratic Environmental Caucus, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus, and Andrea Doria Kale my former Congressional opponent.

What committees interest you?

Manny Lopez (D)

Education and the Workforce, Veteran Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Energy and Commerce are the committees that interest me.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Manny Lopez (D)

Transparency and accountability should be very high in government. Financial and personal accountability is part of congressional oversight responsibility. Financial accountability should include disclosure of al financial donors and gift providers along with the gift. Citizens United circumvents financial accountability and it should be struck down as law.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Greg Steube	Republican Party	$1,735,999	$1,112,117	$1,591,296	As of December 31, 2024
Manny Lopez	Democratic Party	$69,448	$69,448	$0	As of December 31, 2024
Ralph E. Hartman	No Party Affiliation	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Florida's 17th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Noteworthy ballot measures

See also: Florida 2024 ballot measures

Two notable ballot measures were on the November 5, 2024, ballot in Florida. One would legalize marijuana possession under three ounces (Amendment 3), and the other would establish a constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability (Amendment 4). A 60% supermajority vote is required for the approval of both amendments.

Observers and officials commented on whether the amendments would increase turnout statewide.

• Wendy Sartory Link, the Supervisor of Elections for Palm Beach County, said: “A presidential election gets people excited and brings people out. But you might have folks who may not have cared as much or been as motivated to get out to vote for a president or all of the other races. Now, these amendments might just drive them out.”

• Brad Coker, the CEO of the Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy firm, said of Amendment 4: "It'll bring out younger voters of all kinds and more white, female voters, both groups which lean heavy Democratic... It’ll definitely help turn out voters in what for many was looking like a lackluster choice in the presidential race between Biden and Trump.”

• Florida House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell (D) said: “With voters paying more attention to down-ballot races, I’m optimistic we can have a reverse coattails effect where we start to drive turnout and help improve the numbers at the presidential level.”

• Republican pollster Ryan Tyson disputed the idea that the amendments would increase turnout for Democrats, saying of Amendment 4: "Nobody is trying to say that abortion doesn’t animate their base to turn out — we’ve seen that everywhere... However, we haven’t seen them turn out voters that wouldn’t have already turned out, like in a presidential year."

• Sen. Marco Rubio (R) said of Amendment 4: “People are going to vote, they’re going to come out and vote and I don’t think [the abortion rights measure] is going to change any turnout patterns.”

Amendment 3

See also: Florida Amendment 3, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2024)

A "yes" vote supported legalizing marijuana for adults 21 years old and older and allowing individuals to possess up to three ounces of marijuana.

A "no" vote opposed legalizing marijuana for adult use in Florida.

To read more about supporters and opponents of Amendment 3, along with their arguments, click on the box below.

• Amendment 3 Support & Opposition (click to expand)

  Supporters

  

  Smart & Safe Florida led the campaign in support of the initiative.

  Supporters

  Officials

  • State Sen. Joe Gruters (R)
  • State Rep. Ashley Gantt (D)
  • Democratic Party of Florida
  • Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried (D)

  Candidates

  • Donald Trump (Conservative Party, Republican Party) - Presidential Candidate and Former President

  Corporations

  • Trulieve

  Organizations

  • Florida Young Republicans

  Individuals

  • Howard Bellamy - Musical artist
  • David Bellamy (Nonpartisan) - Musical artist
  • John Morgan - Florida lawyer

  
  

  Arguments

  • Smart & Safe Florida: "The industry is sustainable and growing. In 2020, when the state lost more than 400,000 jobs, Florida’s cannabis industry added 15,000 employees. ... Tax revenues from the legal cannabis industry for federal and state governments are projected to reach $4.06 billion in 2025, according to New Frontier data. ... There is no evidence that legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational use at the state level, as 37 states already have done, has boosted underage consumption from the regulated marketplace. The continued black market sale of marijuana perpetuates a culture of criminality. ... If adult-use cannabis is legalized, Florida users will have accountability, transparency, and regulations in place to ensure products are not laced with or contain potentially deadly chemicals."
  • Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers: "It’s all about improving access. We came into this with a mission to provide access to high-quality products that are safe and have an appropriate value proposition to give folks control over their – in the original days – medical journey. I don’t think that changes here. I mean, in effect we are at our core about expanding the opportunity for access to safe legal product, which is what this would allow us to continue to do."
  • The Bellamy Brothers: "As we travel the country, we see the benefits of adult use and as Florida residents we love the ‘freedom state’ moniker and believe that Florida needs to join the millions of Americans whose adults are free to use cannabis without fear of being incarcerated."
  • Florida trial lawyer John Morgan: "I am putting my name and my heart into passing Amendment 3 and believe now is the time to treat marijuana the same as we treat beer, wine and spirits. Passing Amendment 3 will create tens of thousands of new jobs, generate hundreds of millions for our state each year, and save taxpayers money by not having to pay to prosecute simple crimes for possession. I encourage Florida voters to join me in standing up for freedom, for common-sense laws, for the people and for Amendment 3."
  • Former President Donald Trump (R): "As I have previously stated, I believe it is time to end needless arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts of marijuana for personal use. We must also implement smart regulations, while providing access for adults, to safe, tested product. As a Floridian, I will be voting YES on Amendment 3 this November. As President, we will continue to focus on research to unlock the medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug, and work with Congress to pass common sense laws, including safe banking for state authorized companies, and supporting states rights to pass marijuana laws, like in Florida, that work so well for their citizens."
  • Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith: "“I’ve probably incarcerated more people for misdemeanor amounts of marijuana than anybody else. I’m tough on crime ... Getting a medical marijuana card has made [my brother] a human being again, where I can pick up the phone and call and talk things he could never talk about before. I just think we need to refocus our efforts. Regulate it. Take the sin tax. Put it toward the effort of education."
  • State Sen. Joe Gruters (R-22): "Supporting Amendment 3 is a common-sense decision that prioritizes individual freedom, health, safety and economic growth. By legalizing recreational marijuana for adults, we can give Floridians access to safe products, generate significant revenue for critical public services and create new job opportunities for Floridians.

  
  

  Opposition

  Opponents

  Officials

  • U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R)
  • U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R)
  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R)
  • State Sen. Ben Albritton (R)
  • State Rep. Sam Garrison (R)
  • State Rep. Daniel Anthony Perez (R)
  • Florida Attorney General Ashley B. Moody (R)

  Political Parties

  • Republican Party of Florida

  Corporations

  • My Florida Green

  Organizations

  • Drug Free America Foundation
  • Florida Chamber of Commerce
  • Florida Sheriffs Association
  • Smart Approaches to Marijuana

  Arguments

  • U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL): "Regardless of how someone feels about abortion or marijuana, I don’t believe that those issues should be resolved in the state constitution
  • Nick Garulay of medical marijuana dispensary My Florida Green: "The medical patient doesn't belong in the same arena as the recreational. Although recreational will use it for medical purposes. But it does get a little convoluted and confusing, and that's the whole reason we want to try to keep it as separate as possible. It's not fair for a recreational bill or movement to step on the heads of the people who are sick, who are debilitated, who are funding these dispensaries. Those dispensaries are taking that money to foot a bill to create a recreational movement to create a profit."
  • Florida Solicitor General Henry Whitaker: "This carefully curated ballot summary misleads in ways that, though sometimes subtle, are likely to influence voters — and to do so in a way that entrenches the sponsor’s monopolistic stranglehold on the marijuana market to the detriment of Floridians. The initiative should be stricken."
  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R): "[The initiatives] are very, very extreme. Once voters figure out how radical both of those are, they’re going to fail. It’s basically a license to have it anywhere you want. So no time, place and manner restrictions. This state will start to smell like marijuana in our cities and towns."
  • Vote No on 3 Spokeswoman Sarah Bascom: "Amendment 3 will have disastrous downstream consequences that will turn our state into an east coast version of California. It will threaten the health and safety of every community in Florida by allowing drug dealers to run rampant with zero consequences, creating a dangerous explosion in the black market, and forcing families to completely alter their lives to avoid exposure to secondhand smoke."
  • U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL): "I know that marijuana is a gateway drug. My brother just died in the last few months, starting with marijuana and he ended up struggling with alcohol and drugs, so I don’t support it."
  • Donna Shalala, former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary: "The marijuana industry has taken a page out of Big Tobacco’s playbook by advertising high-potency, kid-friendly products. To protect the next generation, I urge my fellow Floridians to reject corporate marijuana commercialization and join me in opposing Amendment 3. Big Tobacco wants to trick the American public again by pushing for marijuana legalization. Even those who support marijuana should vote no on the poorly written Amendment 3."

Amendment 4

See also: Florida Amendment 4, Right to Abortion Initiative (2024)

A "yes" vote supported adding the following language to the Florida Constitution’s Declaration of Rights: “… no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider.” Amendment 4 maintained the existing constitutional provision that permitted a law requiring parents to be notified before a minor can receive an abortion.

A "no" vote opposed amending the Florida Constitution's Declaration of Rights to provide that the state cannot "... prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider."

To read more about supporters and opponents of Amendment 4, along with their arguments, click on the box below.

• Amendment 4 Support & Opposition (click to expand)

  Support

  

  Floridians Protecting Freedom is leading the campaign in support of the initiative.

  Supporters

  Officials

  • President of the United States Joe Biden (D)
  • U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D)
  • U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)
  • U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (D)
  • U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D)
  • U.S. Rep. Jared Evan Moskowitz (D)
  • U.S. Rep. Darren Soto (D)
  • U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)
  • U.S. Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (D)
  • State Sen. Lori Berman (D)
  • State Sen. Lauren Book (D)
  • State Sen. Tracie Davis (D)
  • State Sen. Shevrin Jones (D)
  • State Sen. Jason Pizzo (No Party Affiliation)
  • State Sen. Tina Polsky (D)
  • State Sen. Linda Stewart (D)
  • State Rep. Robin Bartleman (D)
  • State Rep. Lindsay Cross (D)
  • State Rep. Dan Daley (D)
  • State Rep. Fentrice Driskell (D)
  • State Rep. Anna Eskamani (D)
  • State Rep. Ashley Gantt (D)
  • State Rep. Sherita Harris (Nonpartisan)
  • State Rep. Dianne Hart (D)
  • State Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (D)
  • State Rep. Tom Keen (D)
  • State Rep. Angela Nixon (D)
  • State Rep. Susan Valdes (D)
  • Democratic Party of Florida
  • Chair of the Florida Democratic Party Nikki Fried (D)

  Unions

  • SEIU 1199 Florida

  Organizations

  • ACLU of Florida
  • Faith in Public Life Action
  • Florida Rising
  • Florida Women's Freedom Coalition
  • League of Women Voters of Florida
  • Men4Choice
  • Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida
  • The Fairness Project
  • Think Big America
  • Women's Voices of Southwest Florida

  
  

  Arguments

  • Faith in Public Life Action: "Faith leaders across Florida are committed to loving our neighbors by protecting their freedom to make the best decisions for themselves, their families and their communities. Our beliefs implore us to respect the sacredness of our ability to discern right action particularly in complex matters around our reproductive health. This stance is not rooted in politics, but in our unwavering commitment to loving our neighbors by protecting their dignity and agency. People of faith who believe in justice and community must be on the frontlines fighting for accessible and comprehensive reproductive care to protect the most vulnerable in our state. This is why Faith in Public Life Action is calling on people of all faiths to vote YES on Amendment 4."
  • U.S. President Joe Biden (D): "Next week one of the nation’s most extreme anti-abortion law is going to take effect here in Florida. It criminalizes reproductive healthcare before a woman even knows that they are pregnant." Biden discussed other abortion rights measures appearing on statewide ballots and said, "This November, you can add Florida to that list. Are you ready to do that? You’ve gotta show up to vote."
  • Floridians Protecting Freedom: "The overwhelming majority of Floridians think we should all have the freedom to make our own personal health care decisions without interference from politicians. Despite that, politicians in Florida just signed the most extreme abortion ban in the nation. It bans abortion before most people even realize they are pregnant. Help put these decisions back in the hands of Florida families and their doctors, not extreme politicians. There are so many reasons why someone may make the deeply personal decision to have an abortion – maybe their birth control failed, or they were a victim of rape or incest, or carrying a pregnancy would endanger their lives. Politicians shouldn’t be allowed to interfere in this personal decision or to prevent nurses and doctors from treating their patients."
  • Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D-35): "The fight for freedom has never been more critical. Despite the fact that abortion is no longer a partisan issue for Americans, elected Republicans across the US are working to take away access to women’s healthcare. We must not back down!"
  • Anna Hockhammer, executive director of the Florida Women’s Freedom Coalition: "Amendment 4 is very explicit that it doesn’t change the Legislature’s existing constitutional authorities vis á vis parental rights. We support parental rights. We want parents to be involved in making the health care decisions for their children. I would argue that Amendment 4 gives more power to parents and guardians because it restores the decision making to patients, their families, and their health care teams and their doctors and takes it out of the hands of politicians and government. Amendment 4 does nothing to preclude the state from regulating medical services the way that it does with every other procedure. You don’t go to a dentist to get open heart surgery, and your message therapist isn’t your dermatologist. Nothing in Amendment 4 precludes the state from making sure that competent, trained doctors and other health care professionals are the ones who can provide abortion access."
  • Laura Goodhue, executive director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates: "Politicians don’t want us to take our power back, so they’re trying to rig the system, because they know in a fair fight, they’ll lose. Floridians are fed up with the government meddling where they have no business — from accessing abortion to accessing the ballot."

  
  

  Opposition

  

  Florida Voters Against Extremism is leading the campaign in opposition to the initiative.

  Opponents

  Officials

  • U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R)
  • U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R)
  • U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean (R)
  • U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R)
  • U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn (R)
  • U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R)
  • U.S. Rep. Cory Mills (R)
  • U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R)
  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R)
  • State Sen. Daniel Burgess (R)
  • State Sen. Jay Collins (R)
  • State Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R)
  • State Rep. Paul Renner (R)
  • Attorney General Ashley B. Moody (R)

  Candidates

  • Donald Trump (Conservative Party, Republican Party) - Former U.S. President

  Political Parties

  • Republican Party of Florida

  Organizations

  • Democrats for Life of Florida
  • Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops
  • Florida Family Action, Inc.
  • Florida Family Policy Council
  • Florida Right to Life
  • Liberty Counsel
  • National Center for Life and Liberty
  • Priests for Life
  • Students for Life Action
  • Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America

  Individuals

  • Ben Shapiro - Host of The Ben Shapiro Show

  Arguments

  • Florida Family Action: "The sponsors of this extreme amendment want to legalize abortion up to the moment of birth and to repeal all limitations and regulations on abortion – even safety regulations that protect women – because they want to make Florida the home of late-term abortions in the Southeast."
  • Florida Agency for Health Care Administration: "Florida cares about women and children. ... Florida is protecting life. We must keep Florida from becoming an abortion tourism destination state."
  • Attorney General Ashley B. Moody (R): "As just one example of how misleading this initiative is, the initiative creates a right to abortion through 'viability.' ... The sponsor has gone so far attempting to deceive Floridians as to not post any information on its website on what it means by viability and when the right to abortion, which it is attempting to enshrine in our Constitution, ends. ... While I personally would not vote for this initiative no matter what definition of 'viability' it was using, I know that to some voters, it is material to their vote – whether you are talking about an abortion in the first trimester or at the end of the second trimester."
  • Florida Voice for the Unborn: "The amendment mandates unlimited abortion in Florida! The amendment requires the return of barbaric partial-birth abortions in Florida! The amendment overrides parental consent for an abortion in Florida! The amendment encourages the expansion of abortion business in Florida! The amendment prohibits reasonable protections for women's health in Florida!"
  • Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie, senior fellow for the Catholic Association: "According to this ballot amendment, anybody could perform an abortion. For instance, a girl could go to a Planned Parenthood office and be given the chemical abortion pill or a prescription for the pill by the receptionist. So there is no clinical oversight at all over something that is a very dangerous [procedure]."
  • State Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Florida: "Radical activists have collected petition signatures that would place on the November ballot a constitutional amendment that would enshrine abortions … which would bypass the delegated authority of the Legislature and override the right to life laws in effect in the State of Florida. ... The Republican Party of Florida supports Attorney General Ashley Moody’s work of legally challenging both this amendment and the efforts of the abortionists to place this amendment on the November ballot."
  • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R): "[The initiatives] are very, very extreme. Once voters figure out how radical both of those are, they’re going to fail."
  • Lynda Bell, President of Florida Right to Life and co-founder of Do No Harm Florida: "The next step may be to force taxpayers to pay for abortions. [Abortion rights supporters in Michigan] are suing to force taxpayers to fund abortions."
  • Life First PC: "Amendment 4 in Florida is a highly controversial proposal that seeks to significantly alter the state's existing abortion laws. If passed, this amendment would permit abortion up to the point of birth, a drastic departure from current restrictions that generally limit abortion after the viability of the fetus, except in cases of medical necessity. Additionally, it would grant minors the ability to undergo abortion procedures without parental consent, undermining parental rights and involvement in their children's critical healthcare decisions. Furthermore, Amendment 4 would expand the scope of medical professionals authorized to refer women for abortions beyond licensed abortionists and women’s health professionals. This expansion raises concerns regarding the quality of care and expertise involved in such referrals, potentially compromising the safety and well-being of women seeking abortion services. Amendment 4 presents significant implications for women’s health, parental rights, and the protection of unborn life in Florida, stirring debate and prompting advocacy efforts from pro-life advocates. We need your help to turn out 40.1% of voters to vote NO on amendment 4."
  • Informed Church: "[The amendment] will permanently embed abortion for any reason, at any stage, by any health care provider into the Florida constitution. This measure would override all of the Current Protections & Regulations already in place, including parental right to consent. Amendment 4 is largely funded by Planned Parenthood, the ACLU and other organizations pushing for no-limit abortions in the state of Florida. They purposely use deceptive language to make the amendment confusing and vague. In fact, a similar amendment in Ohio that recently passed had 26% of evangelicals voting in favor of it because they simply did not understand the language and were uninformed."
  • Florida Voters Against Extremism: "Amendment 4 pretends to 'just bring things back to how they were with Roe vs. Wade'– but it actually goes much further – allowing for abortion throughout all 9 months of pregnancy with no protections for the unborn baby. Unlike other Amendments, Amendment 4 provides ZERO definitions of key words like 'government interference', 'viability', 'health care provider', 'patient’s health' – so voters won’t even know what they’re voting on. This creates huge loopholes that will result in years of litigation and legal uncertainty. ... Amendment 4 gives abortion clinics a rubber stamp to approve late-term, third trimester abortions. ... Amendment 4 would make abortion the only medical procedure that minors could undergo without parental consent."
  • U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL): "I don’t support the ballot initiative on abortion because it’s extreme. I think the Democrats are, I believe, extreme on this. They support abortion up until the moment of birth, they support allowing a healthy baby born alive to die just by leaving him in the corner."
  • Donald Trump (R): "I think six weeks, you need more time than six weeks. I disagreed with that right from the early primaries. When I heard about it, I disagreed with it. At the same time, the Democrats are radical because the nine months is just a ridiculous situation where you can do an abortion in the ninth month. All of that stuff is unacceptable, so I'll be voting no (on Amendment 4) for that reason."
  • Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins: "Floridians face a stark choice this November, when unlimited abortion is on the ballot. Make no mistake, the Democrats are going to use abortion as a Get-Out-The-Vote tactic to run from their terrible record on the border, economy, and foreign policy. The Pro-Life Generation will stand with vulnerable women and preborn babies to ensure it doesn’t happen."
  • Florida Physicians Against Amendment 4: "This amendment violates our commitment to excellent health care for women and children because it would: Permit abortion through all nine months of pregnancy; Permit non-physicians to determine when and if an abortion can be performed, even in late pregnancy; Eliminate parental consent for minors; and; Remove common sense maternal health and safety regulations."

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Florida in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Florida, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Florida	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	5,181	$10,440.00	4/26/2024	Source
Florida	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	5,181	$6,960.00	4/26/2024	Source

==District analysis==

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• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
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Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Florida.

Florida U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	28	28	1	101	56	9	21	53.6%	15	55.6%
2022	28	28	6	151	56	14	24	67.9%	17	73.9%
2020	27	27	2	114	54	10	19	53.7%	10	40.0%
2018	27	27	4	104	54	19	12	57.4%	11	47.8%
2016	27	27	7	100	54	11	13	44.4%	9	47.4%
2014	27	27	0	75	54	5	10	27.8%	8	29.6%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Florida in 2024. Information below was calculated on May 7, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

One hundred three candidates ran for Florida’s 28 U.S. House districts, including 42 Democrats and 61 Republicans. That’s 3.68 candidates per district, less than in the previous three election cycles. There were 5.43 candidates per district in 2022, 4.22 candidates per district in 2020, and 3.86 in 2018.

The 8th Congressional District was the only open district, meaning no incumbents filed to run. That’s the fewest open seats in Florida since 2014 when no seats were open. Incumbent Rep. Bill Posey (R-8th) did not run for re-election because he is retired from public office.

Seven candidates—incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-23rd) and six Republicans—ran for the 23rd Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a seat in 2024.

Thirty primaries—nine Democratic and 21 Republican—were contested in 2024. Thirty-eight primaries were contested in 2022, 29 primaries were contested in 2020, and 31 primaries were contested in 2018.

Fifteen incumbents—two Democrats and 13 Republicans—were in contested primaries in Florida in 2024. That’s less than the 17 incumbents in contested primaries in 2022 but more than the 10 incumbents in contested primaries in 2020.

The 20th Congressional District is guaranteed to Democrats because no Republicans will appear on the ballot. Democrats filed to run in every congressional district, meaning none are guaranteed to Republicans.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+10. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 10 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Florida's 17th the 143rd most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Florida's 17th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
41.6%	57.6%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
38.5	60.3	R+21.7

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Florida, 2020

Florida presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 17 Democratic wins
• 14 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	D	R	R	D	D	R	R

See also: Party control of Florida state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Florida's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Florida
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	8	8
Republican	2	20	22
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	28	30

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Florida's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Florida, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Ron DeSantis
Lieutenant Governor	Jeanette Nuñez
Secretary of State	Cord Byrd
Attorney General	Ashley B. Moody

State legislature

Florida State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	12
	Republican Party	28
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		40

Florida House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	36
	Republican Party	84
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		120

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Florida Party Control: 1992-2024
One year of a Democratic trifecta  •  Twenty-five years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	I	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	S	S	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Florida's 17th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 17

Incumbent Greg Steube defeated Andrea Doria Kale and Theodore Murray in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 17 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Steube (R)	63.8	222,483
		Andrea Doria Kale (D)	35.5	123,798
		Theodore Murray (No Party Affiliation)	0.6	2,225

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 348,506
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Andrea Doria Kale advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 17.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Daniel Lambert (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Greg Steube advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 17.

2020

See also: Florida's 17th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 17

Incumbent Greg Steube defeated Allen Ellison and Theodore Murray in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 17 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Steube (R)	64.6	266,514
		Allen Ellison (D)	34.1	140,487
		Theodore Murray (No Party Affiliation)	1.3	5,396

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 412,397
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Allen Ellison advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 17.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Greg Steube advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 17.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Gina Christine Labruno (R)

2018

See also: Florida's 17th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 17

Greg Steube defeated Allen Ellison in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 17 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Steube (R)	62.3	193,326
		Allen Ellison (D)	37.7	117,194

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 310,520 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• April Freeman (D)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 17

April Freeman defeated Bill Pollard in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 17 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		April Freeman	77.0	33,410
		Bill Pollard	23.0	9,990

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,400
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 17

Greg Steube defeated Bill Akins and Julio Gonzalez in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 17 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Steube	62.4	48,983
		Bill Akins	19.3	15,142
		Julio Gonzalez	18.3	14,409

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 78,534
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Footnotes

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Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ashley Moody (R)

Rick Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Jimmy Patronis (R)

District 2

Neal Dunn (R)

District 3

Kat Cammack (R)

District 4

Aaron Bean (R)

District 5

John Rutherford (R)

District 6

Randy Fine (R)

District 7

Cory Mills (R)

District 8

Mike Haridopolos (R)

District 9

Darren Soto (D)

District 10

Maxwell Frost (D)

District 11

Daniel Webster (R)

District 12

Gus Bilirakis (R)

District 13

Anna Luna (R)

District 14

Kathy Castor (D)

District 15

Laurel Lee (R)

District 16

Vern Buchanan (R)

District 17

Greg Steube (R)

District 18

Scott Franklin (R)

District 19

Byron Donalds (R)

District 20

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)

District 21

Brian Mast (R)

District 22

Lois Frankel (D)

District 23

Jared Moskowitz (D)

District 24

Frederica Wilson (D)

District 25

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)

District 26

Mario Diaz-Balart (R)

District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar (R)

District 28

Carlos Gimenez (R)

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Democratic Party (8)

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