Florida's 19th Congressional District elections, 2014

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Florida's 19th Congressional District
General Election Date
November 4, 2014
Primary Date
August 26, 2014
November 4 Election Winner:
Curt Clawson Republican Party
Incumbent prior to election:
Vacant
Race Ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid R[1]

Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe R[2]

Fairvote's Monopoly Politics: Safe R[3]
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The 19th Congressional District of Florida held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014.

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Incumbent Curt Clawson (R) won re-election in 2014. He defeated April Freeman (D) and Ray Netherwood (L) in the November general election.

On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, former incumbent Trey Radel (R) pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. He was sentenced to one year of supervised probation.[4][5][6]

On January 27, 2014, Radel announced his resignation from Congress.[7][8]

A special election was held to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Rep. Trey Radel (R).[9] Curt Clawson won election.

Candidate Filing Deadline Primary Election General Election
May 2, 2014
August 26, 2014
November 4, 2014

Primary: A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Florida utilizes a closed primary process, in which the selection of a party's candidates in an election is limited to registered party members.[10][11]

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

Voter registration: To vote in the primary, voters had to register by July 28, 2014. For the general election, the voter registration deadline was October 6, 2014.[12]

See also: Florida elections, 2014

Incumbent: Heading into the election the incumbent was Curt Clawson (R). He won the special election to the U.S. House on June 24, 2014.[13]

As of the 2010 redistricting cycle, Florida's 19th Congressional District was located in southwestern Florida and included parts of Lee and Collier counties.[14]

Candidates

General election candidates


August 26, 2014, primary results

Republican Party Republican Primary

Democratic Party Democratic Primary

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Libertarian Party Libertarian Primary

Failed to file

Rumored candidates

Declined to run

Election results

U.S. House, Florida District 19 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCurt Clawson Incumbent 64.6% 159,354
     Democratic April Freeman 32.7% 80,824
     Libertarian Ray Netherwood 2.7% 6,671
     Write-in Timothy Rossano 0% 12
Total Votes 246,861
Source: Florida Division of Elections

Issues

Term limits

Libertarian candidate Ray Netherwood stated in June 2014 that he supports a Term Limit Amendment of three terms for those in Congress. Neither of the major party candidates--Curt Clawson (R) or April Freeman (D)--weighed in on the issue.[25]

Netherwood said, "A representative government must by default be refreshed and turned over. The careerists in DC who have been on power trips for 20 or 30 years (and some longer) are those who have guided us into the fiscal sinkhole and ethics-free circus that our Nation is in. Sadly, we have a largely apathetic pool of voters who simply keep pulling the lever or filling in the circle for whoever "their party" has on the ballot. Why should local governments be any different? We thank all those who have stood up to serve, but turnover for new and different ideas, for fresh blood, must become a reality to save the Republic and keep municipalities vibrant."[25]

Noteworthy events

Radel's cocaine arrest

See also: Trey Radel#Controversy

Florida's 19th Congressional District Rep. Trey Radel (R) was arrested in the District of Columbia on October 29, 2013, for alleged possession of cocaine. He was officially charged on November 19, 2013, in D.C. Superior Court with misdemeanor possession of cocaine.[4][26]

On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, Radel pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. He was sentenced to one year of supervised probation.[4][27][28]

On January 27, 2014, Radel announced his resignation from Congress.[29][30]

Key votes

Below are important votes the incumbent cast during the 113th Congress.

Government affairs

HR 676

See also: Boehner's lawsuit against the Obama administration

Yea3.png On July 30, 2014, the U.S. House approved a resolution 225 to 201 to sue President Barack Obama for exceeding his constitutional authority. Five Republicans—Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Paul Broun of Georgia, Scott Garrett of New Jersey, Walter Jones of North Carolina and Steve Stockman of Texas—voted with Democrats against the lawsuit.[31] Clawson joined the other 224 Republicans in favor of the lawsuit. All Democrats voted against the resolution.[32][33]

Economy

Government shutdown

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

Yea3.png On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[34] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[35] Trey Radel voted to approve the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[36]

Nay3.png The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[37] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Trey Radel voted against HR 2775.[38]

Campaign contributions

Incumbent Trey Radel reported in 2013 second quarter reports, for April through June 2013, that he added $73,387 to his campaign account for re-election.[39]

Curt Clawson

April Freeman

April Freeman (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
ReportDate FiledBeginning BalanceTotal Contributions
for Reporting Period		ExpendituresCash on Hand
Year End[45]January 31, 2014$0.00$23,003$(14,123)$8,879
Pre-Special[46]April 10, 2014$8,879$72,072$(47,837)$33,114
Running totals
$95,075$(61,960)

Trey Radel

Paige Kreegel

Paige Kreegel (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
ReportDate FiledBeginning BalanceTotal Contributions
for Reporting Period		ExpendituresCash on Hand
April Quarterly[51]April 15, 2013$0$0$(2,178)$1,827
July Quarterly[52]July 15, 2014$1,827$0$(774)$1,052
October Quarterly[53]October 15, 2014$1,052$0$(0)$5,625
Year End[54]January 31, 2014$5,625$0$(0)$3,052
Pre-Special[55]April 10, 2014$3,052$236,055$(205,128)$33,979
Running totals
$236,055$(208,080)

Byron Donalds

Byron Donalds (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
ReportDate FiledBeginning BalanceTotal Contributions
for Reporting Period		ExpendituresCash on Hand
April Quarterly[56]April 15, 2013$0$0$(0)$2,807
July Quarterly[57]July 15, 2013$2,807$0$(913)$1,481
Running totals
$0$(913)

Ray Netherwood

Ray Netherwood (2014) Campaign Finance Reports
ReportDate FiledBeginning BalanceTotal Contributions
for Reporting Period		ExpendituresCash on Hand
July Quarterly[58]July 15, 2014$0$151,000$(11,806)$3,293
October Quarterly[59]October 15, 2014$3,293$10,047$(587)$12,753
Year End[60]January 31, 2014$12,753$0$(24)$12,729
Pre-Special[61]April 4, 2014$12,729$2,094$(16,030)$−1,206
Running totals
$163,141$(28,447)

Endorsements

Democratic candidates

Democratic candidate April Freeman received the endorsement of Democrats Advancing Progressive Action in Congress (DAPAC) in late July 2013.[62]

All DAPAC candidates are pro-choice, support stronger LBGT rights, support working family and union rights, support honest and Democratic markets and businesses, support publicly funded universal healthcare, support environmental protection, oppose the Patriot Act, oppose the Iraq War and oppose the Death Penalty.[62]

Freeman said, "I'm proud and excited to have the backing and endorsement from DAPAC. Over the past few months I've been working hard traveling, training and aligning myself with national organizations and groups, so I can run this campaign with confidence knowing I have the education, support and backing needed to win this district. Now I feel I can get down to the real work of raising the money it's going to take to make this happen."[62]

District history

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2012

On November 6, 2012, Trey Radel (R) won election to the United States House. He defeated Jim Roach and Brandon Smith in the general election.

U.S. House, Florida District 19 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngTrey Radel 62% 189,833
     Democratic Jim Roach 35.8% 109,746
     Independent Brandon Smith 2.2% 6,637
Total Votes 306,216
Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010

On November 2, 2010, Ted Deutch won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Joe Budd (R) and Stan Smilan (I) in the general election.[63]

U.S. House, Florida District 19 General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTed Deutch incumbent 62.6% 132,098
     Republican Joe Budd 37.3% 78,783
     Independent Stan Smilan 0.1% 228
Total Votes 211,109

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Cook Political Report, "2014 HOUSE RACE RATINGS FOR June 26, 2014," accessed August 5, 2014
  2. ↑ Sabato's Crystal Ball, "2014 House Races," accessed August 5, 2014
  3. ↑ Fairvote, "FairVote Releases Projections for the 2014 Congressional Elections," accessed August 5, 2014
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Politico, "Rep. Trey Radel charged with cocaine possession," accessed November 19, 2013
  5. ↑ Huffington Post, "Trey Radel Arrested In October For Possession Of Cocaine," accessed November 19, 2013
  6. ↑ Politico, "Trey Radel pleads guilty to cocaine possession," November 20, 2013
  7. ↑ Politico, "Trey Radel to resign House seat," accessed January 27, 2014
  8. ↑ NY Daily News, "Trey Radel to resign from Congress after cocaine scandal," accessed January 27, 2014
  9. ↑ Politico, "Trey Radel to resign House seat," accessed January 27, 2014
  10. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Types," accessed July 23, 2024
  11. ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Closed Primary Election," accessed July 23, 2024
  12. ↑ Florida Division of Elections Website, "Register to Vote," accessed January 3, 2014
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 Florida Election Division, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed January 25, 2014 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "cand" defined multiple times with different content
  14. ↑ United States Census Bureau, "Counties by Congressional Districts," accessed June 8, 2016
  15. ↑ Roll Call, "Republican Field for Radel’s Seat Expected to Grow (Updated) (Video)," accessed January 29, 2014
  16. ↑ News Press, "Candidate to announce congressional run," accessed August 19, 2013
  17. ↑ Fox 4 Now, "Democrat April Freeman announces run against Trey Radel," accessed August 19, 2013
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Florida Sun Times, "Consultant considers bid for Trey Radel's congressional seat," accessed December 2, 2013
  19. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Byron Donalds 2014 Summary reports," accessed December 2, 2013
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Politico, "Connie Mack eyes Trey Radel’s House seat," accessed November 27, 2013
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 News Press, "Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto announces Congressional run," accessed February 3, 2014
  22. ↑ News Press, "Chauncey Goss will not run in Congressional race," accessed February 3, 2014
  23. ↑ Miami Herald, "Former congressman won't run in special election," accessed January 29, 2014 (dead link)
  24. ↑ Huffington Post, "Florida Sheriff: 'Trey Radel Does Not Even Qualify To Drive A Lee County School Bus'," accessed January 27, 2014
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Examiner, "Term limits enter fray in Florida's Congressional District 19 race," accessed June 4, 2014
  26. ↑ Heavy.com, "BREAKING: Florida Rep. Trey Radel Charged With Cocaine Possession," accessed November 19, 2013
  27. ↑ Huffington Post, "Trey Radel Arrested In October For Possession Of Cocaine," accessed November 19, 2013
  28. ↑ Politico, "Trey Radel pleads guilty to cocaine possession," November 20, 2013
  29. ↑ Politico, "Trey Radel to resign House seat," accessed January 27, 2014
  30. ↑ NY Daily News, "Trey Radel to resign from Congress after cocaine scandal," accessed January 27, 2014
  31. ↑ U.S. House, "House Resolution 676," accessed July 30, 2014
  32. ↑ Associated Press, "Suing Obama: GOP-led House gives the go-ahead," July 31, 2014
  33. ↑ Washington Post, "House clears way for lawsuit against Obama," accessed July 30, 2014
  34. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
  35. ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
  36. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
  37. ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
  38. ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
  39. ↑ Naples News, "Radel, Diaz-Balart begin building campaign accounts for 2014 re-election" accessed July 17, 2013
  40. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Pre-Special," accessed April 28, 2014
  41. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Pre-Special," accessed September 30, 2014
  42. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Post-Special," accessed September 30, 2014
  43. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Curt Clawson Pre-Primary," accessed September 30, 2014
  44. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Curt Clawson October Quarterly," accessed October 20, 2014
  45. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Year End Report," accessed February 24, 2014
  46. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Pre-Special," accessed April 28, 2014
  47. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly" accessed July 22, 2013
  48. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly" accessed July 22, 2013
  49. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "October Quarterly," accessed October 23, 2013
  50. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Year End Report," accessed February 10, 2014
  51. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly," accessed February 24, 2014
  52. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly," accessed February 24, 2014
  53. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "October Quarterly," accessed February 24, 2014
  54. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Year End Report," accessed February 24, 2014
  55. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Pre-Special," accessed April 28, 2014
  56. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly," accessed February 24, 2014
  57. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly," accessed February 24, 2014
  58. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly," accessed February 24, 2014
  59. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "October Quarterly," accessed February 24, 2014
  60. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Year End Report," accessed February 24, 2014
  61. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Pre-Special," accessed April 28, 2014
  62. ↑ 62.0 62.1 62.2 Naples News, "Game Changing National Endorsement for Congressional Candidate April Freeman," accessed August 19, 2013
  63. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
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