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Florida's 26th Congressional District election, 2020

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Florida's 26th Congressional District
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Filing deadline: April 24, 2020
Primary: August 18, 2020
General: November 3, 2020
Pre-election incumbent:
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democrat)
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Carlos Gimenez (R) defeated incumbent Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) in the election for Florida's 26th Congressional District in the U.S. House on November 3, 2020.

As of 2020, partisan control of the 26th District had flipped twice since its creation following the 2010 census. Joe Garcia (D) won the general election in 2012. Carlos Curbelo (R) defeated Garcia in 2014, receiving 51.5 percent of the vote to Garcia's 48.5 percent. Curbelo was re-elected in 2016 with 53 percent of the vote. In 2018, Mucarsel-Powell challenged and defeated Curbelo, receiving 51 percent of the vote to Curbelo's 49 percent.

The outcome of this race affected partisan control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 117th Congress. All 435 seats in the House were up for election. At the time of the election, Democrats had a 232 to 198 majority over Republicans. The Libertarian Party had one seat. Four seats were vacant. Democrats defended 30 districts Donald Trump (R) won in 2016. Republicans defended five districts Hillary Clinton (D) won in 2016.

Florida's 26th Congressional District was created as a result of the 2010 Census.[1] The district includes Monroe County and a portion of Miami-Dade County in the southern tip of Florida, including the Florida Keys.[2]

This race was one of 89 congressional races that were decided by 10 percent or less in 2020.


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Post-election analysis

The table below compares the vote totals in the 2020 presidential election and 2020 U.S. House election for this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

Presidential and congressional election results, Florida's 26th Congressional District, 2020
Race Presidential U.S. House
Democratic candidate Democratic Party 46.9 48.3
Republican candidate Republican Party 52.5 51.7
Difference 5.6 3.4

Election procedure changes in 2020

See also: Changes to election dates, procedures, and administration in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020

Ballotpedia provided comprehensive coverage of how election dates and procedures changed in 2020. While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons.

Florida modified its voter registration procedures for the November 3, 2020, general election as follows:

  • Voter registration: The voter registration deadline was extended to October 6, 2020.[3]

For a full timeline about election modifications made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 26

Carlos Gimenez defeated incumbent Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 26 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carlos Gimenez
Carlos Gimenez (R)
 
51.7
 
177,223
Image of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D)
 
48.3
 
165,407

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 342,630
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Debbie Mucarsel-Powell advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 26.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 26

Carlos Gimenez defeated Omar Blanco in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 26 on August 18, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carlos Gimenez
Carlos Gimenez
 
59.9
 
29,480
Image of Omar Blanco
Omar Blanco
 
40.1
 
19,721

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

Total votes: 49,201
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Candidate profiles

This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways. Either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey or Ballotpedia staff created a profile after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.[4] Ballotpedia staff compiled profiles based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements.

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: 

U.S. House (Assumed office: 2019)

Biography:  Mucarsel-Powell received her bachelor's degree in political science from Pitzer College and a master's in international political economy from Claremont University. She worked for the nonprofits Hope Center, Zoo Miami Foundation, and Coral Restoration Foundation. She also worked at the College of Health at Florida International University and the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.


Key Messages

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Mucarsel-Powell emphasized that her family immigrated from Ecuador. Her campaign website said she ran for office "because the same opportunities that allowed her and her family to improve their lives have been disappearing for too many of our neighbors." 

Mucarsel-Powell highlighted her work with medical schools and the Coral Restoration Foundation, saying she supported expanding access to healthcare, protecting insurance coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, and investing in clean energy.

Mucarsel-Powell released opposition ads referring to Gimenez as "Corrupt Carlos." She said he gave contracts to friends and family, cut jobs, and raised his salary by 67%.

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Sources: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 29, 2020; YouTube, "Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Videos," accessed September 29, 2020; Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's 2020 campaign website, "Media Center," updated September 17, 2020; Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's 2020 campaign website, "Meet Debbie," accessed September 29, 2020

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Florida District 26 in 2020.

Carlos Gimenez

Image of Carlos Gimenez

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

Biography:  Gimenez earned his bachelor's degree in public administration from Barry University. He was a firefighter with the Miami Fire-Rescue Department for 25 years before becoming the city manager for Miami.


Key Messages

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Gimenez said his family came to the U.S. from Cuba when he was six years old to escape socialism. He said he believed in "the free enterprise system that has made this country great and I will stand with President Trump to defend the American Dream for future generations from extremists.”

Gimenez said his record included balancing Miami-Dade County's budget, bringing the largest tax cut in the county's history, and cutting his own salary by 50% as mayor.

Gimenez said that Mucarsel-Powell was aligned with far-left Democrats.

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Sources: Carlos Gimenez's 2020 campaign website, "Mayor Carlos Gimenez Announces Campaign for Congress," accessed September 28, 2020; Twitter, "Carlos Gimenez," accessed September 28, 2020; YouTube, "Answering the Call," September 16, 2020; Carlos Gimenez's 2020 campaign website, "Meet Carlos," accessed August 14, 2020

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Florida District 26 in 2020.

Polls

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Campaign finance

This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election.[5] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees.[6] The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Democratic Party $6,886,952 $6,916,171 $10,598 As of December 31, 2020
Carlos Gimenez Republican Party $2,245,735 $2,206,564 $39,171 As of December 31, 2020

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2020. 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.

District analysis

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

The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+6, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were 6 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Florida's 26th Congressional District the 165th most Democratic nationally.[7]

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.20. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.20 points toward that party.[8]

Noteworthy endorsements

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This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.

Click the links below to see endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites, if available.

Noteworthy endorsements
Endorsement Mucarsel-Powell (D) Gimenez (R)
Newspapers and editorials
Miami Herald ✔
Miami Community Newspapers[9] ✔
Elected officials
President Donald Trump (R)[10] ✔
Vice presidential nominee/Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) ✔
Individuals
Former President Barack Obama (D) ✔
2020 Democratic presidential nominee/former Vice President Joe Biden ✔

Timeline

2020

Race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

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.[16]
  • 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.[17][18][19]

Race ratings: Florida's 26th Congressional District election, 2020
Race trackerRace ratings
November 3, 2020October 27, 2020October 20, 2020October 13, 2020
The Cook Political ReportLean DemocraticLean DemocraticToss-upToss-up
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesTilt DemocraticTilt DemocraticTilt DemocraticToss-up
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallLean DemocraticToss-upToss-upToss-up
Note: Ballotpedia updates external race ratings every week throughout the election season.

Campaign advertisements

This section shows advertisements released in this race. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us.

Democratic Party Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

Supporting Mucarsel-Powell

"Land of Opportunities (Spanish)" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released October 27, 2020
"Land of Opportunities (English)" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released October 27, 2020
"We Can Rebuild - Spanish" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released October 20, 2020
"We Can Rebuild" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released October 20, 2020
"When Crisis Hits" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released October 8, 2020
"La Eleccion es Clara" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released October 6, 2020
"The Choice is Clear" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released October 6, 2020
"When Crisis Hits" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released September 16, 2020
"Deja Mi Gente en Paz" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released DATE
"Don't Mess with my People" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released August 4, 2020

Opposing Gimenez

"Families" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released August 21, 2020
"Corrupt Carlos Gimenez" - Mucarsel-Powell campaign ad, released January 9, 2020

Republican Party Carlos Gimenez

"Lourdes Gimenez" - Gimenez campaign ad, released October 15, 2020
"Results" - Gimenez campaign ad, released October 8, 2020
"Resultados" - Gimenez campaign ad, released October 8, 2020
"Answering the Call" - Gimenez campaign ad, released September 16, 2020


Satellite group ads

Opposing Mucarsel-Powell

"Influence" - Congressional Leadership Fund ad, released October 16, 2020

Opposing Gimenez

"Bobbi" - House Majority PAC ad, released October 13, 2020

Campaign themes

See also: Campaign themes

Democratic Party Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

Mucarsel-Powell's campaign website stated the following:

“

Healthcare

If you have diabetes, asthma, cancer, or any other pre-existing condition, you deserve affordable, quality healthcare, and you deserve to be protected from insurance companies that would deny you coverage. It’s that simple. No family should have to choose between putting food on the table or filling their children’s prescriptions.

I’ve spent my career working to expand access to healthcare. As associate dean at Florida International University’s College of Medicine, I helped establish and grow the NeighborhoodHELP program, which brought mobile health clinics that provided life-saving care to underprivileged communities across South Florida. In Congress, I have been steadfast in my pledge to protect people with pre-existing conditions, to lower prescription drug costs, and to secure Medicare for Florida’s seniors.

Economy

Hard-working people deserve to earn a living wage, and our families deserve a tax system that works for everyone, not just the wealthiest Americans. We need to bring good-paying jobs to South Florida, raise the minimum wage, and make sure Floridians can get the skills they need through job training programs.

My single mom brought me and my three sisters to the United States from Ecuador in search of opportunity. At 15, I started working for minimum wage at a donut shop to help my family make ends meet, and with the help of a scholarship, I was able to go to college and eventually earn a master’s degree.

Those same opportunities that helped us get ahead are disappearing for too many families across this country. That’s why I’m committed to investing in workers, who are the backbone of our economy.

Education

Every single child should have the opportunity to reach his or her highest potential. I truly believe in investing in our public education system to ensure every child has access to a quality K-12 education, regardless of zip code. We must make college more affordable and that starts with creating a plan for debt free community college, expanding financial aid programs, and lowering interest rates on student loans.

Immigration

We’ve all seen the images of children separated from their parents at the border. That’s not who we are as a country. And we must fight back.

As an immigrant from Ecuador and a first-generation American, I know many of the challenges that immigrants face in this country, especially under this administration. For years, we’ve talked about fixing our broken immigration system. Now let’s finally do it by creating a path to citizenship for DREAMers, allowing TPS holders to become permanent residents, and protecting our asylum process for those who need it most, including those who have recently arrived from Venezuela and Nicaragua.

In Congress, I have fought tirelessly to close down the Homestead Detention Center for Migrant Children and ensure that those children are placed in safe environments. The facility has been a scar on our community, and we will never fully know the damage done to these children, many whom were separated from their families at the border. And I will not stop pushing until the Trump Administration again extends TPS to Venezuelans and Haitians in need.

Our history as a nation of immigrants makes us a stronger country, and our diversity is what makes South Florida so special.

Environment

Stronger storms. Increased flooding. Red tide. Algae blooms. Tons of dead fish washing up on our coasts. We can’t ignore the horrible images, and we can’t keep talking about protecting our coast and our environment. South Florida is ground zero for climate change, and we must act now.

Through my work at the Coral Restoration Foundation, I’ve worked to slow the impact of climate change on our marine life and our reefs. I’m committed to investing in clean energy and innovative infrastructure, not just to move us to a low fossil fuel economy but also to protect our communities from sea-level rise.

In Congress, I serve in leadership on this issue as the Vice Chairwoman of the U.S. House Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee. I’ve helped secure $200 million in funding for Everglades restoration and remain committed to protecting our vibrant ecosystem.

Gun Safety

I lost my father at the age of 24 to gun violence. I know what it’s like to receive that devastating phone call that changes your life forever, so you’ll never have to wonder where I stand on passing common-sense gun reform that will protect our children and our communities.

Gun violence is an epidemic in the United States. We must ban military-style assault weapons. We must close the gun show loophole. We must require universal background checks. We must prevent those with a history of domestic violence or terrorism from purchasing a gun. And we must prevent firearms from falling in the hands of people with mental illness. It’s time.

Women

The idea that a woman should be paid the same as a man for doing the exact same work is not revolutionary. And we need more female voices in Washington to help end gender discrimination and fight for equal rights for all of us.

As a mother, sister, and daughter, I will fight for women’s rights, especially for women of color who face additional barriers to full equality. In Congress, I’m working to ensure paid maternity leave, pass child care legislation, and protect reproductive freedom. And I will always stand with Planned Parenthood.

Tax Reform

We need real tax reform—but not at the expense of hard-working families. The Republican tax plan passed in 2017 raised taxes on millions of middle-class families and eliminated critical deductions, all to give wealthy corporations and billionaires a handout. This plan added $1.9 trillion to our country’s debt, and now Republicans want to pay for it by cutting Social Security and Medicare.

As I talk with families in South Florida, what I hear over and over again is that they’re struggling to make ends meet. The cost of living keeps rising, but wages aren’t keeping up. We don’t need more tax breaks for billionaires, or for corporations that ship jobs overseas. We need a tax system that helps small businesses and hard-working people get ahead.[20]

”
—Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's campaign website (2020)[21]

Republican Party Carlos Gimenez

Gimenez's campaign website stated the following:

“

Elected in 2011 with a mandate for change, during a time of economic crisis, declining household incomes and job losses, Gimenez has led dramatic positive change in South Florida by balancing the county’s budget every year without raising taxes and bringing Miami-Dade taxpayers the largest tax cut in county history. The Gimenez tax cut has saved property taxpayers more than $1.9 billion, or more than $1700 per household.

To help bring the county budget under control, Gimenez cut his own salary by fifty percent and cut his office budget by over $1 million. He put the county’s checkbook online so all taxpayers could see how their tax dollars were being spent. To make government more efficient and effective, Gimenez reduced the number of county departments from 42 to 26, eliminated 1700 positions and renegotiated contracts with public sector labor unions, saving taxpayers over $400 million. In his first two years in office, Gimenez reduced the wait time on county permit processing by three months.

After graduating from Christopher Columbus High School, Gimenez earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Barry University and spent twenty-five years as a firefighter with the Miami Fire-Rescue Department, nine as Chief. Having been recognized for his management of the Miami Fire-Rescue Department, Gimenez was appointed Manager of the City of Miami in 2000, where he brought fiscal sustainability and reliability overseeing a $500 million annual budget and 4000 employees. Due to sound fiscal practices, Gimenez reduced the tax rate to its lowest level in 50 years while creating a $140 million reserve and elevating the City’s bond rating from “junk” status to investment grade.[20]

”
—Carlos Gimenez's campaign website (2020)[22]

Pivot Counties

See also: Pivot Counties by state

Four of 67 Florida counties—6 percent—are Pivot Counties. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008
County Trump margin of victory in 2016 Obama margin of victory in 2012 Obama margin of victory in 2008
Jefferson County, Florida 5.06% 1.75% 3.66%
Monroe County, Florida 6.82% 0.44% 4.90%
Pinellas County, Florida 1.11% 5.65% 8.25%
St. Lucie County, Florida 2.40% 7.86% 12.12%

In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) won Florida with 49 percent of the vote. Hillary Clinton (D) received 47.8 percent. Florida was considered a key battleground state in the 2016 general election. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Florida voted Democratic 56.67 percent of the time and Republican 43.33 percent of the time. Florida went to the Republicans in 2000, 2004, and 2016, and it went to the Democrats in 2008 and 2012.

Presidential results by legislative district

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Florida. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[23][24]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 55 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 29.1 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 54 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 30.3 points. Clinton won 14 districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.
In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 65 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 17.7 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 66 out of 120 state House districts in Florida with an average margin of victory of 21.1 points. Trump won two districts controlled by Democrats heading into the 2018 elections.


Candidate ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for 26th Congressional District candidates in Florida in the 2020 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Florida, click here.

Filing requirements, 2020
State Office Party Signatures required Signature formula Filing fee Filing fee formula Filing deadline Source
Florida 26th Congressional District Qualified party 4,252 1% of registered voters in the district $10,440.00 6% of annual salary 4/24/2020 Source
Florida 26th Congressional District Unaffiliated 4,252 1% of registered voters in the district $6,960.00 4% of annual salary 4/24/2020 Source

District election history

2018

See also: Florida's 26th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 26

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell defeated incumbent Carlos Curbelo in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 26 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) Candidate Connection
 
50.9
 
119,797
Image of Carlos Curbelo
Carlos Curbelo (R)
 
49.1
 
115,678

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 235,475
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 26

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell defeated Demetries Grimes in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 26 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Candidate Connection
 
63.5
 
21,002
Image of Demetries Grimes
Demetries Grimes
 
36.5
 
12,098

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

Total votes: 33,100
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 26

Incumbent Carlos Curbelo defeated Souraya Faas in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 26 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carlos Curbelo
Carlos Curbelo
 
84.0
 
29,508
Image of Souraya Faas
Souraya Faas
 
16.0
 
5,629

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 35,137
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2016

See also: Florida's 26th Congressional District election, 2016

Florida's 26th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2016. Incumbent Carlos Curbelo (R) won re-election to his second term in 2016. He defeated Joe Garcia (D) and Jose Peixoto (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Garcia defeated Annette Taddeo to win the Democratic primary on August 30, 2016.[25][26][27]

U.S. House, Florida District 26 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCarlos Curbelo Incumbent 53% 148,547
     Democratic Joe Garcia 41.2% 115,493
     Independent Jose Peixoto 5.9% 16,502
Total Votes 280,542
Source: Florida Division of Elections


U.S. House, Florida District 26 Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJoe Garcia 51.3% 14,834
Annette Taddeo 48.7% 14,108
Total Votes 28,942
Source: Florida Division of Elections

2014

See also: Florida's 26th Congressional District elections, 2014

Florida's 26th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2014. Incumbent Joe Garcia faced no challenger in the Democratic primary. In the Republican primary, Carlos Curbelo defeated Ed MacDougall, Joe Martinez, Lorenzo Palomares Starbuck and former U.S. Rep. David Rivera. Curbelo then beat incumbent Garcia in the general election on November 4, 2014.[28][29]

U.S. House, Florida District 26 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngCarlos Curbelo 51.5% 83,031
     Democratic Joe Garcia Incumbent 48.5% 78,306
Total Votes 161,337
Source: Florida Division of Elections

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/mapping-the-future/red-states-gain-as-new-congres.html The Washington Post, "Census 2010 shows red states gaining congressional seats," accessed December 15, 2011]
  2. ↑ United States Census Bureau, "Counties by Congressional Districts," accessed June 8, 2016
  3. ↑ This change was not due to COVID-19. This deadline was extended after the state's voter registration website crashed.
  4. ↑ Candidate Connection surveys completed before September 26, 2019, were not used to generate candidate profiles. In battleground primaries, Ballotpedia based its selection of noteworthy candidates on polling, fundraising, and noteworthy endorsements. In battleground general elections, all major party candidates and any other candidates with the potential to impact the outcome of the race were included.
  5. ↑ Fundraising by primary candidates can be found on the race's respective primary election page. Fundraising by general election candidates can be found on the race's general election page.
  6. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "2022 Quarterly Reports," accessed March 2, 2022
  7. ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
  8. ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
  9. ↑ Twitter, "Carlos Gimenez on July 16," accessed August 14, 2020
  10. ↑ Twitter, "Carlos Gimenez on January 24," accessed August 14, 2020
  11. ↑ The Cook Political Report, "House Rating Changes: 12 Races on the Move, Almost All Towards Democrats," October 21, 2020
  12. ↑ Inside Elections, "House Ratings," October 16, 2020
  13. ↑ Florida Politics, "Joe Biden backs Debbie Mucarsel-Powell amid tough CD 26 reelection bid," September 24, 2020
  14. ↑ Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzalez, "House Ratings," September 18, 2020
  15. ↑ Sabato's Crystal Ball, "2020 Rating Changes," September 3, 2020
  16. ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  17. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  18. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  19. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  21. ↑ Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's 2020 campaign website, "Priorities," accessed September 28, 2020
  22. ↑ Carlos Gimenez's 2020 campaign website, "Meet Carlos," accessed September 28, 2020
  23. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
  24. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
  25. ↑ Daily KOS, "Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: National Democrats look to retake Florida swing seat," January 15, 2015
  26. ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate Listing for 2016 General Election," accessed June 25, 2016
  27. ↑ Politico, " Florida House Races Results," August 30, 2016
  28. ↑ Associated Press, "Primary Results 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
  29. ↑ The Huffington Post, "Election 2014," November 4, 2014


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