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Florida's 9th Congressional District election, 2016
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The 9th Congressional District of Florida held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 8, 2016.
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Alan Grayson (D) did not seek re-election in 2016. Darren Soto (D) defeated Wayne Liebnitzky (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Soto defeated Susannah Randolph, Dena Grayson, and Valleri Crabtree in the Democratic primary, while Liebnitzky defeated Wanda Rentas to win the Republican nomination. The primary elections took place on August 30, 2016.[4][5]
| Candidate Filing Deadline | Primary Election | General Election |
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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.[6][7]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
Incumbent: Heading into the election the incumbent was Alan Grayson (D), who was first elected in 2012. Grayson did not seek re-election in 2016. He instead sought election to the U.S. Senate from Florida.[8]
Florida's 9th Congressional District is located in east central Florida and includes portions of Orange and Polk counties and all of Osceola County.[9]
Election results
General election
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Darren Soto |
57.5% | 195,311 | |
| Republican | Wayne Liebnitzky | 42.5% | 144,450 | |
| Total Votes | 339,761 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Primary election
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Wayne Liebnitzky |
67.6% | 22,725 | ||
| Wanda Rentas | 32.4% | 10,911 | ||
| Total Votes | 33,636 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections |
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Darren Soto |
36.3% | 14,496 | ||
| Susannah Randolph | 28.2% | 11,267 | ||
| Dena Grayson | 27.8% | 11,122 | ||
| Valleri Crabtree | 7.7% | 3,093 | ||
| Total Votes | 39,978 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections |
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Candidates
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General election candidates: Darren Soto   Wayne Liebnitzky |
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Primary candidates:[10] |
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Democratic Susannah Randolph - Aide to Rep. Alan Grayson[12] Dena Grayson - Wife of Rep. Alan Grayson[13] Valleri Crabtree[14] |
Republican Wanda Rentas[4] |
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Not running: |
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Withdrew: Ricardo Rangel (D) - Former state rep.[16][17] Carmelo Garcia[4] |
Endorsements
Susannah Randolph
- Rep. Lois Frankel - "I am pleased to endorse Susannah. She has a long history of fighting for our working families, seniors, and women in Florida. She will be a great friend and ally in Congress."[18]
- The National Education Association - "Susannah Randolph has been an incredible ally in the fight to protect public education. She believes in empowering educators in the classroom, strengthening our public school systems, and helping every student succeed."[19]
- EMILY's List - "Susannah Randolph is a progressive champion for the hardworking families of Florida. Susannah has dedicated her career to defending women’s access to health care, protecting the environment, and strengthening Social Security. Her work as a community organizer and the district director for Florida’s Ninth District demonstrates Susannah’s commitment to serving Central Florida and the importance of having her voice in Congress. The EMILY’s List community is proud to support Susannah’s historic bid to be the first woman to represent her district and protect this Democratic seat."[20]
- UNITE HERE labor union - "In a time when special interests and large corporations hold immense power, we need representation by someone who has consistently stood up for the people. That person is Susannah Randolph. For years Susannah has fought not only for us, but with us, side-by-side on the front lines. There is no better ally to bring the fight for fair wages and benefits to Washington than Susannah and we are proud to support her in her bid for Florida’s 9th Congressional District."[21]
- The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - "For years, Susannah Randolph has been a true champion. She has fought on the frontline alongside her neighbors, standing up for working people in the battles for women’s rights, environmental justice, a real living wage, health care for all, protecting our seniors and strengthening the middle class."[22]
Darren Soto
- Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia[23]
- The International Association of Fire Fighters - "As fire fighters, we know what it means to be a problem solver, to be smart in a crisis. That's Darren Soto. Darren is a leader we can count on to fight for our fire fighters and paramedics and stand up for public safety. We're looking forward to seeing him in action in Congress and we're proud to support him."[24]
- The following labor unions: the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.[25]
- The Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) - "Our members are committed to being part of the solution when it comes to growing the economy and delivering jobs – and Darren Soto will help us have a seat at the table. Darren has worked to protect Florida’s jobs and hard-working, middle-class families in the state legislature, and he’ll do the same in Congress."[26]
Media
Dena Grayson
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Susannah Randolph
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Darren Soto
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District history
2014
The 9th Congressional District of Florida held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Alan Grayson (D) defeated Carol Platt (R) and Marko Milakovich (I) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Alan Grayson Incumbent |
54% | 93,850 | |
| Republican | Carol Platt | 43.1% | 74,963 | |
| Independent | Marko Milakovich | 2.9% | 5,060 | |
| Write-in | Leon Ray | 0% | 5 | |
| Total Votes | 173,878 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
2012
The 9th District of Florida held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Democrat Alan Grayson won the election in the district.[27]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Alan Grayson |
62.5% | 164,891 | |
| Republican | Todd Long | 37.5% | 98,856 | |
| Total Votes | 263,747 | |||
| Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Important dates and deadlines
- See also: Florida elections, 2016
The calendar below lists important dates for political candidates in Florida in 2016.
| Dates and requirements for candidates in 2016 | |||
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| Deadline | Event type | Event description | |
| January 11, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| February 10, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| March 10, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| March 15, 2016 | Election date | Presidential primary election | |
| April 4, 2016 | Ballot access | Deadline for judicial, state attorney and public defender candidates qualifying by petition to submit completed petitions to supervisors of elections | |
| April 11, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| May 2, 2016 | Ballot access | Qualifying period for judicial, state attorney and public defender candidates begins | |
| May 6, 2016 | Ballot access | Qualifying period for judicial, state attorney and public defender candidates ends | |
| May 10, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| May 23, 2016 | Ballot access | Deadline for federal, state representative, state senate, county office and special district candidates qualifying by petition to submit completed petitions to supervisors of elections | |
| June 10, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| June 20, 2016 | Ballot access | Qualifying period for federal, state representative, state senate, county office and special district candidates begins | |
| June 24, 2016 | Ballot access | Qualifying period for federal, state representative, state senate, county office and special district candidates ends | |
| July 1, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| July 15, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| July 29, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| August 4, 2016 | Campaign finance | Termination report due, if applicable | |
| August 5, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| August 12, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| August 19, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| August 26, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| August 30, 2016 | Election date | Primary election | |
| September 9, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| September 22, 2016 | Campaign finance | Termination report due, if applicable | |
| September 23, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| October 7, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| October 14, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| October 21, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| October 28, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| November 4, 2016 | Campaign finance | Campaign finance report due | |
| November 8, 2016 | Election date | General election | |
| November 28, 2016 | Campaign finance | Termination report due, if applicable | |
| February 6, 2017 | Campaign finance | Termination report due, if applicable | |
| Sources: Florida Division of Elections, "2015-2017 Election Dates Calendar," June 4, 2015 Florida Division of Elections, "Calendar of Reporting Dates for 2016 Candidates Registered with the Division of Elections," accessed January 11, 2016 | |||
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2016
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2016
Footnotes
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2016 House Race Ratings for July 11, 2016," accessed July 19, 2016
- ↑ Sabato's Crystal Ball, "2016 House," accessed July 18, 2016
- ↑ Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report, "House Ratings," accessed July 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Florida Department of State, "Candidate Listing for 2016 General Election," accessed June 25, 2016
- ↑ Politico, " Florida House Races Results," August 30, 2016
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Types," accessed July 23, 2024
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Closed Primary Election," accessed July 23, 2024
- ↑ Miami Herald, "Alan Grayson says he’s in Florida’s U.S. Senate race," July 9, 2015
- ↑ United States Census Bureau, "Counties by Congressional Districts," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ Candidates are listed by party and alphabetically within each party.
- ↑ Orlando Sentinel, "Soto set to file for Grayson's seat; Randolph expected too," July 9, 2015
- ↑ Politico, "Alan Grayson’s district director bids to succeed him in Congress," July 12, 2015
- ↑ Dena Minning for Congress, "Home," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑ Crabtree for Congress, "Home," accessed April 20, 2016
- ↑ Wayne Liebnitzky for U.S. Congress, "Home," accessed August 21, 2015
- ↑ The Orland Political Observer, "Rangel announces candidacy for the 9th Congressional district," July 9, 2015
- ↑ The Orlando Political Observer, "Ricardo Rangel jumps from 9th Congressional District race to State House 43 contest," May 13, 2016
- ↑ Orlando Sentinel, "Randolph lands Frankel endorsement," December 16, 2015
- ↑ Florida Politics, "Teachers’ union endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9 race," May 9, 2016
- ↑ Emily's List, "EMILY’s List Endorses Susannah Randolph for Congress in Florida’s Ninth Congressional District," accessed June 5, 2016
- ↑ Florida Politics, "Disney/lodging union UNITE HERE endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9," June 23, 2016
- ↑ The Orlando Political Observer, "SEIU Endorses Susannah Randolph in CD 9," July 13, 2016
- ↑ Orlando Sentinel, "P.R. congressman endorses Soto in CD-9," December 15, 2015
- ↑ Darren Soto for Congress, "Darren Soto Receives Fire Fighters’ Endorsement," January 6, 2016
- ↑ Florida Politics, "Darren Soto announces more labor union support in CD 9 race," January 15, 2016
- ↑ The Orlando Political Observer, "LIUNA endorses Darren Soto in CD 9," June 24, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, Florida," November 6, 2012
For information about public policy issues in the 2016 elections, see: Public policy in the 2016 elections!
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