Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2024

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Florida's 13th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
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
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Likely Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Lean Republican Inside Elections: Likely Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Republican
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Incumbent Anna Paulina Luna (R) defeated Whitney Fox (D) and Tony D'Arrigo (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) in the general election for Florida's 13th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Click here for detailed results.

Before the election, Politico's Kimberly Leonard, Mia McCarthy, and Kierra Frazier wrote, "As the state has gotten more Republican — and Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through a GOP-friendly map that wiped out battlegrounds — this Pinellas County district is effectively the only seat getting any national attention. ...Nevertheless, it’s the only district in Florida that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has targeted as part of its 'Red to Blue' initiative, meaning it might be Democrats only chance to flip a seat in the Sunshine State."

Luna first ran for Congress in 2020 and lost to then-incumbent Charlie Crist (D) 53.0% to 47.0%. In 2022, Luna defeated Eric Lynn (D) 53.1% to 45.1% in the first election following redistricting after the 2020 census. Under the new map, the district included much of Pinellas County and no longer included parts of St. Petersburg. Before she was elected, Luna served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as the National Hispanic Outreach Director for Turning Point USA. Luna said she supported America First policies, a term often associated with former President Donald Trump (R) and his platform. Luna's campaign website said she supported policies to limit government dependency, taxation, and overregulation. She said, "As someone who has lived experience with the problems that plague many of America's communities, especially low-income and minority ones, I am committed to showing people that there is another way and that big government is primarily the problem, not the solution."

Fox was the communications and marketing director at the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. In Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, Fox said she "understands the hardships facing Florida families. She believes it’s time we had a representative focused on supporting hard working Americans, protecting our fundamental freedoms – including a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions, and increasing opportunities for everyone in Pinellas County." To read the rest of Fox's survey response, click here.

Based on third-quarter reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Luna raised $3.1 million and spent $2.8 million, and Fox raised $2.1 million and spent $2 million. To review all the campaign finance figures in full detail, click here.

Before the election, three major election forecasters rated the election Likely Republican. One rated the race Lean Republican.

Florida's 13th Congressional District was one of 34 congressional districts with a Republican incumbent or an open seat that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) targeted in 2024. To read about DCCC targeting initiatives, click here. For a complete list of DCCC targeted districts, click here.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 53.1%-45.1%. 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) 52.9%-46.1%.

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

• Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Republican primary)
• Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Democratic primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 13

Incumbent Anna Paulina Luna defeated Whitney Fox and Tony D'Arrigo in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 13 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anna Paulina Luna (R)	54.8	225,636
		Whitney Fox (D)	45.2	185,930
		Tony D'Arrigo (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)	0.0	27

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 411,593
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13

Whitney Fox defeated Sabrina Bousbar, Liz Dahan, Mark Weinkrantz, and John Liccione in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Whitney Fox	57.9	29,678
		Sabrina Bousbar	17.4	8,929
		Liz Dahan	13.5	6,904
		Mark Weinkrantz	7.2	3,697
		John Liccione	3.9	2,013

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 51,221
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Peter Owen (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anna Paulina Luna advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13.

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)

Candidate comparison

Candidate profiles

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Anna Paulina Luna

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office: U.S. House of Representatives, Florida District 13 (Assumed office: 2023)

Biography:  Luna received a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of West Florida. Before she was elected, Luna served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as the National Hispanic Outreach Director for Turning Point USA.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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Luna's campaign website said she supports policies to limit government dependency, taxation, and overregulation: "As someone who has lived experience with the problems that plague many of America's communities, especially low-income and minority ones, I am committed to showing people that there is another way and that big government is primarily the problem, not the solution.

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As a U.S. Air Force veteran, Luna ran on her record on veteran's issues. Her campaign website said she "co-sponsored legislation to expand care for military veterans who are seeking mental health or substance abuse treatments."

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Luna's campaign website said she "voted against wasteful & corrupt government spending repeatedly" and "co-sponsored legislation to eliminate taxes on seniors’ Social Security benefits" during her first term in Congress. 

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Sources: Anna Paulina Luna 2024 campaign website, "Meet Anna," accessed October 28, 2024;Anna Paulina Luna 2024 campaign website, "Working For You," accessed October 28, 2024; Anna Paulina Luna 2024 campaign website, "Meet Anna," accessed October 28, 2024;Anna Paulina Luna Official website, "About," accessed October 28, 2024

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Florida District 13 in 2024.

Whitney Fox

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "A proud graduate of the University of Central Florida, Whitney was born and raised in Tampa Bay and grew up playing on Clearwater Beach. She is a daughter to a single mother, a mother to two young girls. Whitney has worked extensively in our community to help build a better public transportation system to ensure everyone in our community has access to safe, reliable and affordable transportation. Most recently, in her position at Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, Whitney served as an advocate at the local, state, and federal level for public transportation solutions and has secured funding for and built innovative programs such as the successful launch of the SunRunner Bus Rapid Transit Service. Whitney has worked with both Republicans and Democrats to improve Pinellas County’s transportation system and create jobs. Whitney understands the hardships facing Florida families. She believes it’s time we had a representative focused on supporting hard working Americans, protecting our fundamental freedoms – including a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions, and increasing opportunities for everyone in Pinellas County."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Tackle the Affordability Crisis: Addressing the affordability crisis is a top priority. We must combat inflation and rein in spiraling insurance rates. I plan to work tirelessly to reduce energy costs, housing expenses, and the cost of everyday goods while expanding affordable housing options. This includes strengthening supply chains, stopping corporations/monopolies from price gouging, revising zoning regulations, and incentives for first time home buyers and developers to increase supply.

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Protect Reproductive Rights and our Fundamental Freedoms: As a mother of two young girls, it is vital that we protect a woman’s right to make her own healthcare and reproductive decisions and expand access to birth control. We must stop those in Congress pushing for a national abortion ban and enshrine Roe as federal law. Additionally, I am committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination, supporting our LGBTQIA+ community, and upholding the values of liberty and equality for all.

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Save Social Security and Medicare: I am firmly opposed to the proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Protecting these programs is crucial for our seniors and future retirees. I will also fight for measures to lower prescription drug costs, making healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Florida District 13 in 2024.

Tony D'Arrigo

Party: No Party Affiliation

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "My Name is Tony D'Arrigo. My main focus is to Aide and assist my constituents to reach a level in which we deserve. The Many Industries of my Focus are as follows; Healthcare, Energy, Auto Industry, Affordable Housing, Healthier foods, the constitution, tax code, banking industry, education, entitlement programs, and infrastructure to name a few. We need to make the American Dream attainable, once again. Many of the bills that have been passed in the last 4-6 years have been only focused to help the top percentage of citizens. They have single handedly erased the middle class. We need to re-establish the middle class, and then Uplift the lower classes to higher levels. For more Information please visit my website www.tonydarrigo.com"

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Key Messages

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Entitlements we need to expand and increase! Not decrease and Defund as the Republicans want to do. They have said Many times that they want to cut these programs in order to save money but these programs are FUNDED by the citizens themselves individually so this needs to reflect the needs or the citizens that are paying it. We need to lower the Retirement Age to 55. This give 20 years of Enjoyment of Retirement and also contributes to the workforce ability to expand and get younger. The Golden Years we earned. We Need more of them so we can properly Enjoy them. In my district alone over 250k+ Citizens rely on some sort of Entitlement program. Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and others. Vote for someone who supports YOU!

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We need to have Healthier foods and lifestyles be easier to attain. The processed food that is ingested in America are not foods that is allowed in many other countries. The reason for this is too many lax laws on what manufacturers can use in our food. This needs to change. Obesity, Cancer, diabetes, ADHD, and many other diseases are said to be contributed by the processed food we ingest.

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The Car industry is solely responsible for the bad credit epidemic and the reason why we have hit the HIGHEST LEVELS of Repos EVER. Auto Interest rates need to be CAPPED at 15% and Car Prices need to come back down to Earth. All Inclusive Pricing needs to Displayed and honored. Too many Bait and switches with Dealers RIPPING OFF customers with Market Adjustments and Lowballing Trade in Values. Those dealers need to be punished and fined for such behavior. We need to build a task force to enforce these rules and give ACCURATE Trade in Values. USED CARS NEED TO HAVE a 6 month BUMPER TO BUMPER Warranties on ALL Used Vehicles. This promotes sale of Good Quality Cars and removes the bad cars from our roads.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Florida District 13 in 2024.

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?

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

Entitlements we need to expand and increase! Not decrease and Defund as the Republicans want to do. They have said Many times that they want to cut these programs in order to save money but these programs are FUNDED by the citizens themselves individually so this needs to reflect the needs or the citizens that are paying it. We need to lower the Retirement Age to 55. This give 20 years of Enjoyment of Retirement and also contributes to the workforce ability to expand and get younger. The Golden Years we earned. We Need more of them so we can properly Enjoy them. In my district alone over 250k+ Citizens rely on some sort of Entitlement program. Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and others. Vote for someone who supports YOU!

We need to have Healthier foods and lifestyles be easier to attain. The processed food that is ingested in America are not foods that is allowed in many other countries. The reason for this is too many lax laws on what manufacturers can use in our food. This needs to change. Obesity, Cancer, diabetes, ADHD, and many other diseases are said to be contributed by the processed food we ingest.

The Car industry is solely responsible for the bad credit epidemic and the reason why we have hit the HIGHEST LEVELS of Repos EVER. Auto Interest rates need to be CAPPED at 15% and Car Prices need to come back down to Earth. All Inclusive Pricing needs to Displayed and honored. Too many Bait and switches with Dealers RIPPING OFF customers with Market Adjustments and Lowballing Trade in Values. Those dealers need to be punished and fined for such behavior. We need to build a task force to enforce these rules and give ACCURATE Trade in Values. USED CARS NEED TO HAVE a 6 month BUMPER TO BUMPER Warranties on ALL Used Vehicles. This promotes sale of Good Quality Cars and removes the bad cars from our roads.

Whitney Fox (D)

Tackle the Affordability Crisis: Addressing the affordability crisis is a top priority. We must combat inflation and rein in spiraling insurance rates. I plan to work tirelessly to reduce energy costs, housing expenses, and the cost of everyday goods while expanding affordable housing options. This includes strengthening supply chains, stopping corporations/monopolies from price gouging, revising zoning regulations, and incentives for first time home buyers and developers to increase supply.

Protect Reproductive Rights and our Fundamental Freedoms: As a mother of two young girls, it is vital that we protect a woman’s right to make her own healthcare and reproductive decisions and expand access to birth control. We must stop those in Congress pushing for a national abortion ban and enshrine Roe as federal law. Additionally, I am committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination, supporting our LGBTQIA+ community, and upholding the values of liberty and equality for all.

Save Social Security and Medicare: I am firmly opposed to the proposed cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Protecting these programs is crucial for our seniors and future retirees. I will also fight for measures to lower prescription drug costs, making healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

I am very passionate about the programs that my constituents care about. 15% is the service industry. These are jobs that get their hours cut so they don't have to be offered paid Healthcare or Benefits. These cut hours effect their ability to pay for their home, food, transportation and whatever life has to throw at them. They shouldn't have to worry about getting hours cut.

Whitney Fox (D)

Support Florida Families:

Many are struggling to afford taking care of their family. I am committed to supporting American families by advocating for comprehensive paid family, parental, and medical leave policies. Recognizing the importance of early childhood development, I will push for universal pre-K access and substantial childcare assistance. These measures aim to relieve the burden on working families and ensure a strong foundation for our children's future.

Grow the Middle Class: To strengthen and expand the middle class, my focus will be on investing in our people and local communities. This includes increased educational opportunities, job training programs and meaningful tax relief to working families and small businesses. These steps are essential for creating a robust and resilient middle class.

Protect our Environment: As Floridians, we all should be focused on environmental protection, sustainability and resilience. I plan to advocate for policies that promote clean energy, environmental stewardship, and hurricane resilient infrastructure, understanding the critical need to preserve our planet for future generations. This is an opportunity for America to lead the world as it transitions to clean energy and to become energy independent.

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

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

To name a few; Honesty, Composure, Resiliency, Compassion, Decency, Integrity, Intelligence, ethics, and Morals. We haven't seen many of these qualities in the current congress. Too many Hypocrites, conspiracy theorists, cultists, and selfish Representatives Flood the Chamber in the current state. We need to function for our constituents and the American people to put us in a situation to succeed.

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

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

We need to know the difference from right and wrong. We need to know which fights to fight. We have to have the ability to recognize the things we need to change in order to be a successful America. We need to be as Transparent as possible so the American People Know what work we are doing for the betterment of the country.

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

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

I was 13 Years Old and It was as a baker. I also was a Landscaper that same Summer. I held the positions for a few years.

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

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

Healthcare and the Credit rating system have been the largest struggles in my personal life. To elaborate, I have had unfortunately, bad luck when it comes to health. Cancer, coma, broken legs, and other illnesses have slowed me down. With those hospital bills that have exceeded 100k, it made it very hard to purchase vehicles, a home, and did not allow a good credit rating. This is Why Healthcare costs should be fixed so citizens don't have to not only deal with recovering and getting literally back on their feet, they also have to deal with crippling debt that they have to unnecessarily allocate a large portion of their earnings to, in order to stay compliant in credit terms. if they fall behind, it remains on their credit for SEVEN YEARS. Why do people have to LOSE 7 years of their life to buy a home, car, and lose the opportunity to get ahead in life? This has to change, and I plan on fixing it.

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

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

Fake news and media coverage. too many hacks in the media influencing conspiracy theories and lies. We need to hold the liars and misinformation spreader accountable. These media outlets need to have a HUGE disclaimer saying the real truth or to say that the news or media outlet is not real news but yet opinions of the talking heads and not based on facts. We fine those media corporations and they will stop lying to the American people. These lies have costed Lives, careers, family, etc. They need to be held accountable.

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

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

Yes and no. It really depends on the efficiency of the work during the period you are in office.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

I don't see a need for them. If the District or state wants different representatives, you vote for different representatives. If they keep getting elected, the majority of people believe they are doing the job they are asked to do. This is a why it should always be the views of the majority. If you want change, find a candidate you like to run against them.

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

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

Katie Porter, Moskovitz, AOC

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

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

Absolutely, because constituents in other areas have a completely different opinion and experience in different cases. We cannot believe that people who live in South Florida will have the same Values as Silicon Valley, or Boston, Minnesota, etc.

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

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

With actually investigations of actual crimes. Not Witch Hunts. Not Inquiries to find illegal acts. You investigate a crime that has been committed. Not Inquire to FIND an illegal act.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Whitney Fox (D)

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell - Former U.S. House Representative and 2024 Senate Candidate

Rick Kriseman - Former Mayor of St. Petersburg Adam Hattersley - Former State Representative and 2022 Nominee for Florida CFO René Flowers - Pinellas County Commissioner Michael Smith - Largo City Commissioner Jeff Gow - Dunedin City Commissioner Jamie Robinson - Largo City Commissioner Deborah Figgs-Sanders - St. Petersburg City Councilmember Lisset Hanewicz - St. Petersburg City Councilmember

National Women’s Political Caucus

What committees interest you?

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

Oversight, budget, education, appropriations, ethics, energy, judiciary, natural resources, rules, small business, transportation, ways and means, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and intelligence.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Tony D'Arrigo (No Affiliation)

I believe all elected officials should have fully transparent financial statements so the public knows where their loyalties lay.

Campaign ads

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Anna Paulina Luna

October 12, 2024

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Whitney Fox

May 31, 2024

July 13, 2024

October 14, 2024

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Election competitiveness

Polls

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Race ratings

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• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

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Race ratings: Florida's 13th 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	Likely Republican	Likely Republican	Likely Republican	Likely Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Lean Republican	Likely Republican	Lean Republican	Likely Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Likely Republican	Likely Republican	Likely Republican	Likely Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Likely Republican	Likely Republican	Likely Republican	Likely Republican
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Endorsements

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• Anna Paulina Luna
• Whitney Fox

Election spending

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Anna Paulina Luna	Republican Party	$3,697,835	$3,611,255	$131,416	As of December 31, 2024
Sabrina Bousbar	Democratic Party	$222,682	$222,406	$276	As of August 30, 2024
Liz Dahan	Democratic Party	$402,245	$402,245	$0	As of October 30, 2024
Whitney Fox	Democratic Party	$2,559,344	$2,539,288	$20,055	As of December 31, 2024
John Liccione	Democratic Party	$285,967	$285,967	$0	As of December 31, 2024
Mark Weinkrantz	Democratic Party	$330,552	$330,552	$0	As of September 30, 2024
Tony D'Arrigo	No Party Affiliation	$49,400	$40,400	$0	As of September 30, 2024
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.

Satellite spending

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By candidate	By election
Anna Paulina Luna Whitney Fox	Open Secrets Federal Election Commission

District analysis

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• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

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• Presidential elections
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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+6. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 6 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Florida's 13th the 187th 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 13th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
46.1%	52.9%

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
43.9	54.5	R+10.5

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

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."

Election context

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 history

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

2022

See also: Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 13

Anna Paulina Luna defeated Eric Lynn, Frank Craft, Dwight Young, and Jacob Curnow in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 13 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anna Paulina Luna (R)	53.1	181,487
		Eric Lynn (D)	45.1	153,876
		Frank Craft (L)	1.8	6,163
		Dwight Young (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)	0.0	17
		Jacob Curnow (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)	0.0	3

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Eric Lynn advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ben Diamond (D)
• Christian Hotchkiss (D)
• Michele Rayner-Goolsby (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13

Anna Paulina Luna defeated Kevin Hayslett, Amanda Makki, Christine Quinn, and Moneer Kheireddine in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anna Paulina Luna	44.5	37,156
		Kevin Hayslett	33.6	28,108
		Amanda Makki	17.0	14,159
		Christine Quinn	3.0	2,510
		Moneer Kheireddine	1.9	1,599

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 83,532
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Audrey Henson (R)
• Will Braddock (R)
• Christian Boston (R)
• Jim Davis (R)

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Frank Craft advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Florida District 13.

2020

See also: Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 13

Incumbent Charlie Crist defeated Anna Paulina Luna and Jacob Curnow in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 13 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charlie Crist (D)	53.0	215,405
		Anna Paulina Luna (R)	47.0	190,713
		Jacob Curnow (R) (Write-in)	0.0	7

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 406,125
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Charlie Crist advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13

Anna Paulina Luna defeated Amanda Makki, George Buck, Sheila Griffin, and Sharon Barry Newby (Unofficially withdrew) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Anna Paulina Luna	36.1	22,941
		Amanda Makki	28.3	17,967
		George Buck	25.8	16,371
		Sheila Griffin	6.8	4,329
		Sharon Barry Newby (Unofficially withdrew)	2.9	1,866

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 63,474 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Matt Becker (R)

2018

See also: Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 13

Incumbent Charlie Crist defeated George Buck in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 13 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charlie Crist (D)	57.6	182,717
		George Buck (R)	42.4	134,254

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 316,971 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13

Incumbent Charlie Crist advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Charlie Crist

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13

George Buck defeated Brad Sostack in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Buck	56.0	30,567
		Brad Sostack	44.0	24,020

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,587
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2024 battleground elections

See also: Battlegrounds

This was a battleground election. Other 2024 battleground elections included:

• Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)
• Michigan's 10th Congressional District election, 2024
• Washington Attorney General election, 2024 (August 6 top-two primary)

See also

Florida	2024 primaries	2024 U.S. Congress elections
Florida congressional delegation Voting in Florida Florida elections: 2024 • 2023 • 2022 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018	Democratic primary battlegrounds Republican primary battlegrounds U.S. Senate Democratic primaries U.S. Senate Republican primaries U.S. House Democratic primaries U.S. House Republican primaries	U.S. Congress elections U.S. Senate elections U.S. House elections Special elections Ballot access

External links

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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)

Republican Party (22)

Democratic Party (8)

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