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Patricia Krentcil

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Patricia Krentcil

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Republican Party

Education

Bachelor's

University of South Florida, 1990

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Patricia Krentcil (Republican Party) (also known as Tan Mom) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Florida. She did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 20, 2024.

Krentcil completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Patricia Krentcil earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida in 1990. Her career experience includes working as a broadcaster.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: United States Senate election in Florida, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Florida

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Florida on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rick Scott
Rick Scott (R)
 
55.6
 
5,977,706
Image of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) Candidate Connection
 
42.8
 
4,603,077
Image of Ben Everidge
Ben Everidge (No Party Affiliation) Candidate Connection
 
0.6
 
62,683
Image of Feena Bonoan
Feena Bonoan (L) Candidate Connection
 
0.5
 
57,363
Image of Tuan Nguyen
Tuan Nguyen (No Party Affiliation) Candidate Connection
 
0.5
 
56,586
Image of Howard Knepper
Howard Knepper (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
13

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

Total votes: 10,757,428
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Florida

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell defeated Stanley Campbell, Brian Rush, and Rod Joseph in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Florida on August 20, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Candidate Connection
 
68.5
 
747,397
Image of Stanley Campbell
Stanley Campbell Candidate Connection
 
19.6
 
213,777
Image of Brian Rush
Brian Rush
 
6.7
 
73,013
Image of Rod Joseph
Rod Joseph
 
5.2
 
56,961

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

Total votes: 1,091,148
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Florida

Incumbent Rick Scott defeated Keith Gross and John Columbus in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Florida on August 20, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rick Scott
Rick Scott
 
84.4
 
1,283,904
Image of Keith Gross
Keith Gross Candidate Connection
 
9.4
 
142,392
Image of John Columbus
John Columbus Candidate Connection
 
6.3
 
95,342

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

Total votes: 1,521,638
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Feena Bonoan advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Florida.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Krentcil in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Patricia Krentcil completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Krentcil's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am s single mother of 5, who has persevered through persecution and wants change in my home state of Florida, and throughout the country. After filming a life changing docuseries called "Tan to 10", I went out on the streets of Florida and came face to face with the heartbreaking issues affecting so many here. From the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, equality, diversity, and beyond, I am a champion for those who are underserved, and underheard. As a lover of the outdoors -- and yes I advocate for using a high SPF these days -- I am also is champion for the environment. I also want to protect Medicare and Medicaid for our seniors.
  • Enacting legislation to protect books that have high educational and historical value.
  • Protecting the rights of the LGBT+ community, ensuring all people are treated fairly and equally, including drag queen performers
  • A tax breaks for working moms/families to be subsidized with a tax on cosmetic procedures.
LGBTQ+

Patricia has boots on the ground here in Florida, meeting with those in the community, such as her charity event at the Sunshine Cathedral.

Environment
Patricia believes in climate change, and supports legislation to prevent it. She wants beautiful beaches for all our kids.

Family
Patricia has five kids that she supports and believes moms are heroes. She wants every child to have the opportunity for a good education, without banned books.

Healthcare

Patricia believes everyone needs access to healthcare, after being pronounced clinically dead and left in a coma for 2 weeks.
I greatly admire Bruce Springsteen, from NJ, He has made public statements advocating for issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and immigration reform.
Honesty

Integrity
Family Values (applying to all types of families, not just traditional)
Real world experience

A connection of the people to understand their issues.
Honesty and integrity
Someone willing to make a change not just in the public eye and by their words for popularity, but on paper and in action. Someone who has the courage to take action for the people, and not their own ego.
It's not technically the first, but it's the most profound and impactful on my life, which was 9.11. I was barely 30 and living in NJ with my kids at the time. It changed our world.
I was a buyer for Chanel in New York for a year.
"Howard Stern Comes Again"
ME!
Free 2 Be Me!
I was condemned by the media for being "Tan Mom", which was a totally false accusation that went global, when the owner declared "she never did it"
China and our relationship with their country. They are our biggest economic threat.
I love term limits and I think the Supreme Court should have term limits.
Right now, I believe the U.S. Senate is too mired in ego and fighting. We need to take this institution back to a place where Senators are debating, and making progress for the American people. We need compassion for all our constituents not just the ones who vote for us. The Senate exists to create and pass legislation to help the American people. I can not think of a greater duty to my country.
No. I believe life experience is the most important. I do believe higher education can be beneficial but is not always required in all instances. I do have a college degree though.
I think it's unfair and unproductive. If an elected official wants to voice objection to legislation there are more productive and fair ways to do so then delaying a vote.
John Fetterman because he works with a disability and has proven that it is possible to do it well.
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the tanning salon.
I would first look at their history, violations, any political issues or connections, and make sure they are not on the payroll of any rich donors like some in the courts today.
My campaign is about connection and compassion, so I would try to extend that on both sides of the aisles. I would love to build a senate where we work together, as opposed to siloed from each other. Because I believe you can't have one man or woman deciding it all. Look at what is going on with Tuberville. It's a disgrace to the vets.
YES 100%. This is the cornerstone of my campaign.
These impeachment hearings on both sides are a total waste and taking away from solving the real issues of the American people.
Howard Stern
Queerty.com
They would have to be open to tackling equality and diversity with a compassionate eye.

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Patricia Krentcil campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. Senate FloridaWithdrew primary$0 N/A**
Grand total$0 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 15, 2023


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