The 2024 elections for the Florida Senate took place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to elect state senators from 20 of 40 districts. The Republican Party has held a Senate majority since 1995.
Term-limited incumbents Republicans 1st district: Doug Broxson 7th district: Travis Hutson 9th district: Keith Perry 13th district: Dennis Baxley 19th district: Debbie Mayfield
Democrats 19th district: Linda Stewart 25th district: Vic Torres 35th district: Lauren Book
Special elections District 24 On May 31, 2024, incumbent Democrat Bobby Powell submitted his resignation, effective November 4 of that same year, to run for Palm Beach County commissioner. Democratic county commissioner Mack Bernard was the only candidate to file, meaning the special election was cancelled and he was elected outright.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball June 18, 2024 CNalysis August 7, 2024
Overview PartyCandidatesVotes%SeatsOpposedUnopposedBeforeWonAfter+/−Republican1702,877,69760.83282828 -Democratic1821,842,05038.94121212 -Independent1010,0220.21000 -Write-in107030.01000 -Total5724,730,472100.00404040±0Source: Florida Division of Elections
Closest races Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
Summary of results Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party. Only odd-numbered seats were up for election in 2024. State Senate District Incumbent Party Elected Senator Outcome 1 Rep Rep Hold 3 Rep Rep Hold 5 Dem Dem Hold 7 Rep Rep Hold 9 Rep Rep Hold 11 Rep Rep Hold 13 Rep Rep Hold 15 Dem Dem Hold 17 Dem Dem Hold 19 Rep Rep Hold 21 Rep Rep Hold 23 Rep Rep Hold 25 Dem Dem Hold 27 Rep Rep Hold 29 Rep Rep Hold 31 Rep Rep Hold 33 Rep Rep Hold 35 Dem Dem Hold 37 Dem Dem Hold 39 Rep Rep Hold
District 1
The 1st district contains Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, as well as a portion of northern Okaloosa County.
The incumbent was Republican Doug Broxson, who was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2022. He was term-limited. Don Gaetz, who previously represented the district from 2006 to 2016, won the open seat.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Don Gaetz, former state senator for this district and father of U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz
Withdrawn Frank White, former state representative (2016–2018) (endorsed Gaetz)
Declined Alex Andrade, state representative (endorsed White)
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Democratic nominee Lisa Newell, newspaper publisher
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District 3
The 3rd district, Florida's largest state senate district by area, is located in the Big Bend and includes Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Suwannee, Taylor and Wakulla Counties. Tallahassee, Florida's state capital, is located within the district. The incumbent was Republican Corey Simon, who flipped the district and was elected with 53% of the vote in 2022.
Republican nominee Corey Simon, incumbent state senator
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Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Daryl Parks, civil rights lawyer
Eliminated in primary Kimblin NeSmith, Gadsden County commissioner
Withdrawn Sheria Griffin, Florida Education Association executive
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General election Debate + 2024 Florida's 3rd Senate district debate Date Host Moderator Link Republican DemocraticKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Simon Parks1 Oct. 15, 2024 Capital Tiger Bay Club Gary Fineout WFSU
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District 5
The 5th district encompasses central Duval County and the Jacksonville urban core. The incumbent was Democrat Tracie Davis, who was elected with 57.5% of the vote in 2022.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tracie Davis, incumbent state senator
Eliminated in primary Francky Jeanty, educational consultant
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Independents Vernon Lee Jordan (write-in)
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District 7
The 7th district contains all of Flagler, St Johns and Putnam Counties, and the northernmost parts of Volusia County, including Pierson and most of Ormond Beach. The incumbent was Republican Travis Hutson, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Hutson was term-limited. State representative Tom Leek won the open seat.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Leek, state representative
Eliminated in primary Gerry James, financial advisor and candidate for this district in 2022 David Shoar, former St. Johns County sheriff (2004–2020)
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Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GerryJames TomLeek DavidShoar UndecidedLcLaughlin & Associates (R)June 27–30, 2024300 (LV)± 5.7%9%39%20%31%
Debate + 2024 Florida's 7th Senate district republican primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican RepublicanKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn James Leek Shoar1 Jul. 25, 2024 WESH Greg Fox YouTube
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Democratic nominee George Hill II, construction company CEO
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District 9
The incumbent was Republican Keith Perry, who was re-elected with 65.5% of the vote in 2022. Perry was term-limited. State representative Stan McClain won the open seat.
Republican nominee Stan McClain, state representative
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Democratic nominee Sylvain Doré, retired professor
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District 11
The incumbent was Republican Blaise Ingoglia, who was elected with 75.0% of the vote in 2022 against a Green Party opponent.
Republican nominee Blaise Ingoglia, incumbent state senator
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Democratic nominee Marilyn Holleran, former embassy worker
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District 13
The incumbent was Republican Dennis Baxley, who was re-elected with 62.2% of the vote in 2022. Baxley was term-limited. State representative Keith Truenow won the open seat.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Keith Truenow, state representative
Eliminated in primary Cheryl Blancett, retired investigator Bowen Kou, grocery store owner
Withdrawn Ebo Entsuah, Clermont city councilor (endorsed Truenow)
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Democratic nominee Stephanie Dukes, retired teacher and nominee for this district in 2022
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District 15
The incumbent was Democrat Geraldine Thompson, who was elected unopposed in 2022. As no non-Democrat filed for the seat, the general election was cancelled, and Thompson won the seat outright after winning the Democratic primary.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Geraldine Thompson, incumbent state senator
Eliminated in primary Randolph Bracy, former state senator for this district (2016–2022)
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Debate + 2024 Florida's 15th Senate district democratic primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic DemocraticKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Bracy Thompson1 Jul. 8, 2024 WESH Greg Fox WESH
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District 17
The incumbent was Democrat Linda Stewart, who was re-elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2022. Stewart was term-limited. Former state representative Carlos Guillermo Smith was the only candidate to file for the seat, resulting in both the primary and general elections being cancelled, and Smith being elected outright.
Democratic nominee Carlos Guillermo Smith, former state representative
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District 19
The incumbent was Republican Debbie Mayfield, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Mayfield was term-limited. State representative Randy Fine won the open seat.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Randy Fine, state representative
Eliminated in primary Charles Sheridan, general contractor
Withdrawn Robyn Hattaway, lawyer Tim Thomas, Melbourne city councilor
Declined Tyler Sirois, state representative
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Democratic nominee Vance Ahrens, LGBTQ rights activist
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District 21
The incumbent was Republican Ed Hooper, who was re-elected with 64.8% of the vote in 2022.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ed Hooper, incumbent state senator
Eliminated in primary John Siamas, U.S. Navy veteran and tax practitioner
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Democratic nominee Doris Carroll, nurse
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District 23
The incumbent was Republican Danny Burgess, who was re-elected with 63.2% of the vote in 2022.
Republican nominee Danny Burgess, incumbent state senator
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Democratic nominee Benjamin Braver, middle school teacher
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Independent Party nominee John Houman, retired engineer and perennial candidate
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District 25
The incumbent was Democrat Vic Torres, who was re-elected with 52.6% of the vote in 2022. Torres was term-limited. State representative Kristen Arrington won the open seat.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Kristen Arrington, state representative
Eliminated in primary Alan Grayson, former U.S. representative from (2009–2011, 2013–2017) and perennial candidate Carmen Torres, political organizer and wife of incumbent state senator Vic Torres
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Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error KristenArrington AlanGrayson CarmenTorres Other/UndecidedImpact Research (D)July 29 – August 1, 2024365 (LV)–38%20%15%26%Impact Research (D)May 9–13, 2024400 (LV)± 4.9%30%–25%45%
Debate + 2024 Florida's 25th Senate district democratic primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic Democratic DemocraticKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Arrington Grayson Torres1 Jul. 12, 2024 WESH Greg Fox YouTube
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jose Martinez, T-Mobile franchise owner
Eliminated in primary Jon Arguello, Osceola County School Board member
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Debate + 2024 Florida's 25th Senate district republican primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Republican RepublicanKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Arguello Martinez1 Jul. 12, 2024 WESH Greg Fox YouTube
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General election Debate + 2024 Florida's 25th Senate district debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic RepublicanKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Withdrawn Arrington Martinez1 Sep. 5, 2024 WESH Greg Fox YouTube
Predictions SourceRankingAs of CNalysis August 7, 2024
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error KristenArrington (D) JoseMartinez (R) UndecidedImpact Research (D)––± 4.9%52%37%11%
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District 27
The incumbent was Republican Ben Albritton, who was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2022.
Republican nominee Ben Albritton, incumbent state senator and Senate Majority Leader
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Democratic nominee Phillip Carter, former construction worker
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District 29
The incumbent was Republican Erin Grall, who was elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican nominee Erin Grall, incumbent state senator
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Democratic nominee Randy Aldieri, business consultant
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District 31
The incumbent was Republican Gayle Harrell, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Gayle Harrell, incumbent state senator
Did not qualify Joseph Bauer, medical research professional
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Democratic nominee Aaron Hawkins, data professional and Stuart Community Redevelopment Board member
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District 33
The incumbent was Republican Jonathan Martin, who was elected with 98.9% of the vote in 2022 against a write-in opponent.
Republican nominee Jonathan Martin, incumbent state senator
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Democratic nominee Christopher Proia, trucker and nominee for the 27th district in 2022
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District 35