2012 United States Senate election in Florida
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The 2012 United States Senate election in Florida was held on November 6, 2012, alongside a presidential election, other elections to the House and Senate, as well as various state and local elections. The primary election was held August 14, 2012. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson won reelection to a third term, defeating Republican U.S. Representative Connie Mack IV (whose father, Connie Mack III was Nelson's direct predecessor in that Senate seat) by 13%, winning 55% to 42%. Nelson defeated Mack by over 1 million votes.
Until Donald Trump won 4.6 million votes in the 2016 presidential election and Marco Rubio won 4.8 million votes in the 2016 Senate election, Nelson recorded the most votes in Florida history. As of 2021, this is the last time that the Democrats won a U.S. Senate election in Florida, and the last time that any Senate candidate won by a double-digit margin in the state.
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
- Bill Nelson, incumbent U.S. Senator
- Glenn Burkett[3]
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Bill Nelson (incumbent) | 684,804 | 78.7 | |
Democratic | Glenn Burkett | 184,815 | 21.3 | |
Total votes | 869,619 | 100.0 |
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Qualified[]
- Connie Mack IV, U.S. Representative[4][5]
- Mike McCalister, university professor and candidate for governor in 2010[6]
- Marielena Stuart, conservative activist and journalist[7]
- Dave Weldon, former U.S. Representative[8]
Withdrew[]
- Alexander George, businessman, political activist and minister[9]
- Mike Haridopolos, President of the Florida Senate[10]
- Adam Hasner, former Florida House of Representatives majority leader[11] (Running for U.S. House of Representatives)[12]
- Craig Miller, former CEO of Ruth's Chris Steak House and unsuccessful 2010 candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives (Running for U.S. House of Representatives)[13]
- Ron Rushing, businessman (Running for state senate)[14]
- George LeMieux, former U.S. Senator[15]
Declined[]
- Jeffrey Atwater, Chief Financial Officer of Florida[16]
- Allan Bense, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives[17]
- Vern Buchanan, U.S. Representative[18]
- Jeb Bush, former Florida governor[19]
- Dean Cannon, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives[20]
- Nicholas M. Loeb, businessman[21]
- Will McBride, attorney and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2006[22]
- Tom Rooney, U.S. Representative[23]
- Chris Ruddy, founder and CEO of Newsmax[24]
- Allen West, U.S. Representative[25][26]
Polling[]
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
George LeMieux |
Connie Mack IV |
Mike McCalister |
Dave Weldon |
Someone else |
Other/ Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling | May 31 – June 3, 2012 | 448 | ±4.6% | 13% | 34% | 10% | 6% | 9% | 28% |
Quinnipiac | June 12–18, 2012 | 698 | ±3.7% | 8% | 41% | 5% | 3% | 1% | 39% |
Public Policy Polling | July 26–29, 2012 | 500 | ±4.4% | — | 47% | 10% | 14% | 6% | 23% |
Endorsements[]
- Haley Barbour, former Governor of Mississippi[citation needed]
- State Senator Paula Dockery[27]
- State Senator Nancy Detert[27]
- State Senator Rene Garcia[28]
- State Representative Clay Ford[27]
- State Representative Fred Costello[28]
- State Representative Charles Van Zant[28]
- Businessman and former 2012 Presidential Candidate Herman Cain[citation needed]
- Mitt Romney, presumptive nominee of the Republican Party for President of the United States in the 2012 election and former Governor of Massachusetts.[29]
- Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida, brother of President George W. Bush and Son of President George H. W. Bush (R-FL)[30]
- Connie Mack III, former U.S. Senator (R-FL) and Mack's father[citation needed]
- Mary Bono Mack, U.S. Congresswoman (R-CA) and Mack's wife[citation needed]
- Ron Paul, U.S congressman and 2012 Presidential Candidate
- Rand Paul, U.S. Senator (R-KY)[31]
- Mike Lee, U.S. Senator (R-UT)[32]
- Luis Fortuno, Governor of Puerto Rico[33]
- Jeff Miller, U.S. Representative[34]
- Tom Rooney, U.S. Representative[35]
- Pam Bondi, Attorney General of Florida[36]
- Adam Putnam, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and former Congressman[37]
- Sean Hannity, author and talk show host[38]
- Mike Haridopolos, State Senator and Senate President (R-FL)[39]
- GOProud[40]
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Connie Mack IV | 657,331 | 58.7 | |
Republican | Dave Weldon | 226,083 | 20.2 | |
Republican | Mike McCalister | 155,421 | 13.9 | |
Republican | Marielena Stuart | 81,808 | 7.3 | |
Total votes | 1,120,643 | 100.0 |
General election[]
From a long way out, Nelson appeared to be vulnerable, with some earlier polls showing Mack leading. However, in the last few weeks with new polls conducted, it appeared as though Nelson was headed for a victory. The last poll placed him five percentage points ahead of Mack; Nelson would win easily by 13 percentage points. Nelson performed well in Southeast Florida (the Miami area), Tampa, Gainesville, typically Democratic areas. Nelson however managed to win in areas that typically lean Republican. For example, Nelson won in Duval County home of Jacksonville, and Volusia County home of Daytona Beach. Nelson's ability to outperform President Obama led to him winning the election easily. Obama would still win Florida, but by just about 74,000 votes, and less than a percentage point. Nelson began his third term in the Senate on January 3, 2013.
Candidates[]
- Bill Nelson (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Senator
- Connie Mack IV (Republican), U.S. Congressman
- Chris Borgia (Independent), Iraq War Veteran[41]
- Bill Gaylor (Independent), owner, Bill and Sheila Gaylor Insurance[42]
Debates[]
Only one debate was held, hosted by Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association occurred on October 17 at the Nova Southeastern University campus in Davie.
- Complete video of debate, October 17, 2012 - C-SPAN
Fundraising[]
Candidate (party) | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debt |
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Bill Nelson (D) | $13,404,998 | $15,494,167 | $994,324 | $0 |
Connie Mack (R) | $7,272,224 | $7,526,150 | $155,076 | $81,880 |
Chris Borgia (I) | $12,344 | $12,198 | $145 | $9,950 |
Bill Gaylor (I) | $19,604 | $19,195 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Federal Election Commission[43][44][45][46] |
Top contributors[]
Bill Nelson | Contribution | Connie Mack | Contribution | Bill Gaylor | Contribution |
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$138,150 | Club for Growth | $189,168 | Bill & Sheila Gaylor Insurance Professionals | $7,905 | |
Finmeccanica S.p.A. | $71,967 | Elliott Management Corporation | $46,997 | Circle Redmont | $1,432 |
InDyne, Inc. | $64,735 | Koch Industries | $33,500 | ||
Harris Corporation | $59,750 | Vestar Capital Partners | $32,000 | ||
Akerman Senterfitt LLP | $59,300 | Island Doctors | $27,400 | ||
Greenberg Traurig | $52,589 | Adams & Diaco | $25,000 | ||
Kindred Healthcare | $21,000 | Health Management Associates | $21,000 | ||
Holland & Knight | $46,747 | Flo-Sun Inc | $18,500 | ||
Leon Medical Centers | $45,800 | US Sugar Corporation | $18,000 | ||
Vestar Capital Partners | $40,650 | MasTec, Inc. | $17,800 | ||
Source: Center for Responsive Politics[47] |
Top industries[]
Bill Nelson | Contribution | Connie Mack | Contribution | Bill Gaylor | Contribution |
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Lawyers/Law firms | $2,383,484 | Retired | $885,121 | Retired | $1,500 |
Retired | $938,280 | Republican/Conservative | $412,944 | ||
Real Estate | $606,253 | Financial Institutions | $360,334 | ||
Health Professionals | $529,282 | Real Estate | $298,642 | ||
Lobbyists | $493,087 | Leadership PACs | $280,500 | ||
Financial Institutions | $418,915 | Misc Finance | $216,836 | ||
Hospitals/Nursing Homes | $364,617 | Health Professionals | $199,159 | ||
Leadership PACs | $337,000 | Lawyers/Law Firms | $169,921 | ||
Insurance Industry | $319,788 | Petroleum Industry | $136,400 | ||
Health Services/HMOs | $276,500 | Business Services | $128,777 | ||
Source: Center for Responsive Politics[48] |
Independent expenditures[]
In early October 2012, Crossroads GPS announced it would launch a $16 million advertising buy in national races, of which four were this and three other Senate elections.[49] In Florida, the money was to be spent by its affiliate, American Crossroads.[49]
Predictions[]
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[50] | Lean D | November 1, 2012 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[51] | Likely D | November 5, 2012 |
Rothenberg Political Report[52] | Likely D | November 2, 2012 |
Real Clear Politics[53] | Lean D | November 5, 2012 |
Polling[]
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Bill Nelson (D) |
Connie Mack IV (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling | October 9–10, 2010 | 448 | ±4.6% | 42% | 33% | — | 25% |
Public Policy Polling | December 17–20, 2010 | 1,034 | ±3.0% | 44% | 36% | — | 20% |
Mason-Dixon | February 9–10, 2011 | 625 | ±4.0% | 45% | 40% | — | 15% |
Public Policy Polling | March 24–27, 2011 | 500 | ±4.4% | 47% | 34% | — | 18% |
Quinnipiac | October 31 – November 7, 2011 | 1,185 | ±2.9% | 42% | 40% | 1% | 16% |
Rasmussen Reports | November 17, 2011 | 500 | ±4.5% | 39% | 43% | 5% | 13% |
Public Policy Polling | November 28 – December 1, 2011 | 700 | ±3.7% | 46% | 35% | — | 19% |
Quinnipiac | January 4–8, 2012 | 1,412 | ±2.6% | 41% | 40% | 1% | 16% |
Suffolk University | January 22–24, 2012 | 600 | ±4.4% | 42% | 32% | 1% | 25% |
Mason-Dixon[permanent dead link] | January 24–26, 2012 | 800 | ±3.5% | 45% | 42% | — | 13% |
Rasmussen Reports | February 13, 2012 | 500 | ±4.5% | 41% | 41% | 5% | 12% |
Rasmussen Reports | March 13, 2012 | 500 | ±4.5% | 36% | 43% | 5% | 16% |
Quinnipiac | March 20–26, 2012 | 1,228 | ±2.8% | 44% | 36% | 3% | 17% |
Public Policy Polling | April 12–15, 2012 | 700 | ±3.7% | 47% | 37% | — | 17% |
Rasmussen Reports | April 25, 2012 | 500 | ±4.5% | 47% | 36% | 10% | 7% |
Quinnipiac | May 15–21, 2012 | 1,722 | ±2.4% | 41% | 42% | 3% | 15% |
Marist | May 17–20, 2012 | 1,078 | ±3.0% | 46% | 42% | — | 12% |
Public Policy Polling | May 31 – June 3, 2012 | 642 | ±3.9% | 49% | 36% | — | 15% |
Quinnipiac | June 12–18, 2012 | 1,697 | ±2.4% | 43% | 39% | — | 15% |
Quinnipiac | June 19–25, 2012 | 1,200 | ±2.8% | 41% | 40% | 1% | 17% |
Rasmussen Reports | July 9, 2012 | 500 | ±4.5% | 37% | 46% | 7% | 10% |
Mason-Dixon | July 9–11, 2012 | 800 | ±3.5% | 47% | 42% | — | 11% |
Survey USA | July 17–19, 2012 | 647 | ±3.9% | 42% | 48% | 2% | 8% |
Public Policy Polling | July 26–29, 2012 | 871 | ±3.3% | 45% | 43% | — | 13% |
Quinnipiac | July 24–30, 2012 | 1,177 | ±2.9% | 47% | 40% | 1% | 12% |
Rasmussen Reports | August 15, 2012 | 500 | ±4.5% | 47% | 40% | 3% | 10% |
Quinnipiac | August 15–21, 2012 | 1,241 | ±2.8% | 50% | 41% | — | 9% |
Public Policy Polling | August 31 – September 2, 2012 | 1,548 | ±2.5% | 45% | 38% | — | 17% |
SurveyUSA | September 7–9, 2012 | 596 | ±4.1% | 47% | 36% | 3% | 9% |
NBC/WSJ/Marist Poll | September 9–11, 2012 | 980 | ±3.1% | 51% | 37% | — | 12% |
Rasmussen Reports | September 12, 2012 | 500 | ±4.5% | 47% | 40% | 5% | 8% |
Fox News Poll | September 16–18, 2012 | 829 | ±3.0% | 49% | 35% | 2% | 12% |
TBT/Miami Herald | September 17–19, 2012 | 800 | ±3.5% | 48% | 40% | — | 11% |
Suffolk University | September 27–30, 2012 | 600 | ±4.0% | 40% | 34% | 5% | 20% |
NBC/WSJ/Marist Poll | September 30 – October 1, 2012 | 890 | ±3.3% | 52% | 41% | — | 7% |
Rasmussen Reports | October 4, 2012 | 500 | ±4.5% | 52% | 41% | 1% | 6% |
University of North Florida | October 1–9, 2012 | 800 | ±3.5% | 50% | 40% | — | 10% |
NBC/WSJ/Marist Poll | October 7–9, 2012 | 988 | ±3.1% | 52% | 39% | — | 9% |
TBT/Miami Herald | October 8–10, 2012 | 800 | ±3.5% | 47% | 42% | 4% | 7% |
Rasmussen Reports | October 11, 2012 | 750 | ±4.0% | 46% | 45% | 5% | 5% |
Public Policy Polling | October 12–14, 2012 | 791 | ±3.4% | 45% | 37% | — | 18% |
SurveyUSA | October 17–18, 2012 | 600 | ±4.1% | 48% | 40% | 4% | 8% |
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers/WPTV | October 17–18, 2012 | 800 | ±4.0% | 45% | 41% | — | 14% |
Rasmussen Reports | October 18, 2012 | 750 | ±4.0% | 48% | 43% | 2% | 7% |
Angus Reid Public Opinion | October 18–20, 2012 | 502 | ±4.5% | 56% | 39% | 4% | — |
Pharos Research | October 19–21, 2012 | 759 | ±3.6% | 52% | 44% | — | 5% |
Sunshine State News/VSS | October 22–24, 2012 | 1,001 | ±3.1% | 49% | 44% | — | 7% |
Mason-Dixon | October 22–24, 2012 | 625 | ±4.0% | 47% | 44% | — | 9% |
Rasmussen Reports | October 25, 2012 | 750 | ±4.0% | 49% | 46% | 2% | 3% |
WFLA-TV/SurveyUSA | October 25–27, 2012 | 595 | ±4.1% | 48% | 41% | 4% | 7% |
CBS/Quinnipiac University | October 23–28, 2012 | 1,073 | ±3.0% | 52% | 39% | — | 9% |
Public Policy Polling | October 26–28, 2012 | 687 | ±3.7% | 50% | 42% | — | 9% |
Zogby/Newsmax | October 26–28, 2012 | 827 | ±3.5% | 50% | 41% | — | 9% |
Zogby/Newsmax | October 27–29, 2012 | 828 | ±3.5% | 50% | 41% | — | 9% |
Gravis Marketing | October 30, 2012 | 549 | ±4.2% | 49% | 46% | — | 5% |
Reuters/Ipsos | October 29–31, 2012 | 716 | ±4.2% | 52% | 42% | 1% | 6% |
NBC/WSJ/Marist | October 30 – November 1, 2012 | 1,545 | ±2.5% | 52% | 43% | 1% | 5% |
Mason-Dixon | October 30 – November 1, 2012 | 800 | ±3.5% | 49% | 43% | 4% | — |
Angus Reid Public Opinion | November 1–3, 2012 | 525 | ±4.3% | 53% | 45% | 2% | — |
Public Policy Polling | November 3–4, 2012 | 955 | ±3.2% | 51% | 46% | — | 3% |
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Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Bill Nelson (incumbent) | 4,523,451 | 55.23% | -5.07% | |
Republican | Connie Mack IV | 3,458,267 | 42.23% | +4.13% | |
Independent | Bill Gaylor | 126,079 | 1.54% | N/A | |
Independent | Chris Borgia | 82,089 | 1.00% | N/A | |
Write-in | 60 | 0.0 | N/A | ||
Total votes | 8,189,946 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
Democratic hold |
See also[]
- 2012 United States Senate elections
- 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida
- 2012 United States presidential election in Florida
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External links[]
- Florida Secretary of State – Division of Elections
- Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org
- Outside spending at Sunlight Foundation
- Candidate issue positions at On the Issues
- Official campaign websites (Archived)
- 2012 Florida elections
- 2012 United States Senate elections
- United States Senate elections in Florida