Florida's Legislative Field Set
Noon today was the deadline to qualify for Florida legislative office. Click here to find out who didn’t garner any primary or general election opposition, and how much has been raised and spent in contested races.
Fast Facts:
Florida Senate
26 Republicans; 14 Democrats (40 Members)
Odd Numbered Seats up in 2008; One Special Election
7 Open Seats due to term limits, seeking other office (4 GOP, 3 DEM)
Post Qualifying*
5 Re-elected without opposition (3 GOP, 2 DEM)
2 Facing only Write In or No Party opposition (1 GOP, 1 DEM)
1 Candidate was elected without opposition to an open seat, Senator-Elect Garrett Richter (R)
Florida House
77 Republicans; 43 Democrats (120 Members)
All Seats up in 2008
33 Open Seats due to term limits, seeking other office (21 GOP, 12 DEM)
Post Qualifying*
31 Re-elected without opposition (20 GOP, 11 DEM)
10 Facing only Write In or No Party opposition (5 GOP, 5 DEM)
2 Candidates were elected without opposition to an open seat, Representative-Elects Tom Grady (R) and Mark Pafford (D)
*Information gathered from the Florida Division of Elections website. This list is unofficial until the Florida Department of State certifies for ballot placement.
