Florida's 25th Congressional District election, 2024

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Florida's 25th Congressional District
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Filing deadline: April 26, 2024
Primary: August 20, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Florida
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Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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All U.S. House districts, including the 25th Congressional District of Florida, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was August 20, 2024. The filing deadline was April 26, 2024. 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 Democratic candidate won 55.1%-44.9%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 59.7%-39.7%.

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

• Florida's 25th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Democratic primary)
• Florida's 25th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 25

Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz defeated Christopher Eddy and Ed Goldfarb in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 25 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)	54.5	186,942
		Christopher Eddy (R)	45.5	156,208
		Ed Goldfarb (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in)	0.0	41

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 343,191
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 25

Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz defeated Jen Perelman in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 25 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Debbie Wasserman Schultz	83.2	36,479
		Jen Perelman	16.8	7,349

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,828
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 25

Christopher Eddy defeated Bryan Leib in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 25 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christopher Eddy	64.9	13,246
		Bryan Leib	35.1	7,149

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,395
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rubin Young (R)

Candidate profiles

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Christopher Eddy

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a retired Air Force Brigadier General and a retired FBI leader with over 30 years of government experience. I am also a City Commissioner in Weston, FL and was elected with the most votes in City History, despite being in a 3-person race. I wrote and still teach the #1 ranked course at Florida International University's Masters of Arts in Global Affairs program, a Top 40 worldwide program, and won Course of the Year two years in a row. I am an Adjunct Professor at FIU and Eastern Kentucky University, writing and teaching both in-person and online national security, foreign policy, and intelligence courses. I received five Air Force Reserve Intelligence Office of the Year awards at different levels of command and spent a significant portion of my years overseas. In the FBI, I led a team of 160 intelligence experts and built the #1 rated intelligence program out of 56 in the FBI. My wife, Anne, a retired FBI Special Agent, and I reside in Weston, Florida with our two phenomenal teenage children, Ryan and Megan."

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Key Messages

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Civility: For too long, both sides in DC have spent time bickering, calling each other names, and forgetting why they were elected in the first place. I am running my campaign, and my political life, like I have my previous campaign and professional career...with civility, honor, and integrity.

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Fiscal Discipline: Our country spends nearly $400 billion annually on interest to the growing debt, more than it spends on our veterans. Both Democrats and Republicans are to blame and both keep kicking the can down the road with no desire to even think about living within their means. Cities and states have to live within their budgets but the federal government just keeps growing. If the federal government just reduced its spending to 2019 levels, the budget would be balanced.

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Security: With the crime rate growing in many cities (but thankfully not in our city of Weston, FL due to a focus on security), Americans are becoming more fearful of their future. In Mar 2023, 85% thought their country was on the wrong track and patriotism, trust in government, and believing in a higher power were all at historical lows. The American people deserve economic, border, educational, and financial security.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Florida District 25 in 2024.

Ed Goldfarb

Party: No Party Affiliation

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I WILL WORK DAY 'N NIGHT FOR YOU AND TOGETHER WE CAN RECENTER AMERICA... Goldfarb - Wasserman-Schultz's First Formidable Opponent The oath of a Naval Officer: "I, Edward Joel Goldfarb, having been appointed an officer in the Navy of the United States, in the grade of Ensign do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic, and bare true faith and allegiance to the same. So, help me God." This is the Oath I took when I received my commission as a Naval Officer. There is no expiration date on this Oath and I will take it to my grave. Everyone in Congress took a similar Oath. Unfortunately, it appears many must think there is an expiration date or it doesn't apply to them. Running As a Moderate Conservative "I'm disgusted with both parties. I am a Republican on the cusp of Independent with Libertarian ideology. The Democrats have cloned into left-wing radicals by condoning, aiding and abetting a President that is doing everything possible to destroy America and the middle-class. The Republicans are in such chaos they can't pass a pack of gum through Congress. I strongly believe and view our Constitution as a living and perpetual document that has been the guiding light that has made America a great Republic. Furthermore, I'm witnessing the entire body of the Democratic Congressional members and Biden failing to uphold their sworn oaths."

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Key Messages

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I hold myself to very high standards of honor, integrity, motality and accountability.

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My patriotism is unquestionable. I cannot be intimidated, bought-off, sold, blackmailed or in any way compromised as there are no skeletons in my closet.

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I believe the Constitution is a living and perpetual document and if compromised will lead to the failure of America.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Florida District 25 in 2024.

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)

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?

Christopher Eddy (R)

Civility: For too long, both sides in DC have spent time bickering, calling each other names, and forgetting why they were elected in the first place. I am running my campaign, and my political life, like I have my previous campaign and professional career...with civility, honor, and integrity.

Fiscal Discipline: Our country spends nearly $400 billion annually on interest to the growing debt, more than it spends on our veterans. Both Democrats and Republicans are to blame and both keep kicking the can down the road with no desire to even think about living within their means. Cities and states have to live within their budgets but the federal government just keeps growing. If the federal government just reduced its spending to 2019 levels, the budget would be balanced.

Security: With the crime rate growing in many cities (but thankfully not in our city of Weston, FL due to a focus on security), Americans are becoming more fearful of their future. In Mar 2023, 85% thought their country was on the wrong track and patriotism, trust in government, and believing in a higher power were all at historical lows. The American people deserve economic, border, educational, and financial security.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

I hold myself to very high standards of honor, integrity, motality and accountability.

My patriotism is unquestionable. I cannot be intimidated, bought-off, sold, blackmailed or in any way compromised as there are no skeletons in my closet.

I believe the Constitution is a living and perpetual document and if compromised will lead to the failure of America.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Christopher Eddy (R)

Fiscal matters; security; environmental

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Shut down the borders drum-tight. Annihilating cartels especially child and young women sex trafficking and slavery along with smuggling humans and drugs by forcing Mexico to work with us. Respected foreign policies, end squandering and frivolous spending, balancing the budget and ending inflation. Taking America back from wokes, cancel culture and other subversive groups, moderate abortion policy, strong support of Israel, addressing the Iranian situation as they're epicenter of terrorism, investigating alleged Biden corruption and returning America to a sane center. Reducing the size of government and government overreach to name a few key points.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Christopher Eddy (R)

I tend to look up to regular people who make something more of themselves than what was expected. This includes two of the wealthiest people I personally know who never graduated high school but were extremely successful in different areas of their lives.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Ronald Reagan, did a fantastic job of bringing America back from President Carter's failed administration.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Christopher Eddy (R)

Well, I love my own books (The Hidden Secrets of Leadership Found in Movie Quotes and the Hidden Secrets of Leadership Found in Song Lyrics) but the ones which influence me when I was younger were Think and Grow Rich, How to Win Friends and Influence People, and the Official Guide to Success. Most recently, Peter Schweizer's book, "Secret Empires," opened my eyes on the gaps in the law to influence our politicians. Foreign entities pay politicians' family members (on both sides) for influence. I've already told my teenage kids they are on their own! No family members will be on the campaign or House payroll.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Read the Constitution. It's all there...

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

Christopher Eddy (R)

Honesty, ethical, trustworthy, and ability to communicate across all levels.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Setting the example to all Americans by holding themselves to the highest standards of ethics, morality, integrity, accountability and transparency.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Christopher Eddy (R)

Honesty, ethical, trustworthy, and ability to communicate across all levels.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

My qualifications in military, law enforcement, senior management with Fortune Corporations, owning a successful small business, founding a new company based on my patented invention, published author and 40 more life accomplishments.

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

Christopher Eddy (R)

Honesty, ethical, trustworthy, and ability to communicate across all levels.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Be a strong and true REPRESENTATIVE of the people. Navy motto, "Not self, but Country." Country before party.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Christopher Eddy (R)

For my children to live exemplary lives.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Helping bringing America back from the bring of socialism.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Christopher Eddy (R)

I remember the moon landing (even though I was 5 years old) but mostly because I was upset the after school cartoons were preempted!

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Witnessing the launch of John Glenn and the beginning of our space program.

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

Christopher Eddy (R)

Worked at concession stands throughout high school and had several college jobs to help pay my own way through. My first full-time job was as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force (although I also worked side jobs).

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Camp counselor-Summer my freshman year at the University of Miami. The ass

What is your favorite book? Why?

Christopher Eddy (R)

The Official Guide to Success by Tommy Hopkins. I read it at a pivotal moment in my life and it taught me how to structure and achieve my goals.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

The Secret. When I have been on the brink of something bad the Laws of Attraction would magically present themselves.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

King Midas, not necessarily for the gold, but everything I do would work out.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Christopher Eddy (R)

Three Favorite Colors by Lo Cash

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

America the Beautiful

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

Christopher Eddy (R)

Since I'm inherently an introvert, it's sometimes difficult putting myself out there to improve society.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

The road has never met me half way. My dad and best friend died when I was 13. My mother did a wonderful job of teaching me to be independent, honest and respectful. From early childhood on I was self-motivated. My dreams have been shattered, I've been broke and on the brink of homelessness but with an always positive attitude coupled with persistence and hard work always came back bigger, stronger and much more wiser.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Christopher Eddy (R)

It's responsiveness to the American public and, even with its occasional disfunction, it does serve as a model for other nations.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

There are several key functions of the U.S. House

1. Legislation - The House is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, along with the Senate. The House has the power to introduce and pass legislation on a wide range of issues.

2. Impeachment - The House has the sole power of impeachment. This means the House can bring charges against a civil officer of the government, such as the President, for "high crimes and misdemeanors." If the House votes to impeach, the matter then goes to a trial in the Senate.

3. Revenue Bills - The House has the exclusive power to initiate revenue bills, such as bills dealing with taxation.

4. Oversight - The House conducts oversight of the executive branch and investigates matters of public importance.

5. Checks and Balances - As part of the legislative branch, the House shares power with the executive and judicial branches through the system of checks and balances outlined in the Constitution.

6. Representation - The 435 members of the House are elected from single-member congressional districts, each representing approximately 750,000 people. This gives the House a direct connection to the people.

So in summary, the main functions are legislating, impeachment, revenue bills, oversight, checks and balances, and representing the people. The House plays a crucial role in the functioning of the federal government.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Christopher Eddy (R)

No.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

No, but it is extremely important to have experience in negotiations and problem-solving. Also having diverse and wide military, law enforcemen, business and life experiences are qualities to help the Representatives empathize with the people having walked in their shoes. This will assist the Representatives ability to address the needs and issue's affecting people from all walks of life.

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

Christopher Eddy (R)

The rise of China and that nation's increasing willingness and ability to blatantly steal our intellectual property and secrets with absolutely no consequences is our largest challenge. The US has been turning a blind eye to China's despicable human rights and intellectual property theft for far too long.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Regaining respect as the leader of the free world. End libel, slandering, lie, deceit, propaganda, ommissions, half truths and any other tactic to spread false and misleading information by politicians against their opponents and the media as they have a responsibilityof accurate reporting. Inact laws preventing social media biased censorship. Reducing the deficit by strict and zero tolerance of government over spending.

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

Christopher Eddy (R)

No. I would prefer it be lengthened to 4 or 6 years with term limits imposed.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Yes, but three would be better.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Christopher Eddy (R)

I'm in favor of them but am realistic to know politicians won't vote themselves out of a job and will continue to tell themselves there are term limit options every election. As a former Citizen Soldier, I think the political model should follow the same logic. You get called to do a job, you do it, and then you go back to your life. I know many politicians convince themselves they are indispensable and nobody else could replace them because of their experience, connections, or committee assignments but they are certainly mistaken.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Senate one six-year term and House three two-year terms.

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

Christopher Eddy (R)

No.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Newt Gingrich

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Christopher Eddy (R)

I am the grandson of immigrants who came to this country to build a better life for their family. They instilled in all of us the value of education and my parents and all 5 of us kids obtained Masters degrees and my sister and I have PhDs. I love hearing the stories of immigrant families who come here seeking a better life for their families, despite not speaking the language and having few resources. I used to work part-time at a Pizza Hut as a night manager and several of my team members were immigrants. One in particular, a delivery driver and cleaner on my staff, was from Russia. When I asked what he did in Russia, he said he was an engineer but came here to provide opportunity for his children. It reinforced to me the attraction of our great country and the work ethic of individuals willing to sacrifice for their family's well-being.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

My stories are memorable enough.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Christopher Eddy (R)

An atom walks into a bar and the bartender says, "You can't be in here, split." The End.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

The Nsval Aviator that decided he was a lesbian.

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

Christopher Eddy (R)

It's the only way.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Absolutely, always work towards a win-win.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Christopher Eddy (R)

Members of Congress have nobody to blame but themselves when it comes to our national debt and deficit. This country does not have a revenue problem and every politician who says we need to tax the rich, either out of fairness or to pay for another failed program, is misleading the public. This nation has a spending problem. If we just reverted back to our budgetary outlays from 2019, we would have a balanced budget. We can't go on at our current spending rate without impacting our ability to fund our priorities, including maintaining our promises to our seniors and veterans.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Very high! Squandering and frivolous spending must be ended.

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

Christopher Eddy (R)

Unfortunately, the House has used its powers for political purposes for the past several administrations, and that includes "investigating" Vice President H.W. Bush for flying in a SR-71 to participate in secret negotiations with Iran. The House should focus on malfeasance and abuse of power in government agencies, which have much more power and influence with the public than the House does.

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Yes, when needed.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Christopher Eddy (R)

Several local individuals but it's too early to have organizational endorsements.

What committees interest you?

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, Education and Labor, Appropriations, Budget, and Oversight and Reform.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Ed Goldfarb (No Affiliation)

I believe in total transparency except for National Defense. And, budgetary accountability.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Debbie Wasserman Schultz	Democratic Party	$2,896,300	$2,621,371	$1,057,309	As of December 31, 2024
Jen Perelman	Democratic Party	$467,507	$467,507	$0	As of December 31, 2024
Christopher Eddy	Republican Party	$416,344	$414,360	$1,984	As of December 31, 2024
Bryan Leib	Republican Party	$75,241	$75,176	$66	As of December 31, 2024
Ed Goldfarb	No Party Affiliation	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
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. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Florida's 25th 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	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

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 (D)
  • 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."

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 analysis==

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

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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.

2020

See also: Florida's 25th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

The general election was canceled. Mario Diaz-Balart (R) won without appearing on the ballot.

2018

See also: Florida's 25th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 25

Incumbent Mario Diaz-Balart defeated Mary Barzee Flores in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 25 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mario Diaz-Balart (R)	60.5	128,672
		Mary Barzee Flores (D)	39.5	84,173

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 25

Mary Barzee Flores advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 25 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Mary Barzee Flores

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Alina Valdes (D)
• Annisa Karim (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 25

Incumbent Mario Diaz-Balart advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 25 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Mario Diaz-Balart

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See also

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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

Vacant

District 2

Neal Dunn (R)

District 3

Kat Cammack (R)

District 4

Aaron Bean (R)

District 5

John Rutherford (R)

District 6

Vacant

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 (20)

Democratic Party (8)

Vacancies (2)