2024 Florida Senate election explained

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

• 17th district: Linda Stewart
• 25th district: Victor M. Torres Jr.
• 35th district: Lauren Book

District 1

The incumbent was Republican Doug Broxson, who was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2022. Broxson was term-limited. Don Gaetz, who previously represented this 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^[2]

Withdrawn

• Frank White, former state representative (2016–2018) (endorsed Gaetz)^[2]

Declined

• Alex Andrade, state representative (endorsed White)

Results

Democratic nominee

• Lisa Newell, newspaper publisher^[3]

Results

General election

Results

District 3

The incumbent was Republican Corey Simon, who flipped the district and was elected with 53.0% of the vote in 2022.

Republican nominee

• Corey Simon, incumbent state senator^[4]

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Daryl Parks, civil rights lawyer^[5]

Eliminated in primary

• Kimblin NeSmith, Gadsden County commissioner^[6]

Withdrawn

• Sheria Griffin, Florida Education Association executive^[7]

Results

General election

Results

District 5

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^[8]

Eliminated in primary

• Francky Jeanty, educational consultant^[9]

Results

Independents

• Vernon Lee Jordan (write-in)^[10]

General election

Results

District 7

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^[11]

Eliminated in primary

• Gerry James, financial advisor and candidate for this district in 2022^[12]
• David Shoar, former St. Johns County sheriff (2004–2020)^[13]

Results

Democratic nominee

• George Hill II, construction company CEO^[14]

Results

General election

Results

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^[15]

Results

Democratic nominee

• Sylvain Doré, retired professor^[16]

Results

General election

Results

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^[17]

Results

Democratic nominee

• Marilyn Holleran, former embassy worker^[18]

Results

General election

Results

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^[19]

Eliminated in primary

• Cheryl Blancett, retired investigator^[20]
• Bowen Kou, grocery store owner^[21]

Withdrawn

• Ebo Entsuah, Clermont city councilor (endorsed Truenow)^[22]

Results

Democratic nominee

• Stephanie Dukes, retired teacher and nominee for this district in 2022^[23]

Results

General election

Results

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)^[24]

Results

General election

Results

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^[25]

Results

General election

Results

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^[26]

Eliminated in primary

• Charles Sheridan, general contractor^[27]

Withdrawn

• Robyn Hattaway, lawyer^[28]
• Tim Thomas, Melbourne city councilor^[29]

Declined

• Tyler Sirois, state representative^[30]

Results

Democratic nominee

• Vance Ahrens, LGBTQ rights activist^[31]

Results

General election

Results

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^[32]

Eliminated in primary

• John Siamas, U.S. Navy veteran and tax practitioner^{[33] [34]}

Results

Democratic nominee

• Doris Carroll, nurse^[35]

Results

General election

Results

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^[36]

Results

Democratic nominee

• Benjamin Braver, middle school teacher^[37]

Results

Independent Party nominee

• John Houman, retired engineer and perennial candidate^[38]

Results

General election

Results

District 25

The incumbent was Democrat Victor 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^[39]

Eliminated in primary

• Alan Grayson, former U.S. representative from (2009–2011, 2013–2017) and perennial candidate^[40]
• Carmen Torres, political organizer and wife of incumbent state senator Victor Torres

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Kristen Arrington	Alan Grayson	Carmen Torres	Other/Undecided
Impact Research	July 29 – August 1, 2024	365 (LV)	–		38%	20%	15%	26%
Impact Research	May 9–13, 2024	400 (LV)	± 4.9%		30%	–	25%		45%

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jose Martinez, T-Mobile franchise owner^[41]

Eliminated in primary

• Jon Arguello, Osceola County School Board member^[42]

Results

General election

Results

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^[43]

Results

Democratic nominee

• Phillip Carter, former construction worker^[44]

Results

General election

Results

District 29

The incumbent was Republican Erin Grall, who was elected unopposed in 2022.

Republican nominee

• Erin Grall, incumbent state senator^[45]

Results

Democratic nominee

• Randy Aldieri, business consultant^[46]

Results

General election

Results

District 31

The incumbent was Republican Gayle Harrell, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Gayle Harrell, incumbent state senator^[47]

Did not qualify

• Joseph Bauer, medical research professional^[48]

Results

Democratic nominee

• Aaron Hawkins, data professional and Stuart Community Redevelopment Board member^[49]

Results

General election

Results

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^[50]

Results

Democratic nominee

• Christopher Proia, trucker and nominee for the 27th district in 2022^[51]

Results

General election

Results

District 35

The incumbent was Democrat Lauren Book, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Book was term-limited. Former mayor of Broward County Barbara Sharief, who had unsuccessfully challenged Book in 2022, won the open seat.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Barbara Sharief, former mayor of Broward County (2013–2014, 2016–2017), candidate for this district in 2022, and candidate for in the 2022 special election^[52]

Eliminated in primary

• Rodney Jacobs Jr., director of the Miami Civilian Investigative Panel^[53]
• Chad Klitzman, lawyer^[54]

Results

Republican nominee

• Vinny Parlatore, former Broward County sheriff's deputy^[54]

Results

General election

Results

District 37

The incumbent was Democrat Jason Pizzo, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022.

Democratic nominee

• Jason Pizzo, incumbent state senator^[55]

Results

Republican nominee

• Imtiaz Mohammad^[56]

Results

General election

Results

District 39

The incumbent was Republican Bryan Avila, who was elected unopposed in 2022.

Republican nominee

• Bryan Avila, incumbent state senator^[57]

Results

Democratic nominee

• Charles Lewis^[58]

Results

General election

Results

See also

• 2024 Florida elections
  • 2024 Florida House of Representatives election
• List of Florida state legislatures
• Politics of Florida
  • Political party strength in Florida
  • Florida Democratic Party
  • Republican Party of Florida
• Government of Florida

Notes

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Notes and References

1. Web site: 24 FL Forecast . 2024-08-06 . projects.cnalysis.com.
2. Web site: McAuliffe . Danny . Don Gaetz seeks return to Florida Senate . . 2 October 2023.
3. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Gulf Breeze News publisher files to challenge Don Gaetz in SD 1 . . 17 May 2024 . 15 May 2024.
4. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State. 2023-02-12. Florida Department of State.
5. Web site: Gancarski . A.G. . Daryl Parks launches challenge to Corey Simon in SD 3 . . 4 April 2024 . 2 April 2024.
6. Web site: Call . James . Two in the race to challenge Corey Simon for Tallahassee Senate seat . . 4 March 2024 . 1 August 2023.
7. Web site: Call . James . Daryl Parks files to run for Florida Senate District 3, now held by Corey Simon . . 20 April 2024 . 4 April 2024 . One of the Democratic challengers, Florida Education Association executive Sheria Monique Griffin, said she was withdrawing from the race in a March 16 Facebook post..
8. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
9. News: . May 8, 2024 . Political newcomer launches Primary challenge to Tracie Davis . Gancarski, A. G. . March 11, 2024.
10. Web site: Gancarski . A.G. . Write-in closes Tracie Davis’ Primary in SD 5 . . 14 June 2024 . 14 June 2024.
11. Web site: Wilson . Drew . Tom Leek to run for Senate in 2024 . . 26 April 2023 . 5 January 2023.
12. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
13. News: . July 5, 2024 . Former St. Johns County sheriff running for Florida Senate . Caspano, Isabella . June 12, 2024.
14. Web site: Democrat files to replace Sen. Travis Hutson of St. Augustine . . 31 May 2023 . 30 May 2023.
15. Web site: McCool . Jim . Stan McClain's Senate Run Endorsed by Rep. Tom Leek . The Floridian . 26 April 2023 . 6 March 2023.
16. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
17. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
18. Web site: Democrat Marilyn Holleran will challenge Sen. Blaise Ingoglia . . 20 April 2024 . 29 March 2024.
19. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Keith Truenow announces Senate bid to succeed Dennis Baxley . . 15 April 2023 . 4 April 2023.
20. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
21. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Divisioin of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
22. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Ebo Entsuah drops out of race to succeed Dennis Baxley . . 18 May 2024.
23. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
24. News: . Zizo, Christie . May 8, 2024 . 2 Orange County Black leaders may face off in Florida Senate race. Why some say it’s a win-win. April 16, 2024 .
25. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Carlos Guillermo Smith looks to return to Tallahassee, files in SD 17 . . 15 April 2023 . 7 April 2023.
26. Web site: Vasquez . Tyler . Berman . Dave . Rep. Randy Fine announces 2024 run for Florida Senate . . 26 April 2023 . 20 January 2023.
27. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
28. Web site: Rohrer . Gray . Robyn Hattaway backs out of SD 19 race, leaving clearer GOP path for Randy Fine . . 11 June 2024 . 11 June 2024.
29. News: August 5, 2024 . . Tim Thomas says he is not running for State Senate, a day after filing candidate paperwork. June 14, 2024 .
30. Web site: Scheckner . Jesse . Tyler Sirois to forgo Senate bid, leaving GOP path clear for Randy Fine . . 19 May 2023 . 3 February 2023.
31. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
32. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
33. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
34. Web site: Siamas . John . Join John Siamas in his fight to bring transparency, accountability, and innovation to Florida State Senate District 21. . Senior Voice America . 9 November 2024 . 27 July 2024.
35. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
36. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
37. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
38. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Mr. Manners no more, John Houman makes Independent run in SD 23 . . 14 April 2023.
39. Web site: Geggis . Anne . Kristen Arrington making a bid for state Senate . . 26 April 2023 . 1 February 2023.
40. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Alan Grayson withdraws from U.S. Senate race, files in SD 25 . . 11 June 2024 . 11 June 2024.
41. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
42. Web site: Jackson . Ken . Arguello to give up School Board to run for state Senate in '24 . Osceola News-Gazette . 16 October 2023 . 14 September 2023.
43. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
44. Web site: White . Gary . Democrat from Lee County files to challenge Florida Sen. Ben Albritton in 2024 . . 4 March 2024 . https://archive.today/20240304043424/https://www.theledger.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2023/11/07/lee-county-democrat-will-challenge-florida-sen-ben-albritton-in-2024/71487016007/ . 4 March 2024 . 7 November 2023 . live . subscription.
45. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
46. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 17 May 2024.
47. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
48. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
49. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
50. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
51. Web site: Ogles . Jacob . Christopher Proia believes voters will want change in SD 33 . . 2 June 2023.
52. Web site: Geggis . Anne . Fresh off loss, Barbara Sharief announces 2024 Senate run . . 27 April 2023 . 13 September 2022.
53. Web site: Scheckner . Jesse . Rodney Jacobs Jr., head of Miami police watchdog group, enters race for Broward Senate seat . . 13 September 2023 . 5 September 2023.
54. Web site: Scheckner . Jesse . Chad Klitzman launches bid for SD 35 to 'shake things up in Tallahassee' . . 30 October 2023.
55. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
56. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
57. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . . 12 May 2024.
58. Web site: Candidate Tracking system - Florida Division of Elections - Department of State . 17 July 2024.