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Who ran against DeSantis in the last election?
Elected Governor Republican U.S. Representative Ron DeSantis narrowly defeated Democratic Mayor of Tallahassee Andrew Gillum for the governorship, in what some considered an upset. The candidate filing deadline was June 22, 2018, and primary elections were held on August 28.
How did Florida vote in the 2016 election?
Trump carried the state with a plurality of 49.0% of the popular vote, which included a 1.2% winning margin over Clinton, who had 47.8% of the vote. Trump consequently became the first Republican to win the White House without carrying Hillsborough County since Calvin Coolidge in 1924.
How did Rick Scott get elected?
Scott won the 2018 US Senate election, defeating Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson. The initial election results were so close that they triggered a mandatory recount. The recount showed that Scott had won by 10,033 votes; Nelson then conceded the race.
Is DeSantis up for reelection in 2022?
Incumbent Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is running for reelection to a second term. The gubernatorial primary elections will take place on August 23, 2022.
How many times can a governor be re elected in Florida?
How long does the Governor serve and can he or she serve more than one term? The governor holds the office for four years and can choose to run for reelection. The Governor is not eligible to serve more than eight years in any twelve-year period.
How many terms can a Florida governor serve?
Where can I find election results in Florida?
For information on local and municipal election results, please contact the respective County Supervisor of Elections Office. For information on election results prior to 1978, please contact the State Archives of Florida.
What does the Florida Division of elections do?
The Division of Elections facilitates coordination and interpretation of election laws and establishes uniform standards to ensure fair and accurate elections in Florida.
Where can I find information about upcoming special elections?
Visit Hearings, Public Meetings, and Workshops for upcoming public events. Detailed information on the following special elections can be found here. For election results for scheduled Special Elections, please visit here.