Florida

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General Information: 

Population: 17,019,068
Size: 53,927 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Mar 11 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Bush) 52.1% v. 47.1%

State Overview

The Florida Democratic Party ended the 2006 cycle successfully – leading to the re-election of Senator Bill Nelson; winning two U.S. Congressional seats previously held by Republicans; holding on to the open Democratic seat vacated by Jim Davis; picking up one Cabinet seat and eight State House seats; and winning the Hispanic vote, which has gone Republican for the past 30 years. Unfortunately, Republicans were able to retain the Governor’s mansion and the two Congressional seats vacated by Kathryn Harris and Gus Bilirakis.

While the Party has made immense strides in the last two years, there is still much to do. Over the next cycle the State Party will focus on increasing capacity in the field, developing at strong long-term party-building program, and improving fundraising. Additionally, the Party is determined to organize early to impact the 2008 election in a more positive way for Democrats at every level on the ballot.

State Election Information: 

Lower House

Total seats: 120
Party breakdown: 41D/79R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008

Upper House

Total seats: 40
Party breakdown: 14D/26R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: Half 08 Half 10

Constitutional Offices

Governor: R
Lt. Governor: R
Secretary of State: R
Attorny General: R
Next election: 2010

Federal Election Information: 

Senate

Bill Nelson (D)

Next election: 2012
Challengers:

Mel Martinez (R)

Next election: 2010
Challengers:

House of Representatives

Seats in house: 25
Party breakdown: 9(D) 16(R)
Competitive districts:

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State Party Information: 

Florida Democratic Party
Post Office Box 1758 - Google Maps
Tallahassee, FL 32302
(850) 222-3411
email@fladems.com
www.fladems.com

Redistricting Information: 

The State Legislature is responsible for creating both plans. The Governor has veto power over the congressional plan but not the state legislative district plan; that plan is adopted by joint resolution of the legislature.