2018 United States Senate election in Florida

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rdf:langString ;U.S. Executive Branch officials * Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States 2009–2017; U.S. Senator from Illinois 2005–2008 * Joe Biden, 46th President of the United States 2021-present; 47th Vice President of the United States 2009–2017; U.S. Senator from Delaware 1973–2009; candidate for President in 1988 and in 2008 * Charles Bolden, Administrator of NASA 2009–2017 * Daniel B. Shapiro, U.S. Ambassador to Israel 2011–2017 ;U.S. Senators * Doug Jones, U.S. Senator from Alabama 2018–2021 * Kamala Harris, 49th Vice President of the United States 2021-present; U.S. Senator from California 2017–2021 * Bob Graham, U.S. Senator from Florida 1987–2005; Governor 1979–1987; candidate for President in 2004 * Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, U.S. Senator from New York * Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator from Illinois 1997–present; Senate Minority Whip, U.S. Representative from IL-20 1983–1997 * Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts 2013–present * Cory Booker, U.S. Senator from New Jersey 2013–present; Mayor of Newark 2006–2013 * Jeff Merkley, U.S. Senator from Oregon 2009–present ;U.S. Representatives * Gwen Graham, U.S. Representative from FL-2 2015–2017 * Stephanie Murphy, U.S. Representative from FL-7 2017–present * Darren Soto, U.S. Representative from FL-9 2017–present * Kathy Castor, U.S. Representative from FL-14 2007–present * Lois Frankel, U.S. Representative from FL-21 2013–present * Nydia Velázquez, U.S. Representative from NY-7 1993–present ;Governors * Pedro Rosselló, Governor of Puerto Rico 1993–2001 * Alejandro García Padilla, Governor of Puerto Rico 2013–2017 * Ricardo Rosselló, Governor of Puerto Rico 2017–present ;Statewide and territorial officials * Kenneth McClintock, Secretary of State of Puerto Rico 2009–2013 ;State legislators * Victor M. Torres Jr., State Senator from Florida 2016–present * José Javier Rodríguez, State Senator from Florida 2016–present * Carlos Guillermo Smith, State Representative from Florida 2016–present * Shevrin D. Jones, State Representative from Florida 2012–present ;Mayors * Philip Levine, Mayor of Miami Beach 2013–2017; candidate for governor in 2018 * Buddy Dyer, Mayor of Orlando 2003–present * Andrew Gillum, Mayor of Tallahassee 2014–present; Democratic nominee for governor in 2018 * María Meléndez, Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico 2009–present * Carmen Yulín Cruz, Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico 2013–present ;Other government officials * Jon Leibowitz, Chairman of the FTC 2009–2013 ;Individuals * Jimmy Buffett, musician, songwriter, author, actor, and businessman * Rosario Dawson, actress, producer, singer, comic book writer, and political activist * America Ferrera, actress * Jeff Greene, real estate entrepreneur; candidate for U.S. Senate in 2010 and governor in 2018 * Fred Guttenberg, activist against gun violence * Mark Kelly, retired astronaut, engineer, and U.S. Navy Captain * Eva Longoria, actress, producer, director, activist, and businesswoman * Bette Midler, singer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and film producer * Carolyn Porco, planetary scientist * Gina Rodriguez, actress and activist * Zoe Saldana, actress and dancer * Amy Schumer, stand-up comedian and actress * Amy Siskind, activist and writer * Barbra Streisand, singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker * Donald Sussman, financier and philanthropist * Gabrielle Union, actress, activist, and author ;Organizations * Alliance for Retired Americans * American Federation of Teachers * American Gastroenterological Association * American Health Care Association * American Hotel and Lodging Association * American Institute of Certified Public Accountants * American Seniors Housing Association * American Trucking Associations * Coalition to Stop Gun Violence * End Citizens United * Florida AFL–CIO * Forward Together PAC * International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers * International Union of Painters and Allied Trades * League of Conservation Voters * Midwest Values PAC * National Apartment Association * National Association of Broadcasters * National Association of Enrolled Agents * National Association of Letter Carriers * National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare * National Organization for Women * Natural Resources Defense Council * Planned Parenthood * Service Employees International Union * Sierra Club * Transport Workers Union of America * VoteVets.org ;Newspapers * La Gaceta * Miami Herald * Orlando Sentinel * The Palm Beach Post * Sun-Sentinel * Tampa Bay Times

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Bush, 43rd President of the United States 2001–2009; Governor of Texas 1995–2000 * Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States 2017–2021 * Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States 2017–2021; Governor of Indiana 2013–2017; U.S. Representative from IN-6 2001–2013 ;U.S. Senators * Cory Gardner, U.S. Senator from Colorado 2015–2021; U.S. Representative from CO-4 2011–2015 * Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida 2011–present; candidate for President in 2016 * Todd Young, U.S. Senator from Indiana 2017–present; U.S. Representative from IN-9 2011–2017 * Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator from Iowa 2015–present * Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, U.S. Senator from Kentucky 1985–present * Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina 2003–present; U.S. Representative from SC-3 1995–2003; candidate for President in 2016 * Tim Scott, U.S. Senator from South Carolina 2013–present; U.S. Representative from SC-1 2011–2013 * John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas 2002–present ;U.S. Representatives * Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader, U.S. Representative from CA-23 2007–present * Matt Gaetz, U.S. Representative from FL-1 2017–present * Neal Dunn, U.S. Representative from FL-2 2017–present * Ron DeSantis, U.S. Representative from FL-6 2013–2018; Republican nominee for governor in 2018 * Francis Rooney, U.S. Representative from FL-19 2017–2021 * Mario Díaz-Balart, U.S. Representative from FL-25 2003–present * Carlos Romero Barceló, Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico 1993–2001; Governor 1977–1985; Mayor of San Juan 1969–1977 * Luis Fortuño, Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico 2005–2009; Governor 2009–2013 * Jenniffer González, Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico 2017–present ;Governors * Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida 1999–2007; candidate for President in 2016 * Haley Barbour, Governor of Mississippi 2004–2012; Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 1982 ;Statewide and territorial officials * Luis G. Rivera Marín, Secretary of State of Puerto Rico 2017–present * Pam Bondi, Attorney General of Florida 2011–present * Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer of Florida 2017–present * Adam Putnam, Commissioner of Agriculture of Florida 2011–present; U.S. Representative from FL-12 2001–2011; candidate for governor in 2018 ;State and territorial legislators * Thomas Rivera Schatz, President of the Senate of Puerto Rico 2009–2013 and 2017–present * Larry Seilhamer Rodríguez, Vice President of the Senate of Puerto Rico 2017–present * Henry Neumann, Territorial Senator from Puerto Rico 2017–present * Miguel Laureano, Territorial Senator from Puerto Rico 2017–present * Eric Correa Rivera, Territorial Senator from Puerto Rico 2017–present * Nayda Venegas, Territorial Senator from Puerto Rico 2017–present * Daniel Davis, State Representative from Florida 2010–2014 * Richard Corcoran, State Representative from Florida 2010–present; Speaker of the Florida House 2016–present * Matt Caldwell, State Representative from Florida 2010–present * Víctor Parés, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2012–2013 * Jorge Navarro Suárez, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2004–present * Tony Soto, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2013–present * Yashira Lebrón Rodríguez, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2014–present * Nelson del Valle, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2005–2009 and 2017–present * Pellé Santiago, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2013–present * Gabriel Rodríguez Aguiló, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2005–present * Urayoán Hernández, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2013–present * Carlos Johnny Méndez, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2005–present; Speaker of the Puerto Rico House 2017–present * Ángel Bulerín, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 1993–present * María de Lourdes Ramos Rivera, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2004–present * José Aponte Hernández, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2005–present * José Pichy Torres Zamora, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2010–2013 and 2017–present * José Kikito Meléndez, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2011–present * María Milagros Charbonier, Territorial Representative from Puerto Rico 2013–present ;Sheriffs * William Snyder, Sheriff of Martin County 2013–present * Grady Judd, Sheriff of Polk County 2005–present ;Mayors * Rudy Giuliani, Mayor of New York City, New York 1994–2001; candidate for U.S. Senate in 2000; candidate for President in 2008 * Carlos Méndez Martínez, Mayor of Aquadilla, Puerto Rico 1997–present * Carlos Molina, Mayor of Arecibo, Puerto Rico 2013–present * Ramón Luis Rivera Jr., Mayor of Bayamón, Puerto Rico 2001–present * Edwin García Feliciano, Mayor of Camuy, Puerto Rico 2002–present * Angelo Cruz Ramos, Mayor of Ceiba, Puerto Rico 2013–present * Santos Seda, Mayor of Guánica, Puerto Rico 2017–present * Angel Pérez Otero, Mayor of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 2017–present * Noé Marcano, Mayor of Naguabo, Puerto Rico 2013–present ;Municipal officials * Erick Erickson, Macon, Georgia City Councilman 2007–2011 ;Individuals * Charles R. Black Jr., chairman of Prime Policy Group * Dan Bongino, conservative commentator and former Secret Service agent; candidate for FL-19 in 2016; Republican nominee for U.S. Senate from Maryland in 2012 and MD-6 in 2014 * Diamond and Silk, live-stream video bloggers, social media personalities, and political activists * Kyle Kashuv, survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting and activist * Jack Nicklaus, retired professional golfer * Ryan Petty, school safety activist * Andrew Pollack, school safety activist * Hunter Pollack, school safety activist ;Organizations * Associated Builders and Contractors * Club for Growth * Florida Chamber of Commerce * National Federation of Independent Business * Republican Jewish Coalition * United States Chamber of Commerce ; Newspapers * The Jewish Press

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rdf:langString The 2018 United States Senate election in Florida was held on November 6, 2018, alongside a gubernatorial election, elections to the U.S. House of Representatives and other state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Senator Bill Nelson ran for re-election to a fourth term, but was narrowly defeated by Republican Governor Rick Scott. The election was the closest Senate race in the state's history. The results of the race were in dispute for 12 days following the election. The results showed that Nelson was narrowly trailing Scott, but the margin remained below 0.5%, triggering an automatic recount under Florida law. A controversial recount ensued, with both campaigns claiming irregularities. Following the recount, Florida elections officials confirmed Scott's victory on November 18, 2018. Scott received 50.05% of the vote, while Nelson received 49.93%; the margin of victory was 10,033 votes out of 8.19 million votes cast, or 0.12%. Both in terms of raw vote margin and by percentage of difference, this was the closest Senate election in the 2018 cycle. Scott's victory marked the first time since the Reconstruction era that Republicans have held both Senate seats in Florida. On November 10, 2022, former president Donald Trump claimed on his Truth Social page that he had prematurely ended the recount to prevent Scott and gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis from losing, under the unsubstantiated belief that ballots for them were being removed. Sarah Isgur, the spokeswoman of the Department of Justice from 2017 to 2019, has said that it "never happened," a position which was supported by other former Department of Justice officials. Broward County Commissioner Steven Geller has agreed that no interference took place. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried has asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate further.

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