2025 Florida state legislative special elections
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Seven state legislative special elections in the U.S. State of Florida have been scheduled to take place as of June 2025.[1] Under Florida's resign-to-run law, state legislators who desire another political office are required to give up their current seat, necessitating a special election.[2]
Election schedule
[edit]Source: Florida Division of Elections.[3] As of July 22, 2025.
- April 1: Primary in HD 3, HD 32, and SD 19
- June 10: General in HD 3, HD 32, and SD 19
- June 24: Primary in HD 40, SD 15
- September 2: General in HD 40, SD 15
- September 30: Primary in HD 90, SD 11
- December 9: General in HD 90, SD 11
June 10 elections
[edit]House District 3
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June 10, 2025
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The special election in Florida's 3rd House of Representatives district took place on June 10, 2025. The primary was held on April 1, 2025. The district encompasses most of Santa Rosa County and much of northern Okaloosa County in the Florida panhandle.[4]
Background
[edit]- Republican (63.2%)
- Democratic (14.4%)
- Unaffiliated (19.2%)
- IPF (1.93%)
- Others (1.30%)
The special election was triggered after incumbent Republican representative Joel Rudman resigned from the House to make a run for the 2025 Florida's 1st congressional district special election, ultimately finishing a distant second in the Republican primary.
In the 2024 general election, Rudman won by 56.8 points over his Democratic opponent.
Of the district's 139,469 registered voters, 88,106 (63%) were Republicans, compared to 26,813 (19%) unaffiliated voters and just 20,044 (14%) Democrats, as of the May 12, 2025 book closing.[5]
Democratic nominee
[edit]Dondre Markell Wise was the sole Democrat to file for the seat, so no primary was held.
Republican primary
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Nathan Boyles | 8,726 | 35.85% | |
| Republican | Shon Owens | 7,768 | 31.91% | |
| Republican | Hayden Hudson | 2,562 | 10.53% | |
| Republican | Cynthia Smith | 2,099 | 8.63% | |
| Republican | Wade Merritt | 1,549 | 6.36% | |
| Republican | Jamie Wells | 931 | 3.82% | |
| Republican | Rena McQuaig | 411 | 1.69% | |
| Republican | Joshua Shane Sik | 294 | 1.21% | |
| Total votes | 24,340 | 100.00% | ||
| Turnout | 24,340 | 27.60% | ||
| Registered electors (Republican)[7] | 88,185 | |||
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Nathan Boyles | 8,176 | 67.05% | |
| Democratic | Dondre Markell Wise | 4,017 | 32.95% | |
| Total votes | 12,193 | 100% | ||
| Registered electors | 139,469 | |||
House District 32
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June 10, 2025
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| Turnout | 19.4% | |||||||||||||||
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The special election in Florida's 32nd House of Representatives district took place on June 10, 2025. The primary was held on April 1, 2025. The district encompasses a portion of Brevard County in eastern Central Florida.[9]
Background
[edit]- Republican (46.9%)
- Democratic (24.4%)
- Unaffiliated (25.1%)
- IPF (2.72%)
- Others (0.91%)
The special election was triggered after Republican incumbent Debbie Mayfield announced her resignation to run for a special election in Senate District 19 to succeed Randy Fine.
In the 2024 general election, Mayfield won by 28.6 points over her Democratic opponent.
Of the district's 137,774 registered voters, 64,597 (47%) were Republicans, compared to 34,596 (25%) unaffiliated voters and 33,569 (24%) Democrats, as of the May 12, 2025 book closing.[5]
Democratic nominee
[edit]Juan Hinojosa was the sole Democrat to file for the seat, so no primary was held. He was the Democratic nominee for this district in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Brian Hodgers | 5,642 | 35.01% | |
| Republican | Bob White | 5,333 | 33.10% | |
| Republican | Terrence Cronin | 5,138 | 31.89% | |
| Total votes | 16,113 | 100.00% | ||
| Turnout | 16,113 | 24.96% | ||
| Registered electors (Republican)[7] | 64,553 | |||
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Brian Hodgers | 14,999 | 55.30% | |
| Democratic | Juan Hinojosa | 12,122 | 44.70% | |
| Total votes | 27,121 | 100% | ||
| Registered electors | 137,774 | |||
Senate District 19
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June 10, 2025
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| Registered | 401,336 | |||||||||||||||
| Turnout | 17.1% | |||||||||||||||
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The special election in Florida's 19th Senate district took place on June 10, 2025. The primary was held on April 1, 2025. The district encompasses much of Brevard County in eastern Central Florida.[11]
Background
[edit]- Republican (44.9%)
- Democratic (25.9%)
- Unaffiliated (25.5%)
- IPF (2.65%)
- Others (1.02%)
This election was triggered after Republican incumbent Randy Fine resigned to successfully run in the 2025 Florida's 6th congressional district special election.
In the 2024 general election, Fine won by 18.72 points over his Democratic opponent.
Of the district's 401,336 registered voters, 180,188 (45%) were Republicans, compared to 103,976 (24%) Democrats and 102,414 (26%) unaffiliated voters, as of the May 12, 2025 book closing.[12]
Democratic nominee
[edit]Vance Ahrens was the sole Democrat to file for the seat, so no primary was held. She was the Democratic nominee for this district in 2024.
Republican primary
[edit]State representative Debbie Mayfield, who was Fine's direct predecessor in this district, resigned from the house of representatives to run for the seat,[13] but was disqualified from the race.[14] She filed a lawsuit directly with the Florida Supreme Court,[15][16] which unanimously ruled in her favor.[17]
- Debate
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Debbie Mayfield | 23,637 | 60.81% | |
| Republican | Mark Lightner III | 6,264 | 16.12% | |
| Republican | Tim Thomas | 5,183 | 13.33% | |
| Republican | Marcelle Adkins | 3,786 | 9.74% | |
| Total votes | 38,870 | 100.00% | ||
| Turnout | 38,870 | 21.61% | ||
| Registered electors (Republican)[19] | 179,851 | |||
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Debbie Mayfield | 37,557 | 54.43% | |
| Democratic | Vance Ahrens | 31,446 | 45.57% | |
| Total votes | 69,003 | 100% | ||
| Registered electors | 401,336 | |||
September 2 elections
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The special election in Florida's 40th House of Representatives district took place on September 2, 2025. The primary was held on June 24, 2025. The district encompasses a portion of Orange County.
Background
[edit]The special election was triggered after democratic incumbent LaVon Bracy Davis announced her resignation to run for a special election in Senate District 15 (see below) to succeed Geraldine Thompson, who died on February 13, 2025. RaShon Young, an aide to Bracy Davis, was declared the winner over former state representative Travaris McCurdy after polls closed.[20]
In the 2024 general election, Bracy Davis won by 35 points over her Republican opponent.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Travaris McCurdy, former state representative from the 46th district (2020–2022)[21]
- RaShon Young, aide to incumbent state representative LaVon Bracy Davis[21]
Endorsements
[edit]- Newspapers and publication
- State legislators
- LaVon Bracy Davis, incumbent state representative[21]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | RaShon Young | 2,794 | 55.44% | |
| Democratic | Travaris McCurdy | 2,246 | 44.56% | |
| Turnout | 5,040 | 100.00% | ||
Republican nominee
[edit]Tuan Le was the only Republican candidate to file, so the primary election was cancelled.
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | RaShon Young | 7,330 | 75.06% | |
| Republican | Tuan Le | 2,435 | 24.94% | |
| Total votes | 9,765 | 100% | ||
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Senate District 15
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The special election in Florida's 15th Senate district took place on September 2, 2025. The primary was held on June 24, 2025. The district encompasses much of Orange County.
Background
[edit]This election was triggered after Democratic incumbent Geraldine Thompson died on February 13, 2025. In the 2024 general election, Thompson won uncontested.
The primary election drew international media coverage due to Randolph Bracy and LaVon Bracy Davis, who are siblings, running against each other and their mother endorsing the latter sibling.[25] Bracy Davis was declared the winner soon after polls closed.[26]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Coretta Anthony-Smith, personal injury attorney[27]
- Randolph Bracy, former state senator from the 11th district (2016–2022) and brother of LaVon Bracy Davis[27]
- LaVon Bracy Davis, state representative from the 40th district (2022–present) and sister of Randolph Bracy[27]
- Alan Grayson, former U.S. Representative (2009–2011; 2013–2017) [27]
Endorsements
[edit]- Newspapers and publication
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | LaVon Bracy Davis | 5,533 | 42.96 | |
| Democratic | Coretta Anthony-Smith | 3,646 | 28.31 | |
| Democratic | Alan Grayson | 2,153 | 16.72 | |
| Democratic | Randolph Bracy | 2,153 | 12.02 | |
| Turnout | 12,880 | 100.00 | ||
Republican nominee
[edit]Willie Montague was the sole Republican to file for the seat, so no primary was held.
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | LaVon Bracy Davis | 17,771 | 72.58% | |
| Republican | Willie Montague | 6,713 | 27.42% | |
| Total votes | 24,484 | 100% | ||
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December 9 elections
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The special election in Florida's 90th House of Representatives district will take place on December 9, 2025. Primaries will be held on September 30, 2025. The district encompasses a portion of Palm Beach County.
Background
[edit]The special election was triggered after Democratic incumbent Joe Casello died of a heart attack on July 18, 2025.[30]
In the 2024 general election, Casello won by 12.2 points over his Republican opponent.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Rob Long, Delray Beach commissioner[31]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Bill Reicherter, businessman, nominee for this district in 2024 and Florida's 30th Senate district in 2022[32]
- Maria Zack, businesswoman and lobbyist[32]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Maria Zack | 1,419 | 52.97% | |
| Republican | Bill Reicherter | 1,260 | 47.03% | |
| Total votes | 2,679 | 100.00% | ||
Independents
[edit]- Karen Ching Hsien Yeh Ho[32]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Rob Long | 9,226 | 63.7% | |
| Republican | Maria Zack | 5,109 | 35.3% | |
| Independent | Karen Ching Hsien Yeh Ho | 140 | 1.0% | |
| Total votes | 14,475 | 100% | ||
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Senate District 11
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The special election in Florida's 11th Senate district will take place on December 9, 2025. Primaries will be held on September 30, 2025. The district consists of Citrus, Hernando, Sumter counties and part of Pasco County.
Background
[edit]This election was triggered after Republican incumbent Blaise Ingoglia resigned July 21, 2025, to become the Chief Financial Officer of Florida.[34] In the 2024 general election, Ingoglia won by 38.58 points against his Democratic opponent.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Anthony Brice, veteran and rancher[35]
- Ralph Massullo, former state representative from the 23rd district (2016–2024)[36]
Endorsements
[edit]- Federal officials
- Ashley Moody, U.S. senator from Florida (2025–present)[37]
- Rick Scott, U.S. senator from Florida (2019–present)[38]
- Daniel Webster, U.S. representative from Florida's 11th congressional district (2011–present)[a][39]
- Statewide officials
- Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida (2019–present)[36]
- Blaise Ingoglia, Chief Financial Officer of Florida (2025–present), former state senator from this district (2022–2025)[40]
- Wilton Simpson, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture (2023–present)[41]
- State legislators
- J.J. Grow, state representative (2024–present)[40]
- Jeff Holcomb, state representative (2022–present)[40]
- John Temple, state representative (2022–present)[40]
- Sheriffs
- Al Nienhuis, Hernando County sheriff[42]
- Chris Nocco, Pasco County sheriff[43]
- Dave Vincent, Citrus County sheriff[43]
- Organizations
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Ralph E. Massullo Jr | 22,525 | 79.53% | |
| Republican | Anthony V. Brice | 5,799 | 20.47% | |
| Total votes | 28,324 | 100.00% | ||
| County | Ralph E. Massullo Jr | Anthony V. Brice | Total | ||
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| Citrus | 7,855 | 78.39% | 2,165 | 21.61% | 10,020 |
| Hernando | 3,838 | 77.54% | 1,113 | 22.46% | 4,951 |
| Pasco | 1,085 | 77.22% | 320 | 22.78% | 1,405 |
| Sumter | 9,747 | 81.58% | 2,201 | 18.42% | 11,948 |
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Ash Marwah, civil engineer[47]
General election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Ralph E. Massullo Jr | 49,088 | 59.2% | |
| Democratic | Ash Marwah | 33,803 | 40.8% | |
| Total votes | 82,891 | 100% | ||
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Notes
[edit]- ^ Numbered as the 8th from 2011–2013 and as the 10th from 2013–2017
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