2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida will be held on November 3, 2020 to elect the 27 U.S. representatives from the state of Florida, one from each of the state's 27 congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
District 1
The 1st district is located in the state's western Panhandle. Anchored in Pensacola, the district includes all of Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties and portions of Holmes county. It includes the large military bedroom communities and tourist destinations of Navarre and Fort Walton Beach and stretches along the Emerald Coast. The district, as ranked by the Cook Partisan Voting Index, is the most Republican district in Florida and the 15th most in the United States. The incumbent is Republican Matt Gaetz, who was re-elected with 67.1% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Matt Gaetz, incumbent U.S. representative.
- Gregory Merk
- John Mills
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Phil Ehr, retired U.S. Navy commander and candidate for Florida's 1st congressional district in 2018
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 2
The 2nd district is located in the Big Bend region and is anchored by Panama City, and includes the suburbs of Tallahassee. Republican Neal Dunn, who has represented the district since 2017, was elected with 67% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Neal Dunn, incumbent U.S. representative.
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kristy Thripp
Withdrawn
- Willie Anderson
- Connor Oswald
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 3
The 3rd district is located in North Central Florida and includes the cities of Gainesville, Palatka, and Ocala. The incumbent is Republican Ted Yoho, who was re-elected with 57.6% of the vote in 2018. On December 10, 2019, Yoho announced he would not run for re-election, honoring his pledge that he would only serve 4 terms.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kat Cammack, deputy chief of staff for U.S. representative Ted Yoho
- Ryan Chamberlin, author, speaker and consultant
- Todd Chase, former Gainesville city commissioner
- Bill Engelbrecht
- Joe Millado
- Matthew Raines
- Gavin Rollins, Clay County commissioner
- Judson Sapp, former actor and businessman
- James St. George, physician
- David Theus
- Amy Pope Wells, businesswoman
Withdrawn
- Ed Braddy, former mayor of Gainesville
- Kent Guinn, mayor of Ocala
Declined
- Rob Bradley, state senator
- Keith Perry, state senator
- Ted Yoho, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Polling
;with Ted Yoho| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Gavin Rollins | Judson Sapp | Amy Pope Wells | Ted Yoho | Undecided |
| November 20, 2019 | 533 | ± 4.24% | 8% | 2% | 3% | 71% | 16% |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Adam Christensen, entrepreneur
- Philip Dodds, IT professional and Independent candidate for Congress in 2012
- Richard Rowe
- Tom Wells, physicist
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 4
The 4th district encompasses parts of Jacksonville, along with parts of that city's northern and western suburbs and the city of St Augustine. The incumbent is Republican John Rutherford, who was re-elected with 65.2% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Erick Aguilar, US Navy Veteran
- John Rutherford, incumbent U.S. representative.
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Donna Deegan, former news anchor for First Coast News
Withdrawn
- Monica DePaul
Endorsements
Primary results
Third-party and Independent candidates
Declared
- Christopher Eagle
General election
Predictions
Results
District 5
The 5th district stretches along the northern border of Florida from the state capital, Tallahassee, to Jacksonville. The incumbent is Democrat Al Lawson, who was re-elected with 66.8% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Albert Chester, pharmacist
- LaShonda "LJ" Holloway
- Al Lawson, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Gary Adler
- Matthew Lusk, bookseller
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 6
The 6th district is located in the Surf Coast region and includes the cities of Daytona Beach, Deltona, and Palm Coast. Republican Michael Waltz, who has represented the district since 2019, was elected with 56% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Michael Waltz, incumbent U.S. representative.
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Clinton Curtis
- Richard Thripp
Endorsements
Primary results
Qualified Write-In Candidates with No Primary advancing to Nov 3 2020 General Election
- Gerry Nolan, no party affiliation
- Alan Grayson, former Democratic U.S. representative from Florida's 9th congressional district and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016
General election
Predictions
Results
District 7
The 7th district encompasses all of Seminole County and northern Orange County, including much of downtown and northern Orlando and the cities of Maitland and Winter Park. The incumbent is Democrat Stephanie Murphy, who was re-elected with 57.7% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Stephanie Murphy, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Leo Valentin, radiologist
- Yukong Zhao
- Richard Goble
Withdrawn
- Jan Edwards, businesswoman
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
;with Richard Goble, Joel Greenberg, Stephanie Murphy and Leo Valentin| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Richard Goble | Joel Greenberg | Stephanie Murphy | Leo Valentin | Undecided |
| Jan 2-3, 2020 | 813 | ± 3.4% | 4% | 20% | 43% | 4% | 29% |
;with Joel Greenberg and Stephanie Murphy
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Joel Greenberg | Stephanie Murphy | Undecided |
| Jan 2-3, 2020 | 813 | ± 3.4% | 42% | 43% | 15% |
Results
District 8
The 8th district includes the Space Coast region and the cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Vero Beach. Republican Bill Posey, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 15th district from 2009 to 2013, was re-elected to a fifth term with 60% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Scott Caine
- Bill Posey, incumbent U.S. representative.
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jim Kennedy, Navy veteran
Withdrawn
- Hicham Ammi
- Tiffany Patti
- Jason Williams
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 9
The 9th district encompasses eastern Orlando and the cities of Yeehaw Junction, Kissimmee, and St. Cloud. The incumbent is Democrat Darren Soto, who was re-elected with 58.0% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Darren Soto, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn
- Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., financial advisor
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jose Castillo
- Bill Olson, former U.S. Army sergeant
- Sergio E. Ortiz, Mortgage Banker
- Christopher Wright
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 10
The 10th district is centered around Orlando and the surrounding suburbs such as Lockhart, Oak Ridge, and Zellwood. The incumbent is Democrat Val Demings, who was re-elected unopposed in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Val Demings, incumbent U.S. representative.
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Vennia Francois
- Willie Montague
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 11
The 11th district is located in Central Florida and includes the southern suburbs of Ocala and Spring Hill, this district also includes the retirement community known as The Villages. Republican Daniel Webster, who has represented the district since 2017 and previously represented the 8th district from 2011 to 2013 and the 10th district from 2013 to 2017, was re-elected to a fourth term with 65% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Daniel Webster, incumbent U.S. representative.
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Dana Cottrell
Withdrawn
- Jeff Rabinowitz
- James Henry
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 12
The 12th district is located in the Tampa Bay Area and includes Dade City, New Port Richey, and Palm Harbor. Republican Gus Bilirakis, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 2007 to 2013, was re-elected to a sixth term with 58% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Gus Bilirakis, incumbent U.S. representative.
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kimberly Walker, U.S. Army and Air Force veteran
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 13
The 13th district is located in the Tampa Bay Area and includes Clearwater, Largo and St. Petersburg. The incumbent is Democrat Charlie Crist, who was re-elected with 57.6% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Charlie Crist, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- George Buck, U.S. Army veteran, former college professor, and nominee for Florida's 13th congressional district in 2018
- Sheila Griffin, attorney and former candidate for St. Petersburg city council in 2015
- Amanda Makki, former congressional aide to U.S. senator Lisa Murkowski and combat veteran
- Sharon Newby
- Anna Paulina Luna, U.S. Air Force veteran and Director of Hispanic Engagement for Turning Point USA
Withdrawn
- Rick Baker, former mayor of St. Petersburg
- Matt Becker, businessman and former Republican National Convention executive
Endorsements
Polling
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
| Poll source | Date administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Charlie Crist | Rick Baker | Undecided |
| Sep 25, 2019 | 1,254 | ± 2.8% | 42% | 35.3% | 22.7% |
Results
District 14
The 14th district is centered around the city of Tampa and the immediate surrounding suburbs such as Lutz and Temple Terrace. Democrat Kathy Castor, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, was re-elected unopposed in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kathy Castor, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Paul Elliott
- Christine Quinn
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 15
The 15th district is based in the eastern suburbs and exurbs of Tampa, including Brandon, Plant City, Lakeland and Bartow. The incumbent is Republican Ross Spano, who was elected with 53.0% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Scott Franklin, Lakeland city commissioner
- Ross Spano, incumbent U.S. representative
Declined
- Neil Combee, former Florida state representative from District 39 ; candidate for U.S. representative from FL-15 in 2018
- Danny Kushmer, non-profit executive; candidate for U.S. representative from FL-15 in 2018 ''
- Sean Harper, contractor; candidate for U.S. representative from FL-15 in 2018
- Ed Shoemaker, conservative activist; candidate for U.S. representative from FL-15 in 2018
Endorsements
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Alan Cohn, Peabody Award winning television investigative journalist; Democratic nominee for U.S. representative from FL-15 in 2014
- Adam Hattersley, Florida state representative from District 59
- Jesse Philippe, USMC veteran
Withdrawn
- Kel Britvec, former DIA agent
- Andrew Learned, naval reserve officer; candidate for U.S. representative from FL-15 in 2018
- Loretta Miller, former IDF officer; Republican candidate for U.S. representative from FL-15 in 2018; Independent candidate for President in 2016
Declined
- Kristen Carlson, attorney; Democratic nominee for U.S. representative from FL-15 in 2018
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 16
The 16th district encompasses the southern suburbs of Tampa, including Riverview and Sun City Center, and stretches down into Manatee County and northern Sarasota County. The incumbent is Republican Vern Buchanan, who was reelected with 54.6% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Vern Buchanan, incumbent U.S. representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Margaret Good, state representative
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 17
The 17th district comprises most of the Florida Heartland, including the cities of Sebring and Okeechobee, as well as parts of the Suncoast, such as North Port and Port Charlotte. Republican Greg Steube, who has represented the district since 2019 and was elected with 62% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Greg Steube, incumbent U.S Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Allen Ellison
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 18
The 18th district encompasses the Treasure Coast region, including Stuart, Port St. Lucie, and northern Palm Beach County. The incumbent is Republican Brian Mast, who was reelected with 54.3% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Brian Mast, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Nick Vessio, retired police sergeant
Endorsements
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Pam Keith, attorney and former U.S. Navy judge advocate, 2018 Democratic candidate in FL-18, and Democratic candidate in 2016 U.S. Senate election in Florida
- Oz Vazquez, former Florida deputy solicitor general
Endorsements
Primary results
Independents
- K.W. Miller, energy analyst, conservative commentator, and QAnon-affiliated conspiracy theorist
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 19
The 19th district takes in southwestern Florida, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, and Marco Island. The incumbent is Republican Francis Rooney, who was reelected with 62.3% of the vote in 2018. On October 19, 2019, Rooney announced he would not seek re-election.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Casey Askar, businessman and veteran
- Darren Aquino, disabled veteran advocate and actor
- Byron Donalds, state representative
- Dane Eagle, majority leader of the Florida House of Representatives
- William Figlesthaler, physician and businessman
- Randy Henderson, mayor of Fort Myers
- Daniel Kowal
- Christy McLaughlin
- Dan Severson, former Minnesota state representative and state House minority whip and 2014 Republican nominee for Minnesota Secretary of State
- Heather Fitzenhagen, state representative
Declined
- Gary Aubuchon, former state representative
- Lizbeth Benacquisto, state senator
- Matt Caldwell, former state representative
- Chauncey Goss, son of former U.S. representative Porter Goss and candidate for Florida's 19th congressional district in 2016
- Brian Hamman, Lee County commissioner
- Matt Hudson, former state representative
- Steve Martin, attorney
- Jim Oberweis, Illinois state senator
- Kathleen Passidomo, state senator
- Cecil Pendergrass, Lee County commissioner
- Spencer Roach, state representative
- Bob Rommel, state representative
- Francis Rooney, incumbent U.S. representative
- Mike Scott, former Lee County sheriff
- Drew Steele, local Fox News Radio host
Endorsements
Polling
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Cindy Banyai, political science professor at Florida Gulf Coast University
- David Holden, 2016 Democratic Nominee
Endorsements
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 20
The 20th district is located in southeast Florida, encompassing the majority-black areas in and around Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The incumbent is Democrat Alcee Hastings, who was re-elected unopposed in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
- Alcee Hastings, incumbent U.S. representative
Withdrawn
- Roshan Mody
- Emmanuel Morel
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Vic DeGrammont
- Linda Hamburger
- Lateresa Jones
- Gregory Musselwhite, Sr., wedding inspector
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 21
The 21st district is located in southeast Florida, running from Wellington to Pompano Beach. The incumbent is Democrat Lois Frankel, who was re-elected unopposed in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Lois Frankel, incumbent U.S. representative
- Guido Weiss, congressional staffer
Withdrawn
- Adam Aarons
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Christian Acosta, nuclear engineer and Palm Beach State College professor
- Piotr Blass, businessman and 2018 write-in candidate for governor of Florida
- Michael Bluemling Jr.
- Elizabeth Felton, animal activist
- Victor Garcia da Rosa, businessman
- Laura Loomer, activist
- Aaron Scanlan. US Air Force veteran
- Michael Vilardi, IRS agent, real estate investor, businessman,Ford Motor Company factory representative
Endorsements
Polling
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 22
The 22nd district encompasses parts of Broward County and Palm Beach County.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Ted Deutch, incumbent U.S Representative
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jessica Melton, businesswoman
- James Pruden, attorney and businessman
- Christine Scott
- Eddison Walters, businessman
- Kevin M. Boyle
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 23
The 23rd district encompasses central Broward County, including Weston, Pembroke Pines, Davie, and Plantation, and stretches into Miami-Dade County, taking in Miami Beach. The incumbent is Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who was re-elected with 58.5% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- , attorney
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Kim Johnson
- Ilya Katz
- Michael Kroske
- Jeffrey E. Olson
- Richard Mendelson, former teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
- Carla Spalding
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 24
The 24th district includes parts of Miami and its northern suburbs such as North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens. Democrat Frederica Wilson, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 17th district from 2011 to 2013, was re-elected to a fifth term unopposed in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Sakinah Lehtola
- Christine Olivo
- Frederica Wilson, incumbent U.S Representative
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Howard Knepper
- Lavern Spicer
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Results
District 25
The 25th district includes the western Miami suburbs, such as Hialeah and Miami Lakes, and goes across the northern border of the Everglades to eastern Naples suburbs of Golden Gate and Immokalee. The district also extends upward into the Florida Heartland including Clewiston and LaBelle. Republican Mario Díaz-Balart, who has represented the district since 2013 and previously represented the 21st district from 2011 to 2013 as well as a different version of the 25th from 2003 to 2011, was re-elected to a ninth term with 60% of the vote in 2018.Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mario Díaz-Balart, incumbent U.S. representative.
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Withdrawn
- Yadira Escobar
Primary results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Polling
Results
District 26
The 26th district covers south Florida, taking in all of Monroe County and southwestern Miami-Dade County, including Homestead, Kendale Lakes, and The Hammocks. The incumbent is Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.9% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, incumbent U.S. representative
- Juan Paredes
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Omar Blanco, former president of the Metro-Dade Firefighters Local 1403
- Carlos A. Giménez, Mayor of Miami-Dade County
- José Peixoto, engineer and independent candidate in FL-26 in 2012 and 2016
Withdrew
- Irina Vilariño, restaurateur
Declined
- Carlos Curbelo, former U.S. Representative
- Louis Sola, Federal Maritime Commissioner, U.S. Army veteran, and 2018 Republican candidate in FL-24
Endorsements
Primary results
Endorsements
General election
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 27
The 27th district is located entirely within Miami-Dade County, including over half of Miami, as well as Miami Beach, Coral Gables, West Miami, South Miami, Pinecrest, Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, Key Biscayne, and North Bay Village. The incumbent is Democrat Donna Shalala, who flipped the district and was elected with 51.8% of the vote in 2018.Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Donna Shalala, incumbent U.S. representative
- Donald Summerall
Withdrawn
- Michael Hepburn, University of Miami academic adviser
Endorsements
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Gabe Ferrer, businessman
- Juan Fiol
- Frank Polo
- Maria Elvira Salazar, journalist and nominee for Florida's 27th congressional district in 2018
- Enrique Tarrio, Proud Boys member
Endorsements