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2024 Florida Senate election

The 2024 elections for the Florida Senate took place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to elect state senators from 20 of 40 districts. The Republican Party has held a Senate majority since 1995.

Special elections
District 24 On May 31, 2024, incumbent Democrat Bobby Powell submitted his resignation, effective November 4 of that same year, to run for Palm Beach County commissioner. Democratic county commissioner Mack Bernard was the only candidate to file, meaning the special election was cancelled and he was elected outright. ==Predictions==
Overview
Closest races Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%: • '''''' == Summary of results ==
Summary of results
Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party. • Only odd-numbered seats were up for election in 2024. ==District 1==
District 1
The 1st district contains Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties, as well as a portion of northern Okaloosa County. The incumbent was Republican Doug Broxson, who was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2022. He was term-limited. Don Gaetz, who previously represented the district from 2006 to 2016, won the open seat. Republican primary Candidates NomineeDon Gaetz, former state senator for this district and father of U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz WithdrawnFrank White, former state representative (2016–2018) (endorsed Gaetz) Results General election Results ==District 3==
District 3
The 3rd district, Florida's largest state senate district by area, is located in the Big Bend and includes Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Suwannee, Taylor and Wakulla Counties. Tallahassee, Florida's state capital, is located within the district. The incumbent was Republican Corey Simon, who flipped the district and was elected with 53% of the vote in 2022. Republican nomineeCorey Simon, incumbent state senator Results Democratic primary Candidates Nominee • Daryl Parks, civil rights lawyer Eliminated in primary • Kimblin NeSmith, Gadsden County commissioner Withdrawn • Sheria Griffin, Florida Education Association executive Endorsements Results General election Debate Predictions Endorsements Results ==District 5==
District 5
The 5th district encompasses central Duval County and the Jacksonville urban core. The incumbent was Democrat Tracie Davis, who was elected with 57.5% of the vote in 2022. Democratic primary Candidates NomineeTracie Davis, incumbent state senator Eliminated in primary • Francky Jeanty, educational consultant Results Independents • Vernon Lee Jordan (write-in) General election Results ==District 7==
District 7
The 7th district contains all of Flagler, St Johns and Putnam Counties, and the northernmost parts of Volusia County, including Pierson and most of Ormond Beach. The incumbent was Republican Travis Hutson, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Hutson was term-limited. State representative Tom Leek won the open seat. Republican primary Candidates NomineeTom Leek, state representative Eliminated in primary • Gerry James, financial advisor and candidate for this district in 2022 • David Shoar, former St. Johns County sheriff (2004–2020) Endorsements Polling Debate Results Democratic nominee • George Hill II, construction company CEO Results General election Results ==District 9==
District 9
The incumbent was Republican Keith Perry, who was re-elected with 65.5% of the vote in 2022. Perry was term-limited. State representative Stan McClain won the open seat. Republican nomineeStan McClain, state representative Endorsements Results Democratic nominee • Sylvain Doré, retired professor Results General election Endorsements Results ==District 11==
District 11
The incumbent was Republican Blaise Ingoglia, who was elected with 75.0% of the vote in 2022 against a Green Party opponent. Republican nomineeBlaise Ingoglia, incumbent state senator Results Democratic nominee • Marilyn Holleran, former embassy worker Results General election Endorsements Results ==District 13==
District 13
The incumbent was Republican Dennis Baxley, who was re-elected with 62.2% of the vote in 2022. Baxley was term-limited. State representative Keith Truenow won the open seat. Republican primary Candidates NomineeKeith Truenow, state representative Eliminated in primary • Cheryl Blancett, retired investigator • Bowen Kou, grocery store owner Withdrawn • Ebo Entsuah, Clermont city councilor (endorsed Truenow) Endorsements Results Democratic nominee • Stephanie Dukes, retired teacher and nominee for this district in 2022 Results General election Results ==District 15==
District 15
The incumbent was Democrat Geraldine Thompson, who was elected unopposed in 2022. As no non-Democrat filed for the seat, the general election was cancelled, and Thompson won the seat outright after winning the Democratic primary. Democratic primary Candidates NomineeGeraldine Thompson, incumbent state senator Endorsements Debate Results General election Results ==District 17==
District 17
The incumbent was Democrat Linda Stewart, who was re-elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2022. Stewart was term-limited. Former state representative Carlos Guillermo Smith was the only candidate to file for the seat, resulting in both the primary and general elections being cancelled, and Smith being elected outright. Democratic nomineeCarlos Guillermo Smith, former state representative Endorsements Results General election Results ==District 19==
District 19
The incumbent was Republican Debbie Mayfield, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Mayfield was term-limited. State representative Randy Fine won the open seat. Republican primary Candidates NomineeRandy Fine, state representative Eliminated in primary • Charles Sheridan, general contractor Withdrawn • Robyn Hattaway, lawyer • Tim Thomas, Melbourne city councilor DeclinedTyler Sirois, state representative Endorsements Results Democratic nominee • Vance Ahrens, LGBTQ rights activist Results General election Results ==District 21==
District 21
The incumbent was Republican Ed Hooper, who was re-elected with 64.8% of the vote in 2022. Republican primary Candidates NomineeEd Hooper, incumbent state senator Eliminated in primary • John Siamas, U.S. Navy veteran and tax practitioner Endorsements Results Democratic nominee • Doris Carroll, nurse Results General election Results ==District 23==
District 23
The incumbent was Republican Danny Burgess, who was re-elected with 63.2% of the vote in 2022. Republican nomineeDanny Burgess, incumbent state senator Results Democratic nominee • Benjamin Braver, middle school teacher Results Independent Party nominee • John Houman, retired engineer and perennial candidate Results General election Endorsements Results ==District 25==
District 25
The incumbent was Democrat Victor Torres, who was re-elected with 52.6% of the vote in 2022. Torres was term-limited. State representative Kristen Arrington won the open seat. Democratic primary Candidates NomineeKristen Arrington, state representative Eliminated in primaryAlan Grayson, former U.S. representative from (2009–2011, 2013–2017) and perennial candidate • Carmen Torres, political organizer and wife of incumbent state senator Victor Torres Eliminated in primary • Jon Arguello, Osceola County School Board member Endorsements Debate Results General election Debate Predictions Results ==District 27==
District 27
The incumbent was Republican Ben Albritton, who was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2022. Republican nomineeBen Albritton, incumbent state senator and Senate Majority Leader Results Democratic nominee • Phillip Carter, former construction worker Results General election Results ==District 29==
District 29
The incumbent was Republican Erin Grall, who was elected unopposed in 2022. Republican nomineeErin Grall, incumbent state senator Results Democratic nominee • Randy Aldieri, business consultant Results General election Endorsements Results ==District 31==
District 31
The incumbent was Republican Gayle Harrell, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Republican primary Candidates NomineeGayle Harrell, incumbent state senator Did not qualify • Joseph Bauer, medical research professional Endorsements Results Democratic nominee • Aaron Hawkins, data professional and Stuart Community Redevelopment Board member Results General election Results ==District 33==
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