Florida elections, 2018
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A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Florida on November 6, 2018. All of Florida's executive officers are up for election as well as Florida's Class I Senate seat and all 27 seats in the United States House of Representatives. Primary elections were on August 28, 2018.
United States Senate
Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson (since 2001) is running for a fourth term. His Republican opponent is incumbent Governor Rick Scott.
United States House of Representatives
Governor
Incumbent Republican Governor Rick Scott (since 2011) is term-limited and prohibited from seeking a third consecutive term. The major party nominees are Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum (D) and former U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis (R).
Attorney General
Incumbent Republican Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (since 2011) is term-limited and prohibited from seeking a third consecutive term.
Chief Financial Officer
Incumbent Republican Chief Financial Officer of Florida Jimmy Patronis was appointed to the office in June 2017 and is seeking a full term in 2018.
Commission of Agriculture
Incumbent Republican Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam (since 2011) is term-limited and prohibited from seeking a third consecutive term.
State Legislature
20 out of 40 seats in the Florida Senate and all 120 seats of the Florida House of Representatives will be up for election. The balance of political power before the election for each chamber is:
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House of Representatives
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Constitutional amendments
Eight amendments to the Constitution of Florida will be voted on.