2018 Florida Chief Financial Officer election explained

Election Name:2018 Chief Financial Officer of Florida General Election
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 Florida Chief Financial Officer election
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2022 Florida Chief Financial Officer election
Next Year:2022
Election Date:November 6, 2018
Image1:File:Jimmy Patronis official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jimmy Patronis
Party1:Republican Party of Florida
Popular Vote1:4,152,221
Percentage1:51.7%
Nominee2:Jeremy Ring
Party2:Florida Democratic Party
Popular Vote2:3,872,540
Percentage2:48.3%
Map Size:300px
CFO
Before Election:Jimmy Patronis
Before Party:Republican Party of Florida
After Election:Jimmy Patronis
After Party:Republican Party of Florida

The 2018 Florida Chief Financial Officer election took place on November 6, 2018. Incumbent Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, who was appointed in 2017, successfully ran for a full term, defeating Democratic nominee Jeremy Ring, a former state senator, in the general election.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Endorsements

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Endorsements

General election

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		class=small Sample
size		Margin of
error		Jimmy
Patronis (R)		Jeremy
Ring (D)		Undecided
Gravis MarketingOctober 22–23, 2018773± 3.5%41% align=center44%15%
Public Policy PollingSeptember 27–28, 2018538—34% align=center40%26%
Cherry CommunicationsSeptember 19–24, 2018622± 4.4%38%38%20%
Gravis MarketingAugust 29–30, 20181,225± 2.8% align=center41%40%19%
Gravis MarketingJuly 13–14, 20181,840± 2.3% align=center34%33%32%
Public Policy PollingJune 18–19, 20181,308—34% align=center39%27%
Cherry CommunicationsMay 25 – June 4, 2018605± 4% align=center40%31%29%
EMC ResearchNovember 12–16, 2017705± 3.7%35% align=center37%28%

Results

External links

Official campaign websites

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Patronis to run for full term as Florida's CFO. Sun-Sentinel. Turner. Jim. November 1, 2017. November 3, 2017.
  2. Web site: Nassau County's Aaron Bean may be considered for CFO position. WJXT. Justice. Kent. April 18, 2017. April 23, 2017.
  3. Web site: "NO to CFO," says Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry. Florida Politics. Gancarski. A.G.. May 7, 2017. June 23, 2017.
  4. Web site: Don Gaetz likes Jimmy Patronis as CFO -- but really likes Tom Lee. Miami Herald. Klas. Mary Ellen. June 26, 2017. August 17, 2017.
  5. Web site: Tom Grady eyes AG, CFO now that FGCU presidency is out. Naples Daily News. Glorioso. Alexandra. February 22, 2017. March 2, 2017.
  6. Web site: Tom Grady asked Gov. Scott to take him off shortlist for Florida CFO. Naples Daily News. Glorioso. Alexandra. June 23, 2017. June 23, 2017.
  7. Web site: Teresa Jacobs not talking tabout possible CD 7 run, but expresses a glimmer of interest in CFO run. Florida Politics. Powers. Scott. June 23, 2017. June 23, 2017.
  8. Web site: Jack Latvala for Chief Financial Officer?. Florida Politics. Schorsch. Peter. July 6, 2016. November 15, 2016.
  9. Web site: Jack Latvala doesn't want to be appointed CFO, isn't running for CFO; thinks Joe Gruters is right for the job. Florida Politics. Schorsch. Peter. June 13, 2017. June 23, 2017.
  10. Web site: Tom Lee for CFO against Jimmy Patronis? Some pros and cons. Tampa Bay Times. Bousquet. Steve. June 28, 2017. July 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170715230651/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/tom-lee-for-cfo-against-jimmy-patronis-some-pros-and-cons/2328724. July 15, 2017. live.
  11. Web site: Tom Lee gets closer to formally entering CFO race. SaintPetersBlog. Henderson. Joe. August 17, 2017. August 17, 2017.
  12. Web site: Lopez-Cantera says no to Miami run for Congress. Miami Herald. Mazzei. Patricia. August 20, 2017. August 20, 2017.
  13. Web site: Pat Neal could make CFO bid. Sarasota Herald Tribune. Anderson. Zac. April 23, 2016. November 15, 2016.
  14. Web site: Pat Neal will not be a candidate for Chief Financial Officer in 2018. Florida Politics. Schorsch. Peter. June 29, 2016. November 15, 2016.
  15. Web site: Jeremy Ring jumps in race for CFO. Tampa Bay Times. Smith. Adam C.. May 31, 2017. May 31, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170605023953/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/jeremy-ring-jump-in-race-for-cfo/2325706. June 5, 2017. live.
  16. Web site: Kevin Beckner is open to running for local (and maybe state) office in 2018. SaintPetersBlog. Perry. Mitch. January 13, 2017. January 21, 2017.
  17. Web site: Kevin Beckner leaves politics, named Hillsborough civil service chief. Tampa Bay Times. March. William. April 21, 2017. August 17, 2017.
  18. Web site: Buckhorn calls running for state CFO 'an option'. Tampa Bay Times. March. William. December 23, 2016. January 2, 2017.
  19. Web site: Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn won't seek Democratic nomination for governor in 2018. Tampa Bay Times. Danielson. Richard. March 9, 2017. March 12, 2017.
  20. Web site: Patrick Murphy mulls 2018 run after Marco Rubio defeat; but for what?. TCPalm. Rangel. Isadora. December 9, 2016. December 10, 2016.
  21. Web site: Former Congressman Murphy raising cash, but undecided about political future. Politico. Dixon. Matt. May 19, 2017. August 17, 2017.
  22. Web site: Former Democratic Rep. @PatrickMurphyFL tells @CNN no run in 2018 but doesn't rule out future. He's only 34.. Twitter. Bennett. George. August 18, 2017. August 18, 2017.
  23. Web site: Meet the Dems eyeing Fla Attorney General office. Tampa Bay Times. Smith. Adam C.. August 31, 2015. November 15, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161116021004/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/meet-the-dems-eyeing-fla-attorney-general-office/2243543. November 16, 2016. live.
  24. Web site: Jeremy Ring likely to run for CFO. Tampa Bay Times. Smith. Adam C.. November 17, 2016. November 18, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161119055108/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/jeremy-ring-likely-to-run-for-cfo/2303227. November 19, 2016. live.
  25. Web site: Florida Democrats strategize for 2018 in a world dominated by Donald Trump. Sun-Sentinel. Man. Anthony. March 5, 2017. March 9, 2017.

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