2022 Florida Senate election explained

2022 Florida Senate election should not be confused with 2022 United States Senate election in Florida.

Country:Florida
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election
Next Year:2024
Seats For Election:All 40 seats in the Florida Senate
Majority Seats:21
Leader1:Wilton Simpson (term-limited)
Party1:Republican Party of Florida
Leaders Seat1:10th - Trilby
Leader Since1:November 17, 2020
Last Election1:24 seats, 49.0%
Seats1:28
Seat Change1: 4
Popular Vote1:2,827,455
Percentage1:60.07%
Swing1: 11.04%
Leader2:Lauren Book
Party2:Florida Democratic Party
Leaders Seat2:35th - Davie
Leader Since2:April 28, 2021
Last Election2:16 seats, 48.6%
Seats2:12
Seat Change2: 4
Popular Vote2:1,813,976
Percentage2:38.53%
Swing2: 10.12%
Majority Leader
Before Election:Debbie Mayfield
Before Party:Republican Party of Florida
After Election:Ben Albritton
After Party:Republican Party of Florida

The 2022 elections for the Florida State Senate took place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, to elect state senators from all 40 districts. Although on ordinary years, 20 senators are elected at a time on a staggered basis, races following redistricting elect all 40 members to ensure that each member represents an equal number of constituents.[1] The Republican Party expanded their Senate majority from 24 to 28, gaining a supermajority in the Senate.[2] The concurrently held House elections also resulted in a supermajority, giving Republicans supermajority control of the legislature.

Retiring incumbents

Democratic

Republican

Overview

PartyCandidatesVotes%Seats
OpposedUnopposedBeforeWonAfter+/−
Republican2692,827,45560.07242828+4
Democratic2651,813,97638.53161212-4
Green1064,1191.36000-
Write-in401,6930.04000-
Total57144,707,243100.00404040±0
Source: Florida Division of Elections

Closest races

Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:

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District 1

Election Name:2022 Florida's 1st Senate District election
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 1
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 1
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Doug Broxson (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Doug Broxson
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:145,155
Percentage1:71.20%
Nominee2:Charlie Nichols
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:58,724
Percentage2:28.80%
Senator
Before Election:Doug Broxson
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Doug Broxson
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Doug Broxson, who ran for re-election.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

District 2

Election Name:2022 Florida's 2nd Senate District election
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 2
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 2
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Jay Trumbull 2020-2022 Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jay Trumbull
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:159,041
Percentage1:78.52%
Nominee2:Carolynn Zonia
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:43,498
Percentage2:21.48%
Senator
Before Election:George Gainer
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Jay Trumbull
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican George Gainer, who was not running for re-election.[3]

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary

Results

General election

Results

District 3

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 3
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 3
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 3
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:File:Senator Corey Simon.jpg
Nominee1:Corey Simon
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:113,477
Percentage1:52.98%
Nominee2:Loranne Ausley
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:100,696
Percentage2:47.02%
Senator
Before Election:Loranne Ausley
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Corey Simon
After Party:Republican Party (US)
Map Size:400px

The incumbent was Democrat Loranne Ausley, who ran for re-election.

Democratic nominee

Republican nominee

General election

Results

District 4

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 4
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 4
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 4
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Rep Clay Yarborough (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Clay Yarborough
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:149,177
Percentage1:67.61%
Nominee2:Sharmin Smith
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:71,472
Percentage2:32.39%
Senator
Before Election:Aaron Bean
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Clay Yarborough
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Aaron Bean, who was term-limited and could not seek re-election, and was instead running for U.S. House.

Republican nominee

Democratic nominee

General election

Results

District 5

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 5
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 5
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 5
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Rep Tracie Davis (alt crop).jpg
Nominee1:Tracie Davis
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:86,784
Percentage1:57.54%
Nominee2:Binod Kumar
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:64,028
Percentage2:42.56%
Senator
Before Election:Audrey Gibson
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Tracie Davis
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The incumbent was Democrat Audrey Gibson, who was term-limited and could not seek re-election.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican nominee

General election

Results

District 6

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 6
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 6
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 6
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Senator Jennifer Bradley-new.jpg
Nominee1:Jennifer Bradley
(Uncontested)
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:Jennifer Bradley
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Jennifer Bradley
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Jennifer Bradley. Bradley ran for re-election unopposed, so both the primary and general elections were canceled.[14]

Republican nominee

General election

Results

District 7

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 7
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 7
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 7
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Travis Hutson (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Travis Hutson (Uncontested)
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:Travis Hutson
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Travis Hutson
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Travis Hutson, who ran for re-election.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

District 8

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 8
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 8
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 8
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Tom A. Wright (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Tom Wright
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:133,012
Percentage1:63.00%
Nominee2:Andrea Williams
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:78,085
Percentage2:37.00%
Senator
Before Election:Tom Wright
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Tom Wright
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Tom Wright, who ran for re-election.

Republican primary

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

District 9

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 9
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 9
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 9
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Keith Perry Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Keith Perry
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:135,568
Percentage1:65.54%
Nominee2:Rodney Long
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:71,276
Percentage2:34.46%
Senator
Before Election:Keith Perry
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Keith Perry
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Keith Perry, who ran for re-election.

Republican primary

Results

Democratic primary

Results

General election

Results

District 10

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 10
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 10
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 10
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Senator Jason Brodeur (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jason Brodeur
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:114,022
Percentage1:54.45%
Nominee2:Joy Goff-Marcil
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:95,391
Percentage2:45.55%
Senator
Before Election:Jason Brodeur
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Jason Brodeur
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Jason Brodeur, who ran for re-election.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic nominee

Endorsements

General election

Results

District 11

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 11
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 11
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 11
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Rep Blaise Ingoglia (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Blaise Ingoglia
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:192,167
Percentage1:74.98%
Nominee2:Brian Moore
Party2:Green Party (US)
Popular Vote2:64,119
Percentage2:25.02%
Senator
Before Election:Wilton Simpson
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Blaise Ingoglia
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Wilton Simpson, who was term-limited and could not seek re-election, and was instead running for Commissioner of Agriculture.[20]

Republican nominee

Green nominee

General election

Results

District 12

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 12
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 12
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 12
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Sen._Colleen_Burton_Official_Florida_Senate_Photo.jpg
Nominee1:Colleen Burton
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:102,441
Percentage1:63.17%
Nominee2:Veysel Dokur
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:59,734
Percentage2:36.83%
Senator
Before Election:Kelli Stargel
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Colleen Burton
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Kelli Stargel, who was term-limited and could not seek re-election, and instead ran for U.S. House.

Republican primary

Results

Democratic primary

Results

General election

Results

District 13

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 13
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 13
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 13
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Dennis Baxley Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Dennis Baxley
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:133,755
Percentage1:62.15%
Nominee2:Stephanie Dukes
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:81,472
Percentage2:37.85%
Senator
Before Election:Dennis Baxley
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Dennis Baxley
After Party:Republican Party (US)
Map Size:200px

The incumbent was Republican Dennis Baxley, who ran for re-election.

Republican primary

Results

Democratic nominee

Results

General election

Results

District 14

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 14
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 14
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 14
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:S14 5523 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jay Collins
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:103,240
Percentage1:54.8%
Nominee2:Janet Cruz
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:85,159
Percentage2:45.2%
Senator
Before Election:Janet Cruz
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Jay Collins
After Party:Republican Party (US)
Map Size:250px

The incumbent was Democrat Janet Cruz, who ran for re-election.

Democratic nominee

Republican nominee

General election

Results

District 15

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 15
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 15
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 15
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:State Representative Geraldine Thompson (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Geraldine Thompson (Uncontested)
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:Randolph Bracy
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Geraldine Thompson
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The incumbent was Democrat Randolph Bracy, who did not seek re-election and instead ran for U.S. House. Because no non-Democrats filed to run, the general election was canceled.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

District 16

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 16
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 16
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 16
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Darryl Rouson Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Darryl Rouson
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:93,839
Percentage1:63.94%
Nominee2:Christina Paylan
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:52,927
Percentage2:36.06%
Senator
Before Election:Darryl Rouson
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Darryl Rouson
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Map Size:250px

The incumbent was Democrat Darryl Rouson, who ran for re-election.

Democratic nominee

Results

Republican nominee

Results

General election

Results

District 17

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 17
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 17
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 17
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Linda Stewart Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Linda Stewart
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:85,689
Percentage1:56.06%
Nominee2:Steve Dixon
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:67,170
Percentage2:43.94%
Senator
Before Election:Linda Stewart
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Linda Stewart
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Map Size:300px

The incumbent was Democratic Linda Stewart, who ran for re-election.

Democratic primary

Results

Republican primary

Results

General election

Results

District 18

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 18
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 18
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 18
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Nick DiCeglie (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Nick DiCeglie
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:128,983
Percentage1:56.89%
Nominee2:Eunic Ortiz
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:97,760
Percentage2:43.11%
Senator
Before Election:Jeff Brandes
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Nick DiCeglie
After Party:Republican Party (US)
Map Size:200px

The incumbent was Republican Jeff Brandes, who was term-limited and could not seek re-election.

Republican nominee

Democratic nominee

General election

Results

District 19

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 19
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 19
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 19
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:State Senator Debbie Mayfield (R-Florida).jpg
Nominee1:Debbie Mayfield
(Uncontested)
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:Debbie Mayfield
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Debbie Mayfield
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Debbie Mayfield. Mayfield ran for re-election unopposed, so both the primary and general elections were canceled.[31]

Republican nominee

Endorsements

General election

Results

District 20

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 20
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 20
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 20
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Jim Boyd Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jim Boyd (Uncontested)
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:Jim Boyd
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Jim Boyd
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Jim Boyd, who ran for re-election. Because no non-Republicans filed to run, the general election was canceled.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

District 21

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 21
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 21
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 21
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Ed Hooper Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Ed Hooper
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:148,673
Percentage1:64.75%
Nominee2:Amaro Lionheart
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:80,928
Percentage2:35.25%
Senator
Before Election:Ed Hooper
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Ed Hooper
After Party:Republican Party (US)
Map Size:200px

The incumbent was Republican Ed Hooper, who ran for re-election.

Republican nominee

Democratic nominee

General election

Results

District 22

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 22
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 22
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 22
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:State Representative Joe Gruters (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Joe Gruters (Uncontested)
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:Joe Gruters
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Joe Gruters
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Joe Gruters, who ran for re-election. Because no non-Republicans filed to run, the general election was canceled.

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

District 23

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 23
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 23
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 23
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Rep Danny Burgess (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Danny Burgess
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:123,217
Percentage1:63.19%
Nominee2:Michael Harvey
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:71,786
Percentage2:36.81%
Senator
Before Election:Danny Burgess
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Danny Burgess
After Party:Republican Party (US)
Map Size:250px

The incumbent was Republican Danny Burgess, who ran for re-election.

Republican primary

Results

Democratic primary

Results

General election

Results

District 24

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 24
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 24
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 24
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Bobby_Powell_Headshot.jpg
Nominee1:Bobby Powell
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:76,693
Percentage1:55.72%
Nominee2:Eric Ankner
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:60,958
Percentage2:44.28%
Senator
Before Election:Bobby Powell
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Bobby Powell
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Map Size:150px

The incumbent was Democrat Bobby Powell, who ran for re-election.

Democratic primary

Results

Republican primary

Results

General election

Results

District 25

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 25
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 25
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 25
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Victor Torres Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Victor Torres
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:70,120
Percentage1:52.6%
Nominee2:Peter Vivaldi
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:63,288
Percentage2:47.4%
Senator
Before Election:Victor Torres
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Victor Torres
After Party:Democratic Party (US)
Map Size:300px

The incumbent was Democratic Victor Torres, who ran for re-election.

Democratic primary

Results

Republican primary

Results

General election

Results

District 26

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 26
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 26
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 26
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Senator Lori Berman (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Lori Berman
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:122,532
Percentage1:54.8%
Nominee2:Steve Byers
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:101,072
Percentage2:45.2%
Senator
Before Election:Lori Berman
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Lori Berman
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The incumbent was Democrat Lori Berman, who ran for re-election.

Democratic nominee

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

District 27

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 27
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 27
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 27
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Ben Albritton Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Ben Albritton
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:141,045
Percentage1:71.24%
Nominee2:Christopher Proia
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:56,940
Percentage2:28.76%
Senator
Before Election:Ben Albritton
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Ben Albritton
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Ben Albritton, who ran for re-election.

Republican primary

Results

Democratic primary

Results

General election

Results

District 28

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 28
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 28
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 28
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Senator Kathleen Passidomo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Kathleen Passidomo
(Uncontested)
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:Kathleen Passidomo
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Kathleen Passidomo
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Kathleen Passidomo. Passidomo ran for re-election unopposed, so both the primary and general elections were canceled.[43]

Republican nominee

Endorsements

General election

Results

District 29

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 29
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 29
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 29
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Erin Grall (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Erin Grall
(Uncontested)
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:None
After Election:Erin Grall
After Party:Republican Party (US)

Due to redistricting, this is a new district with no incumbent. Only one candidate filed to run, so both the primary and general elections were canceled.[44]

Republican nominee

Endorsements

General election

Results

District 30

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 30
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 30
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 30
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Senator Tina Polsky (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Tina Polsky
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote1:92,119
Percentage1:55.4%
Nominee2:William Reicherter
Party2:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote2:74,067
Percentage2:44.60%
Senator
Before Election:Tina Polsky
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Tina Polsky
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The incumbent was Democrat Tina Polsky, who ran for re-election.

Democratic nominee

Republican nominee

General election

Results

District 31

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 31
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 31
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 31
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Gayle Harrell Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Gayle Harrell
(Uncontested)
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:Gayle Harrell
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Gayle Harrell
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Gayle Harrell. Harrell ran for re-election unopposed, so both the primary and general elections were canceled.[43]

Republican nominee

Endorsements

General election

Results

District 32

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 32
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 32
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 32
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Rosalind Osgood Portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Rosalind Osgood
(Uncontested)
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Senators
Before Election:Lauren Book and Rosalind Osgood
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Rosalind Osgood
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

Due to redistricting, this district has two incumbents, Democrats Lauren Book and Rosalind Osgood. Book ran in the 35th district while Osgood ran for re-election in this district unopposed, so both the primary and general elections were canceled.

Democratic nominee

Results

District 33

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 33
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 33
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 33
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Jonathan Martin portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jonathan Martin
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:149,922
Percentage1:98.88%
Senator
Before Election:Ray Rodrigues
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Jonathan Martin
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Ray Rodrigues, who initially ran for re-election but later dropped out of the race.

Republican nominee

Independents

General election

Results

District 34

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District 34
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 34
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 34
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Shevrin_Jones_Headshot.jpg
Nominee1:Shevrin Jones (Uncontested)
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:Shevrin Jones
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Shevrin Jones
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The incumbent was Democrat Shevrin Jones, who ran for re-election. Because no non-Democrats filed to run, the general election was canceled.[47]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

District 35

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 35
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 35
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 35
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:State Senator Lauren Book (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Lauren Book (Uncontested)
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:None
After Election:Lauren Book
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

Due to redistricting, this is a new district with no incumbent. However, 32nd district incumbent Democrat Lauren Book decided to run here. Because no non-Democrats filed to run, the general election was canceled.[48]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Results

District 36

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District 36
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 36
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 36
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Ileana Garcia (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Ileana Garcia
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:73,612
Percentage1:59.19%
Nominee2:Raquel Pacheco
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:50,755
Percentage2:40.81%
Senator
Before Election:Ileana Garcia
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Ileana Garcia
After Party:Republican Party (US)
Map Size:300px

The incumbent was Republican Ileana Garcia, who ran for re-election.

Republican nominee

Democratic nominee

General election

Results

District 37

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District 37
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 37
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 37
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Jason Pizzo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jason Pizzo
(Uncontested)
Party1:Democratic Party (US)
Senators
Before Election:Gary Farmer and Jason Pizzo
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Jason Pizzo
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

Due to redistricting, this district has two incumbents, Democrats Gary Farmer and Jason Pizzo. Farmer retired to run for circuit court judge while Pizzo ran for re-election unopposed, so both the primary and general elections were canceled.

Democratic nominee

Endorsements

General election

Results

District 38

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District election 38
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 38
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 38
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Alexis Calatayud (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Alexis Calatayud
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:93,726
Percentage1:54.39%
Nominee2:Janelle Perez
Party2:Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:78,595
Percentage2:45.61%
Senator
Before Election:Annette Taddeo
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Alexis Calatayud
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Democrat Annette Taddeo, who was not running for re-election and was instead running for U.S. House.

Democratic nominee

Republican nominee

General election

Results

District 39

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District 39
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2020 Florida Senate election#District 39
Previous Year:2020
Next Election:2024 Florida Senate election#District 39
Next Year:2024
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:State Representative Bryan Avila (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Bryan Avila
(Uncontested)
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:Manny Díaz Jr.
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Bryan Avila
After Party:Republican Party (US)

This seat is currently vacant, as Republican Manny Díaz Jr. resigned after being appointed Florida Commissioner of Education. Only one candidate filed to run, so both the primary and general elections were canceled.[52]

Republican nominee

Endorsements

General election

Results

District 40

Election Name:2022 Florida Senate District 40
Country:Florida
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2018 Florida Senate election#District 40
Previous Year:2018
Next Election:2026 Florida Senate election#District 40
Next Year:2026
Election Date:November 8, 2022
Image1:Ana_Maria_Rodriguez.jpg
Nominee1:Ana Maria Rodriguez
(Uncontested)
Party1:Republican Party (US)
Senator
Before Election:Ana Maria Rodriguez
Before Party:Republican Party (US)
After Election:Ana Maria Rodriguez
After Party:Republican Party (US)

The incumbent was Republican Ana Maria Rodriguez. Rodriguez ran for re-election unopposed, so both the primary and general elections were canceled.[53]

Republican nominee

Endorsements

General election

Results

See also

Notes

Partisan clients

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Florida Constitution . Florida Senate.
  2. News: Mower . Lawrence . November 8, 2022 . Florida legislative races a disaster for Democrats, GOP wins 15 of 21 local seats . Tampa Bay Times . December 2, 2022.
  3. Web site: Downey . Renzo . George Gainer to forgo re-election to state Senate . floridapolitics.com . 18 June 2022 . 7 June 2022.
  4. Web site: Jacobson. Louis. The Battle for State Legislatures. May 19, 2022. May 19, 2022.
  5. Web site: Florida Senate race: Incumbent Doug Broxson faces John Mills in his first Senate bid .
  6. Web site: About | Charlie Nichols for State Senate . September 14, 2022 . September 14, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220914075728/https://www.votecharlienichols.com/about . dead .
  7. Web site: Jay Trumbull trounces newcomer Regina Piazza in June fundraising . July 11, 2022 .
  8. Web site: A Panama City lawmaker is ready for a new job in the Florida Senate . June 7, 2022 .
  9. Web site: Carolynn's Story | Carolynn Zonia for Florida Senate District 2 .
  10. Web site: Second Corey Simon ad drafts SD 3 hopeful 'on our team,' not 'power or privilege' . August 30, 2022 .
  11. Web site: Clay Yarborough draws Democratic opponent in SD 4 race . June 19, 2022 .
  12. Web site: Tracie Davis, Reggie Gaffney go negative in battle to replace Audrey Gibson in Senate . August 21, 2022 .
  13. Web site: Candidate Reports .
  14. Web site: Triumphant trio: No contest for Northeast Florida incumbents . June 17, 2022 .
  15. Web site: Election 2022: Sen. Travis Hutson faces Gerry James of Ponte Vedra Beach for District 7 .
  16. Web site: Travis Hutson overcomes Primary challenger, to face write-ins in General . August 24, 2022 .
  17. Web site: Two Democrats compete in Florida Senate District 8 primary, winner will face GOP's Wright .
  18. Web site: Rodney J. Long Becomes First Challenger for District 8 Florida Senate Seat . April 5, 2021 .
  19. Web site: Brodeur faces political newcomer in Senate District 10 GOP primary .
  20. Web site: Ron DeSantis endorses Blaise Ingoglia in SD 11 Primary . March 14, 2022 .
  21. Web site: Blaise Ingoglia promises spirited campaign against Green Party candidate . June 21, 2022 .
  22. Web site: Democrat Veysel Dokur joins race for Florida House in District 50 .
  23. Web site: Voter registrations show five Senate contests should be in play . September 2, 2022 .
  24. Web site: Parties positioning for another battle over Senate seat in Seminole County . May 11, 2022 .
  25. Web site: Meet Stephanie Dukes | Stephanie Dukes for Florida .
  26. Web site: If you donate to this Tampa state Senate candidate, beware the checked box.
  27. Web site: Open to all voters: Kamia Brown, Geraldine Thompson vie in Senate District 15 primary .
  28. Web site: Darryl Rouson challenger Christina Paylan is a convicted felon and might not be eligible to hold office . September 25, 2019 .
  29. Web site: Florida election qualifying wraps up with a worm farmer, Grim Reaper in the mix .
  30. Web site: Florida's minimum wage is at the heart of the race for St. Pete's State Senate District 24 race .
  31. Web site: No election needed: The Central Florida lawmakers re-elected without opposition . June 24, 2022 .
  32. Web site: GOP universal primary battle for state Sen. District 20 pits incumbent vs. Familiar rival .
  33. Web site: 2022 Elections: List of candidates in the greater Tampa Bay region . June 18, 2022 .
  34. Web site: Amaro Lionheart for State Senator of Florida . Lionheart2022.com . 2022-09-24 . September 14, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220914075724/https://lionheart2022.com/ . dead .
  35. Web site: Gruters, Johnson vying for District 22 seat in State Senate in upcoming primary elections.
  36. Web site: Danny Burgess garners General Election opponent . June 19, 2022 .
  37. Web site: Michael Harvey on Instagram .
  38. Web site: Elections 2022: Qualified candidates on the ballot for federal and state government posts .
  39. Web site: Eric P Ankner for Florida State Senate . Anknerforflorida.com . 2022-09-24 . September 14, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220914182451/https://www.anknerforflorida.com/ . dead .
  40. Web site: Republican Peter Vivaldi files for new challenge of Victor Torres in SD 25 . June 16, 2022 .
  41. Web site: Two Republicans in primary seek to challenge state Sen. Berman in November .
  42. Web site: Southwest Florida state candidates focus on water quality, education, guns .
  43. Web site: Dozens of lawmakers drew no challengers in their races for state office as qualifying ended . June 19, 2022 .
  44. Web site: Erin Grall to run for Senate in proposed SD 29 . February 3, 2022 .
  45. Web site: Tina Polsky dominating in her bid for re-election in new Broward-Palm Beach district . September 9, 2022 .
  46. Web site: Florida State Senate 33: Two candidates headed to November election .
  47. Web site: Three-way race for SD 34 pits incumbent Shevrin Jones against one old foe, one newcomer . August 21, 2022 .
  48. Web site: Barbara Sharief, Lauren Book vying for District 35 spot . .
  49. Web site: Ileana Garcia adds $24K to commanding money lead over latecomer Raquel Pacheco in SD 36 . August 25, 2022 .
  50. Web site: Miami-Dade's Jason Pizzo will represent a Broward district, since no one opposed him for state Senate .
  51. Web site: Hillsborough Senate district among 5 Florida state Senate races to watch .
  52. Web site: Apathy or Intimidation? Uncontested Seats in Florida House & Senate . June 21, 2022 .
  53. Web site: Miami Herald article . . September 15, 2022 . July 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712190229/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article262578142.html . dead .