imageThe 2012 General Election concluded last night, and by now you all know the outcome of the national elections. While the Florida Retail Federation does not endorse federal candidates, we extend our congratulations to the president and members of Congress, and encourage all Republicans and Democrats to work together to address the serious issues still facing our great nation.

In the state of Florida, the Florida Retail Federation supported and endorsed pro-business, pro-retail candidates throughout the state. We are pleased to say that of the 80 candidates we endorsed this year, 69 have been elected to the Florida Legislature. Still uncertain is the outcome of House District 29, where Rep. Chris Dorworth -- in line to become the Speaker of the Florida House in two years -- is behind by 37 votes to challenger Mike Clelland. The results will be recounted, so we are not counting this as a win or loss at this time.

We congratulate all of those who won elected office this year. In the races where FRF’s endorsed candidates did not win, the FRF team will work with the members of the Legislature to reinforce the importance of Florida’s retail industry to our state’s continued prosperity. Below is a list of the senators and representatives who were endorsed by the Florida Retail Federation and the outcome of the 2012 elections.

Florida House

House District Candidate Result
2 Ford, C.V. (Clay) (REP) Elected
3 Broxson, Doug (REP) Elected
5 Coley, Marti (REP) Elected
9 Rehwinkel Vasilinda, Michelle (DEM) Elected
11 Adkins, Janet H. (REP) Elected
12 Ray, Lake (REP) Elected
14 Jones, Mia L. (DEM) Elected
21 Perry, Keith (REP) Elected
24 Hutson, Travis (REP) Elected
25 Hood, Dave (REP) Elected
27 Santiago, David (REP) Elected
28 Brodeur, Jason (REP) Elected
29 Dorworth, Chris (REP) Recount
35 Schenck, Robert (REP) Elected
36 Fasano, Mike (REP) Elected
37 Corcoran, Richard (REP) Elected
39 Combee, Neil (REP) Elected
40 McKeel, Seth (REP) Elected
41 Wood, John (REP) Elected
47 Brooks, Bob (REP) Lost General
49 Pena, Marco (REP) Lost General
50 Goodson, Tom (REP) Elected
51 Crisafulli, Steve (REP) Elected
52 Workman, Ritch (REP) Elected
55 Pigman, Cary (REP) Elected
57 Raburn, Jake (REP) Elected
58 Raulerson, Dan (REP) Elected
63 Harrison, Shawn (REP) Lost General
65 Nehr, Peter (REP) Lost General
66 Ahern, Larry (REP) Elected
67 Hooper, Ed (REP) Elected
71 Boyd, Jim (REP) Elected
72 Pilon, Ray (REP) Elected
73 Steube, Greg (REP) Elected
74 Holder, Doug (REP) Elected
77 Eagle, Dane (REP) Elected
78 Fitzenhagen, Heather (REP) Elected
79 Caldwell, Matt (REP) Elected
80 Hudson, Matt (REP) Elected
81 O'Hara, James Ryan (REP) Lost General
82 Magar, MaryLynn (REP) Elected
83 Harrell, Gayle (REP) Elected
85 Rooney, Jr., Pat (REP) Elected
88 Powell, Bobby (DEM) Elected
89 Hager, Bill (REP) Elected
93 Moraitis, George (REP) Elected
103 Diaz, Jr., Manny (REP) Elected
105 Trujillo, Carlos (REP) Elected
106 Passidomo, Kathleen (REP) Elected
107 Julien, John Patrick (DEM) Lost Primary
110 Oliva, Jose (REP) Elected
114 Fresen, Erik (REP) Elected
115 Bileca, Michael (REP) Elected
116 Logan, Ana Rivas (REP) Lost Primary
118 Artiles, Frank (REP) Elected
120 Raschein, Holly Merrill (REP) Elected

Florida Senate

Senate District Candidate Result
1 Gaetz, Don (REP) Elected
3 Montford, Bill (DEM) Elected
4 Bean, Aaron (REP) Elected
6 Thrasher, John (REP) Elected
7 Bradley, Rob (REP) Elected
8 Hukill, Dorothy L. (REP) Elected
10 Simmons, David (REP) Elected
11 Hays, Alan (REP) Elected
13 Gardiner, Andy (REP) Elected
14 Soto, Darren (DEM) Elected
15 Stargel, Kelli (REP) Elected
16 Altman, Thad (REP) Elected
17 Legg, John (REP) Elected
18 Simpson, Wilton (REP) Elected
20 Latvala, Jack (REP) Elected
21 Grimsley, Denise (REP) Elected
22 Brandes, Jeff (REP) Elected
24 Lee, Tom (REP) Elected
25 Abruzzo, Joseph (DEM) Elected
26 Galvano, Bill (REP) Elected
27 Bernard, Mack (DEM) Lost Primary
30 Benacquisto, Lizbeth (REP) Elected
34 Bogdanoff, Ellyn (REP) Lost General
39 Saunders, Ron (DEM) Lost Primary