Anna Paulina Luna (R) represents the 13th Congressional District of Florida in the House of Representatives of the United States.
As of the 2020 Census, Florida representatives represented an average of 770,376 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 700,029 residents.
Elections
2022
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National election
Primary election for the Democratic Party
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Eric Lynn emerged as the victor from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13.
Candidates who have been withdrawn or disqualified
GOP primary election
Candidates who have been withdrawn or disqualified
Primary election for Libertarians
The Libertarian primary election was called off. Frank Craft progressed from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Florida District 13.
2020
Also check out: the 2020 election for Florida’s 13th Congressional District.
National election
Primary election for the Democratic Party
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Charlie Crist, the incumbent, advanced from the Democratic primary for the U.S. House in Florida’s 13th District.
GOP primary election
Candidates who have been withdrawn or disqualified
2018
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National election
Primary election for the Democratic Party
GOP primary election
2016
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In 2016, on August 30, 2016, in the Republican primary, Mark Bircher Jolly was defeated. On November 8, 2016, Charlie Crist (D), the former Governor, was defeated in the general election. Initially, he planned to pursue the U.S. Senate bid, but dropped out of the race in preparation for incumbent Marco Rubio’s entry. In 2016, David Jolly sought re-election, but due to court-ordered redistricting, the seat became much more Democratic incumbent. Previously, this race was rated as a battleground, but it was now rated as a watch race by Ballotpedia.
According to the Florida Division of Elections, the total number of votes cast in the Republican Primary for the U.S. House, Florida District 13 in 2016 was 54,597. Mark Bircher received 24.9% of the votes, which amounted to 13,592 votes. The incumbent, David Jolly, received 75.1% of the votes, which amounted to 41,005 votes. In the General Election for the U.S. House, Florida District 13 in 2016, David Jolly ran as the Republican candidate and received 48.1% of the votes, totaling 171,149 votes. The Democratic candidate, Charlie Crist, received 51.9% of the votes, totaling 184,693 votes.
2014
Also check out: The 2014 elections for Florida’s 13th Congressional District.
In the U.S. House of Representatives election held on November 4, 2014, Overby Lucas, running as an independent candidate, defeated the incumbent representative David Jolly in Florida’s 13th Congressional District.
According to the Florida Division of Elections, in the 2014 General Election for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida District 13, a total of 223,576 votes were cast. Out of these votes, 86 were write-in votes for Michael Stephen Levinson, which accounted for 24.7% of the total. Lucas Overby, the Libertarian candidate, received 55,318 votes, making up 75.2% of the total. The incumbent Republican candidate, David Jolly, received the majority of votes with 168,172, or 75.2%.
Special election.
Also check out: Special election in Florida’s 13th Congressional District in 2014.
In 2014, a special election was conducted in the 13th Congressional District of Florida for the U.S. House.
The special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of Rep. C.W. Bill Young (R) took place in January 2014. The primary election was held on March 11, 2014, followed by the general election.
After experiencing difficulties arising from a persistent injury, Young passed away on October 18, 2013.[7] At the time of his demise, Young held the record for being the House Republican with the longest tenure.[8][9].
In the 2014 general and special elections, Michael Levinson, a write-in candidate, was defeated by Lucas Overby (L) and Alex Sink. In the January 14, 2014 Republican primary, Mark Bircher and Kathleen Peters were defeated by David Jolly.
Unofficial results from the Associated Press[12] show that there were a total of 45,615 votes in the U.S. House, Florida District 13 Republican Primary in 2014. Mark Bircher received 24.5% of the votes, which amounted to 11,158 votes. Kathleen Peters received 31% of the votes, which amounted to 14,120 votes. David Jolly received the highest percentage of votes at 44.6%, which amounted to 20,337 votes. In the U.S. House, Florida District 13 General Special Election in 2013, Lucas Overby, the Libertarian candidate, received 4.8% of the votes, which amounted to 8,799 votes. Alex Sink, the Democratic candidate, received the highest percentage of votes at 46.6%, which amounted to 84,877 votes. David Jolly, the Republican candidate, received 48.5% of the votes, which
2012
Also check out: the 2012 elections for Florida’s 13th Congressional District.
C.W. Bill Young, the incumbent from the 10th District, emerged victorious in the election held on November 6, 2012, for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 13th District. [13].
The official election results of the 2012 General Election in Florida, according to the Secretary of State, are as follows: The total number of votes cast was 329,347. Jessica Ehrlich, the Democratic candidate, received 42.4% of the votes, which amounts to 139,742 votes. Bill C.W. Young, the Republican candidate, received 57.6% of the votes, which amounts to 189,605 votes. It is important to note that Bill C.W. Young, the incumbent, was the Republican candidate for the 2012 General Election. This election was for the 13th district of the Florida House of Representatives.
Vern Buchanan emerged victorious in the 2010 United States House re-election. In the general election of 2010, he overcame James T. Golden (D).
In the 2010 General Election for the 13th District of the Florida House of Representatives, James T. Golden, a Democratic candidate, received a total of 266,464 votes, which accounted for 31.2% of the votes. The incumbent, Buchanan Vern, a Republican candidate, received 183,341 votes, making up 68.8% of the total votes.
Vern Buchanan emerged victorious in the general election for the United States House on November 4, 2008, securing his re-election. He overcame his opponents Christine Jennings (D), Jan Schneider (No Party Affiliation), and Don Baldauf (No Party Affiliation) [15].
In the 2008 General Election for the 13th District of the Florida House of Representatives, a total of 367,996 votes were cast. Democratic candidate Christine Jennings received 137,967 votes, accounting for 37.5% of the total. Incumbent Republican Vern Buchanan secured 55.5% of the votes, amounting to 204,382 votes.
Vern Buchanan won election to the United States House on November 7, 2006. He defeated Christine Jennings (D) in the general election.
In the 2006 General Election for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 13th District, Jennings Christine, the Democratic candidate, received a total of 238,249 votes, which accounted for 49.9% of the total votes. On the other hand, Buchanan Vern, the Republican candidate, secured 119,309 votes, representing 50.1% of the total votes.
In the general election, Katherine Harris defeated Jan Schneider (D) to win re-election to the United States House on November 2, 2004.
In the 2004 general election for the 13th district of the Florida House of Representatives, Schneider Jan, the Democratic candidate, received a total of 344,438 votes, accounting for 44.7% of the votes. The incumbent Republican candidate, Katherine Harris, secured 190,477 votes, which amounted to 55.3% of the total votes cast.
Katherine Harris emerged victorious in the general election and secured a seat in the United States House on November 5, 2002. She overcame the challenges posed by Jan Schneider (D) and Wayne Genthner (Write-in) in the year 2002.[18].
In the 2002 General Election for the 13th District of the Florida House, U.S., There were a total of 253,809 votes cast. Wayne Genthner received 0% of the votes as a write-in candidate, Jan Schneider received 114,739 votes, which accounted for 45.2% of the total, and Katherine Harris received 139,048 votes, which accounted for 54.8% of the total.
Dan Miller emerged victorious in the general election, besting his opponent Daniel E. Dunn (D), securing his re-election to the United States House on November 7, 2000.
In the 2000 General Election for the 13th District of the Florida House of Representatives, the total number of votes was 275,587. There were no write-in votes. Dunn E. Daniel, running as a Democratic candidate, received 36.1% of the votes, totaling 99,568. The incumbent, Miller Dan, who was running as a Republican candidate, received 63.8% of the votes, totaling 175,918.
Redistricting
2020-2021
Also check out: Reorganization of electoral districts in Florida. following the 2020 census.
The map for Florida’s congressional elections in 2022 came into effect. On April 22, Governor Ron DeSantis (R) approved the congressional map that was implemented in Florida. The Florida Supreme Court chose not to prevent it on June 2, 2022. Following the invalidation of the North Florida congressional districts on September 2, 2023, the Legislature was instructed by Leon County Circuit Court Judge J. Lee Marsh to redraw the boundaries of the districts.
On May 23, 2022, the plaintiffs in the case lodged an urgent appeal with the Florida Supreme Court, requesting a suspension of the implemented congressional map. Smith also suggested that a map created by a court-appointed special master should replace the implemented map in the 2022 elections. On May 11, Smith issued a decree declaring Florida’s implemented congressional map unconstitutional, stating, “The implemented map violates the Fair District amendment. It weakens the ability of African-Americans to choose their representative.” The Florida First District Court of Appeal reinstated the congressional district boundaries on May 20, overturning Judge Layne Smith’s temporary suspension of the map in the Leon County Circuit Court.
DeSantis ratified the initial congressional map on April 22, 2022. The map legislation was suggested and endorsed by the Florida State Legislature in a dedicated session convened for the purpose of redrawing district boundaries. On April 20, the Florida State Senate ratified the map with a vote of 24-15, and on April 21, the Florida House of Representatives endorsed the map with a vote of 68-34.
There are no similar procedures for congressional districts. If the state attorney general asks the state’s supreme court to draft a plan, the state legislature is given a second chance to approve the redistricting legislative plan. In the event that the court rejects the lines, there is no automatic submission of the maps to the Supreme Court of Florida for approval. The legislative lines for both state and congressional district lines in Florida are drawn by the state legislature, and they are not subject to gubernatorial veto. How does redistricting work in Florida? The map submitted to the legislature on April 13, which became enacted, was the first map to receive a veto from DeSantis on March 29. The second congressional map vetoed by DeSantis on April 11 was the second bill.
The Constitution of Florida requires that all legislative, state, or congressional districts, whether incumbent or party political, should be drawn in a way that does not favor or disfavor a particular group. The boundaries of these districts must utilize existing geographical and political boundaries and should be compact, ensuring that they do not create conflicts with the rights of minorities.
2015
“[33] The voters’ complete victory is a result of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Florida, which declared the state’s congressional district map unconstitutional on July 9, 2015. This ruling was brought to court by a coalition of voter groups, including the Women’s League of Voters and other organizations, led by attorney David King. The suit challenged the fair representation sought by the people of Florida, where the Legislature, ordered by the Supreme Court, made every effort to challenge and accept it.
Finish the revised map in order to finalize the legislature by August 25, 2015, as mandated by the court. The redrawing of these districts also had an impact on the majority of the state’s other congressional districts. FL-27, FL-26, FL-25, FL-22, FL-21, FL-14, FL-13, and FL-05 were instructed to be redrawn, resulting in a total of eight congressional districts being affected by the court’s decision.
The Florida Supreme Court, which Judge Lewis suggested a map to after the trial, had the final say on which map to use. The trial, which started on September 24, 2015, lasted for three days. In order to select a map, Judge Terry Lewis set up a trial. Although they did not reach a consensus on which map to use, both chambers presented their own maps. The House and Senate were unable to reach an agreement on a new map by late August.
On December 2, 2015, the Florida Supreme Court affirmed the map that was suggested by the voters’ alliance.
The redrawn map shown below depicts the new 5th and 10th Congressional Districts, which now constitute their former seats with less than 40 percent representation. The 5th and 10th Congressional Districts underwent the most significant alterations. Overall, the new map resulted in a total of 24 out of Florida’s 27 congressional districts experiencing some form of change.
2010-2011
Also check out: Reorganization of electoral districts in Florida. following the 2010 census.
The small section of Charlotte County, except for a small northern coastal portion, was located in the 11th Congressional District. Prior to redistricting, this district also included most of Manatee County and all of Hardee, DeSoto, and Sarasota counties. The Florida State Legislature redrew the congressional districts in 2011, using updated population information from the 2010 Census.
Analysis of the District
Additionally, please refer to the Partisan Voter Index by The Cook Political Report and the elasticity scores by FiveThirtyEight.
2022
This district, the 13th district of Florida, had a Republican majority nationally. In the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections, the results showed that this district had a higher percentage of Republican votes compared to the national average. The Cook Partisan Voter Index, which is based on the results of these elections, indicated that this district had a Republican advantage of 6 points, denoted as R+6. As we head into the 2022 elections, these results suggest that this district will continue to lean towards the Republican party.