# 2024 Florida Senate election

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The 2024 elections for the Florida Senate took place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to elect state senators from 20 of 40 districts. The Republican Party has held a Senate majority since 1995.

## Term-limited incumbents
### Republicans

* 1st district: Doug Broxson
* 7th district: Travis Hutson
* 9th district: Keith Perry
* 13th district: Dennis Baxley
* 19th district: Debbie Mayfield

### Democrats

* 17th district: Linda Stewart
* 25th district: Victor M. Torres Jr.
* 35th district: Lauren Book

## Special elections
### District 24

On May 31, 2024, incumbent Democrat Bobby Powell submitted his resignation, effective November 4 of that same year, to run for Palm Beach County commissioner. Democratic county commissioner Mack Bernard was the only candidate to file, meaning the special election was cancelled and he was elected outright.

## Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe R | June 18, 2024 |
| CNalysis | Solid R | August 7, 2024 |

## Overview

| Party | Party | Candidates | Candidates | Votes | % | Seats | Seats | Seats | Seats |
| Party | Party | Opposed | Unopposed | Votes | % | Before | Won | After | +/− |
| | Republican | 17 | 0 | 2,877,697 | 60.83 | 28 | 28 | 28 | - |
| | Democratic | 18 | 2 | 1,842,050 | 38.94 | 12 | 12 | 12 | - |
| | Independent | 1 | 0 | 10,022 | 0.21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| | Write-in | 1 | 0 | 703 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Total | Total | 57 | 2 | 4,730,472 | 100.00 | 40 | 40 | 40 | ±0 |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections ||||||||||
Popular vote
Republican
60.83%
Democratic
38.94%
Other
0.22% :
Senate seats
Republican
70%
Democratic
30% :

### Closest races

Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
* District 25, 2.96%

## Summary of results

Italics denote an open seat held by the incumbent party; bold text denotes a gain for a party.
* Only odd-numbered seats were up for election in 2024.
| State Senate District | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Outcome |
| 1 | Doug Broxson | Rep | Don Gaetz | Rep Hold |
| 3 | Corey Simon | Rep | Corey Simon | Rep Hold |
| 5 | Tracie Davis | Dem | Tracie Davis | Dem Hold |
| 7 | Travis Hutson | Rep | Tom Leek | Rep Hold |
| 9 | Keith Perry | Rep | Stan McClain | Rep Hold |
| 11 | Blaise Ingoglia | Rep | Blaise Ingoglia | Rep Hold |
| 13 | Dennis Baxley | Rep | Keith Truenow | Rep Hold |
| 15 | Geraldine Thompson | Dem | Geraldine Thompson | Dem Hold |
| 17 | Linda Stewart | Dem | Carlos Guillermo Smith | Dem Hold |
| 19 | Debbie Mayfield | Rep | Randy Fine | Rep Hold |
| 21 | Ed Hooper | Rep | Ed Hooper | Rep Hold |
| 23 | Danny Burgess | Rep | Danny Burgess | Rep Hold |
| 25 | Victor M. Torres Jr. | Dem | Kristen Arrington | Dem Hold |
| 27 | Ben Albritton | Rep | Ben Albritton | Rep Hold |
| 29 | Erin Grall | Rep | Erin Grall | Rep Hold |
| 31 | Gayle Harrell | Rep | Gayle Harrell | Rep Hold |
| 33 | Jonathan Martin | Rep | Jonathan Martin | Rep Hold |
| 35 | Lauren Book | Dem | Barbara Sharief | Dem Hold |
| 37 | Jason Pizzo | Dem | Jason Pizzo | Dem Hold |
| 39 | Bryan Avila | Rep | Bryan Avila | Rep Hold |

## District 1

The incumbent was Republican Doug Broxson, who was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2022. Broxson was term-limited. Don Gaetz, who previously represented this district from 2006 to 2016, won the open seat.

### Republican primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Don Gaetz, former state senator for this district and father of U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz

##### Withdrawn

* Frank White, former state representative (2016–2018) (endorsed Gaetz)

##### Declined

* Alex Andrade, state representative (endorsed White)

#### Endorsements

Statewide officials
* Jeff Atwater, former Chief Financial Officer of Florida (2011–2017)
* Wilton Simpson, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Doug Broxson, incumbent state senator for the district
* Bill Galvano, former President of the Florida Senate (2018–2020)
* Andy Gardiner, former President of the Florida Senate (2014–2016)
* Mike Haridopolos, former President of the Florida Senate (2010–2012)
* Tom Lee, former President of the Florida Senate (2004–2006)
* Joe Negron, former President of the Florida Senate (2016–2018)
* Ken Pruitt, former President of the Florida Senate (2006–2008)
* Frank White, former state representative (2016–2018)
Statewide officials
* Jimmy Patronis, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
State legislators
* Alex Andrade, state representative
* Doug Broxson, incumbent state senator for the district (switched endorsement to Gaetz after White withdrew)
* Joel Rudman, state representative
* Michelle Salzman, state representative
* Jayer Williamson, former state representative (2016–2022)

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Don Gaetz | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Lisa Newell, newspaper publisher

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lisa Newell | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Don Gaetz | 187,431 | 64.56 |
| | Democratic | Lisa Newell | 102,905 | 35.44 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 290,336 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 3

The incumbent was Republican Corey Simon, who flipped the district and was elected with 53.0% of the vote in 2022.

### Republican nominee

* Corey Simon, incumbent state senator

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Corey Simon | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Democratic primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Daryl Parks, civil rights lawyer

##### Eliminated in primary

* Kimblin NeSmith, Gadsden County commissioner

##### Withdrawn

* Sheria Griffin, Florida Education Association executive

#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Loranne Ausley, former state senator for this district (2020–2022)
Individuals
* Ben Crump, civil rights lawyer and Parks's former law partner

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Daryl Parks | 42,097 | 75.46% |
| | Democratic | Kimblin NeSmith | 13,690 | 24.54% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 55,787 | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Debate

2024 Florida's 3rd Senate district debate :
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Democratic |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | | |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Simon | Parks |
| 1 | Oct. 15, 2024 | Capital Tiger Bay Club | Gary Fineout | WFSU | P | P |

#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Tilt R | August 7, 2024 |

#### Endorsements

Organizations
* Americans for Prosperity Action

#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Corey Simon (incumbent) | 154,515 | 55.67 |
| | Democratic | Daryl Parks | 123,025 | 44.33 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 277,540 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 5

The incumbent was Democrat Tracie Davis, who was elected with 57.5% of the vote in 2022.

### Democratic primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Tracie Davis, incumbent state senator

##### Eliminated in primary

* Francky Jeanty, educational consultant

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Tracie Davis (incumbent) | 31,999 | 95.16 |
| | Democratic | Francky Jeanty | 1,628 | 4.84 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 33,627 | 100.00 |

### Independents

* Vernon Lee Jordan (write-in)

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Tracie Davis (incumbent) | 156,112 | 99.55 |
| | Independent | Vernon Lee Jordan (write-in) | 703 | 0.45 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 156,815 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 7

The incumbent was Republican Travis Hutson, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Hutson was term-limited. State representative Tom Leek won the open seat.

### Republican primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Tom Leek, state representative

##### Eliminated in primary

* Gerry James, financial advisor and candidate for this district in 2022
* David Shoar, former St. Johns County sheriff (2004–2020)

#### Endorsements

Statewide officials
* Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska
Federal officials
* Cory Mills, U.S. representative from Florida's 7th congressional district
* Rick Scott, U.S. senator from Florida
* Michael Waltz, U.S. representative from Florida's 6th congressional district
Statewide officials
* Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida
* Ashley Moody, Florida Attorney General
* Jeanette Nuñez, Lieutenant Governor of Florida
* Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer of Florida
State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Jim Boyd, state senator
* Danny Burgess, state senator
* Alexis Calatayud, state senator
* Jay Collins, state senator
* Joe Gruters, state senator
* Travis Hutson, incumbent state senator for this district
* Paul Renner, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
Sheriffs
* Mike Chitwood, Volusia County sheriff
* H.D. "Gator" DeLoach, Putnam County sheriff
* Robert Hardwick, St. Johns County sheriff
* Rick Staly, Flagler County sheriff
Organizations
* Americans for Prosperity Action
* Volusia County Republican Party
Federal officials
* Donald Trump, former President of the United States (2017–2021) (previously declined to endorse)
U.S. representatives
* John Rutherford, U.S. representative from Florida's 5th congressional district
Federal officials
* Donald Trump, former President of the United States (2017–2021)

#### Debate

2024 Florida's 7th Senate district republican primary debate :
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Republican | Republican |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | | | |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | James | Leek | Shoar |
| 1 | Jul. 25, 2024 | WESH | Greg Fox | YouTube | P | P | P |

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tom Leek | 35,938 | 47.30 |
| | Republican | David Shoar | 20,917 | 27.53 |
| | Republican | Gerry James | 19,116 | 25.16 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 75,971 | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* George Hill II, construction company CEO

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | George Hill II | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tom Leek | 237,377 | 68.26 |
| | Democratic | George Hill II | 110,364 | 31.74 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 347,741 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 9

The incumbent was Republican Keith Perry, who was re-elected with 65.5% of the vote in 2022. Perry was term-limited. State representative Stan McClain won the open seat.

### Republican nominee

* Stan McClain, state representative

#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Tom Leek, state representative

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Stan McClain | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Sylvain Doré, retired professor

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sylvain Doré | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Endorsements

Organizations
* 314 Action
* Equality Florida Action PAC
* Planned Parenthood Action
State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Tom Leek, state representative
Organizations
* Americans for Prosperity Action

#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Stan McClain | 177,937 | 63.28 |
| | Democratic | Sylvain Dore | 103,275 | 36.72 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 281,212 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 11

The incumbent was Republican Blaise Ingoglia, who was elected with 75.0% of the vote in 2022 against a Green Party opponent.

### Republican nominee

* Blaise Ingoglia, incumbent state senator

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Blaise Ingoglia | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Marilyn Holleran, former embassy worker

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Marilyn Holleran | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Jim Boyd, state senator
* Kathleen Passidomo, President of the Florida Senate
* Jay Trumbull, state senator

#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Blaise Ingoglia | 229,609 | 69.29 |
| | Democratic | Marilyn Holleran | 101,775 | 30.71 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 331,384 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 13

The incumbent was Republican Dennis Baxley, who was re-elected with 62.2% of the vote in 2022. Baxley was term-limited. State representative Keith Truenow won the open seat.

### Republican primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Keith Truenow, state representative

##### Eliminated in primary

* Cheryl Blancett, retired investigator
* Bowen Kou, grocery store owner

##### Withdrawn

* Ebo Entsuah, Clermont city councilor (endorsed Truenow)

#### Endorsements

Statewide officials
* Ashley Moody, Florida Attorney General
State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Dennis Baxley, incumbent state senator for this district
* Taylor Yarkosky, state representative
Local officials
* Peyton Grinnell, Lake County sheriff

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Keith Truenow | 29,729 | 67.03 |
| | Republican | Bowen Kou | 10,607 | 23.91 |
| | Republican | Cheryl Blancett | 4,018 | 9.06 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 44,354 | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Stephanie Dukes, retired teacher and nominee for this district in 2022

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Stephanie Dukes | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Keith Truenow | 181,074 | 60.30 |
| | Democratic | Stephanie Dukes | 119,212 | 39.70 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 300,286 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 15

The incumbent was Democrat Geraldine Thompson, who was elected unopposed in 2022. As no non-Democrat filed for the seat, the general election was cancelled, and Thompson won the seat outright after winning the Democratic primary.

### Democratic primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Geraldine Thompson, incumbent state senator

##### Eliminated in primary

* Randolph Bracy, former state senator for this district (2016–2022)

#### Endorsements

U.S. representatives
* Maxwell Frost, U.S. representative from Florida's 10th congressional district
State legislators
* LaVon Bracy Davis, state representative
Newspapers
* Orlando Sentinel

#### Debate

2024 Florida's 15th Senate district democratic primary debate :
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Democratic |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | | |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Bracy | Thompson |
| 1 | Jul. 8, 2024 | WESH | Greg Fox | WESH | P | P |

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Geraldine Thompson (incumbent) | 23,997 | 60.76 |
| | Democratic | Randolph Bracy | 15,498 | 39.24 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 39,495 | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Geraldine Thompson (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 17

The incumbent was Democrat Linda Stewart, who was re-elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2022. Stewart was term-limited. Former state representative Carlos Guillermo Smith was the only candidate to file for the seat, resulting in both the primary and general elections being cancelled, and Smith being elected outright.

### Democratic nominee

* Carlos Guillermo Smith, former state representative

#### Endorsements

U.S. representatives
* Maxwell Frost, U.S. representative for Florida's 10th congressional district
State legislators
* Lori Berman, state senator
* LaVon Bracy Davis, state representative
* Tracie Davis, state senator
* Anna Eskamani, state representative
* Rita Harris, state representative
* Shevrin Jones, state senator
* Johanna López, state representative
* Rosalind Osgood, state senator
* Tina Polsky, state senator
* Geraldine Thompson, state senator
* Vic Torres, state senator
Organizations
* Florida Democratic Party
Labor unions
* Central Florida AFL–CIO
* CWA Local 3108
* IATSE Local 631
* IBEW Local 606
* IUPAT District Council 78
* UNITE HERE Locals 362 & 737

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Carlos Guillermo Smith | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Carlos Guillermo Smith | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 19

The incumbent was Republican Debbie Mayfield, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Mayfield was term-limited. State representative Randy Fine won the open seat.

### Republican primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Randy Fine, state representative

##### Eliminated in primary

* Charles Sheridan, general contractor

##### Withdrawn

* Robyn Hattaway, lawyer
* Tim Thomas, Melbourne city councilor

##### Declined

* Tyler Sirois, state representative

#### Endorsements

Federal officials
* Donald Trump, former President of the United States (2017–2021)
* Rick Scott, U.S. senator from Florida
* Bill Posey, U.S. representative from Florida's 8th congressional district
Statewide officials
* Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer of Florida
* Wilton Simpson, Agriculture Commissioner of Florida
State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Thad Altman, state representative
* Webster Barnaby, state representative
* Robbie Brackett, state representative
* Erin Grall, state senator
* Joe Gruters, state senator and former chair of the Republican Party of Florida
* Mike Haridopolos, former president of the Florida Senate
* Chase Tramont, state representative
Sheriffs
* Wayne Ivey, Brevard County sheriff
Labor unions
* International Union of Police Associations

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Randy Fine | 39,178 | 73.59 |
| | Republican | Charles Sheridan | 14,062 | 26.41 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 53,240 | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Vance Ahrens, LGBTQ rights activist

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Vance Ahrens | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Randy Fine | 184,731 | 59.36 |
| | Democratic | Vance Ahrens | 126,487 | 40.64 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 311,218 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 21

The incumbent was Republican Ed Hooper, who was re-elected with 64.8% of the vote in 2022.

### Republican primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Ed Hooper, incumbent state senator

##### Eliminated in primary

* John Siamas, U.S. Navy veteran and tax practitioner

#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Jim Boyd, state senator
* Kathleen Passidomo, President of the Florida Senate
* Jay Trumbull, state senator
Newspapers
* Tampa Bay Times

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ed Hooper (incumbent) | 34,391 | 85.09 |
| | Republican | John Siamas | 6,027 | 14.91 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 40,418 | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Doris Carroll, nurse

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Doris Carroll | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ed Hooper (incumbent) | 175,862 | 61.72 |
| | Democratic | Doris Carroll | 109,078 | 38.28 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 284,940 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 23

The incumbent was Republican Danny Burgess, who was re-elected with 63.2% of the vote in 2022.

### Republican nominee

* Danny Burgess, incumbent state senator

#### Results

Republica primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Danny Burgess (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Benjamin Braver, middle school teacher

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Benjamin Braver | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Independent Party nominee

* John Houman, retired engineer and perennial candidate

#### Results

Independent primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Independent Party | John Houman | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Jim Boyd, state senator
* Kathleen Passidomo, President of the Florida Senate
* Jay Trumbull, state senator
Newspapers
* Tampa Bay Times

#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Danny Burgess | 163,859 | 58.75 |
| | Democratic | Benjamin Braver | 105,038 | 37.65 |
| | Independent Party | John Houman | 10,022 | 3.59 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 278,919 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 25

The incumbent was Democrat Victor Torres, who was re-elected with 52.6% of the vote in 2022. Torres was term-limited. State representative Kristen Arrington won the open seat.

### Democratic primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Kristen Arrington, state representative

##### Eliminated in primary

* Alan Grayson, former U.S. representative from Florida's 9th congressional district (2009–2011, 2013–2017) and perennial candidate
* Carmen Torres, political organizer and wife of incumbent state senator Victor Torres

#### Endorsements

Newspapers
* Orlando Sentinel
U.S. representatives
* Maxwell Frost, U.S. representative from Florida's 10th congressional district

#### Polling

| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Kristen Arrington | Alan Grayson | Carmen Torres | Other/Undecided |
| Impact Research (D) | July 29 – August 1, 2024 | 365 (LV) | – | 38% | 20% | 15% | 26% |
| Impact Research (D) | May 9–13, 2024 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 30% | – | 25% | 45% |

#### Debate

2024 Florida's 25th Senate district democratic primary debate :
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Democratic | Democratic |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | | | |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Arrington | Grayson | Torres |
| 1 | Jul. 12, 2024 | WESH | Greg Fox | YouTube | P | P | P |

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Kristen Arrington | 11,162 | 50.53 |
| | Democratic | Carmen Torres | 5,651 | 25.58 |
| | Democratic | Alan Grayson | 5,279 | 23.90 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,092 | 100.00 |

### Republican primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Jose Martinez, T-Mobile franchise owner

##### Eliminated in primary

* Jon Arguello, Osceola County School Board member

#### Endorsements

Newspapers
* Orlando Sentinel

#### Debate

2024 Florida's 25th Senate district republican primary debate :
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Republican |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | | |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Arguello | Martinez |
| 1 | Jul. 12, 2024 | WESH | Greg Fox | YouTube | P | P |

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jose Martinez | 10,006 | 59.35 |
| | Republican | Jon Arguello | 6,852 | 40.65 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,858 | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Debate

2024 Florida's 25th Senate district debate :
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic | Republican |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | | |
| Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Key: P Participant  A Absent  N Not invited  I Invited W Withdrawn | Arrington | Martinez |
| 1 | Sep. 5, 2024 | WESH | Greg Fox | YouTube | P | P |

#### Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| CNalysis | Likely D | August 7, 2024 |

#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Kristen Arrington | 113,095 | 51.48 |
| | Republican | Jose Martinez | 106,596 | 48.52 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 219,691 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 27

The incumbent was Republican Ben Albritton, who was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2022.

### Republican nominee

* Ben Albritton, incumbent state senator and Senate Majority Leader

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ben Albritton (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Phillip Carter, former construction worker

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Phillip Carter | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ben Albritton (incumbent) | 189,809 | 68.81 |
| | Democratic | Phillip Carter | 86,045 | 31.19 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 275,854 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 29

The incumbent was Republican Erin Grall, who was elected unopposed in 2022.

### Republican nominee

* Erin Grall, incumbent state senator

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Erin Grall (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Randy Aldieri, business consultant

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Randy Aldieri | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Jim Boyd, state senator
* Kathleen Passidomo, President of the Florida Senate
* Jay Trumbull, state senator

#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Erin Grall (incumbent) | 177,633 | 64.66 |
| | Democratic | Randy Aldieri | 97,094 | 35.34 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 274,727 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 31

The incumbent was Republican Gayle Harrell, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022.

### Republican primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Gayle Harrell, incumbent state senator

##### Did not qualify

* Joseph Bauer, medical research professional

#### Endorsements

Statewide officials
* Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida
State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Jim Boyd, state senator
* Kathleen Passidomo, President of the Florida Senate
* Jay Trumbull, state senator

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gayle Harrell (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Aaron Hawkins, data professional and Stuart Community Redevelopment Board member

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Aaron Hawkins | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gayle Harrell (incumbent) | 199,888 | 61.47 |
| | Democratic | Aaron Hawkins | 125,280 | 38.53 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 325,168 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 33

The incumbent was Republican Jonathan Martin, who was elected with 98.9% of the vote in 2022 against a write-in opponent.

### Republican nominee

* Jonathan Martin, incumbent state senator

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jonathan Martin (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Christopher Proia, trucker and nominee for the 27th district in 2022

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Christopher Proia | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Jim Boyd, state senator
* Kathleen Passidomo, President of the Florida Senate
* Jay Trumbull, state senator

#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jonathan Martin (incumbent) | 175,411 | 66.03 |
| | Democratic | Christopher Proia | 90,247 | 33.97 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 265,658 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

## District 35

The incumbent was Democrat Lauren Book, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022. Book was term-limited. Former mayor of Broward County Barbara Sharief, who had unsuccessfully challenged Book in 2022, won the open seat.

### Democratic primary
#### Candidates
##### Nominee

* Barbara Sharief, former mayor of Broward County (2013–2014, 2016–2017), candidate for this district in 2022, and candidate for Florida's 20th congressional district in the 2022 special election

##### Eliminated in primary

* Rodney Jacobs Jr., director of the Miami Civilian Investigative Panel
* Chad Klitzman, lawyer

#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Lori Berman, state senator
* Mike Gottlieb, state representative
* Fred Lippman, former state representative (1978–1999)
* Robert McKnight, former state senator (1978–1982)
* Tina Polsky, state senator
* Eleanor Sobel, former state senator (2008–2016)
* Richard Stark, former state representative (2014–2020)
Organizations
* LGBTQ Victory Fund
Newspapers
* Sun Sentinel

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Barbara Sharief | 15,161 | 46.56 |
| | Democratic | Chad Klitzman | 11,359 | 34.88 |
| | Democratic | Rodney Jacobs Jr. | 6,045 | 18.56 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 32,565 | 100.00 |

### Republican nominee

* Vinny Parlatore, former Broward County sheriff's deputy

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Vinny Parlatore | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Barbara Sharief | 140,564 | 56.33 |
| | Republican | Vinny Parlatore | 108,777 | 43.63 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 249,341 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 37

The incumbent was Democrat Jason Pizzo, who was re-elected unopposed in 2022.

### Democratic nominee

* Jason Pizzo, incumbent state senator

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jason Pizzo (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Republican nominee

* Imtiaz Mohammad

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Imtiaz Mohammad | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jason Pizzo (incumbent) | 130,931 | 58.23 |
| | Republican | Imtiaz Mohammad | 93,918 | 41.77 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 224,849 | 100.00 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

## District 39

The incumbent was Republican Bryan Avila, who was elected unopposed in 2022.

### Republican nominee

* Bryan Avila, incumbent state senator

#### Results

Republican primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bryan Avila (incumbent) | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### Democratic nominee

* Charles Lewis

#### Results

Democratic primary results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Charles Lewis | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | N/A | 100.00 |

### General election
#### Endorsements

State legislators
* Ben Albritton, state senator
* Jim Boyd, state senator
* Kathleen Passidomo, President of the Florida Senate
* Jay Trumbull, state senator
Organizations
* Americans for Prosperity Action
* Florida Fraternal Order of Police

#### Results

General election results :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bryan Avila (incumbent) | 133,270 | 69.81 |
| | Democratic | Charles Lewis | 57,635 | 30.19 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 190,905 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |