As we approach the 2024 elections, we want to express our gratitude for your support and contributions to the Florida RV PAC. Your support has been instrumental in shaping our political landscape.
With Election Day fast approaching, let’s take a closer look at the top-fundraisers by contest across the state, showcasing the importance of contributions and the high stakes of this election. Florida Senate candidates collectively raised nearly $12 million for 20 available seats. Here are the top five Republican and Democratic fundraisers:
Top 5 Senate Republicans:
- Bowen Kou (District 013) – $1,376,753.81
- Tom Leek (District 007) – $1,054,892.58
- Corey Simon (District 003) – $1,010,366.33
- Don Gaetz (District 001) – $635,004.35
- Keith Truenow (District 013) – $558,934.14
Top 5 Senate Democrats:
- Daryl Parks (District 003) – $1,455,872.55
- Barbara Sharief (District 035) – $582,676.35
- Chad Klitzman (District 035) – $270,129.09
- Carlos Guillermo Smith (District 017) – $348,063.71
- Geraldine F. Thompson (District 015) – $142,556.85
This election cycle, Florida House candidates raised over $30,000,000 into their campaign coffers. Republican candidates have shown remarkable financial support, collectively raising over $21 million across Florida’s House races. That’s a two-to-one advantage over Florida Democrats. Here are some of the top-fundraising House candidates:
Top 5 House Republicans:
- Vicki Lopez (District 113) – $532,868.75
- Meg Weinberger (District 094) – $499,558.72
- Chip LaMarca (District 100) – $371,691.34
- Judson Sapp (District 020) – $373,662.00
- Fabian Basabe (District 106) – $391,654.00
Top 5 House Democrats:
- Allison Tant – District 009 – $711,887.86
- Jay Shooster – District 091 – $508,984.99
- Lindsay Cross – District 060 – $445,070.64
- Sarah Henry – District 038 – $392,443.64
- Anna V. Eskamani – District 042 – $351,824.10
Florida’s Six Ballot Amendments
Don’t forget that six amendments to the state’s constitution will be on the ballot, each with potential impacts on our state’s policies. Make sure to review them in advance to make informed choices:
- Amendment 1: Partisan School Board Members – This amendment proposes to require school board members to run as partisan candidates.
- Amendment 2: Right to Hunt and Fish – This amendment aims to enshrine the right to hunt and fish in Florida’s constitution.
- Amendment 3: Recreational Marijuana – This amendment seeks to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults in Florida.
- Amendment 4: Abortion Expansion – This amendment proposes to expand access to abortion services in the state.
- Amendment 5: Homestead Annual Inflation Adjustment – This amendment would allow for adjustments to the homestead exemption based on annual inflation.
- Amendment 6: Eliminating Public Campaign Financing – This amendment aims to abolish the current system of public campaign financing for candidates.
Watching the Results
As the results come in for the 2024 elections, there are many ways to stay updated. While the talking heads on FOX, CNN, MSNBC, and your local news stations will be glued to their monitors. You can watch the results for yourself at FloridaElectionWatch.org. Keep in mind that the state site may be a few minutes behind your local Supervisor of Elections for races in your county. You can find your local supervisor’s office and other election resources using this County by County map.
Elections ultimately go to those who show up, so make your voice heard—get out and vote!