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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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28 %
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[35th of 50]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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72 %
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[15th of 50]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Republican > seat plurality
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11
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[1st of 45]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Republican/Democrat
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18/7 |
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109th United States Congress > Senate > Republican/Democrat
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1/1 |
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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28% |
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[35th of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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72% |
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[15th of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Republican > Seat plurality
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11 |
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[1st of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Republican/Democrat
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18/7 |
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109th US Congress > Senate > Percentage > Democrats
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50% |
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[25th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Percentage > Republicans
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50% |
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[30th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Republican > Seat plurality
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0 |
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[30th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Republican/Democrat
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1/1 |
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Democratic > seat plurality
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-7
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[47th of 47]
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Democratic/Republican
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9/16 |
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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36 %
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[35th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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64 %
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[16th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Democratic/Republican
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1/1 |
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Percentage > Democrats
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50 %
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[19th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Percentage > Republicans
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50 %
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[18th of 50]
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1972 Election > Youth voter turnout
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47% |
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[24th of 41]
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2000 Election > Youth voter turnout
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35% |
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[25th of 41]
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2004 Election > Total registered voters
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8,219,000 |
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[4th of 51]
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2004 Election > Total voted
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7,372,000 |
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[4th of 51]
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2004 Election > Total votes as percentage
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56.1% |
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[43rd of 51]
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2004 Election > Voting age population
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11,469,000 |
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[4th of 51]
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2004 Election > Youth voter turnout
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46% |
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[19th of 41]
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Confederate Memorial Day > Date
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April 26 |
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Confederate States of America > Admitted
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February 8 1861 |
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Confederate States of America > Readmitted to the Union
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June 25 1868 |
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Confederate States of America > Secession ordinance
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January 10 1861 |
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Confederate States of America > Under predominant Union control
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1,865 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1789
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1790
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1800
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1810
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1820
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1830
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— |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1840
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1 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1850
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1 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1860
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1 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1870
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2 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1880
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2
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[34th of 44]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1890
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2
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[37th of 45]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1900
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3
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[33rd of 46]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1910
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4
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[32nd of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1920
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4
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[32nd of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1930
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5
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[32nd of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1940
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6
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[26th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1950
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8
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[22nd of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1960
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12
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[9th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1970
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15
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[8th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1980
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19
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[7th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1990
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23
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[4th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 2000
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25
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[4th of 50]
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Current US governors > State governors > Party
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Republican |
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Current US governors > State governors > Seat Up
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2,010 |
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Current US governors > State governors > Took office
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2,007 |
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Electoral Votes
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27 |
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[4th of 51]
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Governor
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Charlie Crist |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Incumbent
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Jeb Bush |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Outcome
Jeb Bush (R) 56%
Bill McBride (D) 43.1% |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Party
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Republican |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected to 2nd term |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Election Results
Charlie Crist (R) 52%
Jim Davis (D) 45%
Max Linn (Ref) 2% |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Incumbent
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Jeb Bush |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Party
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Republican |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Status
Term Limited- Republican Hold |
Gun Laws > Permits
No permit is required to purchase firearms. A license is needed to carry a concealed firearm. |
Gun Laws > Prohibited firearms
It is unlawful, with limited exceptions, for any person to own or have care, custody, possession, or control of a short-barreled rifle or shotgun or a machine gun which is or may readily be made operable. |
Gun Laws > Prohibited persons
law prohibits the transfer of a firearm to a person who has been convicted of a felony, a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult, or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; had adjudication of guilt withheld or imposition of sentence suspended on a felony charge and 3 years have not elapsed since the completion date of any court provisions; has been indicted for a felony; is subject to a protective order; has been arrested for a "dangerous crime," or other offenses enumerated in State law; or is a minor under the age of 18 and lacks permission of a parent or guardian. A firearm cannot be possessed by a person who is a felon, a delinquent, restrained by a domestic violence injunction, a violent career criminal, or mentally incompetent. |
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Lieutenant governor
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Jeff Kottkamp |
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Lieutenant governors > Party
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Republican |
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Lieutenant governors > Term > Ends
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2,010 |
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Lieutenant governors > Took > Office
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2,006 |
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Patents Issued
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55,303 |
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[10th of 54]
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Patents Issued (per capita)
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3.109 per 1,000 people |
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[32nd of 54]
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Pet skunk > Legality of skunk ownership
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Legal, with permit |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > Lower House Majority
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Republican 77-42 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > Upper House Majority
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Republican 26-14 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US House Delegation
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Republican 16-9 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US House Majority
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Republican 16-9 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class I
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Democratic |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class II
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none |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class III
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Republican |
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Reconstruction > Significant dates > Democratic Party Establishes Control
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January 2, 1877 |
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Reconstruction > Significant dates > Joined Confederacy
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February 4, 1861 |
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Reconstruction > Significant dates > Readmitted into Union
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June 25, 1868 |
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Reconstruction era > Reconstruction State-by-state – Significant dates > Joined Confederacy
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February 4, 1861 |
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Reconstruction era > Reconstruction State-by-state – Significant dates > Readmitted into Union
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June 25, 1868 |
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Reconstruction era > Reconstruction State-by-state – Significant dates > Seceded from Union
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January 10, 1861 |
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Republican Governors Association > Current Republican governors > Current Governor
Charles J. "Charlie" Crist, Jr. |
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Republican Governors Association > Current Republican governors > Seat Up
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2,010 |
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Republican Governors Association > Current Republican governors > Took office
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2,007 |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Base Fine Before fees
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$30.00 |
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[13th of 48]
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Original effective date
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July 1, 1986 |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Type of Law
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Secondary Enforcement |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Who is covered
Age 6+ in front seats; Age 6-17 in all seats |
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Seats in the House of Representatives
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25 seats |
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[4th of 50]
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Secretary of State > Official site
http://oss.dos.state.fl.us/browning-bio.cfm |
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Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Incumbent
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George A. Smathers |
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Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Opposing Candidates
Edward J. Gurney (Republican)
LeRoy Collins (Democrat) |
Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Party
Democrat |
Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Status
Retired: Republican victory, 55.9 - 44.1 |
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Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Incumbent
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Spessard Holland |
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Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Opposing Candidates
Lawton Chiles (Democrat)
William C. Cramer (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Party
Democrat |
Senate elections, 1970 > Senate contests in 1970 > Status
Retired: Democratic victory, 53.9 - 46.1 |
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Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Incumbent
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Edward J. Gurney |
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Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Opposing Candidates
Richard Bernard Stone (Democrat)
Jack Eckerd (Republican)
John Grady (American) |
Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Party
Republican |
Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Status
Retired: Democratic victory, 43.4 - 40.9 - 15.7 |
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Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Incumbent
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Lawton Chiles |
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Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Opposing Candidates
John Grady (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1976 > Senate contests in 1976 > Status
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Re-elected, 63.0 - 37.0 |
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Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Incumbent
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Richard B. Stone |
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Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Party
Democrat |
Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Status
Defeated in primary: Republican victory, 51.7 - 48.3 |
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Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Incumbent
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Lawton Chiles |
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Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Opposing Candidates
Van B. Poole (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1982 > Senate contests in 1982 > Status
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Re-elected, 61.7 - 38.3 |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Incumbent
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Paula Hawkins |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Opposing Candidates
Bob Graham (Democrat) |
Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Party
Republican |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Status
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Defeated, 55.0 - 45.0 |
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Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Incumbent
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Lawton Chiles |
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Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Opposing Candidates
Connie Mack (Republican)
Buddy MacKay (Democrat) |
Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Party
Democrat |
Senate elections, 1988 > Senate contests in 1988 > Status
Retired: Republican victory, 50.4 - 49.6 |
Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Incumbent
D. Robert Graham |
Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Opposing Candidates
Charlie Crist (Republican) |
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Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Status
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Re-elected, 63 - 37 |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Incumbent
Connie Mack |
Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Opposing Candidates
Bill Nelson (Democrat)
Bill McCollum (Republican) |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Party
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Republican |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Status
Retired, Democratic victory, 51 - 46 |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Incumbent
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Bob Graham
(retired) |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Opponents
Betty Castor (D) 48%
Dennis Bradley (V) 2% |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Result
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Mel Martinez (R) 50% |
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Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Candidates
Bill Nelson (Democratic) 60.3%
Katherine Harris (Republican) 38.1%
Belinda Noah (Independent) 0.5%
Brian Moore (Independent) 0.4%
Floyd Ray Frazier (Independent) 0.3%
Roy Tanner (Independent) 0.3% |
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Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Incumbent
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Bill Nelson |
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Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Ran as
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 2006 > Senate contests in 2006 > Status
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Re-elected |
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Senate elections, 2010 > Senate contests in 2010 > Incumbent
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Mel Martinez |
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Senate elections, 2010 > Senate contests in 2010 > Party
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Republican |
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Senate elections, 2012 > Senate contests in 2012 > 2006 Election Results
Bill Nelson (D) 60%, Katherine Harris (R) 38%, Other 2% |
Senate elections, 2012 > Senate contests in 2012 > Incumbent
Bill Nelson |
Senate elections, 2012 > Senate contests in 2012 > Party
Democratic |
Senate Special Committee on Aging > Majority > Senator
Bill Nelson |
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Southern Governors Association > Current Southern Governors > Current Governor
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Charlie Crist |
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Southern Governors Association > Current Southern Governors > Elected/took office
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2,006 |
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Southern Governors Association > Current Southern Governors > Party
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Republican |
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Southern Governors Association > Current Southern Governors > Seat Up
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2,010 |
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State Attorney General > Current Attorney General
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Bill McCollum |
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State Attorney General > Party
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Republican |
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State Attorney General > Term expires
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2,011 |
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State Attorney General > Took office
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2,007 |
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State court > Nomenclature > Court of Last Resort
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Supreme Court |
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State court > Nomenclature > Intermediate Appellate Court
District Court of Appeal
(5 districts) |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Lieutenant Governor
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Republican |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Secretary of State
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Republican |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Treasurer
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Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Incumbent
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Reubin O'Donovan Askew |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Bob Graham (Democratic) 55.6%
Jack Eckerd (Republican) 44.4% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Status
Term-limited, Democratic victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Incumbent
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Bob Graham |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Louis A. Bafalis (Republican) 35.3% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 64.7% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Incumbent
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Bob Graham |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Bob Martinez (Republican) 54.6%
Steve Pajcic (Democratic) 45.4% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Status
Term-limited, Republican victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Incumbent
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Bob Martinez |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Lawton Chiles (Democratic) 56.5% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Party
Republican |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Status
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Defeated, 43.5% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1994 > Election results > Incumbent
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Lawton Chiles |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1994 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1994 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 50.7% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Incumbent
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Lawton Chiles |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Opposing Candidates
Jeb Bush (Republican) 55.3%
Buddy MacKay (Democratic) 44.7% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Status
Term-limited, Republican victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Incumbent
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Jeb Bush |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Bill McBride (Democratic) 43.1% |
US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Party
Republican |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 56% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Incumbent
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Jeb Bush |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Party
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Republican |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Status
Term Limited- Republican Hold |
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US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Incumbent
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Lawton Chiles |
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US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Opposing Candidates
Van B. Poole (Republican) 38.3% |
US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Party
Democratic |
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US Senate elections, 1982 > Election summary > Status
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R61.7% |
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