US mid-term elections: Florida

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Florida

Democratic Senator Bill Nelson defeated Republican challenger Katherine Harris.

The Democrats won the 16th district seat, formerly held by Republican Mark Foley, who resigned over improper e-mails he sent to underage boys.

They also gained the 22nd, which borders Mr Foley's district. The Republicans held onto Ms Harris's old district, the 13th.

Republican candidate Charlie Crist held the governorship for the Republicans, after Jeb Bush, the president's brother, stepped down after serving a maximum two terms.

SENATE

Incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson held his seat against Republican Katherine Harris. Mel Martinez holds the other seat for the Republicans.

	PARTY	2000	2002	2004	2006
	Democratic	2	2	1	1
	Republican	0	0	1	1
	Independent	0	0	0	0

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Florida has 25 congressional districts.

	PARTY	2000	2002	2004	2006
	Republican	15	18	18	16
	Democratic	8	7	7	9
	Independent	0	0	0	0

GOVERNOR

Republican Charlie Crist defeated Democrat Jim Davis.

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