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The2010 Florida Attorney General electiontook place on November 2, 2010, to elect theAttorney General of Florida.Incumbent Attorney GeneralBill McCollumopted to run forrun for Governorrather than seek reelection. The election was won by RepublicanPam Bondi,a former assistant state attorney forHillsborough County,who defeated DemocratDan Gelberby a 54.8% to 41.1% margin. Bondi took office in January 2011.
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Holly Benson,former state representative
- Pam Bondi,former assistant state attorney forHillsborough County
- Jeff Kottkamp,Lieutenant Governor of Florida
Campaign
[edit]With GovernorCharlie Cristopting to run for theUnited States Senatein2010rather than seekre-election,Lieutenant GovernorJeff Kottkampran for attorney general. He was joined in theRepublicanprimary by former state representative and Crist administration officialHolly Bensonand assistant state attorneyPam Bondi.
Though all three candidates were relatively unknown, Kottkamp had the greatest name recognition following his successful statewide campaign in2006,and raised the most money.[1]Kottkamp campaigned on his endorsements from law enforcement, his support for cracking down on pill mills, cybercrime, andMedicaidfraud, and his opposition toillegal immigration.[1]He was criticized, however, for his use of state planes and vehicles[2]to travel on vacations and to music concerts.[3]
Benson, meanwhile, campaigned on her fiscal conservatism, pledging to create a "regulatory strike force" and to "focus legal efforts on cutting government regulation of businesses and unnecessary paperwork."[1]She emphasized her experience running the stateDepartment of Business and Professional Regulationand the state Agency for Health Care Administration.[1]TheOrlando Sentinel,though praising her "stronger management experience," called her priorities "misplaced," and observed that "reducing regulations on business and limiting lawsuits" were more appropriate goals for a governor or state legislator.[2]
Bondi criticized Benson's remarks during a radio interview, where she said "[J]ust because you're poor doesn't mean you have to be unhealthy. It means you have a lot more time to go running."[4]
Finally, Bondi emphasized her conservative credentials and her opposition to theObama administration.[1]She noted that she would have refused to acceptstimulus moneyfrom the federal government, took a position against the restoration of felons' voter rights, and pledged to challenge theAffordable Care Actin court.[1]
Endorsements
[edit]- U.S. Representatives
- Newt Gingrich,former U.S. Representative (GA-06), formerSpeaker of the United States House of Representatives[5]
- Jeff Miller,U.S. Representative (FL-01)[6]
- Statewide officials
- State legislators
- Don Brown, former State Representative (R-DeFuniak Springs)[6]
- Greg Evers,State Representative (R-Baker)[6]
- Don Gaetz,State Senator (R-Niceville)[6]
- Matt Gaetz,State Representative (R-Niceville)[6]
- Andy Gardiner,State Senator (R-Orlando)[6]
- Mike Horner,State Representative (R-Kissimmee)[6]
- Carlos Lacasa, former State Representative (R-Miami)[6]
- Jerry Maygarden,former State Representative (R-Pensacola)[6]
- Dave Murzin,State Representative (R-Pensacola)[6]
- Joe Negron,State Senator (R-Stuart)[6]
- Peter Nehr,State Representative (R-Palm Harbor)[6]
- Scott Plakon,State Representative (R-Longwood)[6]
- Mayors and other municipal leaders
- Mike Anderson, Mayor ofFort Walton Beach[6]
- Adam Barringer, Mayor ofNew Smyrna Beach[6]
- James Campbell,Okaloosa CountyCommissioner[6]
- Bob Cole,Santa Rosa CountyCommissioner[6]
- Travis Cummings,Clay CountyCommission Chairman[6]
- David Ellspermann,Marion CountyClerk of Courts[6]
- Bill Furst,Sarasota CountyProperty Appraiser[6]
- Lydia Gardner,Orange CountyClerk of Courts[6]
- Ed Gray III,Santa Rosa CountySchool Board member[6]
- Pat Hollarn, formerOkaloosa CountySupervisor of Elections[6]
- Lane Lynchard,Santa Rosa CountyCommissioner[6]
- Bill Roberts,Okaloosa CountyCommissioner[6]
- Wilson Robertson,Escambia CountyCommissioner[6]
- Alexis Tibbetts,Okaloosa CountySuperintendent of Schools[6]
- Mike Wiggins, Mayor ofPensacola[6]
- Gordon Goodin,Santa Rosa CountyCommission Chairman[6]
- Newspapers
- Naples Daily News[6]
- Pensacola News Journal[6]
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune[6]
- Marco Eagle[6]
- Pensacola Independent News[6]
- Palatka Daily News[6]
- Statewide officials
- Bob Martinez,formerGovernor of Florida[7]
- James C. Smith,formerSecretary of State of Florida,formerAttorney General of Florida[7]
- State legislators
- Larry Cretul,State Representative (R-Ocala),Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives[7]
- Other individuals
- Sarah Palin,formerGovernor of Alaska,Republican nominee forVice-Presidentin2008[5]
- Organizations
- Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida[7]
- Associated Industries of Florida[8]
- Florida Chamber of Commerce[5]
- Susan B. Anthony List[9]
- Newspapers
- U.S. Senators
- Connie Mack III,former U.S. Senator from Florida[10]
- U.S. Representatives
- Vern Buchanan,U.S. Representative (FL-13)[10]
- Lincoln Díaz-Balart,U.S. Representative (FL-21)[10]
- Mario Díaz-Balart,U.S. Representative (FL-25)[10]
- Connie Mack IV,U.S. Representative (FL-14)[10]
- Bill Posey,U.S. Representative (FL-15)[10]
- State legislators
- Sandy Adams,State Representative (R-Oviedo)[11]
- Janet H. Adkins,State Representative (R-Fernadina Beach)[11]
- Thad Altman,State Senator (R-Melbourne)[11]
- Kevin Ambler,State Representative (R-Tampa)[11]
- Gary Aubuchon,State Representative (R-Cape Coral)[11]
- Carey Baker,State Senator (R-Eustis)[11]
- Dennis K. Baxley,former State Representative (R-Ocala)
- Michael S. Bennett,State Senator (R-Bradenton)[11]
- Marti Coley,State Representative (R-Marianna)[11]
- Lee Constantine,State Senator (R-Altamonte Springs)[11]
- Steve Crisafulli,State Representative (R-Merritt Island)
- Victor Crist,State Senator (R-Tampa)[11]
- Charles S. Dean, Sr.,State Senator (R-Inverness)[11]
- Chris Dorworth,State Representative (R-Heathrow)[11]
- Mike Fasano,State Senator (R-New Port Richey)[11]
- Clay Ford,State Representative (R-Pensacola)[11]
- Bill Galvano,State Representative (R-Bradenton)[11]
- Eddy González,State Representative (R-Miami)[12]
- Tom Grady,State Representative (R-Naples)[11]
- Alan Hays,State Representative (R-Umatilla)[11]
- Ed Homan,State Representative (R-Temple Terrace)[11]
- Dorothy Hukill,State Representative (R-Port Orange)[11]
- Dennis L. Jones,State Senator (R-Seminole)[11]
- Kurt Kelly,State Representative (R-Ocala)[11]
- Paige Kreegel,State Representative (R-Punta Gorda)[11]
- Marcelo Llorente,State Representative (R-Miami)[11]
- Bryan Nelson,State Representative (R-Apopka)[11]
- Steve Oelrich,State Senator (R-Ocala)[11]
- Pat Patterson(R-Deland)
- Durell Peaden,State Senator (R-Crestview)[11]
- Juan-Carlos Planas,State Representative (R-Miami)[11]
- Ralph Poppell,State Representative (R-Vero Beach)[11]
- Steve Precourt,State Representative (R-Winter Garden)[11]
- Ron Reagan,State Representative (R-Sarasota)[11]
- Julio Robaina,State Representative (R-Miami)[11]
- Ken Roberson,State Representative (R-Port Charlotte)[11]
- Will Snyder,State Representative (R-Stuart)[11]
- John Tobia,State Representative (R-Melbourne)[11]
- Trudi Williams,State Representative (R-Fort Myers)[11]
- Stephen R. Wise,State Senator (R-Jacksonville)[11]
- John Wood,State Representative (R-Haines City)[11]
- Ritch Workman,State Representative (R-Melbourne)[11]
- Charles Van Zant,State Representative (R-Palatka)[11]
- Juan C. Zapata,State Representative (R-Miami)[11]
- Mayors and other municipal leaders
- Mike Adkinson,Walton CountySheriff[10]
- Gary Borders,Lake CountySheriff[10]
- Tim Brown,Holmes CountySheriff[10]
- Bill Cameron,Charlotte CountySheriff[10]
- Don Eslinger,Seminole CountySheriff[10]
- Bill Farmer, Jr.,Sumter CountySheriff[10]
- Donald Fleming,Flagler CountySheriff[10]
- Wendell Hall,Santa Rosa CountySheriff[10]
- Ben Johnson,Volusia CountySheriff[10]
- Al Lamberti,Broward CountySheriff[10]
- Deryl Loar,Indian River CountySheriff[10]
- Arnold Lanier,Hardee CountySheriff[10]
- Joe A. Martinez,Miami-Dade CountyCommissioner[12]
- Rich Nugent,Hernando CountySheriff[10]
- Jack Parker,Brevard CountySheriff[10]
- Kevin Rambosk,Collier CountySheriff[10]
- John Rutherford,Duval CountySheriff[10]
- Mike Scott,Lee CountySheriff[10]
- Tom Seagraves,Nassau CountySheriff[10]
- David Shoar,St. Johns CountySheriff[10]
- Brad Steube,Manatee CountySheriff[10]
- Bob White,Pasco CountySheriff[10]
- Other individuals
- Phyllis Schlafly,conservative activist[5]
- John Stemberger, President of the Florida Family Policy Council[10]
- Organizations
- Florida Right-to-Life[13]
- Florida State Fraternal order of Police[14]
- Florida Police Benevolent Association[14]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Pam Bondi | 459,022 | 37.89 | |
Republican | Jeff Kottkamp | 397,781 | 32.84 | |
Republican | Holly Benson | 354,573 | 29.27 | |
Total votes | 1,211,376 | 100.00 |
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Dave Aronberg,state senator
- Dan Gelber,state senator
Endorsements
[edit]- U.S. Representatives
- Ted Deutch,U.S. Representative (FL-19)[16]
- Ron Klein,U.S. Representative (FL-22)[17]
- State legislators
- Scott Randolph,State Representative (D-Orlando)[16]
- Mayors and other municipal leaders
- B. Hugh Bradley,Hardee CountyClerk of Courts[18]
- Ric Bradshaw,Palm Beach CountySheriff[19]
- P. Dewitt Cason,Columbia CountyClerk of Courts
- Linda Cook,Washington CountyClerk of Courts[18]
- Pat Collier Frank,Hillsborough CountyClerk of Courts[20]
- Sadie Darnell,Alachua CountySheriff[16]
- Jeffrey J. Dawsy,Citrus CountySheriff
- Joey Dobson,Baker CountySheriff[16]
- Joseph Gilliam,Gilchrist CountyClerk of Courts[16]
- Dale Guthrie,Jackson CountyClerk of Courts[18]
- David Harvey,Wakulla CountySheriff[16]
- Bob Inzer,Leon CountyClerk of Courts[18]
- Buddy Irby,Alachua CountyClerk of Courts[16]
- Ken Keechl, Vice-Mayor ofBroward County[21]
- Ken Mascara,St. Lucie CountySheriff
- Annie Mae Murphy,Taylor CountyClerk of Courts[16]
- Regina Parrish,Union CountyClerk of Courts[16]
- J. Harrell Reid,Hamilton CountySheriff[16]
- Lou Roberts,Jackson CountySheriff
- Tim Sanders,Madison CountyClerk of Courts[16]
- Lloyd A. "Skip" Shiver,Franklin CountyClerk of Courts[16]
- Gordon Smith,Bradford CountySheriff[16]
- Joseph Smith,St. Lucie CountyClerk of Courts[18]
- Tim Smith,Putnam CountyClerk of Courts[16]
- David L. Tatum,Calhoun CountyClerk of Courts[16]
- Brent Thurmond,Wakulla CountyClerk of Courts[16]
- Richard Weiss,Polk CountyClerk of Courts[16]
- Steve Whidden,Hendry CountySheriff[19]
- Stuart Whiddon,Glades CountySheriff[19]
- Morris Young,Gadsden CountySheriff[16]
- Organizations
- U.S. Cabinet Members and Cabinet-level officials
- U.S. Representatives
- Jim Davis,former U.S. Representative (FL-11), Democratic nominee for Governor in2006[25]
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz,U.S. Representative (FL-20)[17]
- Statewide officials
- Betty Castor,formerFlorida Commissioner of Education,former President of theUniversity of South Florida,Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in2004[25]
- Buddy MacKay,formerGovernor of Florida[25]
- State legislators
- Joe Gibbons,State Representative (D-Hallandale Beach)[26]
- Audrey Gibson,State Representative (D-Jacksonville)[27]
- Bill Heller,State Representative (D-St. Petersburg)[28]
- Evan Jenne,State Representative (D-Dania Beach)[29]
- Mia L. Jones,State Representative (D-Jacksonville)[30]
- Arthenia Joyner,State Senator (D-Tampa)[31]
- Janet C. Long,State Representative (D-Seminole)[28]
- Matthew Meadows,former State Representative (D-Fort Lauderdale)[32]
- Betty Reed,State Representative (D-Tampa)[28]
- Nan Rich,State Senator (D-Weston)[33]
- Darryl Rouson,State Representative (D-St. Petersburg)[28]
- Michael Scionti,State Representative (D-Tampa)[28]
- Perry Thurston,State Representative (D-Fort Lauderdale)[34]
- Jim Waldman,State Representative (D-Coconut Creek)[35]
- Doug Wiles,State Representative (D-St. Augustine)[36]
- Mayors and other municipal leaders
- Joe Boles, Mayor ofSt. Augustine[37]
- Joy Cooper, Mayor ofHallandale Beach[38]
- Debby Eisinger, Mayor ofCooper City[39]
- Anne M. Gannon,Palm Beach CountyTax Collector[40]
- Jennifer Gottlieb,Broward CountySchool Board Vice-Chair[41]
- Kristin Jacobs,Broward CountyCommissioner[42]
- Glorious Johnson,JacksonvilleCity Councilwoman[43]
- Pam Iorio,Mayor of Tampa[20]
- Eddy Gonzalez, former Tampa Police chief[20]
- Lori Cohen Moseley, Mayor ofMiramar[44]
- Frank Ortis, Mayor ofPembroke Pines[45]
- Eileen Roy,Alachua CountySchool Board member[46]
- Katherine Fernandez Rundle,11th Judicical Circuit State Attorney[47]
- Jack Seiler,Mayor ofFort Lauderdale[48]
- Dennis Ward, 16th Judicial Circuit State Attorney[20]
- Roger Wishner, Mayor ofSunrise[49]
- Organizations
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees[20]
- Broward Teachers Union[50]
- Equality Florida[21]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters[50]
- United Transportation Union[50]
- International Union of Operating Engineers[50]
- Service Employees International Union[50]
- South Florida Council of Firefighters[20]
- United Teachers of Dade[50]
- Volusia Teachers Union[50]
- Newspapers
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Dan Gelber | 491,834 | 59.14 | |
Democratic | Dave Aronberg | 339,856 | 40.86 | |
Total votes | 831,690 | 100.00 |
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Pam Bondi | 2,882,868 | 54.77% | +2.08% | |
Democratic | Dan Gelber | 2,181,377 | 41.44% | −5.86% | |
Independent | Jim Lewis | 199,147 | 3.78% | ||
Majority | 701,491 | 13.33% | +7.95% | ||
Turnout | 5,263,392 | ||||
Republicanhold | Swing |
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