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Governor

The Florida governor is elected for a four-year term.

Florida Governor

Incumbent:

• Charlie Crist (R) (will not seek re-election; running for U.S. Senate)
• Lt Governor -- Jeff Kottkamp (R)

Challengers for 2010 election

• Michael Arth (NPA)
• Farid Khavari (NPA)
• Josue Larose (R)
• CC Reed (NPA)
• Rick Scott (R)
• Alex Sink (D)
• Bud Chiles (NPA) (dropped out 9.1.10)
• Paula Dockery (R) (dropped out 5.24.10)
• Ed Heeney (R) (did not qualify)
• Bill McCollum (R) (eliminated in primary)
• Brian Moore (D) (eliminated in primary)
• Marc Shepard (D) (withdrew)

Links

• Florida Governor's Office
• Draft Alex Sink

Blogs

• Florida Cabinet Watch
• Beat Charlie Crist
• 9.2.10: Talking Points Memo, Will Indy Chiles Dropping Out Help Dem In FL-GOV Race?
• 9.1.10: Post on Politics, Independent Chiles out of governor’s race, backs Dem Sink
• 8.25.10: Broward Politics, Hispanic analysts: Bill McCollum’s embrace of Arizona-style immigration law cost him nomination
• 8.11.10: The Happiest Place on Earth, The incessant bigotry of Bill McCollum
• 8.9.10: March on Politics, McCollum tells FBW “it would be advisable” to stop letting gay people be foster parents
• 7.30.10: Naked Politics, Scott wins appeal in district court -- throws out McCollum's matching $$$
• 7.30.10: Equality Florida, Bill McCollum Can't Escape "Rentboy" Rekers Scandal: Claims 'He Was The Only Available Witness That Had Credentials'
• 7.29.10: The Buzz, McCollum's 4-minute screed against Scott
• 7.29.10: Reid Report, Time to hit the panic button? Greene pulls ahead, Scott pulling away?
• 7.29.10: PolitiFact Florida, Negative campaigning? Not me, says Bill McCollum
• 7.7.10: The Fine Print, Scott files lawsuit that could blow up the election
• 6.29.10: March on Politics, Scott’s 527 dodges public financing law
• 6.29.10: March on Politics, McCollum now acknowledges ties to 2 groups attacking Scott
• 6.28.10: Central Florida Political Pulse, McCollum prepares for 527 nuke attack
• 6.20.10: The Buzz, McCollum to grab taxpayer money for campaign, while urging austerity
• 6.18.10: The Buzz, Last-minute challengers for Sink, Putnam
• 6.15.10: The Buzz, Bill McCollum's campaign sinking
• 6.15.10: Reid Report, What is he thinking? How Bud Chiles is knifing Alex Sink
• 6.12.19: The Buzz, Rick Scott: (not) as seen on TV
• 6.10.10: The Buzz, Poll gives Rick Scott 13-point lead on Bill McCollum; Kendrick Meek and Jeff Greene nearly even
• 6.10.10: PolitiFact, With Rick Scott leading in polls, opponents pull out 'fraud' line
• 6.9.10: Polk Politics, Bud Chiles’ First Poll “Not Bad”
• 6.9.10: March on Politics, Chiles “scrambles the race” for governor, according to Q poll
• 6.8.10: March on Politics, Dueling websites: McCollum launches site to counter Scott’s ‘truth’
• 5.24.10: Political Insider, For Dockery, just bad timing
• 5.24.10: March on Politics, Dockery drops out of governor’s race
• 5.11.10: Huffington Post, Will Rekers escort scandal sink McCollum's gubernatorial bid?
• 5.8.10: Central Florida Political Pulse, McCollum losing ground to Scott TV assault
• 5.7.10: Death, Taxes & Politics, Rick Scott gaining fast on McCollum in new poll
• 5.6.10: Death, Taxes & Politics, Sink camp: So, the guy who voted against MLK Day now has committee to drum up the black vote?
• 4.14.10: The Buzz, New gubernatorial candidate comes out swinging
• 4.13.10: The Buzz, Republican Rick Scott joins governor's race
• 4.8.10: JaxPolitics.com, Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Offers Up Miracle Cure-All Bank Plan
• 3.17.10: Progress Florida, Bill McCollum: Solving Florida's Problems One Sentence At A Time
• 2.16.10: Post on Politics, Sink-McCollum smackdown, Part II
• 2.16.10: Post on Politics, Paper Clip Czar Sink-Career Politician McCollum smackdown
• 2.13.10: The Buzz, Democrats worry about a flat, messageless Alex Sink campaign
• 1.17.10: Eye on Miami, Is Alex Sink running the worst campaign since ... Bill McBride?
• 12.13.09: Seminole Democrat, Paula Dockery Is Our Joke
• 11.25.09: Central Florida Political Pulse, Should Sink be worried about this guy?
• 11.3.09: March on Politics, Dockery, on her decision to run for governor
• 11.3.09: The Buzz, Sen. Paula Dockery to file for governor Tuesday
• 11.2.09: Post on Politics, Waiting’s over, Dockery’s in governor’s race
• 10.27.09: Central Florida Political Pulse, McCollum and Sink feuding over debt-collection blame
• 9.15.09: Florida Politics, And he wants to be our Guv?
• 9.13.09: The Buzz, Paula Dockery may take on Bill McCollum
• 8.25.09: Naked Politics, Democrat bashes "undemocratic" Democratic Party
• 6.28.09: Eye on Miami, Public Records Requests: Alex Sink/Loser Bill McCollum Gubernatorial Race
• 6.15.09: Pushing Rope, Florida's Firefighters Endorse Alex Sink
• 6.14.09: The Political Whore, Bill McCollum’s sham move to the middle shouldn’t fool anyone
• 6.14.09: Central Florida Politics, Paula Dockery could be a contender!
• 6.1.09: Political Whore, Paula Dockery could challenge Bill McCollum for Republican governor’s nomination in 2010 election
• 5.28.09: The Buzz, Dockery's inbox: "Run, Paula, run!"
• 5.18.09: The Political Whore, Bill McCollum, Florida governor wannabe and scary weaself--k
• 5.18.09: Polk Politics, Bronson Backing Out Of Governor's Race?
• 5.15.09: Central Florida Political Pulse, It's official: McCollum to announce in Orlando Monday
• 5.13.09: The Buzz, Republicans hit "the real Alex Sink"
• 5.13.09: March on Politics, Sink’s Announcement Promises Change, Business Acumen
• 5.13.09: The Political Whore, It’s official, Part II: Tampa Bay’s Alex Sink will run for Florida governor in 2010
• 5.13.09: Post on Politics, Sink announces campaign for governor
• 4.3.09: March on Politics, Poll: Sink, McCollum In Near-Tie For Governor
• 11.13.08: Pushing Rope, Draft Alex Sink
• 11.11.08: March on Politics, Castor: Sink Should Run
• 11.7.08: Capitol Comments, Sink vs. Crist battle already started
• 8.25.06: Florida Progressive Coalition, FL Democratic gubernatorial debate.
• 8.23.06: Florida Progressive Coalition, Big Sugar bankrolls anti-Davis ad.
• 8.23.06: Florida Progressive Coalition, Gallagher: Three liberals and one conservative.
• 8.23.06: Florida Progressive Coalition, FL GOP gubernatorial debate.
• 8.11.06: Naked Politics, Bense open to invited to be Crist's running mate.
• 8.10.06: FLA Politics, Location, location, location.
• 8.8.06: Cinemocracy, Alan Schroeder vs. Rod Smith's faux hurricane.
• 8.8.06: Naked Politics, McCain and NRA endorse Crist.
• 8.8.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Pass the Remote.
• 8.8.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, NRA Endorses Crist -- Is Smith Next?
• 8.8.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Jewish Supporters Come to Davis' Defense.
• 8.8.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Smith's Sweet Tooth or His Achilles Heel?
• 8.8.06: FLA Politics, Criticism of Dem Gubernatorial Ads.
• 8.7.06: Naked Politics, Outside groups remain armed and ready.
• 8.6.06: Florida Progressive Coalition, Righties Must Be Loving This Election.
• 8.1.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Davis' Guest Star.
• 7.31.06: Bark Bark Woof Woof, Courting the Queer Vote.
• 7.31.06: Naked Politics, Ringside seats in Poinciana: Gallagher v. Crist.
• 7.31.06: The Buzz, RPOF: Davis inconsistent on minimum wage.
• 7.31.06: The Buzz, Davis Touts Poll.
• 7.30.06: Q: The Florida Politics Blog, Does Crist Have the Atomic Bomb?
• 7.29.06: Feral Visions, Who You Should Vote For.
• 7.29.06: The Buzz, Tom "Mr. Positive" Gallagher.
• 7.29.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, More Smith Ads on the Way.
• 7.26.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Beware of Tan Man.
• 7.26.06: The Buzz, Q Poll: Big Crist, Davis Leads.
• 7.26.06: The Buzz, Builders for Davis.
• 7.26.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Poll: Big Leads for Crist and Davis.
• 7.25.06: FLA Politics, FL-GOV: How to Beat Republicans.
• 7.25.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, The Right Stuff.
• 7.25.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Black Grassroots Group Sides with Smith.
• 7.25.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Bits of Polling Tid.
• 7.25.06: The Buzz, Gallagher on New TV Ad: I'm Conservative.
• 7.24.06: Florida Progressive Coalition, The Governor's Race.
• 7.24.06: The Buzz, Jeb Still on Fence.
• 7.24.06: The Buzz, Bob Graham hits trail today with Davis.
• 7.20.06: FLA Politics, FL Gov: What's at Stake.
• 7.20.06: The Buzz, Davis: Smith raided CAT fund.
• 7.20.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Family Man.
• 7.20.06: The Buzz, Smith: "Straight-Talking Governor."
• 7.19.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Stem Cell Divisions.
• 7.19.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, 527 Alert!
• 7.19.06: The Buzz, Davis hits Smith on Rodman Dam.
• 7.18.06: The Buzz, Gallagher a Hit at Hillsborough REC.
• 7.18.06: The Buzz, Stemberger on the Attack.
• 7.17.06: The Buzz, Round 1 -- Davis and Smith debate.
• 7.16.06: The Buzz, Gay leaders in Broward endorse Davis.
• 7.15.06: The Buzz, Hialeah's Robaina Endorses Gallagher.
• 7.13.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Sharks and Jets, Republican-style.
• 7.7.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, And $560K for Smith.
• 7.7.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Davis' Latest Take: $650K.
• 7.6.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Primary Positioning in Palm Beach.
• 6.29.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Smith's Camp: Davis Misses "Crucial" Meeting.
• 6.16.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Teachers for Tom and Educators for Crist.
• 6.15.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Magic Kingdom Cleaners for Smith.
• 6.9.06: Taking Names, Debate Edge: Smith
• 6.8.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, Davis and Smith Even?
• 6.3.06: The Buzz, Joint AFSCME Endorsement.
• 6.1.06: The Buzz, Davis v. Smith, part III.
• 5.28.06: Central Florida Political Pulse, A Sunny Start.
• 5.24.06: Pushing Rope, Democrats Can Win Florida Governor Mansion.
• 4.17.06: FLA Politics, Is the Governor's Race Over?
• 4.17.06: The Buzz, Charlie, Tom, And Hillary.
• 4.3.06: Bark Bark Woof Woof, Terri's Legacy.
• 3.31.06: FLA Politics, Davis Closing In.
• 3.6.06: Florida Public Policy, What We Should Do With Florida's Budget Surplus.
• 12.18.05: FLA Politics, Final Thoughts on Smith/Davis from Conference
• Race for Governor, Florida

Election Results

• 8.24.10 Democratic Primary
  • Alex Sink 76.9%
  • Brian Moore 23.2%
• 8.24.10 Republican Primary
  • Rick Scott 46.4%
  • Bill McCollum 43.5%
  • Mike McCalister? 10.1%
• 11.7.06 General Election
  • Charlie Crist 52.2%
  • Jim Davis 45.1%
  • Max Linn 1.9%
  • John Wayne Smith 0.3%
  • Karl Behm 0.2%
  • Richard Paul Dembinsky 0.2%
  • CC Reed 0.0%
  • Omari Musa 0.0%
  • Piotr Blass 0.0%
• 9.5.06 Democratic Primary
  • Jim Davis 47.3%
  • Rod Smith 41.2%
  • Carol Castagnero 5.3%
  • Glenn Burkett 3.8%
  • John Crotty 2.4%
• 9.5.06 Republican Primary
  • Charlie Crist 64.0%
  • Tom Gallagher 33.5%
  • Vernon Palmer 1.4%
  • Michael St Jean 1.2%

Polls

• Chamber of Commerce, Crist: 75% approval (5.16.07).
• Strategic Vision, Crist: 69% approval (5.16.07).
• St Petersburg Times and Bay News 9, Crist: 62% approval, 39% say state is on the right track (5.12.07).
• Qunnipiac, Crist: 73% approval to 9% disapproval (3.29.07).
• Public Opinion Strategies, Crist: 82% approval to 8% disapproval (3.29.07).

Media

• 9.2.10: Florida Times-Union, Many questions surrounding Scott-Carroll ticket go unanswered
• 9.2.10: St. Petersburg Times, Republican Rick Scott and his new running mate, Jennifer Carroll, hit campaign trail
• 9.2.10: St. Petersburg Times, Bud Chiles to endorse Democrat Alex Sink for Florida governor
• 8.26.10: St. Petersburg Times, Why Scott won, and why he could win again (Howard Troxler column)
• 8.20.10: Gainesville Sun, Smith: We have an opportunity to change Florida
• 8.17.10: St. Petersburg Times, Alex Sink's tactical, conventional and safe choice: Rod Smith
• 8.12.10: St. Petersburg Times, Bill McCollum unveils illegal immigration proposal
• 8.8.10: St. Petersburg Times, Anointed by GOP leaders, McCollum struggles for traction with voters
• 7.31.10: St. Petersburg Times, Appeals panel sides with Rick Scott, says Bill McCollum not entitled to matching funds
• 7.28.10: St. Petersburg Times, Bill McCollum lobs attack after attack at gubernatorial rival Rick Scott
• 7.28.10: Florida Tribune, http://fltrib.com/articles/sink-offers-broad-support-renewable-energy
• 7.25.10: St. Petersburg Times, Rick Scott's case against Florida's public financing of candidates (Howard Troxler column)
• 7.13.10: St. Petersburg Times, Rick Scott's deceitful, heartless ploy (editorial)
• 7.13.10: St. Petersburg Times, McCollum campaign is down to $800,000 and scrambling for public financing
• 7.9.10: St. Petersburg Times, Scott doesn't need to get to work — he needs a tutor (Daniel Ruth column)
• 7.8.10: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Chiles says he can take pressure
• 7.7.10: St. Petersburg Times, Rick Scott sues to block public funds from going to rival campaigns
• 7.7.10: Florida Times-Union, In Florida governor's race, 527s play hardball
• 6.29.10: Tampa Tribune, McCollum now acknowledges ties to 2 groups attacking Scott
• 6.28.10: Politico, Chiles undeterred by Dem complaints
• 6.28.10: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Rookie mistakes by McCollum?
• 6.25.10: St. Petersburg Times, Hypocrisy and stimulus are latest buzzwords of Scott-McCollum battle
• 6.19.10: Tampa Tribune, E-mail links ads to McCollum camp
• 6.18.10: Florida Independent, McCollum comments on his campaign’s association with anti-Scott 527
• 6.17.10: Tampa Tribune, Sink considers naming running mate early
• 6.16.10: St. Petersburg Times, Bill McCollum's campaign for Florida governor in trouble
• 6.15.10: St. Petersburg Times, McCollum tied to shadow group behind attack ads on Scott
• 6.15.10: Daytona Beach News-Journal, DeLand man enters race for governor
• 6.12.10: St. Petersburg Times, Another long-shot Chiles treads the Florida campaign trail
• 6.4.10: St. Petersburg Times, Bud Chiles makes independent run for governor
• 6.3.10: Tampa Tribune, Bud Chiles enters governor's race in volatile election year
• 5.26.10: St. Petersburg Times, $6 million in ads later, GOP candidate for governor Rick Scott talks to voters
• 5.25.10: St. Petersburg Times, Bill McCollum's attacks on rival Rick Scott clash with his record in Congress
• 5.24.19: The Ledger, Lakeland Sen. Paula Dockery Drops Out of Governor's Race
• 5.20.10: St. Petersburg Times, Alex Sink chats with Bubba the Love Sponge about rent-boy scandal
• 5.19.10: Palm Beach Post, Rich health-care exec plays to anti-insider mood in try for Fla. governor's mansion
• 5.13.10: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, The race for governor said to be wide open
• 5.12.10: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Scandal's ripples hit governor's race
• 2.23.10: Tampa Tribune, TV war starts in governor's race with 2 attack ads
• 2.14.10: Tampa Tribune, Democrats critical of attorney general
• 1.30.10: St. Petersburg Times, You may not like the candidates for Florida governor, but don't expect alternatives
• 11.1.09: Orlando Sentinel, Bill McCollum and Alex Sink should fight for us, not each other (Scott Maxwell column)
• 7.30.09: West Volusia Beacon, DeLand’s Urban Cowboy runs for governor
• 7.14.09: TCPalm, Man behind Florida Billionaires Political Committee running in 3 races, formed 160 PACs
• 5.28.09: St. Petersburg Times, Lakeland's Sen. Dockery may join race for governor
• 5.24.09: St. Petersburg Times, Two candidates for Florida governor have lengthy ties to banking industry
• 5.20.09: Palm Beach Post, Ag Commissioner Bronson bows out of governor's race; doesn't endorse fellow Republican McCollum
• 7.15.08: Orlando Sentinel, See Charlie run and run and run as Alex closes in (commentary)
• 8.13.06: Gainesville Sun, Crist cooly dismisses criticism of his lifestyle.
• 8.13.06: St. Petersburg Times, Toughest Democrat to beat? A Republican says Smith.
• 8.13.06: Tallahassee Democrat, Gallagher campaign ads seek to close gap.
• 8.13.06: Palm Beach Post, Democrats: Smith.
• 8.13.06: Palm Beach Post, Republicans: Crist.
• 8.13.06: Lakeland Ledger, Democrats: Smith For Governor.
• 8.13.06: St. Petersburg Times, Crist for the Republicans.
• 8.13.06: St. Petersburg Times, Smith for the Democrats.
• 8.13.06: Daytona Beach News-Journal, Effectiveness in Legislature gives Smith edge over Davis.
• 8.13.06: Florida Today, GOP elite campaign in Brevard.
• 8.12.06: Palm Beach Post, Getting water message out is Crotty campaign's sole goal.
• 8.12.06: Associated Press, Davis Loose And Sharp, Gallagher Confident At Candidates Forum.
• 8.11.06: Tampa Tribune, Gallagher Highlights Differences With Crist.
• 8.11.06: Palm Beach Post, Gallagher touts conservative views, vows to stay in race.
• 8.11.06: Associated Press, Gov. Bush urges support for GOP replacement.
• 8.11.06: Orlando Sentinel, Gallagher campaign loses pair.
• 8.11.06: Palm Beach Post, Democrat Smith takes rival Davis to task over House attendance.
• 8.10.06: Tampa Tribune, Political Insurance Policies.
• 8.10.06: Miami Herald, Gallagher not quitting, advisors say.
• 8.10.06: Miami Herald, Adwatch: Charlie Crist's race for governor.
• 8.10.06: Tampa Tribune, Ad Watch: Rod Smith.
• 8.9.06: Tampa Tribune, Ad Watch: Jim Davis.
• 8.9.06: Associated Press, U.S. Rep. Schultz calls on Smith to denounce false flyer.
• 8.9.06: Southwest Florida Herald Tribune, Smith won't reject anti-Davis flier.
• 8.9.06: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Jewish leaders criticize flier that slams gubernatorial candidate Davis on Israel.
• 8.9.06: Miami Herald, Sugar growers finance attack on Davis.
• 8.9.06: Miami Herald, Gallagher considers quitting race for governor.
• 8.8.06: St. Petersburg Times, Rod Smith changes TV ad firms for 2nd time.
• 8.8.06: Mike Thomas, Wily old pro Gallagher gets outfoxed again.
• 8.8.06: Orlando Sentinel, Smith criticizes Davis ads that rely on Graham.
• 8.8.06: St. Petersburg Times, Can growth pay for all of Crist's promises.
• 8.8.06: Miami Herald, Broward retirement homes host gubernatorial hopeful Davis.
• 8.8.06: Orlando Sentinel, Mailers attack Davis for missing pro-Israel vote.
• 8.8.06: Tampa Tribune, Ad Watch: Tom Gallagher.
• 8.6.06: Miami Herald, Crist far in front; Davis' lead thin.
• 8.7.06: St. Petersburg Times, No Jeb? Hispanics wait to be wooed.
• 8.7.06: Orlando Sentinel, So far, candidates fail to fire up evangelicals.
• 8.7.06: St. Petersburg Times, Quality of life index.
• 8.7.06: Miami Herald, Tactic gives candidates bundles of cash.
• 8.6.06: St. Petersburg Times, Silver lining for GOP: No blood in primary.
• 8.6.06: Southwest Florida News-Press, Crist smiles his way to lead.
• 8.6.06: Tampa Tribune, Democrats For Governor Claim Momentum.
• 8.6.06: Palm Beach Post, Candidates follow possum trail to court rural voter.
• 8.6.06: St. Petersburg Times, On campaign trail, the snit hits the fan.
• 8.5.06: Miami Herald, Who's No. 2? Gov. wannabes keep us guessing.
• 8.5.06: Orlando Sentinel, Smith hopes message of change helps win fans.
• 8.5.06: Orlando Sentinel, Crist tops Gallagher in campaign cash; Davis leads Smith.
• 8.5.06: Palm Beach Post, Gallagher fund raising turns in worst month yet.
• 8.5.06: St. Petersburg Times, Gallagher trails field in race for funds.
• 8.5.06: Gannett, Smith, Davis TV ads skip Southwest.
• 8.4.06: St. Petersburg Times, Electoral math hurts Smith's primary chance.
• 8.4.06: Lakeland Ledger, Smith Says He Can Carry North Florida.
• 8.4.06: Miami Herald, Casino developer a big donor to ally of Crist.
• 8.4.06: Southwest Florida Herald Tribune, Davis to use Graham in first campaign ad.
• 8.4.06: Tampa Tribune, Democratic Contenders For Governor Take To TV.
• 8.4.06: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Democratic candidates tap into voter frustration on FCAT, education reform.
• 8.3.06: Tampa Tribune, Gallagher Receives Renewed Support.
• 8.3.06: Palm Beach Post, Social conservatives say Crist waffles; they tout Gallagher.
• 8.3.06: Palm Beach Post, Smith gets the jump on Davis with ads on insurance plan.
• 8.3.06: Miami Herald, Campaign adwatch: Rod Smith.
• 8.3.06: Tampa Tribune, Candidates Face Each Other and Anonymity.
• 8.3.06: Front Page Florida, Will Gallagher Quit the Governor's Race?
• 8.2.06: Miami Herald, First pitch from shadow group is a softball.
• 8.2.06: Miami Herald, Davis knocked for Cuba trip.
• 8.2.06: Orlando Sentinel, Republicans spar in Polk debate.
• 8.2.06: Palm Beach Post, Ad watch: Tom Gallagher.
• 8.2.06: Naples News, Democratic gubernatorial candidate vows to give 'adult supervision' to Legislature.
• 8.1.06: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Democratic candidates court S. Floridians in governor's race.
• 8.1.06: Miami Herald, Ad Watch: Tom Gallagher.
• 7.31.06: Orlando Sentinel, Dems get slow start in race for governor.
• 7.31.06: Miami Herald, Democratic candidates woo gay voters.
• 7.30.06: Palm Beach Post, Gallagher's strategy of playing to the right is wrong route.
• 7.30.06: Palm Beach Post, Politicos see Gallagher's ethics scrapes as grist for Crist to protect huge lead.
• 7.30.06: Florida Today, Davis fighting to be governor.
• 7.30.06: Tallassee Democrat, Rod Smith uses charm in state race.
• 7.30.06: Tallahassee Democrat, Smith trying to build funding, momentum.
• 7.30.06: Daytona Beach News-Journal, Political experts say Democrats need to run TV ads.
• 7.30.06: Miami Herald, Presumed runners-up optimistic.
• 7.30.06: Orlando Sentinel, Age-old issues.
• 7.30.06: Orlando Sentinel, Smith ad hits airways.
• 7.29.06: Orlando Sentinel, 9 state candidates get $6.5 million to spar.
• 7.29.06: Tallahassee Democrat, Faith-baked: Balancing religion and politics.
• 7.29.06: Miami Herald, Campaign: Democratic primary for governor.
• 7.29.06: Palm Beach Post, Ad Watch: Rod Smith.
• 7.28.06: The Buzz, Lt. Gov. Gelber?
• 7.28.06: Miami Herald, Insurance crisis enters political debate.
• 7.28.06: Orlando Sentinel, Crist keeps sunny side up in governor's race.
• 7.28.06: Tampa Tribune, Crist's New Ad Covers Hot-Button Issues.
• 7.28.06: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Governor hopefuls try to make religion an issue.
• 7.27.06: St. Petersburg Times, Trailing, Gallagher sticks to The Plan.
• 7.27.06: Gainesville Sun, 3 polls put Crist far ahead of Gallagher.
• 7.27.06: Southwest Florida Herald Tribune, Candidates play off voter fear.
• 7.26.06: Southwest Florida Herald Tribune, Gubernatorial candidates try out blogs, podcasts.
• 7.26.06: Miami Herald, Adwatch: Charlie Crist.
• 7.26.06: Miami Herald, Prison group endorses Crist.
• 7.26.06: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Insurance policy: Four varied views.
• 7.26.06: Palm Beach Post, Tallahassee outsider tries cycling his way in.
• 7.25.06: New York Times, Stem Cell Work Gets States' Aid After Bush Veto.
• 7.25.06: Miami Herald, Crist increases his lead, poll says.
• 7.24.06: St. Petersburg Times, In seat belts and at speeches, Smith's family is by his side.
• 7.23.06: Tallahassee Democrat, Davis lagging behind GOP in fundraising but leading Smith.
• 7.23.06: St. Petersburg Times, Democrats clash over insurance hikes.
• 7.23.06: Tampa Tribune, Davis, Smith Duel Over Issues.
• 7.21.06: Palm Beach Post, Smith hits road with a passion.
• 7.21.06: Associated Press, Gallagher's latest ad focuses on education.
• 7.21.06: Miami Herald, Adwatch: Charlie Crist.
• 7.21.06: Palm Beach Post, Davis slams rival's voting record.
• 7.21.06: Miami Herald, Rod Smith vs. Jim Davis.
• 7.21.06: St. Petersburg Times, Pinellas activist joins governor's race.
• 7.21.06: St. Petersburg Times, Gallagher goes on attack.
• 7.21.06: Southwest Florida Herald Tribune, Smith ends state tour with big endorsement.
• 7.20.06: Associated Press, Crist files papers in governor's race.
• 7.19.06: St. Petersburg Times, Sugar dollars pour into pro-Smith group.
• 7.19.06: St. Petersburg Times, Gov. Bush, FCAT hang over race.
• 7.19.06: Associated Press, Gallagher files paperwork for governor's race.
• 7.19.06: Associated Press, Smith campaigns in conservative Panhandle.
• 7.18.06: Palm Beach Post, Davis, Smith file, address campaign differences.
• 7.18.06: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Democrats snipe as governor's race shifts into high gear.
• 7.18.06: Miami Herald, Democrat Smith to kick off state bus tour today.
• 7.17.06: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Crist, Gallagher court right-wing vote in their race for governor.
• 7.16.06: Palm Beach Post, In GOP governor's race, Gallagher backers keeping the faith.
• 7.16.06: Lakeland Ledger, Black Caucus Focuses on Voting Issue.
• 7.16.06: Orlando Sentinel, Crist, Smith enjoy Disney backing.
• 7.15.06: Associated Press, Two GOP candidates for governor have different strngths, styles.
• 7.15.06: Tampa Tribune, Donor Crosses Party Lines.
• 7.11.06: St. Petersburg Times, Crist wins another lap in fundraising race.
• 7.11.06: Tampa Tribune, Democratic Governor Hopefuls Take Stance On Insurance Issue.
• 7.9.06: Tampa Tribune, Endorsements Given, Then Taken Away.
• 7.9.06: Tallahassee Democrat, Soft money playing hardball.
• 7.9.06: Miami Herald, Democrats diverge on guns, green.
• 7.8.06: Associated Press, Davis reports $90,000 more than Smith in fundraising.
• 7.8.06: Tallahassee Democrat, Democratic gubernatorial candidates say money reveals growing support.
• 7.7.06: Human Events Online, Florida Is at a Moral Crossroads.
• 7.7.06: Tampa Tribune, Davis Seeks Smith Gift For Fla.
• 7.3.06: Orlando Sentinel, Policy rates loom in race.
• 7.3.06: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, GOP's Crist, Gallagher court black voters in September's primary.
• 7.2.06: St. Petersburg Times, Crist's advantages over Gallagher are showing.
• 6.28.06: St. Petersburg Times, Crist no conservative, says Gallagher camp.
• 6.28.06: Miami Herald, Ad Watch: Ad focuses on Crist's conservative values.
• 6.28.06: Miami Herald, Ad Watch: Martinez endorsement gets prominent airtime.
• 6.26.06: Southwest Florida Herald Tribune, Democrats say Gov. Bush handled hurricanes well.
• 6.26.06: Tallahassee Democrat, Candidates should say what they'll outsource.
• 6.25.06: Tallahassee Democrat, Governor candidates coming to a TV near you.
• 6.19.06: Miami Herald, Candidates for governor eye FCAT changes.
• 6.18.06: Orlando Sentinel, Smith likes odds for governorship.
• 6.15.06: Associated Press, Gubernatorial candidates support spreading scholarship wealth.
• 6.12.06: Naples News, Gallagher, Crist: Cut from the same cloth?
• 6.10.06: Orlando Sentinel, Democrats spar on issues, trade barbs.
• 6.10.06: Miami Herald, Cuban Americans courted.
• 6.9.06: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Martinez to endorse Crist in GOP race for governor.
• 6.8.06: Orlando Sentinel, Ecology could decide Democrats' primary.
• 6.7.06: St. Petersburg Times, Crist maintains lead in primary, poll says.
• 6.6.06: Tampa Tribune, Governor Choices Stump Democrats.
• 6.5.06: Miami Herald, Unions slow to embrace Democrats Davis, Smith.
• 6.5.06: Miami Herald, Davis Versus Smith on Labor Issues.
• 6.3.06: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Candidates want taxes reined in.
• 6.2.06: Miami Herald, 2 Democrats on common ground.
• 6.1.06: Tampa Tribune, It Seems Smith Is Making This A Real Race.
• 6.1.06: St. Petersburg Times, Vying for union, Davis rips Smith.
• 5.31.06: Tampa Tribune, Davis Takes Off Gloves In Primary.
• 5.30.06: Tampa Tribune, Opponent Makes Inroads On Davis' Home Turf.*5.29.06: Palm Beach Post, Fundamentally misguided.
• 5.29.06: Tallahassee Democrat, Group wants preK a focus of governor's race.
• 5.29.06: Palm Beach Post, South Florida may be decisive in Democratic primary for governor.
• 5.29.06: St. Petersburg Times, Gallagher, Davis jostle for veterans.
• 5.28.06: Orlando Sentinel, Race to succeed Gov. Bush revs up.
• 5.28.06: Orlando Sentinel, Taking sides.
• 5.27.06: St. Petersburg Times, TV sound bites oversimplify Crist-vs.-Gallagher issues.
• 5.27.06: Palm Beach Post, Gallagher wants debate, downplays ad timing.
• 5.25.06: Associated Press, President Bush's dwindling popularity affecting Florida race for governor.
• 5.25.06: Southwest Florida Herald Tribune, TV advertising may determine political races.
• 5.25.06: Palm Beach Post, Florida's next governor, by God.
• 5.24.06: Palm Beach Post, Crist to begin TV campaign.
• 5.23.06: Palm Beach Post, Reps. Meek, Boyd endorse Smith for governor.
• 5.23.06: St. Petersburg Times, Jim Davis, don't look behind you.
• 5.22.06: Tallahassee Democrat, AFL-CIO won't back Davis, Smith.
• 4.23.06: St. Petersburg Times, Gallagher pollsters dig deep to find good news.
• 4.23.06: Tampa Tribune, Campaign Bundles Skirt Law.
• 4.16.06: St. Petersburg Times, Farkas' zing of foe could nick a friend.
• 4.20.06: South Florida Sun-Sentinel, GOP's slide across U.S. may give boost to candidates for governor.
• 4.20.06: Southwest Florida Herald-Tribune, Governor's race tightens; FCAT is a likely issue.
• 4.20.06; St. Petersburg Times, New poll: A tossup governor's race.
• 4.16.06: St. Petersburg Times, Where's all the money?
• 4.6.06: Palm Beach Post, Acrimony escalates between Davis, Smith campaigns.
• 4.2.06: Tampa Tribune, Candidates Watch Clock In Money Push.
• 4.1.06: Palm Beach Post, Democrat governor hopefuls start sniping.
• 3.23.06: St. Petersburg Times, Big GOP donors smile on Gallagher.
• 3.19.06: Palm Beach Post, Stock brouhaha may foretell bruising GOP governor race.
• 3.19.06: Orlando Sentinel, Capitol View.
• 3.19.06: St. Petersburg Times, N.M. governor has eye on Florida.
• 2.23.06: The Lakeland Ledger, Poll: Crist, Davis Lead in Race.
• 1.29.06: The Lakeland Ledger, Final Four Vying to Woo Voters.
• 1.21.06: The Lakeland Ledger, Candidates Clash at Home Forum.
• 10.7.05: The Lakeland Ledger, Crist Campaign Leads the Pack In Fundraising.

History

• Past Governors
  • Charlie Crist (R), 2007-
  • Jeb Bush (R), 1999-2007
  • Buddy MacKay (D), 1998-1999
  • Lawton Chiles (D), 1991-1998
  • Robert Martinez (R), 1987-1991
  • Wayne Mixson (D), 1987
  • Bob Graham (D), 1979-1987
  • Reubin Askew (D), 1971-1979
  • Claude Kirk (R), 1967-1971
  • Haydon Burns (D), 1965-1967
  • Farris Bryant (D), 1961-1965
  • LeRoy Collins (D), 1955-1961
  • Charley Johns (D), 1953-1955
  • Daniel McCarty (D), 1953
  • Fuller Warren (D), 1949-1953
  • Millard Caldwell (D), 1945-1949
  • Spessard Holland (D), 1941-1945
  • Fred Cone (D), 1937-1941
  • David Sholtz (D), 1933-1937
  • Doyle Carlton (D), 1929-1933
  • John Martin (D), 1925-1929
  • Cary Hardee (D), 1921-1925
  • Sidney Catts (Prohibition), 1917-1921
  • Park Trammell (D), 1913-1917
  • Albert Gilchrist (D), 1909-1913
  • Napoleon Broward (D), 1905-1909
  • William Jennings (D), 1901-1905
  • William Bloxham (D), 1897-1901
  • Henry Mitchell (D), 1893-1897
  • Francis Fleming (D), 1889-1893
  • Edward Perry (D), 1885-1889
  • William Bloxham (D), 1881-1885
  • George Drew (D), 1877-1881
  • Marcellus Sterns (R), 1874-1877
  • Ossian Hart (R), 1873-1874
  • Harrison Reed (R), 1868-1873
  • David Walker (Conservative), 1865-1868
  • William Marvin (None), 1865
  • Abraham Allison (D), 1865
  • John Milton (D), 1861-1865
  • Madison Perry (D), 1857-1861
  • James Broome (D), 1853-1857
  • Thomas Brown (Whig), 1849-1853
  • William Moseley (D), 1845-1849
• Territorial Governors
  • John Branch, 1844-1845
  • Richard Call, 1841-1844
  • Robert Reid, 1839-1841
  • Richard Call, 1836-1839
  • John Eaton, 1834-1836
  • William Duval, 1822-1834
• Military Governors
  • Andrew Jackson (D), 1821

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