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SenateDistrict3

Florida Senate District 3

Incumbent

• Charlie Dean

Challengers for 2010

Blogs

• 10.13.09: The Buzz, Nancy Argenziano v. Charlie Dean
• 9.6.07: Florida Kossacks, Suzan Franks to Run Again
• 7.18.07: Naked Politics, Baxley gave money to group that attacked Dean
• 6.28.07: Florida Politics, More Thoughts on SD3
• 6.28.07: Florida Kossacks, Reflections on SD-3
• 6.27.07: Florida Progressive Coalition, What Went Wrong
• 6.27.07: Florida Politics, Postmortem for SD3
• 6.27.07: Florida Netroots, Special Election: What Went Wrong
• 6.22.07: The Buzz, Poll: Dean up 20 points
  • Poll results
• 6.18.07: Florida Kossacks, SD-3: "What else are they going to lie to them about?"
• 6.8.07: The Buzz, Franks fires first in SD3 election
  • Franks press release
• 6.8.07: Central Florida Political Pulse, Dean to Raise Cash on Session's Eve
• 6.6.07: Capitol Comments, State rep angered by attacks from 'shadows'
• 6.5.07: The Buzz, Dean takes SD3 - by a hair.
• 5.31.07: The Buzz, 1,300 miles away, a tax vote plays in SD3.
• 5.31.07: The Buzz, Baxley touts two new endorsements.
• 5.29.07: Central Florida Political Pulse, NRA Launches Baxley Radio Ads.
• 5.25.07: The Buzz, An endorsement and an attack in SD3.
• 5.22.07: The Buzz, Dean a 'D' in disguise, or shady attack victim?
• 5.22.07: The Buzz, Baxley v. Dean getting hot.
• 5.18.07: Florida Progressive Coalition, We Can Win SD-3.
• 5.18.07: Politically Homeless, Staw Poll Update.
• 5.16.07: The Buzz, On the road with Dennis Baxley.
• 5.16.07 The Buzz, Baxley gets Right to Life; Dean gets sheriffs
• 5.14.07: Politically Homeless, Senate District #3: “Let’s Get Ready To Rumble!”
• 5.9.07: The Buzz, NRA backs Baxley in SD 3.
• 5.9.07: The Buzz, Senate leaders back Corcoran.
• 5.9.07: Politically Homeless, Key Endorsements: Senate District #3.
• 5.8.07: The Buzz, Attack mailer heats up SD3.
• 5.7.07: Smashed Frog, Buh-Bye, Argenziano.
• 5.3.07: The Buzz, Another Democrat in SD 3?
• 5.2.07: FLA Politics, Will FDP Jump Into SD-3?
• 5.2.07: Florida Progressive Coalition, Special Election Info.
• 5.2.07: The Buzz, Democrat in SD 3.
• 5.1.07: The Buzz, Dean: I'm in the game.
• 4.29.07: The Buzz, Baxley makes his move.
• 4.23.07: Naked Politics, In leaving, Argenziano makes it clear: No Corcoran, Baxley.
• 4.13.07: The Buzz, Richard Corcoran's Senate mailer.
• 4.8.07: FLA Politics, DEM Potential in Florida Senate District 3.
• 4.6.07: The Buzz, Corcoran raises $185,000 for Senate bid.
• 4.4.07: Politically Homeless, Argenziano Says “NO” to Baxley as Her Replacement!
• 4.4.07: Florida Politics, Dean jumps in.
• 3.23.07: The Buzz, Baxley's in for Senate District 3.
• 3.15.07: The Buzz, Stansel for Senate? Not likely.
• 3.15.07: The Buzz, Corcoran wasting no time.
• 3.14.07: Pushing Rope, Dennis Baxley Moving On Up.
• 3.12.07: Naked Politics, Corcoran and Dean both say they're in if Argenziano leaves.
• 3.12.07: Central Florida POlitical Pulse, Rubio's Chief of Staff Resigns.

Election Results

• 11.4.08 General Election
  • Charlie Dean 58.0%
  • Suzan Franks 42.0%
• 7.26.07 Special Election
  • Charlie Dean 67.3%
  • Suzan Franks 32.7%
  • Kaarl E Brandon? 0.0%
• 6.5.07 Special Democratic Primary
  • Suzan Franks 65.0%
  • Mark Ravenscraft 35.0%
• 6.5.07 Special Republican Primary
  • Charlie Dean 45.3%
  • Dennis Baxley 43.6%
  • Don Curtis 11.1%

Polls

Media

• 6.24.07: Tallahassee Democrat, Dean, Franks vie for votes
• 6.18.07: Tallahassee Democrat, Democrat Franks faces optimistic despite challenging, uphill battle
• 6.18.07: Tallahassee Democrat, Republican Dean touts experience as teacher, Citrus Co. sheriff
• 6.13.07: Gainesville Sun, GOP campaign fliers irk Dixie County officials
• 6.3.07: Tallahassee Democrat, 10-percent turnout optimistic in District 3 special election
• 5.28.07: Ocala Star-Banner, Primary fields set for Argenziano's District 3 seat.
• 5.25.07: Citrus County Chronicle, Candidates turn out for political forum: Republicans Baxley, Dean spar over values.
• 5.24.07: Citrus County Chronicle, Ravenscraft: 'For sale' signs must go.
• 5.24.07: Tallahassee Democrat, State Rep. Dean files complaint after attack ad.
• 5.21.07: Tallahassee Democrat, Argenziano will be missed by state workers.
• 5.20.07: Tallahassee Democrat, Special election proves to be anything but boring.
• 5.15.07: Citrus County Chronicle, Slate set for special election.
• 5.15.07: Ocala Star Banner, Corcoran decides to leave race due to negative campaigning.
• 5.15.07: Tallahassee Democrat, Three enter race for open Senate seat.
• 5.15.07: St. Petersburg Times, Aide who left Rubio drops out of Senate race.
• 5.15.07: Citrus County Chronicle, Corcoran pulls a stunner.
• 5.14.07: Ocala Star-Banner, Corcoran won't run; write-in closes GOP primary in House 24 race.
• 5.10.07: Gainesville Sun, GOP leaders back hopeful in Senate race.
• 5.8.07: Ocala Star-Banner, Mud flies in Senate campaign.
• 5.2.07: Ocala Star-Banner, Senate District 3 race now has a Democrat.
• 5.1.07: Gainesville Sun, Representatives to vie for vacant state Senate seat.
• 4.27.07: Florida Today, Special election set for District 3.
• 4.10.07: The Florida Times-Union, In Politics: Bids for Argenziano's seat already rolling in.
• 4.4.07: Tallahassee Democrat, Rep. Dean announces run for state Senate.
• 4.4.07: Gainesville Sun, State lawmaker endorses possible Senate successor.

History

• Nancy Argenziano (R), -2007

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