Democrat Alan Grayson looks to defend his congressional seat against one of a host of Republican challengers. Grayson has raised an astonishing $3.5 million, $2.9 million from individuals and more than $533,000 from PACs. Grayson had more than $1.4 million cash on hand on June 30.
Republican John Mica hasn't had much of a problem defending his congressional seat over the years, and now he faces a battle from Democratic challenger Heather Beaven, a Navy veteran from Flagler County.
With no Democratic opponent and a massive campaign-finance advantage, Republican congressman Cliff Stearns looks headed to another term. Stearns is sitting on a huge war chest -- more than $2.6 million cash as of June 30.
With congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite suddenly retiring due to health concerns, Hernando County Sheriff Rich Nugent is the favorite of the Republican establishment over conservative activist Jason Sager.
Republican congressman Ander Crenshaw appears headed for another tem in the House with almost $774,000 in the bank and no Democratic opponent.
While there is some optimism in Republican circles about knocking off longtime U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, Repubs simply have not been able to bank enough money so far to knock off the Democratic incumbent.
Congressman Allen Boyd faces a host of challengers -- including a serious threat in the Democratic primary from Senate Minority Leader Al Lawson of Tallahassee. Lawson and the Republicans are factors in this race, but Boyd has one huge advantage -- money.
With no Democratic opponent and ahead of his rivals in funds, U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, a Republican, appears in solid shape to win another term. Miller has spent most of the more than $370,000 that he has raised but his team has almost $56,000 left in the bank.
