2018 Florida Chief Financial Officer election

2018 Chief Financial Officer of Florida General Election
	Patronis: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%; Ring: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%; Tie: 50% No votes
CFO before election; Jimmy Patronis; Republican	Elected CFO ; Jimmy Patronis; Republican

The 2018 Florida Chief Financial Officer election took place on November 6, 2018. Incumbent Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, who was appointed in 2017, successfully ran for a full term,^[1] defeating Democratic nominee Jeremy Ring, a former state senator, in the general election.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Jimmy Patronis, incumbent Chief Financial Officer of Florida^[1]

Declined

Aaron Bean, state senator^[2]
Jeff Brandes, state senator^[3]
Lenny Curry, Mayor of Jacksonville^[4]
Don Gaetz, former state senator^[3]^[5]
Tom Grady, Florida Board of Education member and former state representative^[6]^[7]
Teresa Jacobs, Mayor of Orange County^[8]
Jack Latvala, state senator (running for governor)^[9]^[10]
Tom Lee, state senator and nominee in 2006^[3]^[11]^[12]^[13]
Carlos López-Cantera, lieutenant governor and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016^[3]^[11]^[14]
Seth McKeel, former state representative^[3]
Pat Neal, real estate developer and former state senator^[15]^[3]
Will Weatherford, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives^[3]

Endorsements

Jimmy Patronis

U.S. Senators

Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator (R-FL)^[16]

Statewide officials

Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida^[17]
Rick Scott, Governor of Florida^[18]

Organizations

Associated Industries of Florida^[19]
Florida Chamber of Commerce^[20]
National Federation of Independent Business^[21]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Jeremy Ring, former state senator^[22]

Declined

Kevin Beckner, former Hillsborough County Commissioner^[23]^[24]
Bob Buckhorn, Mayor of Tampa^[25]^[26]
Patrick Murphy, former U.S. Representative and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016^[27]^[28]^[29]
Jack Seiler, Mayor of Fort Lauderdale^[30]^[11]^[31]

Endorsements

Jeremy Ring

U.S. Representatives

Ted Deutch, U.S. Representative (FL-22)^[32]
Lois Frankel, U.S. Representative (FL-21)^[33]
Alcee Hastings, U.S. Representative (FL-20)^[32]
Al Lawson, U.S. Representative (FL-05)^[32]
Patrick Murphy, former U.S. Representative (FL-18), Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016^[34]
Darren Soto, U.S. Representative (FL-09)^[32]
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. Representative (FL-23)^[33]
Frederica Wilson, U.S. Representative (FL-24)^[33]

Statewide officials

Alex Sink, former Chief Financial Officer of Florida, Democratic nominee for Governor in 2010^[35]

State legislators

Joseph Abruzzo, State Representative (D-Boynton Beach)^[36]
Lori Berman, State Representative (D-Lantana)^[36]
Randolph Bracy, State Senator (D-Orlando)^[36]
Oscar Braynon, State Senator (D-Miami Gardens)^[36]
Ben Diamond, State Representative (D-St. Petersburg)^[36]
Bobby DuBose, State Representative (D-Fort Lauderdale)^[36]
Katie Edwards, State Representative (D-Plantation)^[36]
Gary Farmer, State Senator (D-Fort Lauderdale)^[36]
Joe Geller, State Representative (D-Aventura)^[36]
Audrey Gibson, State Senator (D-Jacksonville)^[36]
Evan Jenne, State Representative (D-Hollywood)^[36]
Shevrin D. Jones, State Representative (D-West Park)^[36]
Kionne McGhee, State Representative (D-Miami)^[36]
Bill Montford, State Senator (D-Tallahassee)^[36]
Kevin Rader, State Representative (D-Delray Beach)^[36]
Darryl Rouson, State Senator (D-St. Petersburg)^[36]
Sean Shaw, State Representative (D-Tampa)^[36]
Richard Stark, State Representative (D-Weston)^[36]
Perry Thurston, State Senator (D-Fort Lauderdale)^[36]

Mayors and other municipal officials

Buddy Dyer, Mayor of Orlando^[37]
Jack Seiler, Mayor of Fort Lauderdale^[37]

Other individuals

John Morgan, lawyer and Democratic fundraiser^[38]

Organizations

Florida Professional Firefighters^[39]

General election

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Jimmy Patronis (R)	Jeremy Ring (D)	Undecided
Gravis Marketing^[40]	October 22–23, 2018	773	± 3.5%	41%	44%	15%
Public Policy Polling^[41]	September 27–28, 2018	538	—	34%	40%	26%
Cherry Communications^[42]	September 19–24, 2018	622	± 4.4%	38%	38%	20%
Gravis Marketing^[43]	August 29–30, 2018	1,225	± 2.8%	41%	40%	19%
Gravis Marketing^[44]	July 13–14, 2018	1,840	± 2.3%	34%	33%	32%
Public Policy Polling^[45]	June 18–19, 2018	1,308	—	34%	39%	27%
Cherry Communications^[46]	May 25 – June 4, 2018	605	± 4%	40%	31%	29%
EMC Research^[47]	November 12–16, 2017	705	± 3.7%	35%	37%	28%

Results

Florida Chief Financial Officer election, 2018
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Jimmy Patronis (incumbent)	4,152,221	51.74%	−7.19%
	Democratic	Jeremy Ring	3,872,540	48.26%	+7.19%
Total votes			8,025,058	100.0%	N/A
	Republican hold

References

^ ^a ^b Turner, Jim (November 1, 2017). "Patronis to run for full term as Florida's CFO". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Justice, Kent (April 18, 2017). "Nassau County's Aaron Bean may be considered for CFO position". WJXT. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Schorsch, Peter (June 29, 2016). "Pat Neal will not be a candidate for Chief Financial Officer in 2018". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
^ Gancarski, A.G. (May 7, 2017). ""NO to CFO," says Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry". Florida Politics. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
^ Klas, Mary Ellen (June 26, 2017). "Don Gaetz likes Jimmy Patronis as CFO -- but really likes Tom Lee". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
^ Glorioso, Alexandra (February 22, 2017). "Tom Grady eyes AG, CFO now that FGCU presidency is out". Naples Daily News. Retrieved March 2, 2017.
^ Glorioso, Alexandra (June 23, 2017). "Tom Grady asked Gov. Scott to take him off shortlist for Florida CFO". Naples Daily News. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
^ Powers, Scott (June 23, 2017). "Teresa Jacobs not talking tabout possible CD 7 run, but expresses a glimmer of interest in CFO run". Florida Politics. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
^ Schorsch, Peter (July 6, 2016). "Jack Latvala for Chief Financial Officer?". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
^ Schorsch, Peter (June 13, 2017). "Jack Latvala doesn't want to be appointed CFO, isn't running for CFO; thinks Joe Gruters is right for the job". Florida Politics. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c Smith, Adam C. (November 17, 2016). "Jeremy Ring likely to run for CFO". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
^ Bousquet, Steve (June 28, 2017). "Tom Lee for CFO against Jimmy Patronis? Some pros and cons". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on July 15, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
^ Henderson, Joe (August 17, 2017). "Tom Lee gets closer to formally entering CFO race". SaintPetersBlog. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
^ Mazzei, Patricia (August 20, 2017). "Lopez-Cantera says no to Miami run for Congress". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
^ Anderson, Zac (April 23, 2016). "Pat Neal could make CFO bid". Sarasota Herald Tribune. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
^ "Marco Rubio Wants Jimmy Patronis to Stay as Florida CFO". Sunshine State News. September 4, 2018.
^ Ceballos, Ana (January 4, 2018). "Jeb Bush endorses CFO Jimmy Patronis for another term". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
^ Dixon, Matt (August 18, 2017). "In rare move, Scott putting political muscle behind Cabinet member". Politico. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
^ "Jimmy Patronis Endorsed by AIF for Full Term as Florida CFO". Sunshine State News. July 24, 2018.
^ "Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jimmy Patronis for Florida's Chief Financial Officer". Florida Chamber of Commerce. May 9, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
^ "Small Business Endorses Jimmy Patronis for CFO". NFIB. August 23, 2018.
^ Smith, Adam C. (May 31, 2017). "Jeremy Ring jumps in race for CFO". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on June 5, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
^ Perry, Mitch (January 13, 2017). "Kevin Beckner is open to running for local (and maybe state) office in 2018". SaintPetersBlog. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
^ March, William (April 21, 2017). "Kevin Beckner leaves politics, named Hillsborough civil service chief". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
^ March, William (December 23, 2016). "Buckhorn calls running for state CFO 'an option'". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
^ Danielson, Richard (March 9, 2017). "Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn won't seek Democratic nomination for governor in 2018". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
^ Rangel, Isadora (December 9, 2016). "Patrick Murphy mulls 2018 run after Marco Rubio defeat; but for what?". TCPalm. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
^ Dixon, Matt (May 19, 2017). "Former Congressman Murphy raising cash, but undecided about political future". Politico. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
^ Bennett, George (August 18, 2017). "Former Democratic Rep. @PatrickMurphyFL tells @CNN no run in 2018 but doesn't rule out future. He's only 34". Twitter. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
^ Smith, Adam C. (August 31, 2015). "Meet the Dems eyeing Fla Attorney General office". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
^ Man, Anthony (March 5, 2017). "Florida Democrats strategize for 2018 in a world dominated by Donald Trump". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Schorsch, Peter (November 9, 2017). "CFO hopeful Jeremy Ring nabs four endorsements from Florida congressional delegation". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
^ ^a ^b ^c Schorsch, Peter (November 30, 2017). "Jeremy Ring announces 'hat trick' of congressional endorsements for CFO bid". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
^ Schorsch, Peter (March 5, 2018). "Jeremy Ring picks up endorsement of Patrick Murphy, once mentioned as possible CFO candidate". Florida Politics. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
^ Powers, Scott (October 24, 2017). "Former CFO Alex Sink endorses Jeremy Ring for the job". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s Wilson, Drew (January 4, 2018). "Jeremy Ring snags a pile of endorsements from state lawmakers". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
^ ^a ^b Powers, Scott (December 14, 2017). "Jeremy Ring gets nods from Mayors Buddy Dyer, Jack Seiler in CFO race". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
^ Wilson, Drew (January 9, 2018). "It looks like John Morgan is backing Jeremy Ring for Chief Financial Officer". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 12, 2018.
^ "Big, early get: State's firefighters endorse Jeremy Ring in Democratic primary of CFO race". Florida Politics. June 9, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
^ Gravis Marketing
^ Public Policy Polling
^ Cherry Communications
^ Gravis Marketing
^ Gravis Marketing
^ Public Policy Polling
^ Cherry Communications
^ EMC Research

External links

Official campaign websites

[patronistorun-1] Turner, Jim (November 1, 2017). "Patronis to run for full term as Florida's CFO". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[2] Justice, Kent (April 18, 2017). "Nassau County's Aaron Bean may be considered for CFO position". WJXT. Retrieved April 23, 2017.

[nealwillnot-3] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Schorsch, Peter (June 29, 2016). "Pat Neal will not be a candidate for Chief Financial Officer in 2018". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 15, 2016.

[4] Gancarski, A.G. (May 7, 2017). ""NO to CFO," says Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry". Florida Politics. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

[5] Klas, Mary Ellen (June 26, 2017). "Don Gaetz likes Jimmy Patronis as CFO -- but really likes Tom Lee". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 17, 2017.

[6] Glorioso, Alexandra (February 22, 2017). "Tom Grady eyes AG, CFO now that FGCU presidency is out". Naples Daily News. Retrieved March 2, 2017.

[7] Glorioso, Alexandra (June 23, 2017). "Tom Grady asked Gov. Scott to take him off shortlist for Florida CFO". Naples Daily News. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

[8] Powers, Scott (June 23, 2017). "Teresa Jacobs not talking tabout possible CD 7 run, but expresses a glimmer of interest in CFO run". Florida Politics. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

[9] Schorsch, Peter (July 6, 2016). "Jack Latvala for Chief Financial Officer?". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 15, 2016.

[10] Schorsch, Peter (June 13, 2017). "Jack Latvala doesn't want to be appointed CFO, isn't running for CFO; thinks Joe Gruters is right for the job". Florida Politics. Retrieved June 23, 2017.

[ringlikely-11] Smith, Adam C. (November 17, 2016). "Jeremy Ring likely to run for CFO". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.

[12] Bousquet, Steve (June 28, 2017). "Tom Lee for CFO against Jimmy Patronis? Some pros and cons". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on July 15, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2017.

[13] Henderson, Joe (August 17, 2017). "Tom Lee gets closer to formally entering CFO race". SaintPetersBlog. Retrieved August 17, 2017.

[14] Mazzei, Patricia (August 20, 2017). "Lopez-Cantera says no to Miami run for Congress". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 20, 2017.

[15] Anderson, Zac (April 23, 2016). "Pat Neal could make CFO bid". Sarasota Herald Tribune. Retrieved November 15, 2016.

[16] "Marco Rubio Wants Jimmy Patronis to Stay as Florida CFO". Sunshine State News. September 4, 2018.

[17] Ceballos, Ana (January 4, 2018). "Jeb Bush endorses CFO Jimmy Patronis for another term". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

[18] Dixon, Matt (August 18, 2017). "In rare move, Scott putting political muscle behind Cabinet member". Politico. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

[19] "Jimmy Patronis Endorsed by AIF for Full Term as Florida CFO". Sunshine State News. July 24, 2018.

[20] "Florida Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jimmy Patronis for Florida's Chief Financial Officer". Florida Chamber of Commerce. May 9, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2022.

[21] "Small Business Endorses Jimmy Patronis for CFO". NFIB. August 23, 2018.

[22] Smith, Adam C. (May 31, 2017). "Jeremy Ring jumps in race for CFO". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on June 5, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

[23] Perry, Mitch (January 13, 2017). "Kevin Beckner is open to running for local (and maybe state) office in 2018". SaintPetersBlog. Retrieved January 21, 2017.

[24] March, William (April 21, 2017). "Kevin Beckner leaves politics, named Hillsborough civil service chief". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 17, 2017.

[25] March, William (December 23, 2016). "Buckhorn calls running for state CFO 'an option'". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 2, 2017.

[26] Danielson, Richard (March 9, 2017). "Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn won't seek Democratic nomination for governor in 2018". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved March 12, 2017.

[27] Rangel, Isadora (December 9, 2016). "Patrick Murphy mulls 2018 run after Marco Rubio defeat; but for what?". TCPalm. Retrieved December 10, 2016.

[28] Dixon, Matt (May 19, 2017). "Former Congressman Murphy raising cash, but undecided about political future". Politico. Retrieved August 17, 2017.

[29] Bennett, George (August 18, 2017). "Former Democratic Rep. @PatrickMurphyFL tells @CNN no run in 2018 but doesn't rule out future. He's only 34". Twitter. Retrieved August 18, 2017.

[30] Smith, Adam C. (August 31, 2015). "Meet the Dems eyeing Fla Attorney General office". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2016.

[31] Man, Anthony (March 5, 2017). "Florida Democrats strategize for 2018 in a world dominated by Donald Trump". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved March 9, 2017.

[delegation-32] Schorsch, Peter (November 9, 2017). "CFO hopeful Jeremy Ring nabs four endorsements from Florida congressional delegation". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

[hat_trick-33] Schorsch, Peter (November 30, 2017). "Jeremy Ring announces 'hat trick' of congressional endorsements for CFO bid". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

[34] Schorsch, Peter (March 5, 2018). "Jeremy Ring picks up endorsement of Patrick Murphy, once mentioned as possible CFO candidate". Florida Politics. Retrieved March 9, 2018.

[35] Powers, Scott (October 24, 2017). "Former CFO Alex Sink endorses Jeremy Ring for the job". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

[state_lawmakers-36] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q ^r ^s Wilson, Drew (January 4, 2018). "Jeremy Ring snags a pile of endorsements from state lawmakers". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

[mayors-37] Powers, Scott (December 14, 2017). "Jeremy Ring gets nods from Mayors Buddy Dyer, Jack Seiler in CFO race". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

[38] Wilson, Drew (January 9, 2018). "It looks like John Morgan is backing Jeremy Ring for Chief Financial Officer". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 12, 2018.

[39] "Big, early get: State's firefighters endorse Jeremy Ring in Democratic primary of CFO race". Florida Politics. June 9, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

[40] Gravis Marketing

[41] Public Policy Polling

[42] Cherry Communications

[43] Gravis Marketing

[44] Gravis Marketing

[45] Public Policy Polling

[46] Cherry Communications

[47] EMC Research

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