Daniel Webster

In the 2024 House race for FL-11, Daniel Webster (R) defeated Barbie Harden Hall (D) 60.4% to 39.6%. Daniel Webster received 269,277 votes compared to 176,726 for Barbie Harden Hall, a dominant 20.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Daniel Webster benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2022 House race for FL-11, Daniel Webster (R) won with 63.1% of the vote, defeating Shante Munns (D) who received 35.4%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Daniel Webster's 27.7-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Daniel Webster benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Daniel Webster benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2020 House race for FL-11, Daniel Webster (R) defeated Dana Cottrell (D) 66.7% to 33.3%. Daniel Webster received 316,979 votes compared to 158,094 for Dana Cottrell, a dominant 33.4-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Daniel Webster benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2018 House race for FL-11, Daniel Webster (R) defeated Dana Cottrell (D) 32.6% to 17.4%. Daniel Webster received 239,395 votes compared to 128,053 for Dana Cottrell, a comfortable 15.1-point margin indicating a moderately safe district.

As the incumbent, Daniel Webster benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Daniel Webster won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Republican Trump was in office).

In the 2016 House race for FL-11, Daniel Webster (R) won with 65.4% of the vote, defeating Dave Koller (D) who received 31.6%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Daniel Webster's 33.8-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Richard B. Nugent (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2014 House race for FL-10, Daniel Webster (R) defeated Michael Mckenna (D) 61.5% to 38.5%. Daniel Webster received 143,128 votes compared to 89,426 for Michael Mckenna, a dominant 23.1-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Daniel Webster benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Daniel Webster benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.

In the 2012 House race for FL-10, Daniel Webster (R) defeated Val B. Demings (D) 51.7% to 48.3%. Daniel Webster received 164,649 votes compared to 153,574 for Val B. Demings, a narrow 3.5-point margin that would have flipped with a small shift in turnout or persuasion.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.