Florida Republicans kept their big majorities in the Florida House and Senate in Tuesday's Election. Democrats did make a few gains though.

  • FL Senate: 10 new Democrats, 9 new Republicans
  • FL House: 24 new Republicans, 22 new Democrats
  • Republicans continue strong grip and ability to push conservative measures

Democrats had hoped court-ordered redistricting in the Florida Senate, plus a Hillary Clinton win would lead to an swelling of paltry numbers in the Florida House and Senate. That did not materialize.

FL House of Representatives

Republicans maintain a 79-41 advantage over Democrats in the Florida House, just short of a super-majority. However, Democrats will remain mostly powerless to push through major legislative measures.

Democrats gained two seats in open contests, but lost one seat in Pasco County, FL Rep. Amanda Murphy's. Amber Mariano, daughter of Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano, is the youngest Florida Representative at age 21.

In Orange County, FL Rep. Rene Plasencia left House District 49 and moved into District 50, which he won. Democrat Carlos Guillermo Smith won House District 49.

In Miami-Dade County, Democrats picked up District 114 with a win by Daisy Baez. Another race, House District 118, appears to be headed for a recount. As of right now, Democrat Robert Asencio appears to be winning.

In the chart below you can find the new makeup of the Florida House. Red boxes indicated new-elected Republicans. Blue boxes are newly-elected Democrats. Hover over the boxes to see the new lawmakers and what districts they represent. The rest of the lawmakers were either re-elected or were not up for re-election this year. You can get a closer look at them by going to a larger view of this seating chart, and the Florida House of Representatives member list.

Florida Senate

Democrats made only one gain in the Florida Senate. Former State Rep. Linda Stewart of Orlando won an open seat vacated by outgoing Senate President Andy Gardiner. The district had been reconfigured.

In fact, all 40 Florida Senate seats were up for re-election this year because of court-ordered redistricting. 

Former Democratic Sen. and gubernatorial candidate Rod Smith lost an open seat in the Gainesville area, District 8. Another open seat was won by Republican FL Rep. Dana Young.

Nineteen Florida Senate incumbents were re-elected Tuesday night. Eleven were re-elected without opposition.

Roll over the numbers in the map below to find out who won seats on Tuesday.