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United States Senate election in Florida, 2018 Incumbent Democratic Senator Bill Nelson currently holds a 47%-29% approval rating[3] among his constituents, though President Donald Trump also holds a positive approval rating of 50%-45% in Florida as of January 2018.[4] Trump won the state in 2016 by 1.2% over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Nelson is being challenged by term-limited Governor Rick Scott, who has contributed more than $86 million of his own fortune into two successful gubernatorial bids in 2010 and 2014.[5] Nelson is seen as vulnerable heading into the race, as he is the only statewide elected Democrat, despite winning re-election in 2012 by 13%. The 75-year-old (76 on election day) is described as a "low-key centrist" that may not be able to energize progressive voters.[6]
Florida House of Representatives The House is headed by the Speaker of the House. The Speaker of the House is elected by the members of the Chamber to a two-year term. The Speaker has the power to preside over the Chamber during Session, to appoint committee members and chairs of committees, to influence the placement of bills on the calendar, and to rule on procedural motions. The Speaker Pro Tempore presides if the Speaker leaves the Chair or if there is a vacancy. The Speaker, along with the Senate President and Governor of Florida, control most of the agenda of state business in Florida.