Английская Википедия:1988 United States Senate election in Florida
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The 1988 United States Senate election in Florida was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Lawton Chiles decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. Republican Connie Mack III won the open seat, becoming the first Republican to hold this seat since Reconstruction in 1875.[1]
Democratic primary
Incumbent U.S. Senator Lawton Chiles announced in December 1987, that he would not seek reelection.Шаблон:Sfn
Former Governor Reubin Askew announced his candidacy and was regarded as a likely nominee, but withdrew stating that he was tired of campaigning and did not like fundraising.Шаблон:Sfn
Candidates
- Bill Gunter, Florida State Treasurer
- Pat Frank, State Senator from Tampa
- Claude R. Kirk Jr., former Republican Governor
- Buddy MacKay, U.S. Representative from Ocala
- Dan Mica, U.S. Representative from Lake Worth
Results
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Republican primary
In 1987, U.S. Representative Connie Mack III announced his campaign for the Republican nomination. Robert Merkle, a former U.S. Attorney, was Mack's only opposition in the Republican primary.Шаблон:Sfn
Candidates
- Connie Mack III, U.S. Representative from Cape Coral
- Robert Merkle, former U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
Speculated
- Jeb Bush, Secretary of Commerce of Florida (1987–1988)Шаблон:Sfn
- Paula Hawkins, former U.S. Senator (1981–1987)Шаблон:Sfn
- Bill McCollum, member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida's 5th congressional districtШаблон:Sfn
Results
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General election
Candidates
- Connie Mack III, U.S. Representative (Republican)
- Buddy MacKay, U.S. Representative (Democratic)
Campaign
This senate election was heavily targeted by both parties. U.S. Representative Mack announced his candidacy back in October 1987.[2] President Ronald Reagan endorsed Mack in June 1988[3] to allow Mack to focus on the general election, as he easily won the September 6 Republican primary against U.S. Attorney Robert Merkle.[4] In May 1988, MacKay announced he would run for the open seat,[5] and defeated Insurance Commissioner Bill Gunter in a close October 4 runoff primary election.[6]
The general election became very nasty. MacKay tried to portray the Republican as "extremist."[7] Mack attacked his opponent in television ads by connecting him to unpopular Massachusetts Governor and presidential candidate Michael Dukakis.[8] Mack had help from vice presidential candidate Dan Quayle.[9] He also ran ten-second television advertisements that said "Hey Buddy, you're a liberal," a charge MacKay could never escape.[10] The election was so close there was a recount until MacKay conceded eight days after election day.[11]
Endorsements
Results
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See also
References
Works cited
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