Florida House District 109

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ashley Gantt Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28

James Bush IIIDemocratic

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Last election: Ashley Gantt (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022
On the 2026 ballot: 1 candidate

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One candidate on the printed ballot. Rep. Ashley Gantt is running for Florida State Senate District 34.

James Bush IIIDemocratic

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History (28 elections for this seat)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAshley GanttWon	Democratic	——	—

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames Bush IIIWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames Bush IIIWon	Democratic	——	—

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCynthia A. StaffordWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCynthia A. StaffordWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCynthia A. StaffordWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCynthia A. StaffordWon	Democratic	——	—

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames BushWon	Democratic	——	—

Votes for listed candidates: 17,870
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDorothy BendrossmindingallWon(incumbent)	Democratic	17,867100.0%	100.0%
OtherSarah Ruth Robinett	Other	30.0%	0.0%

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDorothy BendrossmindingallWon(incumbent)	Democratic	32,641100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,273
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDorothy BendrossmindingallWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,273100.0%	100.0%
OtherDeette W. Preacher	Other	00.0%	0.0%

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDorothy BendrossmindingallWon	Democratic	18,576100.0%	100.0%

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames Bush IIIWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames Bush IIIWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames Bush IIIWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—

Votes for listed candidates: 24,182
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames Bush IIIWon	Democratic	20,50884.8%	84.8%
RepublicanDaniel Azemar	Republican	3,67415.2%	15.2%

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLuis E. RojasWon(incumbent)	Republican	——	—

Votes for listed candidates: 23,317
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLuis E. RojasWon	Republican	15,14665.0%	65.0%
DemocraticIrene Seceda	Democratic	8,17135.0%	35.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,156
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRodolfo Garcia Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	12,74866.5%	66.5%
DemocraticAlvaro Fernandez	Democratic	6,40833.5%	33.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,714
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRodolfo Garcia Jr.Won	Republican	13,05452.8%	52.8%
DemocraticArmand W. Grossman	Democratic	11,66047.2%	47.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,820
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBob ReynoldsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,95167.2%	67.2%
RepublicanGustavo Marin	Republican	4,86932.9%	32.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 454,791
Election day: November 4, 1980
Seats: 6
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLawrence H. PlummerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	44,48257.6%	57.6%
RepublicanTom GallagherWon(incumbent)	Republican	44,35361.9%	61.9%
DemocraticRoberta FoxWon(incumbent)	Democratic	42,39056.8%	56.8%
DemocraticJoe GerstenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	42,01651.5%	51.5%
DemocraticWilliam E. SadowskiWon(incumbent)	Democratic	41,26356.5%	56.5%
RepublicanJohn PlummerWon	Republican	40,55553.0%	53.0%
RepublicanEd London	Republican	39,63448.5%	48.5%
DemocraticAlan Rosenthal	Democratic	35,99347.0%	47.0%
RepublicanE. Rieragomez	Republican	32,77942.4%	42.4%
RepublicanRaul R. Oliva	Republican	32,29143.2%	43.2%
RepublicanErnesto Martinez	Republican	31,73243.5%	43.5%
DemocraticJohn Cosgrove	Democratic	27,30338.1%	38.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 354,815
Election day: November 7, 1978
Seats: 6
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJoe GerstenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	36,85460.0%	60.0%
DemocraticWilliam E. SadowskiWon(incumbent)	Democratic	36,66163.7%	63.7%
DemocraticLawrence H. PlummerWon	Democratic	35,64561.3%	61.3%
DemocraticRobert HectorWon(incumbent)	Democratic	35,12559.4%	59.4%
DemocraticRoberta FoxWon(incumbent)	Democratic	34,88458.0%	58.0%
RepublicanTom GallagherWon(incumbent)	Republican	29,86651.1%	51.1%
DemocraticAlan Rosenthal	Democratic	28,52248.9%	48.9%
RepublicanWalter W. Sackett Jr.	Republican	25,28242.0%	42.0%
RepublicanBud McDougal	Republican	24,56240.0%	40.0%
RepublicanDon Slesnick	Republican	23,99040.6%	40.6%
RepublicanNancy O. Harrington	Republican	22,54038.7%	38.7%
RepublicanCeferino C. Rodriguez	Republican	20,88436.3%	36.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 421,902
Election day: November 2, 1976
Seats: 6
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRoberta FoxWon	Democratic	45,60964.3%	64.3%
DemocraticRobert HectorWon(incumbent)	Democratic	45,40966.5%	66.5%
DemocraticWilliam E. SadowskiWon	Democratic	44,83263.3%	63.3%
DemocraticBarry RichardWon(incumbent)	Democratic	44,26364.9%	64.9%
DemocraticJoe GerstenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	43,05258.7%	58.7%
RepublicanTom GallagherWon(incumbent)	Republican	35,55550.6%	50.6%
DemocraticMarvin Dunn	Democratic	34,71649.4%	49.4%
RepublicanBud McDougal	Republican	30,29941.3%	41.3%
RepublicanFrank Diazsilveira	Republican	25,96536.7%	36.7%
RepublicanE. C. Armesto	Republican	25,36735.7%	35.7%
RepublicanEugenio L. Azpiazo	Republican	23,94035.1%	35.1%
RepublicanAngel Edward Trujillo	Republican	22,89533.5%	33.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 136,510
Election day: November 4, 1974
Seats: 6
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJoe GerstenWon	Democratic	25,71552.1%	52.1%
DemocraticNancy O. HarringtonWon	Democratic	24,82257.9%	57.9%
RepublicanTom GallagherWon	Republican	24,52055.4%	55.4%
RepublicanWilliam Oneil	Republican	23,63547.9%	47.9%
DemocraticBob Marlin	Democratic	19,73044.6%	44.6%
RepublicanClint Johnson	Republican	18,08842.1%	42.1%
DemocraticWalter W. Sackett Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—
DemocraticBarry RichardWon	Democratic	——	—
DemocraticRobert HectorWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—

Votes for listed candidates: 150,446
Election day: November 7, 1972
Seats: 6
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCarl A. SingletonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	38,92151.6%	51.6%
RepublicanJohn Cyril MalloyWon	Republican	38,87951.9%	51.9%
RepublicanTom Gallagher	Republican	36,57348.4%	48.4%
DemocraticJanet Reno	Democratic	36,07348.1%	48.1%
DemocraticRobert C. HartnettWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—
DemocraticWalter W. Sackett Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—
DemocraticMarshall S. HarrisWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—
DemocraticRobert HectorWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—

Election day: November 3, 1970
Seats: 3
District map: Older district map (1967 to 1971)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJeff D. GautierWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—
DemocraticCarey MatthewsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—
DemocraticLouis Wolfson IIWon(incumbent)	Democratic	——	—

Votes for listed candidates: 347,979
Election day: November 5, 1968
Seats: 3
District map: Older district map (1967 to 1971)

Florida House of Representatives District 109, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJeff D. GautierWon(incumbent)	Democratic	117,810100.0%	100.0%
DemocraticCarey MatthewsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	116,606100.0%	100.0%
DemocraticLouis Wolfson IIWon(incumbent)	Democratic	113,563100.0%	100.0%

1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2022.

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