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Our prediction is that Bill nelson will win the election because he has been consistently favored in the polls.

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Scott, Dylan. “The Charisma-Free, Extremely Expensive Florida Senate Race, Explained.” Vox, Vox, 3 Oct. 2018, www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/4/6/17181110/rick-scott-bill-nelson-florida-senate-2018-midterm-elections.

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White: 55.6%

Hispanic: 23.4%

Black : 16.1%

Asian : 2.6%

Mixed : 1.7%

Other : 0.5%

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Male : 48.8%
Female : 51.2%

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Under 5 years :5.9%
5 to 9 years  :6.5%
10 to 14 years : 6.6%
15 to 19 years : 6.3%
20 to 24 years  :5.8%
25 to 34 years :13.0%
35 to 44 years  :15.5%
45 to 54 years :12.9%
55 to 59 years :5.1%
60 to 64 years :4.6%
65 to 74 years :9.1%
75 to 84 years :6.4%
85 years and over : 2.1%

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St Peter Polls
1755 Likely Voters (2.3% MoE)
49-47 favoring Nelson
*very accurate due to small margin of error (MoE) and polled likely voters.

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Married : 63.3%
Single Moms : 28%
Single dads: 8.7%

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Nelson- Promote STEM programs in Elementary schools and lowering interest rates on higher education. (democrats seek to enhance skills during education)

Scott- Lowering cost of college saving programs ad raising teacher salaries. (Republicans believe in providing a higher quality education for those who deserve it)

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Married : 46.5%

Single- Female: 13.2%

Single Male : 4.7%

One person : 29%

Other non-family : 6.7%

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Bill Nelson- Stopping further pollution from drilling and other hazardous activities (democrats seek to reduce the effects of climate change)
Rick Scott- Funding restoration and protection efforts. (republicans seek to protect natural resources)

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$50,860

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Is the democratic incumbent and is currently leading the polls in the race.

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Bill represents the Democratic partyin the race as he fights for environmental preservation, pro-choice rights and more available and affordable healthcare.

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Is the republican Governor of Florida, currently trailing in the polls for senate.

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State voted for Trump

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Voter registration must take place 29 days prior to election day. To vote in Florida, one must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a legal resident of Florida and the county in which he or she intends to vote. People need a diver license (ID) and their social security number.

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Presidential Preference Primary : 46%

First Primary : 24%

General Election 25%

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-Harris Corp
-Democracy Engine
-University of California (out of State)

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Rick represents the Republican party as he works to turn around Florida's economy to better support business and families.

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Scott- Florida Right to Life- this supports the states overall conservative beliefs in abortion.

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-NextEra Energy
-The Villages
-Home Depot (out of State)

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Rick Scott is the current Governor of Florida, elected in 2010. Previously, Scott was an officer in the navy. As Governor, he has been working most to improve Florida's economy. He invested in education, transportation, and environment, all while paying off $9 billion in state debt.

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UNF (University of Northern Florida) Polls
1045 likely voters (3% MoE)
+1% Nelson
*moderately accurate due to relatively larger margin of error.
*public is considered undecided due to margin of error.

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Nelson-Glifford (reducing gun violence)- this cause Nelson to appear to be against gun rights.

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Bill Nelson is the current democratic senator of Florida that was elected in 2000.  Was elected to Congress in 1972 to represent Florida and served six terms in that position.  Bill also spent six days in space on space shuttle Columbia

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Nelson- Increasing availability of healthcare for the children and elderly (Democrats believe that healthcare need government aid to be effect and available for everyone)

Scott- Remove Obama and increase competition in healthcare to lower prices. (Republican believe that private health care companies are better than government ones)

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Gravis Polls
1243 Registered voter (2.3% MoE)
+28% Nelson
*Moderately accurate, registered voters won't always vote and number can easily change over time.
*Public favor Bill Nelson

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over $27 million

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"From that perspective, you can see how we’re all in this together."
-Bill Nelson

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just over $6 million