2022 Florida Senate Election
News coverage of the Florida Senate election. See the race between Marco Rubio, polling at 47%, and Val Demings, polling at 38%. Marco Rubio has been the Senator from Florida since 2010. See their news, bias in the media coverage and more in our Florida election page. See other states and more information on our 2022 U.S. Senate page.
Top Florida Candidates
Republican CandidateMarco Rubio Polls: 47% Sample: 20,956Percentage of News: 78%
News Diet Breakdown
Left: 38%
Center: 35%
Right: 27%
Democrat CandidateVal Demings Polls: 38% Sample: 16,947Percentage of News: 22%
News Diet Breakdown
Left: 83%
16%
Coverage Breakdown
Coverage Breakdown is based on the number of articles published per candidate.
Marco Rubio
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Top 2022 Florida Senate Election News
Marco Rubio · Washington left-wing activist David Hogg is apologizing to Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) Hogg took to Twitter on Thursday to complain that Rubio refused to meet with him because he "triggers" the senator. However, Rubio's chief of staff promptly responded, calling Hogg a liar. The activist now says the tweet, which caused an uproar on social media, was "an honest mistake"See the Story
David Hogg offers apology to Rubio
80% Right coverage: 10 sources
Marco Rubio · OrlandoVal Demings is the only major candidate on the Democratic side of the race. She is expected to face off against Sen. Marco Rubio in November. Despite her 27 years in law enforcement, 55 of Florida's 67 Sheriffs endorsed Rubio earlier this year. Demings isn't eyeing a future presidential bid, she told reporters.See the Story
Val Demings makes it official, files challenge to Marco Rubio for Senate
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Marco Rubio · MiamiUnited States Senator Marco Rubio has an issue with the NBA. Rubio pointed out that the league ignores the blood on their own hands while politicizingSee the Story
Marco Rubio Blasts NBA For Politicizing Texas School Tragedy While Perpetually Silent on China Atrocities
67% Right coverage: 6 sources
Latest 2022 Florida Senate Election News
Marco Rubio · WashingtonSens. Marco Rubio and Dianne Feinstein might not agree on much, but they’ve joined together in calling for a part-time adjunct to America’s newest military force.See the Story
Senators introduce legislation to create Space National Guard
Coverage: 4 sources
US & Canada · OrlandoGrayson, 64, is jumping into the race just days before the qualifying deadline of noon Friday. He has a long history in Central Florida politics, running unsuccessfully in a Democratic congressional primary in 2006 before winning a seat in 2008. After losing his seat in the GOP wave in 2010, he ran again in a different seat and won two more terms in 2012 and 2014.See the Story
Alan Grayson runs for Congress again, seeking Val Demings’ seat
Coverage: 2 sources
Marco RubioU.S. Supreme Court decision will almost immediately limit access to abortions in some states. In the days and weeks to come, the shock waves will reach deeply into American life, UC Berkeley scholars say. Some said the ruling could deeply alienate religious communities outside the realm of conservative Christians. It could pose threats to same-sex marriage and shape how people use software and apps.See the Story
Supreme Court abortion ruling will radiate deep into American lives, scholars say
Coverage: 2 sources
US & Canada · OrlandoReedy Creek’s Board of Supervisors holds its first meeting since a bill to dissolve the district was signed into law. Local fire union president to board: “What reassurances can I bring back to my employees?” Attorney: “Florida promised they wouldn’t dissolve Reedy Creek and so they can't”See the Story
Congresswoman Val Demings criticizes decision to dissolve Reedy Creek
Marco RubioRepublican Florida Senator Marco Rubio called on federal government agencies to cut ties with the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company after reports surfaced that the firm was allowing employees to render services for major pharmaceutical companies, while consulting for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the same time.See the Story
Marco Rubio Calls On Federal Agencies To Cut Ties With Consulting Firm After House Committee Reports Conflicts Of Interest
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Marco RubioRubio's request to Merrick Garland came in the middle of an international tour by Nicolás Maduro, as Interpol members could arrest him before a red alert broadcastSee the Story
Senator Marco Rubio asked Interpol to issue a red alert to arrest Nicolás Maduro
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Marco RubioNews for attorneys, lawyers and insurance, banking, credit, finance, government, education and law related professionals, covering politics, business, medicine, crime, law enforcement and other legal topics.See the Story
US Senators Tom Cotton, Ben Sasse, Mike Braun, Marco Rubio, Todd Young, and Roger Wicker 'Demand' Action from Biden Administration Against TikTok - Sierra Sun Times • ChronLAW.com
US & Canada · OrlandoOn Friday, Rep. Val Demings announced over $18 million in funding passed through the House Appropriations Committee. The funding covers 15 Central Florida projects including the economy, health care and public safety. Among the projects Deming chose for federal funding was the Orlando Utilities Commission. The full House is expected to vote on the funding in July.See the Story
Val Demings secures over $18 million in funding for 2023 fiscal year
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Marco Rubio · FloridaRubio's legislation would allow parents to get three months of their Social Security decades ahead of time to finance parental leave. Current U.S. law provides only that these parents get 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave with health benefits. About 23% of the private sector workforce has access to paid family leave, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.See the Story
Borrowing from future Social Security benefits is part of Marco Rubio's Post-Roe vision
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Marco RubioNews for attorneys, lawyers and insurance, banking, credit, finance, government, education and law related professionals, covering politics, business, medicine, crime, law enforcement and other legal topics.See the Story
Rubio Releases Video on Uyghur Slave Labor Law - Senator Marco Rubio • ChronLAW.com
Marco RubioDemings says she will push for policies that put officers in a position to succeed. Sen. Marco Rubio has won the endorsement of the National Association of Police Organizations. Demings said the idea that she is pro-defunding the police is "the biggest lie" The Florida Democratic Party is going all-in on her law enforcement background.See the Story
Marco Rubio’s opponent Val Demings: I do not want to defund the police
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Marco RubioSen. Marco Rubio of Florida says he's "pro-life" but has avoided calling for a national abortion ban. In a 2010 questionnaire, Rubio was far more explicit about the types of abortion restrictions he'd support. He backed a constitutional amendment to ban abortions unless a pregnancy is life-threatening.See the Story
Sen. Marco Rubio supported banning almost all abortions in a newly uncovered 2010 questionnaire
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Marco RubioA bipartisan group of senators led by Rubio was discussing a version of the PPP months before the pandemic.See the Story
The Paycheck Protection Program taught Marco Rubio a very important lesson
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering 2022 Florida Senate Election?2022 Florida Senate Election often has a balanced coverage.
Left: 26%
Center: 32%
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