
| Incumbent | Bill Nelsonprofile | GOP Primary |
| Party | Democrat | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Years in Senate | 12 years | Gen Election |
| Previous Victory | 60% | Nov 06, 2012 |
| Status | Running |
Florida is on our 2012 Watch List because it presents conservatives with a major pick-up opportunity. Incumbent Democrat Senator Bill Nelson has a very liberal voting record and is running in a state that has been trending Republican.