Four Republicans, two Democrats, two independent and five write-in candidates qualified to run for the Florida U.S. Senate seat.  

Bill Nelson, who has held the seat for the 12 years, faces a Democratic primary challenge from Glenn A. Burkett.  (Information on Democratic candidates)

Connie Mack, Mike McCalister, Marielena Stuart and Dave Weldon will be on the Republican primary ballot -- one of which will face the winning Democrat in November. (Information on Republican candidates)

Also on the November ballot will be with no-party affiliation candidates Chris Borgia and Bill Gaylor.  (Information about the NPA and five write-in candidates)