| − | Democrat [[Bill Nelson]] is the incumbent. he will face Republican Representative Connie Mack. An average of polls has shown a near tie in the contest, bad news for an incumbent and Nelson cannot win if Romney takes Florida, a must-win state for him. | + | Democrat [[Bill Nelson]] is the incumbent. He will face Republican Representative Connie Mack. Polls show Nelson below the 50 percent mark which is bad news for an incumbent and Nelson cannot win if Romney takes Florida, a must-win state for him. |