AP called the race for Republican incumbent Gus Bilirakis on Nov. 3. Florida Election Watch listed these unofficial results when checked at 12:20 p.m. EST on Nov. 4. The state results page identifies the contest as unofficial election-night results; it does not show a precinct-reporting percentage in the contest summary.


Election results — U.S. House District 12

Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent

Gus Michael Bilirakis | Republican | 150,746 | 52.74%

Kimberly Overman | Democrat | 131,309 | 45.94%

Branden Scrivener | No party affiliation | 3,783 | 1.32%

Total | | 285,838 | 100%


The totals combine Pasco and Hillsborough counties. Results remain unofficial until canvassed and certified. Florida’s official results are at https://floridaelectionwatch.gov/ContestResultsByCounty/140120. The Associated Press race call was republished by Bay News 9: https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/ap-online/2026/11/04/republican-gus-bilirakis-wins-reelection-to-us-house-in-floridas-12th-congressional-district.


The redrawn district includes Pasco County and part of Hillsborough County, making it a different electorate from the one Bilirakis represented in recent elections. AP reported that Bilirakis won an 11th term. His new two-year term begins when the 120th Congress convenes in January 2027.