Election Results: Sylvain Dore for Florida State Senate District 9
June 10, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvain Dore | DORE SYLVAIN | $15,000 | RETIRED | Mar 2026 |
| Stan McClain | MCCLAIN, JR STANLEY, E | $5,153 | STATE SENATOR | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | CAROL BOWEN STRATEGIES LLC | $1,000 | GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS | Jan 2026 |
| Stan McClain | FANS PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Jan 2026 |
| Stan McClain | THAYER STELLA, FERGUSON | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | ERICKS CONSULTANTS INC | $1,000 | GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS | Dec 2025 |
| Stan McClain | FERGUSON HOWELL, L. | $1,000 | ATTORNEY | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | JOBS FOR RURAL FLORIDA | $1,000 | PAC | Mar 2025 |
| Stan McClain | UNITI GROUP FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $1,000 | PAC | Dec 2025 |
| Stan McClain | DEAN THERESA, JO | $1,000 | RETIRED | Jan 2026 |
| Stan McClain | BUILDING STRONG BUSINESS PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | HOLLAND & KNIGHT FLORIDA POLITICAL COMMITTEE | $1,000 | PAC | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | INTERNACHI | $1,000 | HOME INSPECTION TRADE ASSOC | Mar 2025 |
| Stan McClain | ACADIA HEALTHCARE COMPANY INC PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Nov 2025 |
| Stan McClain | DOSAL TOBACCO CORPORATION | $1,000 | TOBACCO COMPANY | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | ARROWGROUP | $1,000 | GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | LEWIS LONGMAN & WALKER PA | $1,000 | LAW FIRM | Feb 2025 |
| Stan McClain | FAPSC PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Jan 2026 |
| Stan McClain | PINPOINT RESULTS LLC | $1,000 | GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS | Mar 2025 |
| Stan McClain | FLORIDA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING PAC | $1,000 | PAC | Jan 2026 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
The election determined the representative for Florida State Senate District 9 for the 2024-2026 term, with Stan McClain winning the seat.
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Sylvain Dore
He was a candidate for the Florida State Senate who lost the general election.
Stan McClain
He was a candidate for the Florida State Senate who won the general election.
District 9 voters
These residents participated in the election to select their state senator.
Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Stan McClain (R) won the general election for Florida State Senate District 9 with 63.3% of the vote (177,937 votes).
- Sylvain Dore (D) received 36.7% of the vote (103,275 votes).
- The total number of votes cast in the election was 281,212.
- The Democratic and Republican primary elections for this seat were canceled, allowing both candidates to advance directly to the general election.
- Sylvain Dore's campaign reported $20,815 in total contributions and $63,870 in total expenditures for the 2024 cycle.
- Sylvain Dore provided a $50,000 loan to his own campaign on February 23, 2024.
- Sylvain Dore received an endorsement from the 314 Action Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
The election determined the representative for Florida State Senate District 9 for the 2024-2026 term, with Stan McClain winning the seat.
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Candidate Self-Funding
Sylvain Dore's campaign expenditures significantly exceeded his reported contributions, largely covered by a $50,000 personal loan from the candidate.
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