Democrat Alex Sink is running against Republican David Jolly to fill out the term of Republican Bill Young , who died in October . Special election in Florida to replace longtime congressman who died in November . Political pundits scrutinize race as bellwether for October midterms . Democratic trying to tie election to Young and approval of the President . Republicans candidate making opponent 's lobbying background an issue .
Special election in Florida to replace longtime congressman who died in November . Political pundits scrutinize race as bellwether for October midterms . Democratic trying to tie election to Young and approval of the President . Republicans candidate making opponent 's lobbying background an issue .