Democrats have already filed nearly 30 lawsuits in nine states, 10 in Florida alone.

Any enrolled Democrat can file with the state committee.

Democrats filed a motion tonight to cut off debate on the bill, but there was little expectation that it would succeed.

No Democrat ever filed to run against him as he won re-election unopposed in 2004, 2006 and 2008.

Democrats and other critics of the redistricting plan then filed suit.

Local Democrats filed legal action against him but ultimately failed and he was cleared of any wrongdoing.

No Democrat filed to run against him as he won every single county and city in the state with over 60% of the vote.

Four Democrats and one independent filed for the open seat with a top two primary held on August 17, 2010.

Four other Democrats also filed petitions to appear on the primary ballot, but all fell well short of the requirements.

As a result, no other Democrat or Republican even filed for the election.