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== Alex Sink vs. Bill McCollum ==
Alex Sink, a Democrat, and Bill McCollum, a Republican, were prominent figures in Florida politics, both holding statewide office and aiming for the governorship in 2010.<ref name="ref1" /> Sink served as the state's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), while McCollum was the state's Attorney General.<ref name="ref2" /><ref name="ref3" /> Their backgrounds, one in business and the other in law and career politics, shaped their platforms and approaches to governance. Ultimately, they did not face each other in the general election for governor. McCollum was defeated in the Republican primary by Rick Scott, who then narrowly defeated Sink in the general election.

Adelaide "Alex" Sink's career began in the private sector, where she spent 26 years in banking, rising to become the President of Florida Operations for Bank of America.<ref name="ref4" /> She entered politics in 2006, winning the election for Florida's CFO and becoming the first Democrat to win a statewide cabinet post since 1998.<ref name="ref2" /><ref name="ref5" /> As CFO, she managed the state's finances and served as a trustee for the state pension fund.<ref name="ref2" />

Ira William "Bill" McCollum Jr. built a long career as a prosecutor and politician. Before his election as Florida's Attorney General in 2006, he served for twenty years in the United States House of Representatives, from 1981 to 2001.<ref name="ref3" /> During his time in Congress, McCollum was known for his conservative record and served as one of the House managers during the impeachment proceedings against President Bill Clinton.

=== Comparison Table ===
{| class="wikitable"
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! Category !! Alex Sink !! Bill McCollum
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| '''Political Party''' || Democratic || Republican
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| '''Core Professional Background''' || 26-year career in banking, President of Florida Operations for Bank of America<ref name="ref2" /> || U.S. Congressman (20 years), prosecutor (Navy JAG Corps)<ref name="ref3" />
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| '''Statewide Office Held''' || Chief Financial Officer (2007–2011) || Attorney General (2007–2011)
|-
<ref name="ref3" />| '''Stance on Affordable Care Act''' || Supported the federal law || Opposed the federal law and supported a lawsuit to challenge its constitutionality
|-
| '''2010 Gubernatorial Campaign Outcome''' || Won Democratic primary, narrowly lost general election to Rick Scott || Lost Republican primary to Rick Scott
|-
| '''Social Issues Stance''' || Vetoed a bill requiring ultrasounds before abortions could be performed || Stated he would have signed the ultrasound bill into law
|}

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== References ==
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<ref name="ref1">[https://www.legalnewsline.com/mccollum-possible-opponent-talk-reorganization/article_c2a71131-d801-5cda-97bf-966918e9dde0.html "legalnewsline.com"]. Retrieved February 12, 2026.</ref>
<ref name="ref2">[https://www.alexsinkfl.com/ "alexsinkfl.com"]. Retrieved February 12, 2026.</ref>
<ref name="ref3">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_McCollum "wikipedia.org"]. Retrieved February 12, 2026.</ref>
<ref name="ref4">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Scott "wikipedia.org"]. Retrieved February 12, 2026.</ref>
<ref name="ref5">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Florida_gubernatorial_election "wikipedia.org"]. Retrieved February 12, 2026.</ref>
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