Tim Canova
Tim Canova (No Party Affiliation) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 23rd Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Canova was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 23rd Congressional District of Florida.[1] Canova was defeated by incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the Democratic primary on August 30, 2016.[2]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 23
Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz defeated Joe Kaufman, Tim Canova, and Don Endriss in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 23 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) | 58.5 | 161,611 | |
| Joe Kaufman (R) | 36.0 | 99,446 | ||
| Tim Canova (No Party Affiliation) | 5.0 | 13,697 | ||
| Don Endriss (No Party Affiliation) | 0.6 | 1,612 | ||
| Total votes: 276,366 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Stuart Reed (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 23
Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 23 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Debbie Wasserman Schultz | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 23
Joe Kaufman defeated Carlos Reyes and Carla Spalding in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 23 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Joe Kaufman | 44.7 | 11,659 | |
| Carlos Reyes | 33.7 | 8,794 | ||
| Carla Spalding | 21.6 | 5,627 | ||
| Total votes: 26,080 | ||||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) defeated Joe Kaufman (R), Donald Endriss (I), and Lyle Milstein (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Wasserman Schultz defeated Tim Canova in the Democratic primary, while Kaufman defeated Martin Feigenbaum to win the Republican nomination. The primary elections took place on August 30, 2016.[3][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Debbie Wasserman Schultz Incumbent |
56.7% | 183,225 | |
| Republican | Joe Kaufman | 40.5% | 130,818 | |
| Independent | Donald Endriss | 1.6% | 5,180 | |
| Independent | Lyle Milstein | 1.2% | 3,897 | |
| Total Votes | 323,120 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Joe Kaufman |
73.1% | 13,412 | ||
| Martin Feigenbaum | 26.9% | 4,948 | ||
| Total Votes | 18,360 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections |
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Incumbent |
56.8% | 28,809 | ||
| Tim Canova | 43.2% | 21,907 | ||
| Total Votes | 50,716 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections |
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Complaint against Debbie Wasserman Schultz
On July 25, 2016, Canova said he would file a complaint with the FEC against Debbie Wasserman Schultz, his Democratic primary challenger. Canova argues that leaked DNC emails indicated that Wasserman Schultz had used DNC resources to further her Congressional campaign against Canova. He stated, "The Wikileaks emails indicate that Debbie Wasserman Schultz used DNC resources to assist her reelection campaign in violation of federal law. According to the emails, top DNC officials used party resources to monitor, respond to, and impede my campaign on numerous occasions."[4][5] Sanders had endorsed Canova in May, whose campaign platform was similar to the presidential candidate's own platform.[5]
Primary campaign
Bernie Sanders' role
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| Read more about Tim Canova's campaign: •Debbie Wasserman Schultz •Our Revolution •Tad Devine •Democratic National Committee (DNC) email leak, 2016 |
- See also: Bernie Sanders support for Tim Canova, 2016
In May 2016, then Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders had announced his endorsement of Democratic Congressional candidate Tim Canova, a "previously little-known law professor." Sanders, since May, had continued to help Canova's campaign along with others from Sanders' former presidential campaign.[6] Canova ran against Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the Democratic primary on August 30, 2016, in Florida's 23rd Congressional District.[7]
Background
During the 2015 and early 2016 Democratic primary debates, Sanders had criticized Wasserman Schultz's chosen debate schedule and the DNC's joint fundraising committee for Sanders' primary challenger Hillary Clinton, which created tensions between Sanders and Wasserman Schultz.[8][9] Those tensions peaked on July 22, 2016, prior to the start of the Democratic National Convention. The website Wikileaks released just over 19,000 leaked DNC emails. The emails, which consisted of correspondence between former DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) and other DNC officials, revealed, according to The Washington Post, that Wasserman Schultz and the DNC "tried to aid [Hillary] Clinton and hamper [Bernie] Sanders."[10] In response to the emails, Sanders called for Wasserman Schultz's resignation as chair of the DNC.[11] However, since her resignation and Sanders informal withdrawal from the presidential race, the two had been focussed on the Democratic Congressional race in Florida's 23rd Congressional District, in which Sanders and his presidential campaign allies had helped Tim Canova against Wasserman Schultz.
Bernie Sanders
In May 2016, when Bernie Sanders endorsed him, Canova raised $1 million within five months of having begun his campaign. According to Politico, Sanders played a large role in helping Canova raise the money by "soliciting money from his nationwide army of followers."[7][9] Sanders, since dropping out of the presidential race, has continued to raise funds for Canova. Politico noted that Sanders' presidential campaign email list would serve as a potential source of small dollar contributions for Canova.[9]
Our Revolution
- See also: Our Revolution
In August 2016, Sanders established Our Revolution, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that helped with fundraising for Canova.[9] The group sent out an announcement stating that "This race is very important for Our Revolution because if we can win this tough fight in Florida, it will send a clear message about the power of our grassroots movement that will send shockwaves through the political media establishment."[9] The announcement went on to say that "The recent emails leaked from Democrat Party staff showed that under Debbie Wasserman Schultz, DNC staff were not exactly fair and even-minded during the presidential primary. What was revealed wasn’t much of a shock to us, because we knew all along that the establishment wasn’t on our side."[9] The group is an extension of Sanders' policy agenda, according to Politico.[9] As a 501(c)(4), Our Revolution is not obligated to release the names of its donors.[9]
Devine Mulvey Longabaugh
- See also: Tad Devine
On July 29, 2016, it was reported that Tim Canova (D) had hired Devine Mulvey Longabaugh to help in his primary campaign against Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Devine Mulvey Longabaugh was the same media firm that helped make ads for Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign.[6] The consulting firm was co-founded by Sanders' political strategist and senior advisor Tad Devine.
After two weeks working on Canova's campaign, the firm withdrew its services. Politico noted that Devine Mulvey Longabaugh's withdrawal was part of a larger shift within Sanders' political sphere, citing resignations within the leadership of Sanders' new 501(c)(4), Our Revolution.[12]
Revolution Messaging
- See also: Revolution Messaging
The digital media firm that worked for Sanders, Revolution Messaging, had helped Canova's campaign. The firm had also helped Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), who Sanders' also endorsed.[13] Revolution Messaging's head consultant Mike Nellis said "I think Bernie’s race proved that it was possible for a lot of people to come together and do something special. No one expected Bernie to do what he did. I think that race showed a lot of people that it was possible. What we’re seeing is that people are coming together and saying, 'OK, who’s the next Bernie Sanders?'" Nellis also noted that Canova's average contribution amount was $20 and, similar to the Sanders' campaign, contributions under $200 were crucial and raised $1.7 million for Canova's campaign. However, overall Debbie Wasserman Schultz raised more than Canova, $3.07 million to Canova's $2.26 million.[13]
Campaign themes
2016
The following issues were listed on Canova's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Florida's 23rd Congressional District election, 2018
- Florida's 23rd Congressional District election, 2016
- Florida's 23rd Congressional District
- Democratic National Committee (DNC) email leak, 2016
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Tim Canova for Congress, "Home," accessed January 8, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Politico, " Florida House Races Results," August 30, 2016
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate Listing for 2016 General Election," accessed June 25, 2016
- ↑ CBS News, "Wasserman Schultz could face legal complaint related to email leak," July 25, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fox Business, "Email Leak May Hurt Wasserman Schultz' Re-election Bid," July 25, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Politico, "Sanders media consultants to work for Wasserman Schultz challenger," July 29, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Politico, "Wasserman Schultz poised to beat Sanders-backed challenger," August 11, 2016
- ↑ The Hill, "Sanders tests Wasserman Schultz," May 28, 2016
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 Politico, "Sanders political machine raising for Wasserman Schultz opponent," August 9, 2016
- ↑ The Washington Post, "Emails show Debbie Wasserman Schultz pressured ‘Morning Joe’ — to no avail," July 25, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Sanders pleased by Wasserman Schultz resignation," July 24, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Bernie Sanders' new group is already in turmoil," August 23, 2016
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 The Wall Street Journal, "Allies of Bernie Sanders Embrace Same Ad Technology," August 9, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
