Craig Miller (Florida)
Craig Miller ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 6th District. Miller was defeated by Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[1]
Biography
Upon graduating from Cocoa High School, Miller volunteered to enlist in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Miller was eventually deployed to Cam Rahn Bay in South Vietnam, winning the Air Force Commendation Medal and ultimately attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant before he concluded his military service.[2]
After beginning his college studies at the Florida State University and working part-time jobs in Tallahassee, Craig finished his degree at the Florida Technological University--now known as the University of Central Florida. He graduated from the school with a Business Administration major.[2]
Elections
2012
Miller ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 6th District. Miller sought the nomination on the Republican ticket.[3] The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was June 8, 2012. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. Miller was defeated by Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[1]
Primary results
The primary took place on August 14.[4]
Republican Primary
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Ron Desantis |
38.8% | 24,132 |
| Fred Costello | 22.8% | 14,189 |
| Beverly Slough | 13.2% | 8,229 |
| Craig Miller | 13.1% | 8,113 |
| Richard Clark | 9.8% | 6,090 |
| Alec Pueschal | 1.2% | 739 |
| William Billy Kogut | 1% | 628 |
| Total Votes | 62,120 | |
Personal
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Miller resides in Winter Park with his wife Susan.[2]
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 AP Results, "U.S. House Results," accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Craig Miller for Senate 2012 "Biography" accessed January 10, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ St. Augustine Record, "Mica to announce his district today" accessed February 13, 2012
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "August 2012 Primary Election," accessed September 4, 2012
