Janet Adkins
Janet H. Adkins is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 2008 to 2016.
Adkins did not seek re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016 because she was term-limited.
Biography
Adkins' professional experience includes working as a client partner for Information Systems of Florida from 1987 to 1999.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Adkins served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Rules, Calendar & Ethics |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Adkins served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Rules & Calendar |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Adkins served on the following committees:
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| • Education |
| • Administrative Procedures |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Adkins served on the following committees:
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| • Government Operations Appropriations |
| • Military & Local Affairs Policy |
| • Public Counsel Oversight |
Campaign themes
2008
Adkins did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2014
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. Dave Smith was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Janet Adkins was unopposed in the Republican primary. Adkins defeated Smith in the general election.[3][4]
2012
Adkins won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 11. Adkins defeated Cord Byrd in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Dave Smith (D) and Daniel Walsh (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Janet Adkins Incumbent |
71.8% | 57,507 | |
| Democratic | Dave Smith | 28.2% | 22,559 | |
| Independent | Daniel F. Walsh | 0% | 8 | |
| Total Votes | 80,074 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Janet Adkins Incumbent |
65.4% | 13,601 |
| Cord Byrd | 34.6% | 7,181 |
| Total Votes | 20,782 | |
2010
Adkins ran for re-election to the 12th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the August 24th primary or the general election, which took place on November 2nd.[6]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Adkins won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 12th District, defeating Robert Ziefel (write-in) and Damon Fernandez (write-in). Adkins received 56,762 votes in the election while Ziefel received 28 votes, and Fernandez received 22 votes.[7] Adkins raised $225,952 for her campaign.[8]
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Janet Adkins (R)
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56,762 | 99.9% | ||
| Robert Ziefel (write-in) | 28 | 0.0% | ||
| Damon Fernandez (write-in) | 22 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Personal
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Adkins has been a member of the Nassau County Drug and Alcohol and Crime Coalition, Amelia Island Council, Republican State Committee and Nassau County School Board, and a volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club Brick Campaign.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
- Janet Adkins on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Adkins' Biography," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Adkins' Issue Positions," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2014 Florida Election Watch - Multi-County or District Offices," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed June 23, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "District 12 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Elizabeth Porter (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 11 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Cord Byrd (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 12 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Lake Ray (R) |
