Cynthia Stafford
Cynthia Stafford (Democratic Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 109. Stafford assumed office on November 16, 2010. Stafford left office on November 6, 2018.
Stafford (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 35. Stafford lost in the Democratic primary on August 18, 2020.
Stafford was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Florida House of Representatives because of term limits.
Biography
Stafford earned her B.A. and J.D. from St. Thomas University. Her professional experience includes working as a private attorney in Miami and a congressional aide to former U.S. Representative Carrie P. Meek.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules and Policy |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stafford served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education, Ranking member |
| • Joint Legislative Auditing |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stafford served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Legislative Auditing |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stafford served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 35
Shevrin Jones defeated Darien Hill in the general election for Florida State Senate District 35 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shevrin Jones (D) | 99.7 | 188,942 | |
| Darien Hill (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) | 0.3 | 590 | ||
| Total votes: 189,532 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 35
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 35 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shevrin Jones | 43.3 | 27,551 | |
| Daphne Campbell | 15.6 | 9,914 | ||
| Barbara Watson | 14.9 | 9,467 | ||
| Erhabor Ighodaro | 14.8 | 9,419 | ||
| Cynthia Stafford | 9.6 | 6,097 | ||
| Wilbur Harbin | 1.9 | 1,210 | ||
| Total votes: 63,658 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Josue Larose (R)
2018
Cynthia Stafford was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.
Incumbent Cynthia Stafford ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 109 general election.[1][2]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 109 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Cynthia Stafford Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||
Incumbent Cynthia Stafford ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 109 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 109 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Cynthia Stafford Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Incumbent Cynthia Stafford was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6]
2012
Stafford won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 109. Stafford defeated Bernadine Bush in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Cynthia Stafford Incumbent |
63.5% | 8,978 |
| Bernandine Bush | 36.5% | 5,156 |
| Total Votes | 14,134 | |
2010
Stafford defeated 3 opponents in the August 24 primary.[8]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 109 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Cynthia Stafford
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4,354 | 43.17% | ||
| Bernadine Bush | 2,450 | 24.29% | ||
| Bess McElroy | 1,686 | 16.72% | ||
| Roy Hardemon | 1,595 | 15.82% | ||
She did not have any opposition in the November 2 general election.[9]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 through May 8. There was also a special session from June 7 to June 9.
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2016
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate listing for 2016 general election," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ 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 Election Watch, "August 24, 2010, State Representative primary results," August 24, 2010
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results," accessed July 14, 2014
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| Preceded by Bernadine Bush |
Florida House District 109 2010–2018 |
Succeeded by James Bush III (D) |
