Denise Grimsley
Denise Grimsley (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 26. Grimsley left office on November 6, 2018.
Grimsley (Republican Party) ran for election for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Grimsley lost in the Republican primary on August 28, 2018.
Grimsley is a former Republican member of the Florida State Senate. She represented District 26 from 2012 to 2018.
Grimsley served in the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 77 from 2004 to 2012.
Biography
Grimsley's professional experience includes working as a citrus grower, registered nurse, and vice president/chief executive officer of Grimsley Oil Company Incorporated.[1]
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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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Ethics and Elections, Vice chair |
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Grimsley served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, Chair |
| • Health Policy |
| • Transportation |
| • Joint Administrative Procedures, Chair |
| • Joint Legislative Budget Commission |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Grimsley served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Children, Families, and Elder Affairs |
| • Environmental Preservation and Conservation |
| • Health Policy |
| • Collective Bargaining |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Grimsley served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Legislative Budget Commission, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Grimsley served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Health Care Appropriations, Chair |
| • Legislative Budget Commission |
Campaign themes
2008
Grimsley 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
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Nikki Fried defeated Matt Caldwell in the general election for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nikki Fried (D) | 50.0 | 4,032,954 | |
| Matt Caldwell (R) | 50.0 | 4,026,201 | ||
| Total votes: 8,059,155 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Nikki Fried defeated R. David Walker and Jeffrey Duane Porter in the Democratic primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nikki Fried | 58.6 | 826,009 | |
| R. David Walker | 25.5 | 359,081 | ||
| Jeffrey Duane Porter | 15.9 | 223,299 | ||
| Total votes: 1,408,389 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Matt Caldwell defeated Denise Grimsley, Baxter Troutman, and Mike McCalister in the Republican primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Matt Caldwell | 34.6 | 523,051 | |
| Denise Grimsley | 26.6 | 402,525 | ||
| Baxter Troutman | 26.0 | 393,098 | ||
| Mike McCalister | 12.8 | 193,002 | ||
| Total votes: 1,511,676 | ||||
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2016
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Florida State Senate 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 Denise Grimsley ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 26 general election.[3][4]
| Florida State Senate, District 26 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Denise Grimsley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||
Incumbent Denise Grimsley ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 26 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Florida State Senate, District 26 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Denise Grimsley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Grimsley won election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 21. Grimsley ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Stacy Anderson McCland (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Denise Grimsley |
57.4% | 107,136 | |
| Democratic | Stacy Anderson McCland | 42.6% | 79,500 | |
| Total Votes | 186,636 | |||
2010
Grimsley ran for re-election to the 77th District seat in 2010. She did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[8]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Grimsley won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 77th District, defeating Elton Gissendanner (D). Grimsley received 34,737 votes in the election while Gissendanner received 17,372 votes.[9] Grimsley raised $239,541 for her campaign; Gissendanner raised $10,713.[10]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 77 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Denise Grimsley (R)
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34,737 | 66.7% | ||
| Elton Gissendanner (D) | 17,372 | 33.3% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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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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Personal
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Grimsley has been Chair of the Convenience Store Association Board and the Florida Petroleum Marketers Board; and a member of the Florida Cattleman's Association, Florida Hospital Foundation, Highlands County Citrus Growers Association, Highlands County Livestock Advisory Committee, Lake Placid Morning Rotary Club, Leadership Florida, Peace Valley Citrus Growers Association and Rebuilding Together Highlands County.[1]
See also
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- Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Florida Agriculture Commissioner election, 2018
- Florida State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Denise Grimsley on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Grimsley Biography," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Grimsley Issue Positions," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ 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, "Candidate List," accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "District 77 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bill Galvano (R) |
Florida State Senate District 26 2016-2018 |
Succeeded by Ben Albritton (R) |
| Preceded by Michael Bennett (R) |
Florida State Senate District 21 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Bill Galvano (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 77 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Dane Eagle (R) |
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