Adam Fetterman
Adam Fetterman is a former Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 81 from 2008 to 2010. Fetterman ran in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 84.
Biography
Fetterman's professional experience includes working as general counsel in the Saint Lucie County Sheriff's Office.
He is a member of the board of directors and is president of the Boys and Girls Club of Saint Lucie County and was a heroes volunteer with the American Red Cross of Martin County from 2007-2008.[1]
Committee assignments
- Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee
- Criminal & Civil Justice Policy Council (Ranking Minority Member)
- Legislative Sunset Committee, Florida State Legislature
- Natural Resources Appropriations Committee
- Rules & Calendar Council
Issues
Fetterman 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
Fetterman's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 735 - "Financial Responsibility: Requires person who has been found guilty of or entered plea of guilty or nolo contendere to felony traffic offense or had mandatory revocation of his or her driving privilege maintain certain amount of security or insurance for liability coverage of accidents involving use of motor vehicle."
- HB 793 - Warrantless Arrests: Authorizes arrest without warrant when law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that individual has committed act of driving under influence or unlawfully exhibited his or her sexual organs in public."
- HB 1443 - "Veterans: Requires school districts to observe Veterans' Day & Veterans' Awareness Week; provides requirements for such recognition"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Fetterman ran in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 84. Fetterman was defeated by Larry Lee, Jr. in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. Michelle Miller ran unopposed in the Republican primary.[3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Larry Lee, Jr. |
52.6% | 5,455 |
| Adam Fetterman | 40.3% | 4,179 |
| L. Kevin Stinette | 7.1% | 740 |
| Total Votes | 10,374 | |
2010
Fetterman ran for re-election to the 81st District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Fetterman lost to Gayle Harrell (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Fetterman won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 81st District, defeating Michael DiTerlizzi (R) and Kristina Wright (G). Fetterman received 45,314 votes in the election while DiTerlizzi received 40,865 votes, and Wright received 4,699 votes.[5] Fetterman raised $224,059 for his campaign; DiTerlizzi raised $306,134, and Wright raised $1,916.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 81 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Adam Fetterman (D)
|
45,314 | 49.9% | ||
| Michael DiTerlizzi (R) | 40,865 | 45.0% | ||
| Kristina Wright (G) | 4,699 | 5.2% | ||
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See also
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House Committees
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Adam Fetterman's campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Adam Fetterman on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Florida Election Division, "Candidate List 2012," accessed May 11, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "2010 Election results," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed December 16, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 81 2008–2010 |
Succeeded by Gayle Harrell |
