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Adam Putnam
| Adam Putnam | ||
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| Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 4, 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 6, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Charles Bronson (R) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $128,972 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| U.S. House of Representatives (FL-12) | ||
| 2001 - 2010 | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 1996 - 2001 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Florida (1995) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 31, 1974 | |
| Place of birth | Bartow, Florida | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
A February 2013 article in Governing named Putnam as one of the top state Republican officials to watch in 2013.[2]
Biography
A Florida native, Putnam was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives when he was 22. He served from 1996-2001 and went on to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001-2011.[3]
Education
- BA, Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida, 1995[4]
Political career
Florida Agriculture Commissioner (2011-Present)
Putnam was elected Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on November 2, 2010 and assumed office in January 2011.
Agenda
On his website, Putnam lists six main issues of his agenda:[5]
- Foster economic prosperity
- Exercise good government
- Expand energy production
- Protect Floridians' right to bear arms
- Champion Florida's natural beauty
- Motivate communities to be healthy and safe
Presidential preference
2012
Adam Putnam endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [6]
U.S. House of Representatives (2001-2011)
Putnam served five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Florida's 12th Congressional District from 2000-2011. He was elected as the Republican Policy Chairman during the 109th Congress and Chairman of the House Republican Conference for the 110th Congress. Putnam was also a member of the House Committees on Government Reform, Agriculture, Rules and Financial Services.[1]
Florida House of Representatives (1996-2001)
Putnam served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1996 to 2001.[1]
Elections
2010
Putnam won election in the November 2, 2010 election, defeating Scott Maddox (D), Ira Chester (TEA), and Thad Hamilton (NPA).[7]
| Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Adam Putnam |
55.9% | 2,908,086 | |
| Democratic | Scott Maddox | 38.1% | 1,983,277 | |
| TEA | Ira Chester | 3.9% | 203,598 | |
| No Party Affiliation | Thad Hamilton | 2% | 103,717 | |
| Total Votes | 5,198,678 | |||
| Election Results Via: Florida Department of State | ||||
Campaign donors
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Adam Putnam's donors each year.[8] Click [show] for more information.
| Adam Putnam's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Florida Agriculture Commissioner | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $4,166,968 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $1,098,733 (Democratic) $20,963 (No party affiliation) $8,000 (TEA) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | Florida Republican Party | $1,052,430 | |||||||||||||||||
| State of Florida | $552,075 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Florida Retail Federation | $7,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $4,500 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Florida RV Trade Association | $3,250 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $1,414,916 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $1,135,164 | ||||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $3,999,659 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $149,426 | ||||||||||||||||||
Personal
Putnam and his wife, Melissa, have four children.[1]
Recent news
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- Adam Putnam launches Florida Agriculture Commissioner re-election campaign - WPTV
- Legislator asks Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam to study costs of ... - Tampabay.com
- Comm. Putnam celebrates Florida farmers on Ag Literacy Day - BizPac Review
- Coke Picks Florida Oranges - Wall Street Journal
- State Budget Opens Door for New Winter Haven City Hall - The Ledger
- Florida Official Declines to Review Costly Nuclear Power Plant - Budget & Tax News
- Putnam says no to study of proposed Levy nuclear plant cost - Tampabay.com
- Disease threatens Florida citrus industry - Tampabay.com
- Florida orange groves expanding for Coke - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
- 5 things to know in Florida for May 15 - KTVU San Francisco
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See also
External links
- Official campaign website
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Commissioner Adam Putnam
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 1998
- Adam Putnam on Facebook
- Adam Putnam on Twitter
- Adam Putnam on Flickr
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Florida Department Of Agriculture and Consumer Services, "Commissioner Adam Putnam," accessed September 13, 2012
- ↑ Governing, "State Republican Officials to Watch in 2013," February 6, 2013
- ↑ Adam Putnam, "Bio," accessed September 19, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Adam Putnam," accessed August 22, 2012
- ↑ Adam Putnam, "Agenda," accessed August 22, 2012
- ↑ Orlando Sentinel, "Adam Putnam endorses Romney," October 18, 2011
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "November 2010 General Election Results," accessed March 26, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Charles Bronson (R) |
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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