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Andy Gardiner
| Andy Gardiner | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 13 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 15, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Florida State Senate Majority Leader | ||
| Florida House of Representatives Majority Leader | ||
| 2004-2006 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 2001-2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Stetson University (1992) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 23, 1969 | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Gardiner was on the Orange County Republican Executive Committee. He served in the Florida State House of Representatives from 2001 to 2008. From 2004 to 2006 he was House Majority Leader. He joined the Florida State Senate in 2008 and has served in that position since. He has been Senate Majority Whip since 2008, representing the 9th district.
Gardiner was Director of Community and Business Relations for Orlando Health. He has also worked as Executive Director of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce.
Gardiner earned his BS in Political Science/Psychology from Stetson University in 1992.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gardiner served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Environmental Preservation and Conservation | ||||
| • Ethics and Elections | ||||
| • Gaming | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gardiner served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health Regulation | ||||
| • Reapportionment | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gardiner served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community Affairs | ||||
| • Ethics and Elections | ||||
| • Health Regulation | ||||
| • Reapportionment | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Gardiner won re-election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 9. Gardiner ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Christopher Charles Pennington (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Florida State Senate, District 13, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Andy Gardiner Incumbent |
55.4% | 117,422 | |
| Democratic | Christopher Charles Pennington | 44.6% | 94,514 | |
| Total Votes | 211,936 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gardiner won election to the 9th District Seat in the Florida State Senate, defeating Darius L. Davis (D) and Jacob J. Hanselman, III (WRI). Gardiner raised $451,266, while Davis raised $17,294 and Hanselman raised $30. [3]
| Florida State Senate, District 9 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Andy Gardiner (R)
|
119,070 | 58.4% | ||
| Darius L. Davis (D) | 84,800 | 41.6% | ||
| Jacob J. Hanselman III (WRI) | N/A | N/A | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Gardiner is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Gardiner raised a total of $1,675,653 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 24, 2013.[4]
| Andy Gardiner's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State Senate, District 9 |  |
$623,185 | |
| 2010 | Florida State Senate, District 9 |  |
$5,000 | |
| 2008 | Florida State Senate, District 9 | |
$451,266 | |
| 2006 | Florida State House, District 40 | |
$273,293 | |
| 2004 | Florida State House, District 40 | |
$55,140 | |
| 2002 | Florida State House, District 40 | |
$77,193 | |
| 2000 | Florida State House, District 40 | |
$190,576 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,675,653 | |||
2012
Gardiner won re-election to the Florida State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Gardiner raised a total of $623,185.
| Florida State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andy Gardiner's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $41,952 | |||
| Florida Retail Federation | $4,500 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $3,500 | |||
| Associated Builders & Contractors of Florida | $3,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $623,185 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Gardiner was not up for election to the Florida State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Gardiner raised a total of $5,000.
| Florida State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andy Gardiner's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Dascal Fanny | $500 | |||
| Chariff Jonathan | $500 | |||
| Diaz-Rousselot Guillermo | $500 | |||
| Vista Motor Co | $500 | |||
| Hoffman Larry | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $5,000 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Gardiner won election to the Florida State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Gardiner raised a total of $451,266.
| Florida State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andy Gardiner's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Hospital Corp of America | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Institute of Cpas | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $3,500 | |||
| At&T | $3,500 | |||
| Florida Cable Telecommunications Association | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $451,266 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Gardiner won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Gardiner raised a total of $273,293.
| Florida House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andy Gardiner's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Wellcare Health Plans | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Dental Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $273,293 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Gardiner won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Gardiner raised a total of $55,140.
| Florida House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andy Gardiner's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Florida Optometric Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Hca | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Dental Association | $661 | |||
| Universal City Development Partners | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $55,140 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Gardiner won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Gardiner raised a total of $77,193.
| Florida House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andy Gardiner's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Florida Automobile Dealers Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Home Builders Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Friends of Mark Foley | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $77,193 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Gardiner won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Gardiner raised a total of $190,576.
| Florida House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Andy Gardiner's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $14,180 | |||
| Gardiner, Andy | $5,000 | |||
| Florida Power & Light | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Nurserymen Pac | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $190,576 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Andy Gardiner News Feed
- Florida Senate takes aim at testing mandates for students with disabilities - Tallahassee Democrat (blog)
- Bills clamp down on 'brownfields' designations after reports - The Florida Current
- After veto, Florida coast-to-coast bike trail boosters look for other sources ... - Orlando Sentinel
- Scott signs budget but vetoes $368 million in spending first - The Florida Current
- Gov. Scott vetoes 3% tuition hike, $368M in projects - Sun-Sentinel
- Florida Legislature wraps up 2013 session with bipartisan tone - Tampabay.com
- 2013 Session: Was Republican Domination in Tallahassee Wasted Again? - Sunshine State News
- Future legislative fights: A tangle over taxes - The Florida Current
- Time running out on manufacturers tax cut, Central Florida Expressway - Orlando Sentinel (blog)
- Digital Bonanza Set for August Back-to-School Tax Holiday - Sunshine State News
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External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Andy Gardiner
- Project Vote Smart Andy Gardiner biography page
- Project Vote Smart Andy Gardiner policy page
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dennis Jones (R) |
Florida State Senate, District 13 2008–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Florida State Senate, District 9 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Audrey Gibson |
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