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Arthenia Joyner
| Arthenia L. Joyner | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 19 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 15, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Florida State Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 2001-2006 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida A&M University (1964) | |
| J.D. | Florida A&M University College of Law (1968) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 3, 1943 | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Joyner served in the Florida State House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006.
Joyner was a Public School Teacher from 1964 to 1965. In 1969 she worked as a Legal Assistant for Florida State Representative Joe Lang Kershaw. She is currently an attorney.
Joyner earned his BS from Florida A&M University in 1964. She went on to receive her JD from Florida A&M University College of Law in 1968.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Joyner served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Ethics and Elections | ||||
| • Health Policy | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Public Counsel Oversight, Alternating Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Joyner served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Legislative Auditing | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Joyner served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities | ||||
| • Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations | ||||
| • Ethics and Elections | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Joyner won re-election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 19. Joyner ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2010
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2010
Joyner won re-election to the 18th District Seat in 2010. She was unopposed in the November 2, 2010 general election.[3]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Joyner won election to the 18th District Seat in the Florida State Senate, defeating Eric T. Suntich (WRI). Joyner raised $178,054 for her campaign, while Suntich raised nothing.[4]
| Florida State Senate, District 18 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Arthenia Joyner (D)
|
63,023 | 100% | ||
| Bradley Probst (R) | 24 | 0.0% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Joyner is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Joyner raised a total of $511,378 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 24, 2013.[5]
| Arthenia Joyner's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State Senate, District 19 |  |
$65,538 | |
| 2010 | Florida State Senate, District 18 | |
$39,988 | |
| 2008 | Florida State Senate, District 18 |  |
$16,850 | |
| 2006 | Florida State Senate, District 18 | |
$178,054 | |
| 2004 | Florida State House, District 59 | |
$30,669 | |
| 2002 | Florida State House, District 59 | |
$87,858 | |
| 2000 | Florida State House, District 59 | |
$92,421 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $511,378 | |||
2012
Joyner won re-election to the Florida State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Joyner raised a total of $65,538.
| Florida State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Arthenia Joyner's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 | |||
| At&T | $1,000 | |||
| Bright House Networks | $1,000 | |||
| Verizon | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $65,538 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Joyner won re-election to the Florida State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Joyner raised a total of $39,988.
| Florida State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Arthenia Joyner's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 | |||
| Amscot Financial | $1,000 | |||
| Bright House Networks | $1,000 | |||
| Tampa Bay Pilots Association | $500 | |||
| Salter, Erika N | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $39,988 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Joyner was not up for election to the Florida State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Joyner raised a total of $16,.
| Florida State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Arthenia Joyner's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Hospital Corp of America | $1,500 | |||
| Johnson Jr, Abraham | $500 | |||
| Catalano Llc | $500 | |||
| Robert M Levy & Associates | $500 | |||
| Fowler White Boggs Banker | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $16, | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Joyner won election to the Florida State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Joyner raised a total of $178,054.
| Florida State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Arthenia Joyner's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Teco Energy | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Democratic Party | $1,783 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $178,054 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Joyner won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Joyner raised a total of $30,669.
| Florida House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Arthenia Joyner's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Florida Optometric Association | $1,500 | |||
| Phytrust of Florida | $1,500 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $1,500 | |||
| Eye Care Of Broward Inc Dba Eye Surgery Associates | $500 | |||
| Preferred Medical Plan | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $30,669 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Joyner won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Joyner raised a total of $87,858.
| Florida House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Arthenia Joyner's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 | |||
| Parks & Crump Llc | $1,500 | |||
| Verizon | $1,250 | |||
| Hillsborough Cta Pol Action Cmte | $1,000 | |||
| Johnson, Julia | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $87,858 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Joyner won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Joyner raised a total of $92,421.
| Florida House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Arthenia Joyner's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Joyner, Arthenia L | $1,000 | |||
| Calpine, Charles B Clark, Jr, Ann B Curtis | $1,000 | |||
| Becker & Poliakoff | $500 | |||
| Anderson, Erika & Steven A | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $92,421 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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- Senate Democrats choose Arthenia Joyner as next leader - MiamiHerald.com (blog)
- Timely Justice Act, Measure Speeding Up Executions, Approved By Florida Senate - Huffington Post
- Legislature toughens rules for unregulated children's homes - Tampabay.com (blog)
- Divided Florida Senate passes response to 2012 elections 'fiasco' over ... - Orlando Sentinel (blog)
- Florida Senate moves against 'abusive' insurance practice - Palm Beach Post
- Edgar gets Senate confirmation despite tough criticism - Tampabay.com (blog)
- Tampa votes to ban loud car music - Tbo.com
- Florida legislators sweeten bill for sugar industry - Tampabay.com
- Crist says Democrats can make a difference - Tbo.com
- Senate passes tax fraud legislation - Tbo.com
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External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Arthenia Joyner
- Project Vote Smart Arthenia Joyner candidate summary
- Project Vote Smart Arthenia Joyner biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Gary Siplin (D) |
Florida State Senate, District 19 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Florida State Senate, District 18 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Wilton Simpson |
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- Current member, Florida State Senate
- State senators first elected in 2006
- 2010 unopposed
- Democratic Party
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- 2010 candidate
- 2010 incumbent
- State Senate candidate, 2010
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