Barbara Watson
| Barbara Watson | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 107 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6,2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Miami Gardens City Council | ||
| 2003 - 2010 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Miami, Florida | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Watson represented District 103 after winning a special election on February 8, 2011 until 2012.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Watson served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Regulatory Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Watson served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Administrative Procedures | ||||
Elections
2012
Watson won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 107. Watson defeated incumbent John Patrick Julien in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Janice Denise Rhymes (I) and Vickie Renee Williams (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 107, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Barbara Watson Incumbent |
100% | 46,720 | |
| Independent | Janice Denise Rhymes | 0% | 0 | |
| Independent | Vickie Renee Williams | 0% | 0 | |
| Total Votes | 46,720 | |||
| Florida House of Representatives, District 107 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Barbara A. Watson Incumbent |
50.1% | 5,282 |
| John Patrick Julien Incumbent | 49.9% | 5,269 |
| Total Votes | 10,551 | |
2011
Wilson defeated two opponents, Erhabor Ighodaro and Sharon Pritchett, in the February 8 special Democratic primary. Wilson won election after a recount reversed the original count which favored Pritchett.[1] Since no Republicans filed, Watson did not face a general election.
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Watson is available dating back to 2011. Based on available campaign finance records, Watson raised a total of $68,218 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 31, 2013.[3]
| Barbara Watson's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State House, District 107 |  |
$49,318 | |
| 2011 | Florida State House, District 103 | |
$18,900 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $68,218 | |||
2012
Watson won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Watson raised a total of $49,318.
| Florida House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Watson's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Watson, Barbara A | $9,141 | |||
| Afscme Florida Council 79 | $1,000 | |||
| Dade County Police Benevolent Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Credit Union League | $1,000 | |||
| Robert M Levy & Associates | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $49,318 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2011
Watson won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2011. During that election cycle, Watson raised a total of $18,900.
| Florida House of Representatives 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Barbara Watson's campaign in 2011 | ||||
| Watson, Barbara A | $7,100 | |||
| Book, Ronald L | $500 | |||
| Warren Henry Automobiles Inc | $500 | |||
| Miami Property Partners Llc | $500 | |||
| Miami Gardens Square One Inc | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2011 | $18,900 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Luis Garcia (D) |
Florida House District 107 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Oscar Braynon |
Florida House District 103 2011–2012 |
Succeeded by Manny Diaz, Jr. (R) |
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