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Cynthia Stafford
| Cynthia Stafford | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 109 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 16, 2010 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 3 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | St. Thomas University (1993) | |
| J.D. | St. Thomas University School of Law (1999) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 11, 1967 | |
| Place of birth | Miami, Florida | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Stafford is a private attorney in Miami and previously worked as a congressional aide to U.S. Rep. Carrie P. Meek. She received her B.A. from St. Thomas University and her J.D. from that university's school of law.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stafford served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Legislative Auditing | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stafford served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
Elections
2012
Stafford won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 109. Stafford defeated Bernadine Bush in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 109 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Cynthia Stafford Incumbent |
63.5% | 8,978 |
| Bernandine Bush | 36.5% | 5,156 |
| Total Votes | 14,134 | |
2010
Stafford defeated 3 opponents in the August 24 primary.[2]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 109 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Cynthia Stafford
|
4,354 | 43.17% | ||
| Bernadine Bush | 2,450 | 24.29% | ||
| Bess McElroy | 1,686 | 16.72% | ||
| Roy Hardemon | 1,595 | 15.82% | ||
She did not have any opposition in the November 2 general election.[3]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Stafford raised $29,409 in contributions. [4]
Her two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dade County Classroom Teachers Association | $1,500 |
| AT&T | $1,000 |
External links
- Cynthia Stafford House site
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
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