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Cynthia Stafford
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| Cynthia Stafford | ||
 | ||
| Florida House Of Representatives District 109 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| November 16, 2010 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| 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 | ||
Contents |
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
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stafford has been appointed to these committees:
- Education
- Subcommittee on Business and Consumer Affairs
- Subcommittee on Civil Justice
- Subcommittee on Justice
- Subcommittee on K-20 Innovation, Ranking Minority Member
Elections
2010
Stafford defeated 3 opponents in the August 24 primary.[1]
| 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.[2]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Stafford raised $29,409 in contributions. [3]
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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