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Elaine Schwartz
| Elaine Schwartz | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 99 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Hofstra University (1964) | |
| J.D. | New York University School of Law (1968) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 13, 1943 | |
| Place of birth | New York, New York | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Schwartz has worked as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Hollywood, Attorney with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Columnist for the Hollywood Sun-Tattler, Attorney/Advocate for Long Term Care Ombudsman Council District X, Attorney for Met Life, and a high school teacher.
She serves as President of the Hills Democratic Club.[1]
Issues
Schwartz did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Schwartz's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 589 - "Alzheimer's Disease: Directs DEA to develop & implement public education program relating to screening for Alzheimer's disease"
- HB 1391 - "Optional Medicaid Payments for the Medically Needy: Removes limitations on provision of services to certain persons age 65 or older, families, persons who are blind or disabled, pregnant women, & children younger than age 21."
- HB 1399 - "Employment Discrimination: Creates Helen Gordon Davis Equal Pay Protection Act; provides legislative findings relating to equal pay for equal work for women"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schwartz served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Democratic Ranking Member | ||||
| • Health & Human Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schwartz served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Human Services | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schwartz served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Elder & Family Services Policy, Democratic Ranking Member | ||||
| • Health Care Appropriations | ||||
| • PreK-12 Policy | ||||
Elections
2012
Schwartz won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 99. Schwartz ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Elizabeth Anne Eddy (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 99, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Elain J. Schwartz Incumbent |
65.5% | 40,383 | |
| Republican | Elizabeth Anne "Libby" Eddy | 34.5% | 21,247 | |
| Total Votes | 61,630 | |||
2010
Schwartz ran for re-election to the 99th District seat in 2010. She did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schwartz won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 99th District, defeating Andrew Housman (write-in). Schwartz received 39,248 votes in the election while Housman received 35 votes.[5] Schwartz raised $58,806 for her campaign.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 99 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elaine Schwartz (D)
|
39,248 | 99.9% | ||
| Andrew Housman (write-in) | 35 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Schwartz raised $40,068 in contributions. [7]
Her two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Schwartz's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $2,000 |
| FL Hospital Assoc | $1,300 |
| Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of the FL Bar Assoc | $1,000 |
| FL Medical Assoc | $1,000 |
External links
- Elaine Schwartz's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Elaine Schwartz
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schwartz Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schwartz Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 99 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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