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Fred Costello
| Fred Costello | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 26 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| November 16, 2010 - November 16, 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Graceland University (1970) | |
| Other | D.D.S., University of Iowa (1974) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | |
| Years of service | 1974 - 1977 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 9, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Orlando, Florida | |
| Profession | Dentist | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Fred Costello (b. February 9, 1950) was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives. He represented District 26 from 2010 to 2012.
Costello was a 2012 Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House representing the 6th Congressional District of Florida. Costello was defeated by Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[1]
Biography
Costello was born and raised in Orlando, Florida.[2] He earned his D.D.S. from the University of Iowa and his B.S. from Graceland University.[2]
Career
Costello is a dentist in the town of Ormond Beach, Florida. He previously served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force from 1974 to 1977.[2]
Costello was a Captain in U.S. Air Force from 1974-1977.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Costello served on these committees:
- Finance & Tax
- Subcommittee on Community and Military Affairs
- Subcommittee on Government Operations (Appropriations)
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Access
Elections
2012
Costello ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Florida's 6th District. Costello sought the nomination on the Republican ticket.[3] The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. Costello was defeated by Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[1]
Primary results
The primary took place on August 14.[4]
Republican Primary
| Florida's 6th Congressional District Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Ron Desantis |
38.8% | 24,132 |
| Fred Costello | 22.8% | 14,189 |
| Beverly Slough | 13.2% | 8,229 |
| Craig Miller | 13.1% | 8,113 |
| Richard Clark | 9.8% | 6,090 |
| Alec Pueschal | 1.2% | 739 |
| William Billy Kogut | 1% | 628 |
| Total Votes | 62,120 | |
2010
Costello won election, defeating Timothy Huth (D) in the November 2 general election.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 26 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Fred Costello (R)
|
34,369 | 60.48% | ||
| Timothy Huth (D) | 22,460 | 39.52% | ||
Costello defeated Vince Champion and Nathan Daniel McDonell in the August 24 primary.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 26 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Fred Costello
|
7,341 | 49.96% | ||
| Nathan McDonell | 4,042 | 27.51% | ||
| Vince Champion | 3,312 | 22.54% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
Costello raised $282,769 in contributions for his 2010 campaign as of July 8, 2011.[7] However, only 12 out of his 13 campaign finance reports have been filed.
His largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Republican Party | $41,585 |
| Florida Institute of CPAS | $3,000 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $3,000 |
| Metra Electronics | $1,500 |
| Highlander Corp | $1,500 |
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Personal
Costello and his wife Linda Gail Ditzig have three children.
External links
- Fred Costello House site
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Fred Costello on Facebook
- Fred Costello on Twitter
- Campaign Website
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 AP Results "U.S. House Results" Accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Elect Fred Costello "About Fred" Accessed February 14, 2012
- ↑ St. Augustine Record "Mica to announce his district today" Accessed February 13, 2012
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "August 2012 Primary Election," Accessed September 4, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ Follow the Money "Fred Costello -- 2010 contributions," accessed July 8, 2011.
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