Fred Costello
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| Fred Costello | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for U.S. House of Representatives, Florida's 6th Congressional District | ||
| Date of primary | August 14, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Florida House Of Representatives District 26 | ||
| In office | ||
| November 16, 2010 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| 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 | 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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Contents |
Fred Costello (b. February 9, 1950) is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives. He has represented District 26 since 2010. Costello is a 2012 Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House representing the 6th Congressional District of Florida.
Biography
Costello was born and raised in Orlando, Florida.[1] He earned his D.D.S. from the University of Iowa and his B.S. from Graceland University.[1]
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.[1]
Costello was a Captain in U.S. Air Force from 1974-1977.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Costello has been appointed to 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 is running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Florida's 6th District. Costello is seeking the nomination on the Republican ticket.[2] Candidates wishing to run must file by the signature filing deadline of June 8, 2012. The primary elections will be held on August 14, 2012.
2010
Costello won election, defeating Timothy Huth (D) in the November 2 general election.[3]
| 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.[4]
| 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.[5] 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 |
Recent news
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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 1.2 1.3 Elect Fred Costello "About Fred" Accessed February 14, 2012
- ↑ St. Augustine Record "Mica to announce his district today" Accessed February 13, 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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| Preceded by Pat Patterson | Florida House of Representatives District 26 2010–present | Succeeded by NA |
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