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Garrett Richter
| Garrett Richter | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 23 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2008-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 15, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 5 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 2006-2008 | ||
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | U.S. Army | |
| Years of service | 1969-1971 | |
| Service branch | U.S. Air Force Reserve | |
| Years of service | 1979-1981 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 1, 1950 | |
| Profession | Bank CEO | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Richter served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. He then served in the United States Air Force Reserve from 1979 to 1981. He is currently Founder/CEO of the First National Bank of Florida.
Richter earned his BS from the University of Pittsburgh in 1981. He then attended the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1985.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Richter served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Gaming, Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Commerce and Tourism | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Richter served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance, Chair | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
| • Community Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Richter served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities | ||||
| • Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations | ||||
| • Ethics and Elections | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Richter won re-election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 23. Richter ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Richter won election to the Florida Senate from Florida's 37th Senate district. Richter ran unopposed in the election. He raised $143,593 for his campaign.[3]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Richter is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Richter raised a total of $546,929 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 24, 2013.[4]
| Garrett Richter's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State Senate, District 23 |  |
$169,208 | |
| 2010 | Florida State Senate, District 37 |  |
$0 | |
| 2008 | Florida State Senate, District 37 | |
$143,593 | |
| 2006 | Florida State House, District 76 | |
$234,128 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $546,929 | |||
2012
Richter won re-election to the Florida State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Richter raised a total of $169,208.
| Florida State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Garrett Richter's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Humana | $2,500 | |||
| Health Management Associates | $2,000 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Cable Telecommunications Association | $1,500 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $169,208 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Richter won election to the Florida State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Richter raised a total of $143,593.
| Florida State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Garrett Richter's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Florida Institute of Cpas | $2,500 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 | |||
| Bright House Networks | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Optometric Association | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Insurance Agents | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $143,593 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Richter won election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Richter raised a total of $234,126.
| Florida House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Garrett Richter's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Florida Institute of Cpas | $3,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Collier Enterprises | $1,500 | |||
| Aerial Companies | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Carpenters Regional Council | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $234,126 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Personal
Richter and his wife, Diana, have three children.
External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Garrett Richter
- Project Vote Smart Garrett Richter candidate summary
- Project Vote Smart Garrett Richter biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Nancy Detert (R) |
Florida State Senate, District 23 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Florida State Senate, District 37 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Anitere Flores (R) |
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