Gayle Harrell
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| Gayle Harrell | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 81 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| 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 | University of Florida (1964) | |
| Master's | University of Florida (1971) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Health Information Technology Consultant | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
Contents |
Harrell is a health information technology consultant and has worked as a business manager for her husband, James', medical practice since 1995. She was President and CEO of the Breast Imaging Center from 1990 to 1995. Earlier in life, she taught Spanish and Latin American History. Harrell earned her B.A. in Spanish and her M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of Florida.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harrell has been appointed to these committees:
- Health & Human Services
- Subcommittee on Criminal Justice
- Subcommittee on Health Care Appropriations
- Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Access, Chair
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Gayle Harrell has endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2010
Harrell had no opposition in the August 24 primary. She defeated incumbent Adam Fetterman (D) in the November 2 general election.[2]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 81 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| | 34,671 | 56.07% | ||
| Adam Fetterman (D) | 27,168 | 43.93% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
Harrell raised $159,406 in contributions for her 2010 campaign as of July 8, 2011.[3] However, only 12 out of her 13 campaign finance reports have been filed.
Her largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Republican Party | $159,406 |
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $4,000 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $2,000 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $2,000 |
| Florida Institute of CPAS | $2,000 |
Personal
Harrell and her husband James have four children.
External links
- Gayle Harrell House site
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Gayle Harrell on Facebook
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| Preceded by Adam Fetterman | Florida House District 81 2010–present | Succeeded by NA |
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