Geraldine Thompson
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| Geraldine Thompson | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for Florida State Senate, District 19 | ||
| Date of primary | August 14, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Florida House Of Representatives District 39 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per 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 | University of Miami (1970) | |
| Associate's | Miami-Dade Community College (1968) | |
| Master's | Florida State University (1973) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 18, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Profession | Museum Founder, Retired College Administrator | |
| Religion | Baptists | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Thompson is the founder of The Association to Preserve African American Society, History and Tradition, Incorporated. She has previously served as Assistant to the President of Valencia Community College from 1979-2003, and was a teacher in Orange County Public Schools.
Thompson is a member of the Holocaust Education and Resource Center Board, and Central Florida Young Men's Christian Association Board. [1]
Issues
Thompson 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
Thompson's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 811 - "Human Trafficking: Creates Florida Statewide Task Force on Human Trafficking within EOG"
- HB 1415 - "Barbering: Provides for selection & placement of barbering interns; requires school of barbering or barbering program to provide written notice to Barbers' Board regarding internship sponsor & barbering intern"
- HB 1469 - "Early Voting: Deletes requirements for branch offices to be used as early voting sites; authorizes supervisors of elections to designate certain facilities as early voting sites; provides specified days & times for early voting."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thompson has been appointed to these committees:
- Economic Affairs, Ranking Minority Member
- Subcommittee on Economic Development and Tourism
- Subcommittee on Federal Affairs
- Subcommittee on Pre K-12 Appropriations
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thompson served on these committees:
- Economic Development Policy Committee
- Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council (Ranking Minority Member)
- Full Appropriations Council on Education & Economic Development
- Full Appropriations Council on General Government & Health Care
- State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations Committee
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Thompson is running in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 19. Thompson is running against Robert Acosta, Rogue Gallart, Victoria Siplin, and Linda Stewart in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. Fritz Jackson Seide is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.[3]
2010
Thompson ran for re-election to the 39th District seat in 2010. She did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
In 2008, Thompson won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 39th District. Thompson ran unopposed in the election. She raised $8,525 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Thompson raised $20,250 in contributions. [6]
Her two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Cmte Of Florida Agents | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Thompson's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Baker & Hostetler | $500 |
| Laurise Thomas | $500 |
| Humana | $500 |
| Patricia A Book | $500 |
| AT&T | $500 |
Recent news
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External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Geraldine Thompson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Thompson Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Thompson Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ District 39 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 39 2006–present | Succeeded by NA |
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