Gwen Margolis
| Gwen Margolis | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 35 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1980-1993, 2002-2008; November 16, 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position (current service) | 3 | |
| Years in position (previous service) | 13 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| President of the Florida State Senate | ||
| 1990-1993 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Miami Dade County Commission | ||
| 1993-2002 | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 1974-1980 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 4, 1934 | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Margolis has had an extensive career in Florida state politics. She was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1974 where she served for six years before her election to the state Senate in 1980. In 1990 she became President of the Senate. She moved on to become commissioner on the Miama-Dade County Commission from 1993 to 2002, then returned to the Senate from 2002 to 2008. She left office in 2008 after unsuccessfully running for Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser, but was elected once more in 2010.
Margolis is a real-estate agent and investor. She attended Temple University.
Issues
Campaign themes
2010
On her campaign website, Margolis stated, "I have long supported ethics legislation, government in the sunshine and the rights of women and the elderly and know that I can make a difference for the people of Florida and District 35."[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Margolis served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Commerce and Tourism | ||||
| • Gaming | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Margolis served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Reapportionment, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities | ||||
| • Criminal Justice | ||||
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Margolis won re-election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 35. Margolia ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012 and defeated John Daniel Couriel (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Florida State Senate, District 35, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Gwen Margolis Incumbent |
61.7% | 103,109 | |
| Republican | John Daniel Couriel | 38.3% | 63,929 | |
| Total Votes | 167,038 | |||
2010
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2010
Margolis won election, defeating Corey Poitier (NPA) in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Florida State Senate, District 35 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Gwen Margolis (D)
|
62,237 | 77.78% | ||
| Corey Poitier (NPA) | 17,780 | 22.22% | ||
Margolis defeated Kevin Burns in the August 24 primary by a margin of 11,619-6,257.
| Florida State Senate, District 35 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Gwen Margolis
|
11,619 | |||
| Kevin Burns | 6,257 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Margolis is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Margolis raised a total of $1,050,845 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 24, 2013.[5]
| Gwen Margolis's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State Senate, District 35 |  |
$348,125 | |
| 2010 | Florida State Senate, District 35 | |
$264,175 | |
| 2006 | Florida State Senate, District 35 |  |
$7,000 | |
| 2004 | Florida State Senate, District 35 | |
$146,134 | |
| 2002 | Florida State Senate, District 35 | |
$285,411 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,050,845 | |||
2012
Margolis won re-election to the Florida State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Margolis raised a total of $348,125.
| Florida State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gwen Margolis's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Margolis, Gwen Liedman | $160,000 | |||
| Florida Democratic Party | $23,401 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $3,000 | |||
| Humana | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $348,125 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Margolis won election to the Florida State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Margolis raised a total of $264,175.
| Florida State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gwen Margolis's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Margolis, Gwen Liedman | $65,000 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $3,500 | |||
| Dade County Classroom Teachers Association | $3,000 | |||
| Florida Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Dade County Police Benevolent Association | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $264,175 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Margolis was not up for election to the Florida State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Margolis raised a total of $7,000.
| Florida State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gwen Margolis's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Margolis, Gwen | $5,000 | |||
| Orlando Magic | $500 | |||
| Florida Restaurant Association | $500 | |||
| Psychologists of Florida - Pac | $500 | |||
| Weems, Lori K | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $7,000 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Margolis won re-election to the Florida State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Margolis raised a total of $146,134.
| Florida State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gwen Margolis's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Hca | $1,500 | |||
| Viatical Benefactors | $1,000 | |||
| Century Properties Inc | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Power & Light | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $146,134 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Margolis won election to the Florida State Senate in 2002. During that election cycle, Margolis raised a total of $285,411.
| Florida State Senate 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Gwen Margolis's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Margolis, Gwen | $10,000 | |||
| Weiss, Richard Jay | $1,000 | |||
| Ronald L Book Pa | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Power & Light | $1,000 | |||
| Pino, Sergio | $750 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $285,411 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Gwen Margolis News Feed
- Solar-powered 102-footer stops in Miami - Trade Only Today
- PlanetSolar Arrives in Miami, Begins Scientific Expedition - EP Magazine
- Fla GOP notices Nan Rich - Tampabay.com (blog)
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Personal
Margolis has four children.
External links
- Gwen Margolis campaign website
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010
References
- ↑ Gwen Margolis campaign website, "Vote for Senator Gwen Margolis"
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - Election results
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Margolis, Gwen," accessed May 24, 2013
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| Preceded by Dan Gelber |
Florida Senate District 35 2010–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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