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James Frishe
| James Frishe | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 54 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1984 - 1990, 2006 - November 16, 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Florida (1971) | |
| Associate's | Andrew College (1969) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 6, 1949 | |
| Place of birth | Potsdam, New York | |
| Profession | Licensed Real Estate Broker/Consultant | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Frishe was Chair of the Pinellas County Delegation from 1988-1989. He is currently a member of the Pinellas Emergency Mental Health Services, and Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee.[1]
Issue
Frishe 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
Frishe's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 541 - "Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing: Revises provisions relating to child support, parenting plans, & time-sharing; revises elements of rebuttable presumption that parent is detriment if he or she is convicted of crime involving domestic violence"
- HB 831 - "Community Associations: Provides & revises condominium association insurance requirements"
- HB 1271 - "Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: Requires applications for all recreational activity licenses to include provision for license applicant to make voluntary contribution to Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Frishe served on these committees:
- Rules & Calendar
- Subcommittee on Health Care Appropriations
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Frishe served on these committees:
- Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee
- Governmental Affairs Policy Committee
- Health Care Appropriations Committee (Vice Chair)
- Policy Council
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Frishe ran in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 22. Frishe was defeated by Jeff Brandes in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[3]
| Florida State Senate, District 22 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Jeff Brandes |
56.7% | 20,655 |
| James C. Frishe | 43.3% | 15,776 |
| Total Votes | 36,431 | |
2010
Frishe ran for re-election to the 54th District seat in 2010. He did not face any opposition in the August 24 primary. Frishe defeated Mary Russell in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 54 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Frishe (R)
|
29,963 | 60.82% | ||
| Mary Russell (D) | 19,302 | 39.18% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Frishe won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 54th District, defeating George Gonzalez (D). Frishe received 38,091 votes in the election while Gonzalez received 29,158 votes.[5] Frishe raised $201,989 for his campaign; Gonzalez raised $52,300.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 54 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Frishe (R)
|
38,091 | 56.6% | ||
| George Gonzalez (D) | 29,158 | 43.4% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Frishe raised $146,823 in contributions. [7]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $3,500 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $2,000 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
| Florida Health Care Association | $2,000 |
2008
Below are Frishe's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Republican Party | $10,900 |
| FL Chamber of Commerce | $2,500 |
| FL Home Builders Assoc | $2,500 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $2,000 |
| FL Retail Federation | $2,000 |
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External links
- James Frishe's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. James Frishe
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Frishe Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Frishe Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 54 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
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Succeeded by Debbie Mayfield (R) |
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