Jessica Ehrlich

Jessica Ehrlich
Candidate for
U.S. House, Florida, District 13
Party	Democratic
Education
High school	Shorecrest Preparatory School, Canterbury School Of Florida
Bachelor's	Vanderbilt University
J.D.	Southern Methodist University Law School
Personal
Place of birth	Saint Petersburg, FL
Websites
Campaign website

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Jessica Ehrlich announced on April 18th, 2013 that she plans to challenge incumbent C.W. Bill Young in 2014.

Ehrlich was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House representing the 13th Congressional District of Florida. Ehrlich ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. She was defeated by C.W. Bill Young on November 6, 2012.

Biography

Ehrlich was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Education:

• Southern Methodist University Law School, Dedman School of Law
• Vanderbilt University
• Shorecrest Preparatory School
• Canterbury School Of Florida

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Ehrlich's campaign website listed the following issues:

• Seniors

Excerpt: "As a Member of Congress, Jessica will always be a fighter for Pinellas County’s seniors and she will staunchly oppose efforts to dismantle or weaken Medicare and Social Security."

• Jobs and the Economy

Excerpt: "Jessica believes the foundation of a strong economy is a strong middle class, and in Congress she will always be an advocate for hardworking families. It’s time we take a fresh approach to building a stronger economy now and for the future. That means supporting our small businesses, revitalizing our manufacturing sector, and ensuring smart, efficient spending of our hard-earned tax dollars."

• Energy and Environment

Excerpt: "Energy independence and job creation are of vital importance, but they must not come at the expense or the destruction of our most valuable natural resources. As a Member of Congress, Jessica will work to ensure the beautiful beaches of Pinellas County she grew up on remain national treasures for generations to come. To achieve true energy independence, we must invest in clean energy technologies and fight to stop tax breaks for big oil companies."

• Women and Families

Excerpt: "Jessica will always be a strong advocate for women and families, whether protecting women’s access to basic health care services or working for equal pay for equal work. Jessica has served on the New York board of the United Nations Fund for Women and she is proud to be “On the List” with EMILY’s List."

Elections

2014

See also: Florida's 13th congressional district elections, 2014

Ehrlich announced on April 18th, 2013 that she plans to challenge incumbent C.W. Bill Young in 2014.

2012

See also: Florida's 13th congressional district elections, 2012

Ehrlich ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Florida's 13th District. She won the nomination on the Democratic ticket. Candidates wishing to run were required to file by the signature filing deadline of June 8, 2012. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. Ehrlich ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. She was defeated by C.W. Bill Young on November 6, 2012.

U.S. House, Florida, District 13 General Election, 2012
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jessica Ehrlich	42.4%	139,742
	Republican	C.W. Bill Young	57.6%	189,605
Total Votes				329,347
Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Campaign donors

2012

Breakdown of the source of Ehrlich's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

Ehrlich lost election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Ehrlich's campaign committee raised a total of $517,094 and spent $516,873.

U.S. House, Florida, District, 2012 - Jessica Ehrlich Campaign Contributions
Total Raised	$517,094
Total Spent	$516,873
Total Raised by Election Winner	$1,040,707
Total Spent by Election Winner	$1,047,105
Top contributors to Jessica Ehrlich's campaign committee
New Democrat Coalition	$10,500
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers	$10,000
Plumbers/Pipefitters Union	$10,000
Teamsters Union	$10,000
United Transportation Union	$10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Lawyers/Law Firms	$36,175
Building Trade Unions	$31,500
Women's Issues	$25,750
Retired	$24,524
Transportation Unions	$20,000

External links

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