John Thrasher
| John Thrasher | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 6 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 17, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Florida State Speaker of the House | ||
| 1998-2000 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2009 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 1992-2000 | ||
| Clay County School Board | ||
| 1986-1990 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida State University | |
| J.D. | Florida State University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | U.S. Army | |
| Years of service | 1966-1970 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 18, 1943 | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Thrasher was on the Clay County School Board from 1986 to 1990 and was Chairman of that Board from 1989 to 1990. He was a Republican Caucus Policy Committee Member in 1992 and 1993. In 1993 he was Clay County Delegation Chairman. He served in the Florida State House of Representatives from 1992 to 2000. From 1998 to 2000 he was Speaker of the House.
Thrasher served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1970. He is currently an attorney.
Thrasher earned his JD and BA from Florida State University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Thrasher served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Community Affairs | ||||
| • Ethics and Elections | ||||
| • Gaming | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thrasher served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Budget | ||||
| • Community Affairs | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Reapportionment | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thrasher served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community Affairs | ||||
| • Criminal Justice | ||||
| • Education Pre-K - 12 | ||||
| • Ethics and Elections | ||||
| • Higher Education Appropriations | ||||
| • Reapportionment | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Thrasher won re-election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 6. Thrasher ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Kathleen Trued (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Florida State Senate, District 6, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Thrasher Incumbent |
58.7% | 139,941 | |
| Democratic | Kathleen Trued | 41.3% | 98,280 | |
| Total Votes | 238,221 | |||
2010
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2010
Thrasher won re-election to the 8th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Deborah Gianoulis (D) and Rebecca Ann Holcomb (write-in) in November 2, 2010 general election.[3]
| Florida State Senate, District 8 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Thrasher (R)
|
110,176 | 60.01% | ||
| Deborah Gianoulis (D) | 73,314 | 39.93% | ||
| Rebecca Ann Holcomb (Write-in) | 110 | 0.06% | ||
Thrasher defeated Charles Perniciaro in the August 24 primary by a margin of 32,618-20,150.
| Florida State Senate, District 8 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John Thrasher
|
32,618 | |||
| Charles Perniciaro | 20,150 | |||
1998
On November 3, 1998, Thrasher won re-election to the 19th District Seat in the Florida House of Representatives. Thrasher was unopposed and raised $187,237 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Thrasher is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Thrasher raised a total of $1,651,053 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[5]
| John Thrasher's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State Senate, District 6 |  |
$580,876 | |
| 2010 | Florida State Senate, District 8 | |
$882,940 | |
| 1998 | Florida State House, District 19 | |
$187,237 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,651,053 | |||
2012
Thrasher won re-election to the Florida State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Thrasher raised a total of $580,876.
| Florida State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Thrasher's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $5,661 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $3,500 | |||
| Humana | $3,000 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $580,876 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Thrasher won election to the Florida State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Thrasher raised a total of $882,940.
| Florida State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Thrasher's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $112,701 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $4,000 | |||
| Florida Retail Federation | $3,500 | |||
| Surgi Center | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $882,940 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1998
Thrasher won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 1998. During that election cycle, Thrasher raised a total of $187,237.
| Florida House of Representatives 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John Thrasher's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Associated Industries Insurance Services | $1,500 | |||
| Florida Combined Life Insurance Co | $1,000 | |||
| Republican Party of Florida | $1,000 | |||
| Korman, Howard I Joy G & Allison B | $1,000 | |||
| Florida Health Care Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $187,237 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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- Changes to red-light cameras effective June 1 - Historic City News
- Gov. Scott signs bill that should help local distillery - St. Augustine Record
- Scott vetoes military housing tax exemption bill // DOCUMENT - The News Herald
- Chamber of Commerce names Rep. Larry Metz 'Most Valuable Legislator' for 2013 - BizPac Review
- In Senate reelection bid, Simpson releases the hounds - Tampabay.com (blog)
- Scott vetoes 3 bills, signs 4 - The Florida Current
- Scott vetoes Thrasher's military-housing bill because "I strongly oppose new ... - Florida Times-Union (blog)
- Rick Scott Vetoes Tax Exemption, Argues Would Raise Taxes on Some Military ... - Sunshine State News (blog)
- Three Months After Carroll's Resignation, Still No Lt. Gov. - WBFS
- Scott searching for a lieutenant governor - The Florida Current
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Personal
Thrasher has a wife, Jean.
External links
- John Thrasher Florida Senate Official Profile
- John Thrasher for Florida State Senate page
- Project Vote Smart John Thrasher policy page
- Project Vote Smart John Thrasher biography page
- John Thrasher Facebook page
- Campaign Contributions: 2012
References
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| Preceded by Bill Montford (D) |
Florida Senate District 6 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by James E. King Jr. (R) |
Florida Senate District 8 2009–2012 |
Succeeded by Dorothy L. Hukill (R) |
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