Matt Hudson
| Matt Hudson | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 80 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 9, 1966 | |
| Place of birth | Columbus, Ohio | |
| Profession | Vice President of Operations and Broker of VIP Realty Group | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Hudson currently works as an Umpire with the Collier Sports Arbiter Association, a Broker with VIP Realty Group, and an Instructor at Naples School of Real Estate.
He is a member of the Golden Gate Community Emergency Response Team, President of the Rotary Club of Collier Golden Gate, and member of Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church.[1]
Issues
Hudson 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]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hudson served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hudson served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Health & Human Services | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission | ||||
Elections
2012
Hudson won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 80. Hudson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Pam J. Brown (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 80, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Matt Hudson Incumbent |
65.6% | 33,810 | |
| Independent | Pam Brown | 34.4% | 17,758 | |
| Total Votes | 51,568 | |||
2010
Hudson ran for re-election to the 101st District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Hudson defeated Larry Wilcoxson (NPA) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 101 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matt Hudson (R)
|
28,976 | 69.1% | ||
| Larry Wilcoxson (NPA) | 12,953 | 30.9% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hudson won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 101st District, defeating Maria Jimenez (D). Hudson received 36,113 votes in the election while Jimenez received 32,191 votes.[5] Hudson raised $187,334 for his campaign; Jimenez raised $43,307.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 101 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matt Hudson (R)
|
36,113 | 52.9% | ||
| Maria Jimenez (D) | 32,191 | 47.1% | ||
Committee assignments
- Economic Development Policy Committee
- Energy & Utilities Policy Committee
- Everglades Oversight Committee, Florida State Legislature
- Health Care Appropriations Committee
- Health Care Regulation Policy Committee
- Health & Family Services Policy Council (Vice Chair)
- Select Policy Council on Strategic and Economic Planning
Sponsored legislation
Hudson's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 185 - "Access to Health Care: Expands membership of board of directors of Florida Healthy Kids Corporation; specifies provider arrangement contract prohibitions or restrictions"
- HB 701 - "Notices of Proposed Property Taxes: Revises form of notice of proposed property taxes to include additional information relating to past & proposed millage rates & ad valorem taxes & assessment reductions & exemptions; defines terms; conforms cross-references. "
- HB 1045 - "Debt Settlement: Creates "Debt Settlement Services Act"; requires that person be licensed in order to provide or offer debt settlement services to client residing in state"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Hudson is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Hudson raised a total of $680,012 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 29, 2013.[7]
| Matt Hudson's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Florida State House, District 80 |  |
$306,178 | |
| 2010 | Florida State House, District 101 | |
$186,500 | |
| 2008 | Florida State House, District 101 | |
$187,334 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $680,012 | |||
2012
Hudson won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Hudson raised a total of $306,178.
| Florida House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Matt Hudson's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Florida Hospital Association | $3,500 | |||
| Florida Retail Federation | $3,000 | |||
| Health Management Associates | $2,500 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Floridian Partners | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $306,178 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Hudson won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Hudson raised a total of $186,500.
| Florida House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Matt Hudson's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Hospital Corp of America | $3,500 | |||
| Florida Health Care Association | $3,000 | |||
| Southern Gardens Citrus Holding Corp | $2,500 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,000 | |||
| Associated Builders & Contractors of Florida | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $186,500 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Hudson won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Hudson raised a total of $187,334.
| Florida House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Matt Hudson's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Florida Republican Party | $7,053 | |||
| Florida Chamber of Commerce | $2,083 | |||
| Florida Cable Telecommunications Association | $2,000 | |||
| Hospital Corp of America | $2,000 | |||
| Florida Hospital Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $187,334 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
External links
- Matt Hudson's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Matt Hudson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
- Matt Hudson on Facebook
- Matt Hudson on Twitter
- Matt Hudson on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hudson Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hudson Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 101 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Hudson, Matt," accessed May 29, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Debbie Mayfield (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 80 2006–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 101 2006–present |
Succeeded by Shevrin D. Jones (D) |
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