Mike Haridopolos
| Mike Haridopolos | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 26 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| March 2003-2012 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| President of the Florida Senate | ||
| Present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | March 2003 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 2000-2003 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Stetson University (1992) | |
| Master's | University of Arkansas (1993) | |
| Ph.D. | University of Arkansas (1999) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 15, 1970 | |
| Profession | College Professor | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Haridopolos served in the Florida State House of Representatives from 2000 to 2003. He then won a special election to the Florida State Senate in March, 2003. Haridopolos was re-elected to serve district 26 in November, 2006.
Haridopolos is an author and College Professor.
Haridopolos earned his BA from Stetson University in 1992. He went on to receive his MA from the University of Arkansas in 1993. He then earned his PhD from the University of Arkansas in 1999.
Committee assignments
2009-2010
- Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities Committee, Florida State Senate
- Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Florida State Senate
- Reapportionment Committee, Florida State Senate
- Transportation Committee, Florida State Senate
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Mike Haridopolos endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
Haridopolos will not seek re-election in 2012.[2]
2011
U.S. Senate race
On July 19, Haridopolos announced that he was dropping out of the race for a seat in the U.S. Senate. He noted that instead of running for office, he would be re-dedicating himself to finishing the job he was sent to do in Florida.
In a quote by the Florida Times Union, Haridopolos said, "It became increasingly clear to me and those around me that the responsibilities I was managing on both fronts were in conflict. I truly believed I could handle both jobs. But I was wrong."[3]
As of late July, fund-raising totals indicated Haridopolos raised 900,000, second to former U.S. Senator George LeMieux who raised $950,000. Former State House majority leader Adam Hasner was third with $560,000.[4]
2010
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2010
Haridopolos won re-election to the 26th district seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the November 2, 2010 general election.[5]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Haridopolos won re-election to the Florida Senate from Florida's 26th Senate district. Haridopolos ran unopposed in the election. He raised $345,946 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign donors
2010
Haridopolos raised $641,041 in campaign contributions in 2010. The largest contributors are listed below.[7]
| Florida State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mike Haridopolos's campaign in 2010 | |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $3,500 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $2,500 |
| Florida Cable Telecommunications Association | $1,500 |
| Florida Association Of Mortgage Professionals | $1,500 |
| Northport Health Services | $1,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $641,041 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which he was not up for election, Haridopolos collected $63,975 in campaign contributions.[8] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corporation of America | $2,000 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,500 |
| Florida Society of Ambulatory Surgical Centers | $1,000 |
| Center for Advanced Eye Care | $500 |
| Glen S. Feingold | $500 |
2006
In 2006, Haridopolos collected $345,946 in campaign contributions.[9] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Appliance Factory Direct | $4,500 |
| Florida Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors | $3,500 |
| Wellcare Health Plans | $1,500 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $1,500 |
| Florida Cable Telecommunications Association | $1,500 |
Recent news
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Mike Haridopolos News Feed
- In Florida Prescription Pill Database, Privacy Concerns - FCIR
- ACLU: pill mill database leaked patient info - Tbo.com
- Orange, Central Florida counties see money from state drop - Orlando Sentinel
- Judge finds GOP consultants in contempt over redistricting-records fight - Orlando Sentinel
- New Xbox by NSA partner Microsoft will watch you 24/7 - Daily Caller
- Eight Colorado counties want to leave the state - Daily Caller
- Handy U-Print-It Pocket Guide: Why S.744?sa Fraud - Daily Caller
- IRS lawyer who oversaw conservative targeting is retiring and his Facebook ... - Daily Caller
- New app claims to prevent government eavesdropping on cell phones - Daily Caller
- WOW! 10-year-old stuns 'America's Got Talent' with incredible voice [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
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Personal
Haridopolos and his wife, Stephanie Bressan, have two children.
External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Mike Haridopolos
- Mike Haridopolos for Senate
- Project Vote Smart Mike Haridopolos candidate summary
- Project Vote Smart Mike Haridopolos biography
- Mike Haridopolos on Facebook
- Mike Haridopolos on twitter
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Miami Herald, "Haridopolos joins Romney team and offers up endorsement," January 18, 2012
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed July 7, 2012
- ↑ Jacksonville.com,Florida Sen. Mike Haridopolos quits U.S. Senate run, July 18, 2011
- ↑ WOKV.com, Haridopolos out of the U.S. Senate race, July 18, 2011
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - Election results
- ↑ District 26 Florida Senate candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Mike Haridopolos
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Mike Haridopolos
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Florida Senate, District 26 2003–2012 |
Succeeded by Bill Galvano (R) |
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