Nan Rich
| Nan Rich | ||
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| Florida State Senate District 34 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-2012 | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| 2000-2004 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 9, 1942 | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Rich served in the Florida State House of Representatives from 2000 to 2004.
Rich has worn many hats prior to her election to the Legislature in 2000. From 1996-1999 she served as the National President of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). Rich was the first Floridian to fill that role in the 116 year history of the Organization. In 1999, Ms. Rich was appointed by then President Bill Clinton to serve on the Board for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. In addition, Rich has many years of advocacy and community service experience, working with women, children, and families in the community, U.S., and Israel.
Rich attended the University of Florida from 1959 to 1961.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rich was appointed to these committees:
- Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations, Vice Chair
- Budget
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
- Environmental Preservation and Conservation
- Reapportionment
- Regulated Industries
- Joint Legislative Budget
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Rich served on these committees:
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee, Florida State Senate
- Commerce Committee, Florida State Senate
- Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee, Florida State Senate
- Ethics and Elections Committee, Florida State Senate
- Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate
Elections
2014
- See also: Florida gubernatorial election, 2014
Rich is considered a potential challenger to Republican Governor Rick Scott's bid for re-election in 2014. She officially declared she was running in April 2012.[1]
2012
Rich did not seek re-election to the state Senate in 2012.[2][3]
2010
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2010
Rich won re-election to the 34th district seat in 2010. She was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Rich won election to the Florida Senate from Florida's 34th Senate district. Rich ran unopposed in the election. She raised $186,851 for her campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
Rich raised $155,077 in campaign contributions in 2010. The largest contributors are listed below.[6]
| Florida State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nan Rich's campaign in 2010 | |
| Dade County Classroom Teachers Association | $1,500 |
| Florida Democratic Party | $1,218 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Geo Group | $1,000 |
| Florida Optometric Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $155,077 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which she was not up for election, Rich collected $99,841 in campaign contributions.[7] The six largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corporation of America | $2,000 |
| Bright House Networks | $1,000 |
| Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar Association | $1,000 |
| Ronald L. Book | $1,000 |
| Becker and Poliakoff | $1,000 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006, Rich collected $186,851 in campaign contributions.[8] The five largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wellcare Health Plans | $1,500 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $1,500 |
| Bellsouth | $1,500 |
| Ronald L. Book | $1,000 |
| Florida Hospital Association | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Nan Rich News Feed
- Nan Rich, long shot for governor, says she's undeterred - Orlando Sentinel
- Gubernatorial candidate Nan Rich to speak to Hillsborough Democrats - Tampabay.com
- Bill Nelson: Not planning to run for governor; but not saying no if needed - Orlando Sentinel (blog)
- Democrats believe Scott is vulnerable - Florida Today
- Nan Rich is strong candidate for governor - Sun-Sentinel
- Dems say Scott's vulnerable, but who'll face him? - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- Parent trigger: Who's for it and who's against it tells the story - Washington ... - Washington Post (blog)
- Crist support for gay marriage part of long trend - Tbo.com
- Clubs and Hobbies on the Treasure Coast Updated May 11 - TCPalm
- Clubs and Hobbies on the Treasure Coast Updated May 9 - TCPalm
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Personal
Rich and her husband, David, have four children.
External links
- Official Florida State Senate website of Senator Nan Rich
- Nan Rich for Senate
- Project Vote Smart Nan Rich candidate summary
- Project Vote Smart Nan Rich biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Tampa Bay Times, "State Sen. Nan Rich running for governor in 2014," April 18, 2012
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - Election results
- ↑ District 34 Florida Senate candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Nan Rich
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Nan Rich
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Florida State Senate, District 34 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Maria Sachs (D) |
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