Nan Rich
| Nan Rich | ||
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| Candidate for | ||
| Governor of Florida | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Florida State Senate District 34 | ||
| 2004-2012 | ||
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 9, 1942 | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Rich served in the Florida State Senate, representing 34 from 2004 to 2012. Prior to that, she was a member of 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 running for election as Governor of Florida. Rich is seeking the Democratic nomination in the primary on August 12, 2014. The general election takes place on November 4, 2014. [2][1]
Polls
| Governor of Florida Hypothetical Match-Up Poll | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Response | Quinnipiac University Poll (June 11-16, 2013) | Average | ||||||||||||
| Nan Rich (D) | 36% | 36% | ||||||||||||
| Rick Scott (R) | 42% | 42% | ||||||||||||
| Someone else | 3% | 3% | ||||||||||||
| Undecided | 18% | 18% | ||||||||||||
| Number polled | 1,176 | 1,176 | ||||||||||||
| Margin of error | +/-2.9 | 2.9% | ||||||||||||
| Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org | ||||||||||||||
2012
Rich did not seek re-election to the state Senate in 2012.[3][4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
Campaign donors
2010
Rich raised $155,077 in campaign contributions in 2010. The largest contributors are listed below.[7]
| 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.[8] 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.[9] 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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[edit] Nan Rich News Feed
- Florida Republicans: We May Rent Nan Rich A Room So She Can Make ... - Huffington Post
- Democrat Nan Rich says she's ready to take on Florida Gov. Rick Scott - Tampabay.com
- Fla GOP notices Nan Rich - Tampabay.com (blog)
- FL Gov. candidate Nan Rich: Dem Party is "inappropriate" for blocking 5-minute ... - MiamiHerald.com (blog)
- Don't write off Alex Sink as a possible candidate for Florida governor - Tampabay.com (blog)
- In possible 2014 primary, Nan Rich says she's 'true Democrat' against Charlie ... - MiamiHerald.com
- Rich's governor run gets boost from party snub - MiamiHerald.com
- Gov. Scott gains ground in new Florida poll, but still trails Crist - Tampabay.com (blog)
- Nan Rich Goes Left, Earns Some Distinction - Sunshine State News
- Snubbed Former State Senator Nan Rich Revels in Free Media - The Ledger
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Personal
Rich and her husband, David, have four children.
See also
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Quinnipiac Poll, " Scott Chips Away At Crist Lead In Florida Gov Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Gov's Grades Are Low, But Best Ever," June 18, 2013
- ↑ 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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