Perry Thurston
| Perry Thurston | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 94 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2006-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| 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) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Morehouse College (1982) | |
| J.D. | University of Miami (1987) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 30, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Pompano, Florida | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Thurston is an attorney, receiving his JD from the University of Miami, and BA in Finance from Morehouse College.[1]
Issues
Thurston 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]
Sponsored legislation
Thurston's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 181 - "Reservations of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida: Specifies that state jurisdiction over criminal offenses committed within Indian reservations & over civil actions arising there between Indians or others or to which Indians or others are parties does not apply to reservations of Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida."
- HB 189 - "Dangerous Dogs: Eliminates prohibition of breed-specific local government regulation of dangerous dogs."
- HB 575 - "Expunging Criminal History Records: Permits automatic expunction of criminal history records in specified circumstances; provides procedures; provides for effect of expunction; provides for treatment of certain statutory cross-references."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Thurston served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thurston served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance & Tax | ||||
| • Rules & Calendar | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thurston served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
Thurston won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 94. Thurston ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Scott Herman (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 94, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Perry E. Thurston, Jr. Incumbent |
84.2% | 54,339 | |
| Republican | Scott Herman | 15.8% | 10,210 | |
| Total Votes | 64,549 | |||
2010
Thurston ran for re-election to the 93rd District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Thurston won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 93rd District, defeating Tchaka Lawrence (write-in). Thurston received 42,600 votes in the election while Lawrence received 54 votes.[5] Thurston raised $39,650 for his campaign.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 93 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Perry Thurston (D)
|
42,600 | 99.9% | ||
| Tchaka Lawrence (write-in) | 54 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Thurston raised $40,443 in contributions. [7]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corp Of America | $1,500 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
2008
Below are Thurston's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corporation of America | $1,000 |
| FL Education Assoc | $1,000 |
| FL Health Care Assoc | $1,000 |
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $1,000 |
| UPS | $500 |
External links
- Perry Thurston's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Perry Thurston
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 1998
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Thurston Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Thurston Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ District 93 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ District 93 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hazelle Rogers (D) |
Florida House of Representatives District 94 2012–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 93 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by George Moraitis (R) |
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