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Robert Schenck
| Robert Schenck | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 35 | ||
| 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) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Central Florida (1998) | |
| Associate's | Pasco-Hernando Community College (1995) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 8, 1975 | |
| Place of birth | Somerville, New Jersey | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Schenck is a teacher at Central High School, and District 4 Representative on the Hernando County Commission.
He sits on the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Ridge Council, and on the Board of Directors of the Suncoast Young Men's Christian Association.[1]
Issues
Schenck 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
Schenck's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 567 - "Illegal Immigration: Prohibits restrictions on reporting of certain immigration status information by public employees; prohibits certain local government restrictions concerning communication or cooperation with federal officials concerning immigration law enforcement."
- HM 1275 - "Congressional Term Limits: Petitions Congress to call convention pursuant to Art. V of U.S. Constitution to consider amending U.S. Constitution to limit terms of members of Congress to 12 years; provides that purview of such convention be limited strictly to consideration of such amendment"
- HB 7045 - "Professional Sports Franchises: Deletes provisions for certification & funding of facilities for spring training franchises; authorizes certain units of local government to apply for certification to receive state funding for facility for spring training franchise"
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, Schenck served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules & Calendar, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schenck served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Human Services, Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Legislative Budget Commission | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schenck served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Governmental Affairs Policy | ||||
| • Energy & Utilities Policy | ||||
| • Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
Schenck won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 35. Schenck ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Rose Rocco (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 35, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Robert Schenck Incumbent |
55.5% | 40,019 | |
| Democratic | Rose Rocco | 44.5% | 32,029 | |
| Total Votes | 72,048 | |||
2010
Schenck ran for re-election to the 44th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Schenck defeated Diane Rowden (D) in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 44 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Schenck (R)
|
33,448 | 60.17% | ||
| Diane Rowden (D) | 22,137 | 39.83% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schenck won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 44th District, defeating Jason Melton (D) and Sarah Roman (G). Schenck received 42,798 votes in the election while Melton received 32,567 votes, and Roman received 4,825 votes.[5] Schenck raised $230,676 for his campaign; Melton raised $40,159, and Roman raised $2,000.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 44 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Schenck (R)
|
42,798 | 53.4% | ||
| Jason Melton (D) | 32,567 | 40.6% | ||
| Sarah Roman (G) | 4,825 | 6.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Schenck raised $246,095 in contributions. [7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Republican Party | $68,745 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $4,000 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $3,500 |
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $3,500 |
2008
Below are Schenck's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Republican Party | $24,548 |
| FL Assoc of Realtors | $3,000 |
| FL Home Builders Assoc | $2,500 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $2,000 |
| Gulfstream Park Racing Assoc | $1,500 |
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External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Robert Schenck
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schenck Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schenck 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 44 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by Dean Cannon (R) |
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Succeeded by Stephen Precourt (R) |
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