Alvin Peters
Alvin Peters was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Florida. Peters was defeated by Alfred Lawson in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012.[1]
Biography
Education:[2]
- 1984: University of Virginia Law School
Career
- 2002-Present: General Practice of Law with Cecile Scoon, 2002 – Present[2]
- 1996: Orchestrated Passage of Florida law, Senate Bill 2654,Claims Bill, 1996[2]
- 1985-2002: General Practice of Law with Carroll McCauley, 1985 – 2002[2]
Elections
2012
Peters ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 2nd District. Peters sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[3] The signature filing deadline was June 8, 2012, with the primary taking place on August 14, 2012. Peters was defeated by Alfred Lawson in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012.[1]
Primary results
The primary took place on August 14.[4]
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Alfred Lawson |
54.6% | 46,900 |
| Leonard Bembry | 26% | 22,357 |
| Alvin Peters | 13.9% | 11,919 |
| Mark Schlakman | 5.4% | 4,653 |
| Total Votes | 85,829 | |
Personal
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Peters lives with his wife, Cecile, and his three children Casimir, Sahara, and Marley in Panama City, Florida.[2]
External links
- Alvin Peters' Campaign Website
- Alvin Peters for Congress Facebook Page
- Alvin Peters' Twitter Account
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 AP Results, "U.S. House Results," accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Alvin Peters for Congress, "Bio," accessed December 23, 2011
- ↑ WJHG.com, "Peters to Make Run for Congress" accessed December 2, 2011
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "August 2012 Primary Election," accessed September 4, 2012
