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Annette Taddeo
Annette Taddeo (Democratic Party) was a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 40. She assumed office on October 10, 2017. She left office on November 8, 2022.
Taddeo (Democratic Party) ran for election for Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller in Florida. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Taddeo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Annette Taddeo was born in Colombia. She earned a high school diploma from Grissom High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama in 1992. Her career experience includes working as a business founder and owner. Taddeo has served as the chair of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party. As of 2024, she was affiliated with Language Speak.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Taddeo was assigned to the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Commerce and Tourism Committee
- Criminal Justice Committee
- Ethics and Elections Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Taddeo was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Miami-Dade County, Florida (2024)
General election
General election for Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller
Incumbent Juan Fernandez-Barquin defeated Annette Taddeo and Rubin Young in the general election for Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Juan Fernandez-Barquin (R) | 55.4 | 580,202 |
![]() | Annette Taddeo (D) ![]() | 44.4 | 464,947 | |
![]() | Rubin Young (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) | 0.2 | 2,074 |
Total votes: 1,047,223 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Annette Taddeo advanced from the Democratic primary for Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Juan Fernandez-Barquin advanced from the Republican primary for Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Taddeo in this election.
2022
See also: Florida's 27th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 27
Incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar defeated Annette Taddeo in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 27 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Maria Elvira Salazar (R) | 57.3 | 136,038 |
![]() | Annette Taddeo (D) | 42.7 | 101,404 |
Total votes: 237,442 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 27
Annette Taddeo defeated Ken Russell and Angel Montalvo in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 27 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Annette Taddeo | 67.8 | 27,015 |
Ken Russell | 25.9 | 10,337 | ||
![]() | Angel Montalvo | 6.3 | 2,493 |
Total votes: 39,845 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Eileen Higgins (D)
- Janelle Perez (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 27
Incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar defeated Frank Polo Sr. in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 27 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Maria Elvira Salazar | 80.8 | 33,760 |
![]() | Frank Polo Sr. ![]() | 19.2 | 8,023 |
Total votes: 41,783 | ||||
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2018
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 40
Incumbent Annette Taddeo defeated Marili Cancio in the general election for Florida State Senate District 40 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Annette Taddeo (D) ![]() | 53.5 | 90,924 |
![]() | Marili Cancio (R) | 46.5 | 79,068 |
Total votes: 169,992 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 40
Incumbent Annette Taddeo advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 40 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 40
Marili Cancio advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 40 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | ||
✔ | ![]() | Marili Cancio |
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2017
A special election for the position of Florida State Senate District 40 was held on September 26, 2017. Democrat Annette Taddeo, Republican Jose Felix Diaz, and independent Christian “He-Man” Schlaerth ran in the special election. Annette Taddeo won with 51.0 percent of the vote, flipping the seat from Republican to Democratic control.
There was a special primary election on July 25, 2017. Jose Felix Diaz won the Republican primary and Annette Taddeo won the Democratic primary.[3][4]
The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 31, 2017.[5] Candidates who successfully filed to run in this election were Republicans Jose Felix Diaz, Alex Diaz de la Portilla, and Lorenzo Palomares; Democrats Ana Rivas Logan, Steve Smith, and Annette Taddeo; and independent Christian “He-Man” Schlaerth.[6] Smith withdrew from the race on June 6, 2017, after the Miami Herald reported that he had not been registered as a Democrat for at least a year before running, contradicting the oath he took when he filed to run.[7]
The seat became vacant following the resignation of Republican Frank Artiles. Artiles resigned on April 21, 2017, following a exchange where he used a racial slur in front of two black state senators, Audrey Gibson (D) and Perry Thurston (D).
For more on the political context of this race click here.
Florida State Senate, District 40, Special Election, 2017 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
51% | 22,656 | |
Republican | Jose Felix Diaz | 47.2% | 20,987 | |
Independent | Christian Schlaerth | 1.8% | 820 | |
Total Votes | 44,463 | |||
Source: Florida Department of State |
Florida State Senate, District 40 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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70.7% | 7,101 | ||
Ana Rivas Logan | 29.3% | 2,941 | ||
Total Votes | 10,042 | |||
Source: Florida Department of State |
Florida State Senate, District 40 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||||
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Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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57.8% | 7,678 | ||
Alex Diaz de la Portilla | 25.6% | 3,398 | ||
Lorenzo Palomares | 16.7% | 2,217 | ||
Total Votes | 13,293 | |||
Source: Florida Department of State |
2016
Florida's 26th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2016. Incumbent Carlos Curbelo (R) won re-election to his second term in 2016. He defeated Joe Garcia (D) and Jose Peixoto (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Garcia defeated Annette Taddeo to win the Democratic primary on August 30, 2016.[8][9][10]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | ![]() |
53% | 148,547 | |
Democratic | Joe Garcia | 41.2% | 115,493 | |
Independent | Jose Peixoto | 5.9% | 16,502 | |
Total Votes | 280,542 | |||
Source: Florida Division of Elections |
Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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51.3% | 14,834 | ||
Annette Taddeo | 48.7% | 14,108 | ||
Total Votes | 28,942 | |||
Source: Florida Division of Elections |
Taddeo was one of the initial members of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Red to Blue Program. The program "highlights top Democratic campaigns across the country, and offers them financial, communications, grassroots, and strategic support."[11]
2014
Taddeo-Goldstein ran on the Democratic ticket for election as Lieutenant Governor of Florida. She was the running mate of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist, who previously served as Florida Governor from 2007-2011.[12] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
Results
Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Florida, 2014 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
48.1% | 2,865,343 | |
Democratic | Charlie Crist/Annette Taddeo-Goldstein | 47.1% | 2,801,198 | |
Libertarian | Adrian Wyllie/Greg Roe | 3.8% | 223,356 | |
No Party Affiliation | Glenn Burkett/Jose Augusto Matos | 0.7% | 41,341 | |
No Party Affiliation | Farid Khavari/Lateresa Jones | 0.3% | 20,186 | |
Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0% | 137 | |
Total Votes | 5,951,561 | |||
Election results via Florida Division of Elections |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Annette Taddeo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Taddeo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- I have a proven track record of public service, advocating for small business owners and fighting against government corruption to deliver results for Miami-Dade families. As your Clerk and Comptroller, my promise is simple- I will always work for you, and only you!
- As Miami-Dade Clerk of Court and Comptroller, I will prioritize transparency, accessibility, and accountability in our justice system, ensuring residents’ tax dollars are protected and efficiently managed.
- I bring decades of experience as a business owner and state senator, with a commitment to cutting through partisan noise and focusing on delivering real solutions for our community.
This attack on the Supreme Court encapsulates the violent era that defined Colombia in the latter part of the 20th century, a period I lived through firsthand and vividly remember. These experiences have deeply shaped my perspective on justice, resilience, and the importance of safeguarding democratic institutions.
AFL-CIO
Ruth’s list
Save Action PAC
SEIU Florida
SEIU Local 1991
32 BJ SEIU
Latino Victory Fund
KFPAC- Kendall Federation PAC
UTD- United Teachers of Dade
AFSCME Florida
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme
South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez
Florida City Mayor Otis Wallace
Former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber
Former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez
North Bay Village Vicemayor Dr. Richard Chevrony
State Senator Shevrin Jones
State Representative Kevin Chambliss
State Representative Marie Woodson
Former US Representative Donna Shalala
Former Republican County Commissioner Juan Carlos Zapata
North Miami Council member Pierre Frantz Charles
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2022
Annette Taddeo did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
The following issues were listed on Taddeo's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19.
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2019
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In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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2018
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In 2018, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 11.
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2016 Democratic National Convention
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Clerk and Comptroller |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Tampa Bay Times, "Charlie Crist picks running mate: Annette Taddeo-Goldstein," July 17, 2014
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 2, 2024
- ↑ Florida Department of State, Florida Election Watch," accessed July 25, 2017
- ↑ Florida Politics, "Jose Felix Diaz defeats Alex Diaz de la Portilla, will face Annette Taddeo in general election," July 25, 2017
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Notice of Special Election for the Office of State Senate, District 40," accessed May 10, 2017
- ↑ SaintPetersBlog, "Jose Felix Diaz, six others qualify to run in SD 40 special election," May 31, 2017
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- ↑ Daily KOS, "Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: National Democrats look to retake Florida swing seat," January 15, 2015
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate Listing for 2016 General Election," accessed June 25, 2016
- ↑ Politico, " Florida House Races Results," August 30, 2016
- ↑ DCCC, "DCCC Chairman Luján Announces First 31 Districts In Red To Blue Program," February 11, 2016
- ↑ Charlie Crist for Governor 2014 Official campaign website, "My choice for lieutenant governor," July 17, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com in February 2016 and May 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.
- ↑ Miami Herald, “Miami congressional candidate (and Democratic superdelegate) backs Hillary Clinton,” November 3, 2015
- ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
- ↑ Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
- ↑ CNN, "Florida exit polls," March 15, 2016
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
- ↑ The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
- ↑ Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
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Florida State Senate District 40 2017-2022 |
Succeeded by Ana Maria Rodriguez (R) |
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