Baxter Troutman
Baxter Troutman (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 66. He assumed office in 2002. He left office in 2010.
Troutman (Republican Party) ran for election for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. He lost in the Republican primary on August 28, 2018.
Troutman is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 66 from 2002 to 2010.
Biography
Troutman's professional experience includes working as a citrus grower, director of Alico, Incorporated, and founder/chief executive officer of Florida Labor Solutions, Incorporated.
Committee assignments
2009-2010
- General Government Policy Council (Chair)
- Natural Resources Appropriations Committee
- Policy Council
- Rules & Calendar Council
Issues
Troutman did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[1]
Sponsored legislation
Troutman's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1381 - "Charter Schools Capital Outlay Funding: Revises charter school eligibility requirements for receipt of capital outlay funding."
- HB 1423 - "Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: Increases certain vehicle title certificate & license plate fees; revises basis & specified penalties for certain BUI violations; revises vessel operation & identification card requirements; repeals & revises provisions relating to regulation of vessels & imposition of certain vessel fees by municipalities & counties"
- HB 7151 - "Small Employer Group Health Insurance: Provides for special election period for continuation of coverage under group health plans for specified qualified beneficiaries; provides carrier notification requirements; provides for effectiveness of such coverage"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Nikki Fried defeated Matt Caldwell in the general election for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nikki Fried (D) | 50.0 | 4,032,954 |
 | Matt Caldwell (R) | 50.0 | 4,026,201 | |
| Total votes: 8,059,155 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Nikki Fried defeated R. David Walker and Jeffrey Duane Porter in the Democratic primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nikki Fried | 58.6 | 826,009 |
 | R. David Walker | 25.5 | 359,081 | |
 | Jeffrey Duane Porter | 15.9 | 223,299 | |
| Total votes: 1,408,389 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Matt Caldwell defeated Denise Grimsley, Baxter Troutman, and Mike McCalister in the Republican primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Caldwell | 34.6 | 523,051 |
 | Denise Grimsley | 26.6 | 402,525 | |
 | Baxter Troutman | 26.0 | 393,098 | |
| Mike McCalister | 12.8 | 193,002 | ||
| Total votes: 1,511,676 | |||
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2008
In 2008, Troutman won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 66th District. Troutman ran unopposed in the election. He raised $8,515 for his campaign.[2]
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Personal
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He has been a member of the American Staffing Association, Florida Cattleman's Association, Florida Citrus Mutual, Florida Staffing Association, Highlands County Citrus Growers Association, National Wild Turkey Federation and the Polk County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.[3]
See also
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- Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Florida Agriculture Commissioner election, 2018
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House Committees
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 66 2002–2010 |
Succeeded by Ben Albritton (R) |
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State of Florida Tallahassee (capital) |
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