Beth Tuura
Beth Tuura was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 47 of the Florida House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Tuura's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
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During this session the Competitive Workforce Act, a bill that would prevent employers from firing a person based on sexual orientation and gender identity, was shut down by the Florida legislature. As a fighter for both LGBTQ+ and women’s rights, I will stand up for equality and be an ally in Tallahassee. Floridians deserve someone who will listen and fight and stand up for them, and with me that is exactly what they will get.
The tragic events that have happened in my district have sparked a nationwide movement. It is time to address gun control in a serious way, to protect our children, our law enforcement, and our community. I will fight to ban assault rifles, expand background checks, and supporting no fly-no buy.
My spouse is an educator in the public school system, and everynight I hear about how she and her colleagues are over workered and under valued. There is too much emphasis on tests and not enough on learning. It's time that we move forward on public education and put what's most important back at the center of it - our children and our teachers.
There are also so many Floridians who fall into the Medicaid gap. I have met these people and I have put a face to the numbers we hear every single day. No one should have to decide between paying for rent and paying their health insurance premium. I want to work towards closing the gap.[2] |
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Elections
2016
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| During the 2016 election cycle Tuura was one of the candidates endorsed by President Barack Obama |
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Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.
Incumbent Mike Miller defeated Beth Tuura in the Florida House of Representatives District 47 general election.[3][4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 47 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Miller Incumbent |
52.94% | 45,639 | |
| Democratic | Beth Tuura | 47.06% | 40,573 | |
| Total Votes | 86,212 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Beth Tuura defeated Clinton Curtis and Henry Lim in the Florida House of Representatives District 47 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 47 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Beth Tuura |
46.30% | 5,025 | |
| Democratic | Clinton Curtis | 21.89% | 2,376 | |
| Democratic | Henry Lim | 31.81% | 3,452 | |
| Total Votes | 10,853 | |||
Incumbent Mike Miller ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 47 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 47 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Miller Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House of Representatives District 47
- Florida House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Florida State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Beth for Florida, "Issues," accessed September 28, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate listing for 2016 general election," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
