Bill Montford
Bill Montford (Democratic Party) was a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 3. Montford assumed office in 2010. Montford left office on November 3, 2020.
Montford (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 3. Montford won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Montford earned his B.S. and M.S. from Florida State University. His professional experience includes working as the CEO of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, Leon County Superintendent of Schools, and a high school principal.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Montford was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Education Pre-K - 12 Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Tourism, Chair |
| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, Vice chair |
| • Health Policy |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Montford served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Education Pre-K - 12 |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Montford served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Gaming |
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Montford served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Budget |
| • Commerce and Tourism |
| • Education Pre-K - 12 |
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability |
| • Reapportionment |
| • Collective Bargaining |
| • Administrative Procedures |
Campaign themes
2010
Montford did not list specific issues on his campaign website. Instead, his campaign themes stressed his background:[1]
- "A Leader You Can Count On; A Leader Who Makes A Difference"
- "A Lifetime of Service as an Educator"
- "A Lifetime of Service to the Community"
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2020
Bill Montford was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Florida State Senate 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 Bill Montford defeated Nancy Miller in the Florida State Senate District 3 general election.[2][3]
| Florida State Senate, District 3 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Bill Montford Incumbent |
67.36% | 159,288 | |
| Republican | Nancy Miller | 32.64% | 77,192 | |
| Total Votes | 236,480 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Bill Montford ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 3 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Florida State Senate, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Bill Montford Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Nancy Miller ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 3 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Florida State Senate, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Nancy Miller (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Montford won re-election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 6. Montford ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated John Shaw (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Montford Incumbent |
72.8% | 165,634 | |
| Republican | John Shaw | 27.2% | 61,956 | |
| Total Votes | 227,590 | |||
2010
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2010
Montford won election, defeating John Shaw (R), David H. Abrams (NPA), and Harrison Arencibian (write-in) in the November 2 general election.[8]
| Florida State Senate, District 6 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Montford (D)
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99,825 | 66.98% | ||
| John Shaw (R) | 44,510 | 29.87% | ||
| David H. Abrams (NPA) | 4,686 | 3.14% | ||
| Harrison Arencibian (Write-in) | 10 | 0.01% | ||
Montford defeated Curtis Richardson in the August 24 primary by a margin of 32,352-26,198.
| Florida State Senate, District 6 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bill Montford
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32,352 | |||
| Curtis Richardson | 26,198 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2020
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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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2017
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In 2017, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 through May 8. There was also a special session from June 7 to June 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Personal
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Montford and his wife, Jane, have two children.
See also
- Florida State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Political Summary from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Bill Montford campaign website, "About"
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Official Primary Results," August 14, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," November 2, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Dean (R) |
Florida Senate District 3 2012-2020 |
Succeeded by Loranne Ausley (D) |
| Preceded by Alfred Lawson |
Florida Senate District 6 2010–2012 |
Succeeded by John Thrasher (R) |
