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Brad Drake
Brad Drake (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 5. He assumed office on November 4, 2014. He left office on November 8, 2022.
Drake (Republican Party) won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 5 outright in the general election on November 3, 2020, after the Republican primary and general election were canceled.
Drake was first elected to the chamber in 2014 and previously served a term in the same seat from 2008 to 2012.
Biography
Drake's professional experience includes working as a legal assistant to the Florida House of Representatives from 2001-2007, for Infinite Energy Incorporated, President/Owner of the Southern Marketing Company and an educator with Walton County Schools.
He is the former Chair of the Crimestoppers of Walton County, and is a member of the First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs, Hearts of Hope Ministries Incorporated, Kiwanis Club of DeFuniak Springs, National Rifle Association, and the Walton County Taxpayers Association.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Drake was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Drake was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Government Accountability |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Drake served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Drake served on these committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic Affairs |
| • Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Drake served on these committees:
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| • Government Accountability Act Council |
| • Legislative Sunset |
| • Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy |
| • State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations |
| • State Universities & Private Colleges Policy |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Brad Drake was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
The general election was canceled. Brad Drake (R) won without appearing on the ballot.
2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Brad Drake won election in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 5.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 5
Incumbent Brad Drake advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 5 on August 28, 2018.
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2016
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 Brad Drake defeated Jamey Westbrook in the Florida House of Representatives District 5 general election.[2][3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 5 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Brad Drake Incumbent |
67.95% | 51,832 | |
| No party affiliation | Jamey Westbrook | 32.05% | 24,443 | |
| Total Votes | 76,275 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Brad Drake defeated Bev Kilmer in the Florida House of Representatives District 5 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Brad Drake Incumbent |
74.03% | 17,047 | |
| Republican | Bev Kilmer | 25.97% | 5,980 | |
| Total Votes | 23,027 | |||
Jamey Westbrook listed no party affiliation on the candidate list.
2014
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. Brad Drake defeated Jan Hooks in the Republican primary and defeated Karen Schoen (L) in the general election.[6][7] Travis W. Pitts (D) withdrew before the primary.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Brad Drake |
76.4% | 38,342 | |
| Libertarian | Karen Schoen | 23.6% | 11,813 | |
| Total Votes | 50,155 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Brad Drake |
72.5% | 9,802 |
| Jan Hooks | 27.5% | 3,720 |
| Total Votes | 13,522 | |
2012
Drake did not run for re-election in 2012.[9]
2010
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2010
Drake won re-election to the 5th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24th primary election or the general election, which took place on November 2nd.[10]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Drake won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 5th District, defeating John McDaniel (D). Drake received 40,449 votes in the election while McDaniel received 27,412 votes.[11] Drake raised $300,618 for his campaign; McDaniel raised $121,532.[12]
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brad Drake (R)
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40,449 | 59.6% | ||
| John McDaniel (D) | 27,412 | 40.4% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2008
Drake 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.[13]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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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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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 5 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 18, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2014 Florida Election Watch - Multi-County or District Offices," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed June 23, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "Travis Pitts," accessed August 13, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ District 5 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Drake Issue Positions
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| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 5 2014-2022 |
Succeeded by Shane Abbott (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 5 2008-2012 |
Succeeded by - |
