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Charles McBurney
Charles McBurney (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 16. McBurney assumed office on September 1, 2007. McBurney left office on November 1, 2016.
McBurney ran for election for judge of the Florida 4th Circuit Court. McBurney lost in the primary on August 28, 2018.
McBurney is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 16 from 2007 to 2016.
McBurney did not seek re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016 because he was term-limited.
Biography
McBurney's professional experience includes working as a partner in the law firm of Fischette, Owen, Held and McBurney, senior trial assistant in the State Attorney's Office in Jacksonville from 1984 to 1990, and associate with Mathews, Osborne, McNalt, Gobelman and Cobb from 1982 to 1984.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, McBurney served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Rules, Calendar & Ethics |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McBurney served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Budget Commission |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McBurney served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McBurney served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations |
| • Elder & Family Services Policy |
| • Governmental Affairs Policy |
Campaign themes
2012
McBurney 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.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Florida 4th Circuit Court
Maureen Horkan won election outright against Charles McBurney in the primary for Florida 4th Circuit Court on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Maureen Horkan (Nonpartisan) | 55.1 | 82,931 | |
 | Charles McBurney (Nonpartisan) | 44.9 | 67,579 | |
| Total votes: 150,510 | |||
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Selection method
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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. Incumbent Charles McBurney defeated Chris Oliver in the Republican primary and defeated Brunell William Martineau (I) in the general election.[3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Charles McBurney Incumbent |
67.2% | 7,963 |
| Chris Oliver | 32.8% | 3,890 |
| Total Votes | 11,853 | |
2012
McBurney won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 16. McBurney ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5]
2010
McBurney won re-election, defeating David Gregory Baldwin in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 16 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Charles McBurney (R)
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27,855 | 70.57% | ||
| David Gregory Baldwin (NPA) | 11,615 | 29.43% | ||
McBurney won re-election to the 16th District seat in 2010. He defeated Luis Melendez in the Republican primary on August 24th.[7]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 16 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Charles McBurney
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9,234 | 84.06% | ||
| Luis Melendez | 1,751 | 15.94% | ||
2008
In 2008, McBurney won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 16th District. McBurney ran unopposed in the election. He raised $44,695 for his campaign.[8]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
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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Recent news
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See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
- Courts in Florida
- Local trial court judicial elections, 2018
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. McBurney Biography," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. McBurney Issue Positions," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ 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 Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010, State Representative primary results," August 24, 2010
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "District 16 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 16 2007–2016 |
Succeeded by Jason Fischer (R) |
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida
