Chris Dorworth
Chris Dorworth is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 34 from 2007 to 2012.
Biography
Dorworth serves as Chair of the Seminole Community College District Board of Trustees, on the Board of Directors of the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dorworth served on these committees:
- Economic Affairs
- Finance & Tax, Vice Chair
- Rules & Calendar
- Subcommittee on Community and Military Affairs
- Subcommittee on Rulemaking and Regulation, Chair
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dorworth served on these committees:
- Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council
- Finance & Tax Council
- Health Care Services Policy Committee
- Military & Local Affairs Policy Committee (Vice Chair)
- State Universities & Private Colleges Appropriations Committee
Issues
Dorworth 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
Dorworth's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 497 - "Paid Petition Circulators: Provides registration & training requirements for paid petition circulators; prohibits compensation to those not properly registered"
- HB 561 - "Carrying of Concealed Weapons or Firearms: Provides that any county court judge, circuit court judge, district court of appeal judge, justice of Supreme Court, federal district court judge, or federal court of appeals judge serving in this state, or such a judge who is retired or on senior status, & in compliance with specified requirements shall be allowed to carry concealed weapon or firearm at any time & into any place or facility in state"
- HB 1091 - "Use of Hoax Firearms: Defines term "hoax firearm" for specified purposes; revises provisions relating to robbery, carjacking, & home-invasion robbery to provide increased penalties when hoax firearm is carried in course of committing offense; conforms provision."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Dorworth ran in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 29. Dorworth defeated John Moffitt and Jeffrey Onest in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was defeated by Mike Clelland (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Mike Clelland |
50.1% | 36,983 | |
| Republican | Chris Dorworth Incumbent | 49.9% | 36,837 | |
| Total Votes | 73,820 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Chris Dorworth Incumbent |
58.1% | 6,893 |
| John Moffitt | 33.1% | 3,927 |
| Jeffrey Onest | 8.7% | 1,036 |
| Total Votes | 11,856 | |
2010
Dorworth won re-election to the 34th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Dorworth defeated Steven Douglas Barnes, who ran for the seat on the Democratic ticket, and John DeVries, who ran for the Florida Tea Party. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 34 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Chris Dorworth (R)
|
21,853 | 52.42% | ||
| Steven Douglas Barnes (D) | 17,169 | 41.19% | ||
| John DeVries (Tea) | 2,665 | 6.39% | ||
2008
In 2008, Dorworth won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 34th District. Dorworth ran unopposed in the general election. He raised $74,848 for his campaign.[5]
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Recent news
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See also
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House Committees
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Chris Dorworth on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "2010 Election results," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed December 16, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 34 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Jimmie Todd Smith (R) |
