Clay Ingram
Clay Ingram (b. February 5, 1978) is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 1 from 2010 to 2018.
Ingram was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Florida House of Representatives because of term limits.
Ingram served as chairman of the First Congressional District Republican Party Caucus in 2007 and the Escambia County Republican Executive Committee from 2005 to 2008.
Biography
Ingram earned his bachelor's degree in General Communications from Florida State University, where he also played football. His professional experience includes teaching and coaching football at Tate High School in Pensacola.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Joint Legislative Budget Commission |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ingram served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Joint Legislative Budget Commission |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ingram served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Local & Federal Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ingram served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Education |
Campaign themes
2014
Ingram's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Economy & Jobs
- Excerpt: "As Florida’s economy continues to improve, we must keep government out of the private sector and allow our businesses to grow."
Education
- Excerpt: "As a former public school teacher, I know that education is our greatest economic engine."
2nd Amendment Rights
- Excerpt: "I believe that one of our most fundamental rights is to defend our home and families from danger."
Conservative Values
- Excerpt: "I am pro-life and will stand up for those that don’t have a voice."
Taxes and Spending
- Excerpt: "Unlike the Federal Government, Florida maintains a balanced budget and only spends what it takes in."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Clay Ingram was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
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 Clay Ingram defeated Bill Fetke in the Florida House of Representatives District 1 general election.[2][3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Clay Ingram Incumbent |
76.45% | 55,795 | |
| No party affiliation | Bill Fetke | 23.55% | 17,192 | |
| Total Votes | 72,987 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Clay Ingram ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 1 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 1 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Clay Ingram Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Bill Fetke 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. Gloria Robertson-Wiggins was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Clay Ingram was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ingram defeated Robertson-Wiggins in the general election.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Clay Ingram Incumbent |
68.9% | 34,317 | |
| Democratic | Gloria Robertson-Wiggins | 31.1% | 15,497 | |
| Total Votes | 49,814 | |||
2012
Ingram won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 1. Ingram ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8]
2010
Ingram won election, defeating Jeremy Bagnell (write-in) in the November 2 general election.[9]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 2 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Clay Ingram (R)
|
37,075 | 99.73% | ||
| Jeremy Bagnell (Write-in) | 99 | 0.27% | ||
Ingram defeated David Martin Karasek in the August 24 primary by a margin of 8,933-5,630.[10]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 2 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Clay Ingram
|
8,933 | 61.34% | ||
| David Karasek | 5,630 | 38.66% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Florida State Legislature in 2018.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Florida State Legislature in 2017.
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- First Amendment Foundation — Legislators are scored on their stance on public records access as it relates to Florida's "Sunshine Law"
- Florida Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Florida State Legislature in 2016.
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- Florida Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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- Fund Education Now — Legislators are scored on whether the organization believes they are making an effort to provide “a uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a high quality education.”
- Liberty First Network — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Florida State Legislature in 2015.
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- Associated Industries of Florida — Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues.
- Florida Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Florida State Legislature in 2014.
- Florida Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Florida Health Care Association — Legislators are scored on their stances on issues related to healthcare.
- Florida Sheriff's Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to public safety and law enforcement officials.
- Let Florida Decide — Legislators are scored on their stances on marijuana.
- Liberty First Network — Legislators are scored on a group of bills that the organization supports or opposes.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Florida State Legislature in 2013.
- Associated Industries of Florida — Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues.
- Florida Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Florida Sheriff's Association — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to public safety and law enforcement officials.
- Preserve our Paradise — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to fracking.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2012, the Florida State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
In 2011, the Florida State Legislature was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
Personal
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Ingram is married to his wife, Leslie.
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See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Clay Ingram on Facebook
- Clay Ingram on Twitter
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ electclayingram.com, "Issues," accessed October 23, 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 Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010 State Representative primary results," August 24, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Doug Broxson (R) |
Florida House District 1 2012–2018 |
Succeeded by Mike Hill (R) |
| Preceded by Dave Murzin |
Florida House District 2 2010–2012 |
Succeeded by Clay Ford (R) |
