Dennis Baxley
Dennis Baxley (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 13. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. He left office on November 5, 2024.
Baxley (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 13. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Dennis Baxley was born in Ocala, Florida. Baxley earned an A.A. from the College of Central Florida in 1972, a B.S. in sociology/psychology from Florida State University in 1974, and an A.S. in funeral service from Miami Dade College in 1975. His career experience includes owning Hiers-Baxley Funeral Service. Baxley has served as the president of Belleview Rotary Club and Belleview Chamber of Commerce.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Baxley was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee
- Community Affairs Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
2021-2022
Baxley was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, Alternating Chair
- Community Affairs Committee
- Criminal Justice Committee
- Ethics and Elections Committee, Chair
- Health Policy Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
2019-2020
Baxley was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
- Health Policy Committee
- Education Pre-K - 12 Committee
- Ethics and Elections Committee, Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Finance and Tax Committee
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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| • Criminal Justice, Vice chair |
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Chair |
| • Transportation |
| • Joint Legislative Auditing |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Baxley served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Local & Federal Affairs, Chair |
| • Rules, Calendar & Ethics |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Baxley served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Baxley served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2024
Dennis Baxley was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2022
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 13
Incumbent Dennis Baxley defeated Stephanie Dukes in the general election for Florida State Senate District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dennis Baxley (R) | 62.1 | 133,755 |
 | Stephanie Dukes (D) | 37.9 | 81,472 | |
| Total votes: 215,227 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Stephanie Dukes advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dennis Baxley advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 13.
Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 12
Incumbent Dennis Baxley defeated Gary McKechnie in the general election for Florida State Senate District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dennis Baxley (R) | 65.3 | 172,776 |
 | Gary McKechnie (D) | 34.7 | 91,765 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 264,562 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 12
Gary McKechnie advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 12 on August 28, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 12
Incumbent Dennis Baxley advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 12 on August 28, 2018.
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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.
Dennis Baxley ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 12 general election.[3][4]
| Florida State Senate, District 12 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Dennis Baxley (unopposed) | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||
Dennis Baxley defeated David Gee and H. Marlene O'Toole in the Florida State Senate District 12 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Florida State Senate, District 12 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dennis Baxley |
37.29% | 23,963 | |
| Republican | David Gee | 26.46% | 17,001 | |
| Republican | H. Marlene O'Toole | 36.25% | 23,295 | |
| Total Votes | 64,259 | |||
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 Dennis K. Baxley was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8]
2012
Baxley won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 23. Baxley ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9]
2010
Baxley did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. He defeated Michael Hageloh (D) in the November 2 general election.[10]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 24 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dennis Baxley (R)
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33,380 | 64.43% | ||
| Michael Hageloh (D) | 18,427 | 35.57% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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2022
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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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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Florida Senate, "Senator Dennis Baxley - Personal & Career," accessed December 16, 2022
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Dennis Baxley," accessed December 16, 2022
- ↑ 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," November 2, 2010
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Linda Stewart (D) |
Florida State Senate District 13 2022-2024 |
Succeeded by Keith Truenow (R) |
| Preceded by Geraldine Thompson (D) |
Florida State Senate District 12 2016-2022 |
Succeeded by Colleen Burton (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 23 2010-2016 |
Succeeded by - |
