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Elaine Schwartz
Elaine J. Schwartz is a former Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 99 from 2006 to 2014. She served as Democratic whip from 2006 to 2008. She did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Schwartz's professional experience includes working as an assistant attorney for the City of Hollywood, attorney for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, columnist for the Hollywood Sun-Tattler, attorney and advocate for the Long Term Care Ombudsman Council, attorney for MetLife, and high school teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schwartz served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary, Democratic Ranking Member |
| • Health & Human Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schwartz served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health & Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schwartz served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Elder & Family Services Policy, Democratic Ranking Member |
| • Health Care Appropriations |
| • PreK-12 Policy |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Schwartz's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 589 - "Alzheimer's Disease: Directs DEA to develop & implement public education program relating to screening for Alzheimer's disease"
- HB 1391 - "Optional Medicaid Payments for the Medically Needy: Removes limitations on provision of services to certain persons age 65 or older, families, persons who are blind or disabled, pregnant women, & children younger than age 21."
- HB 1399 - "Employment Discrimination: Creates Helen Gordon Davis Equal Pay Protection Act; provides legislative findings relating to equal pay for equal work for women"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House website.
Elections
2012
Schwartz won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 99. Schwartz ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Elizabeth Anne Eddy (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Elain J. Schwartz Incumbent |
65.5% | 40,383 | |
| Republican | Elizabeth Anne "Libby" Eddy | 34.5% | 21,247 | |
| Total Votes | 61,630 | |||
2010
Schwartz ran for re-election to the 99th District seat in 2010. She did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schwartz won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 99th District, defeating Andrew Housman (write-in). Schwartz received 39,248 votes in the election while Housman received 35 votes.[4] Schwartz raised $58,806 for her campaign.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 99 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elaine Schwartz (D)
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39,248 | 99.9% | ||
| Andrew Housman (write-in) | 35 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign themes
2008
Schwartz 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.[6]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
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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Personal
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Schwartz has served as president of the Hills Democratic Club.[1]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Elaine + Schwartz + Florida + House"
See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Schwartz Biography," accessed April 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 Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "District 99 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Schwartz Issue Positions," accessed April 23, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 99 2006–2014 |
Succeeded by Evan Jenne (D) |
