Elizabeth Porter
Elizabeth W. Porter (b. January 18, 1964) is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 10 from 2010 to 2018.
Porter was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Florida House of Representatives because of term limits.
Porter served as chair of the Suwanee County Commission.
Biography
Porter earned her A.A. from Lake City Community College and her B.A. from Florida State University. Her professional experience includes working as a partner in Professional Electronic Revenue Consulting, territory manager for Carnation and Nestle Foods, account manager for Schering-Plough and district supervisor for Proctor and Gamble.
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 |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Porter served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Porter served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Porter served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • State Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Elizabeth Porter 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 Elizabeth Porter defeated Jerry Lawrence Bullard in the Florida House of Representatives District 10 general election.[1][2]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 10 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Elizabeth Porter Incumbent |
64.30% | 43,043 | |
| Democratic | Jerry Lawrence Bullard | 35.70% | 23,893 | |
| Total Votes | 66,936 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Jerry Lawrence Bullard defeated Frederick Schutte IV in the Florida House of Representatives District 10 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jerry Lawrence Bullard |
80.15% | 10,258 | |
| Democratic | Frederick Schutte IV | 19.85% | 2,541 | |
| Total Votes | 12,799 | |||
Incumbent Elizabeth Porter defeated Carol A. Daugherty in the Florida House of Representatives District 10 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 10 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Elizabeth Porter Incumbent |
78.39% | 11,911 | |
| Republican | Carol A. Daugherty | 21.61% | 3,284 | |
| Total Votes | 15,195 | |||
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 Elizabeth Porter was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Barbara Ann Prince (I) and Wendy S. Martin (I) in the general election.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elizabeth Porter Incumbent |
98.3% | 36,387 | |
| Write-in | Wendy S. Martin | 0.9% | 344 | |
| Write-in | Barbara Ann Prince | 0.8% | 299 | |
| Total Votes | 37,030 | |||
2012
Porter won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 10. Porter ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
2010
Porter defeated incumbent Debbie Boyd (D) and John Ferentinos (TEA) in the November 2 general election.[8]
| Florida State Senate, District 11 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elizabeth Porter (R)
|
29,538 | 53.92% | ||
| Debbie Boyd (D) | 22,042 | 40.24% | ||
| John Ferentinos (Tea) | 3,202 | 5.84% | ||
Porter defeated Paul Watson, Terry Rausch, and Charles Underhill in the August 24 primary.[9]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 11 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Elizabeth Porter
|
9,194 | 72.88% | ||
| Paul Watson | 1,810 | 14.35% | ||
| Terry Rauch | 961 | 7.62% | ||
| Charles E. Underhill | 651 | 5.16% | ||
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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"
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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 2016.
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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.
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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 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.
Personal
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Porter and her husband, Andrew, have two children.
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See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010, State Representative primary results," August 24, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Leonard Bembry (D) |
Florida House District 10 2012–2018 |
Succeeded by Chuck Brannan (R) |
| Preceded by Debbie Boyd |
Florida House District 11 2010–2012 |
Succeeded by Janet Adkins (R) |
