Eric Eisnaugle
2017 - Present
2031
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Eric Eisnaugle is a judge of the Florida 5th District Court of Appeal. He assumed office in 2017. His current term ends on January 7, 2031.
Eisnaugle ran for re-election for judge of the Florida 5th District Court of Appeal. He won in the retention election on November 5, 2024.
Eisnaugle was appointed to the court by Republican Governor Rick Scott on May 8, 2017.[1]
Biography
Eisnaugle graduated from Florida Southern College in 2000. He received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2003.[2]
Prior to serving in the state House, Eisnaugle's worked as an attorney and Guardian Ad Litem. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida and as a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission of the Ninth Judicial Court.[2]
Elections
2024
See also: Florida intermediate appellate court elections, 2024
Florida 5th District Court of Appeal, Eric Eisnaugle's seat
Eric Eisnaugle was retained to the Florida 5th District Court of Appeal on November 5, 2024 with 63.8% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ | Yes |
63.8
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1,416,215 | ||
No |
36.2
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804,992 | |||
Total Votes |
2,221,207 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Eisnaugle in this election.
2018
Florida 5th District Court of Appeal, Eric Eisnaugle's seat
Eric Eisnaugle was retained to the Florida 5th District Court of Appeal on November 6, 2018 with 63.3% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
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| ✔ | Yes |
63.3
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1,119,140 | ||
No |
36.7
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649,102 | |||
Total Votes |
1,768,242 | ||||
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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 Eric Eisnaugle ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 44 general election.[3][4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 44 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Eric Eisnaugle Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||
Incumbent Eric Eisnaugle ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 44 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 44 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Eric Eisnaugle Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
General election
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 Eric Eisnaugle defeated Stephen Facella in the Republican primary and defeated Matthew Falconer (I) in the general election.[7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Eric Eisnaugle Incumbent |
84.7% | 6,689 |
| Stephen Facella | 15.3% | 1,208 |
| Total Votes | 7,897 | |
Special election
Eric Eisnaugle (R) defeated Shaun Raja (D) in the special election, which took place on April 8.[9][10] Raja was unopposed in the March 11 Democratic primary, while Eisnaugle defeated Stephen Vincent Facella in the March 11 Republican primary.[11][12]
Eisnaugle, a state representative from 2008-2012, chose not to run for re-election in 2012 when redistricting drew him against fellow Rep. Stephen Precourt (R). With Precourt term-limited in 2014, Eisnaugle planned to run for the seat again. Several Republicans, including Speaker Steve Crisafulli (R), backed Eisnaugle. "Eric’s track record of leadership will allow him to serve his Orange County constituents well. It is obvious that his message of job growth and fiscal responsibility resonated with the voters of his district." Crisafulli said.[13]
The seat was vacant following Stephen Precourt's (R) appointment as the head of the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority.[14]
A special election for the position of Florida House of Representatives District 44 was called for April 8, with a primary if necessary on March 11. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 23.[15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Eisnaugle |
74.2% | 6,983 | |
| Democratic | Shaun Raja | 25.8% | 2,429 | |
| Total Votes | 9,412 | |||
2012
Eisnaugle did not run for re-election in 2012.[16]
2010
Eisnaugle won re-election to the 40th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary. He defeated Todd Christian (D) and Darin Dunmire (Florida Tea Party) in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[17]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 40 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Eric Eisnaugle (R)
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24,915 | 60.45% | ||
| Todd Christian (D) | 14,795 | 35.90% | ||
| Darin Dunmire (Tea) | 1,505 | 3.65% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Eisnaugle won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 40th District, defeating Todd Christian (D). Eisnaugle received 30,907 votes in the election while Christian received 28,010 votes.[18] Eisnaugle raised $280,740 for his campaign; Christian raised $16,334.[19]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 40 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Eric Eisnaugle (R)
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30,907 | 52.5% | ||
| Todd Christian (D) | 28,010 | 47.5% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2010
Eisnaugle was endorsed by:
- Central Florida Tea Party Council[20]
State legislative tenure
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2016
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2015
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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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Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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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| • Commerce |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Eisnaugle served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Local & Federal Affairs |
| • Rules, Calendar & Ethics, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Eisnaugle served on these committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Rules & Calendar, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Eisnaugle served on these committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Civil Justice & Courts Policy |
| • Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations |
| • Economic Development Policy, Vice chair |
| • Insurance, Business & Financial Affairs Policy |
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Tampa Bay Times, "Orlando state rep appointed to appellate court by Rick Scott," May 8, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Eric Eisnaugle's Biography," accessed January 24, 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
- ↑ Orlando Sentinel "Eric Eisnaugle wins special election in Florida House District 44," April 8, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Official special election results," accessed May 7, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed January 24, 2014
- ↑ sunshinestatenews.com, "Eric Eisnaugle Closer to Tallahassee Return After Big Primary Win," March 11, 2014
- ↑ sunshinestatenews.com, "Eric Eisnaugle Breezes Back to Florida House after Stunning Special Election Victory," April 8, 2014
- ↑ Orlando Sentinel, "Special election set to replace Steve Precourt in Florida House," January 12, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "H44 Notice of Election," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "2010 Election results (Archived)," accessed January 24, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Official 2008 election results," accessed January 24, 2014
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "2008 contributions," accessed January 24, 2014
- ↑ Central Florida Tea Party Council, "Eisnaugle endorsement," accessed January 24, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Florida 5th District Court of Appeal 2017-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 44 2014-2017 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 40 2008-2012 |
Succeeded by - |
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