Heather Beaven
Heather Beaven was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 6th Congressional District of Florida. Beaven defeated Vipin Verma in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012.[1] She was defeated by Ron DeSantis in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
Biography
Education:[3]
- University of Missouri
- University of North Florida, Master’s degree in public administration
Campaign themes
2012
Beaven's campaign website listed the following issues:[4]
- Getting Florida Working
- Excerpt: "I will not be a part of the crowd who continues to jam 20th century economic recovery tactics into 21st century economic problems. It’s activity but it is not progress. We must go farther than a “jobs plan” that was first envisioned in a long gone era. If I’m given the opportunity to serve you in Congress, I will be a loud and passionate voice for a serious plan to position America as a global leader in a new economy."
- Economic Opportunity
- Excerpt: "My husband and I are not wealthy, in fact we’re not even well off. It’s Just a Dream Unless You Pay For It: Patriotism means addressing our tax structure, our debt and our deficit. We pay our bills every month with very little left. With Douglas now preparing to be deployed to Afghanistan and losing his civilian pay check, we are preparing to live on a reduced income. But we aren’t special, we’re just doing what everyone else is doing – except the Federal government. "
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "The United States was created to be a place of economic opportunity for anyone who is willing to work hard, help thy neighbor and sacrifice for the greater goodI believe we can realize the American dream again but we must fight for it together."
- Protecting Medicare
- Excerpt: "Honoring the Work of Those Who Built America: Let’s Mend Social Security and Medicare, Not End It."
Elections
2012
Beaven ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 6th District. Beaven won the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[5] Candidates wishing to run were required to file by the signature filing deadline of June 8, 2012. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. Beaven defeated Vipin Verma in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012.[1] She was defeated by Ron DeSantis in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ron DeSantis |
57.2% | 195,962 | |
| Democratic | Heather Beaven | 42.8% | 146,489 | |
| Total Votes | 342,451 | |||
| Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Heather Beaven |
80.5% | 29,909 |
| Vipin Verma | 19.5% | 7,253 |
| Total Votes | 37,162 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Beaven and her husband, Douglas, have two daughters – Olivia and Bella.[3]
Recent news
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See also
- Florida's 6th Congressional District
- Florida's 6th Congressional District elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 AP Results, "U.S. House Results," accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Heather Beaven, "Meet Heather" accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ Campaign website, Issues
- ↑ Flager Live, "Democrat Heather Beaven for Congress" accessed May 6, 2012
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "August 2012 Primary Election," accessed September 4, 2012
