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James Frishe
James Frishe is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 54 from 1984 to 1990 and again from 2006 to 2012.
Frishe was chair of the Pinellas County Delegation from 1988-1989. He was a member of the Pinellas Emergency Mental Health Services and Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Frishe served on these committees:
- Rules & Calendar
- Subcommittee on Health Care Appropriations
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Frishe served on these committees:
- Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee
- Governmental Affairs Policy Committee
- Health Care Appropriations Committee (Vice Chair)
- Policy Council
Issue
Frishe 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.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Frishe's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 541 - "Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing: Revises provisions relating to child support, parenting plans, & time-sharing; revises elements of rebuttable presumption that parent is detriment if he or she is convicted of crime involving domestic violence"
- HB 831 - "Community Associations: Provides & revises condominium association insurance requirements"
- HB 1271 - "Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: Requires applications for all recreational activity licenses to include provision for license applicant to make voluntary contribution to Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Frishe ran in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 22. Frishe was defeated by Jeff Brandes in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Jeff Brandes |
56.7% | 20,655 |
| James C. Frishe | 43.3% | 15,776 |
| Total Votes | 36,431 | |
2010
Frishe ran for re-election to the 54th District seat in 2010. He did not face any opposition in the August 24 primary. Frishe defeated Mary Russell (Florida) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 54 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Frishe (R)
|
29,963 | 60.82% | ||
| Mary Russell (D) | 19,302 | 39.18% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Frishe won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 54th District, defeating George Gonzalez (D). Frishe received 38,091 votes in the election while Gonzalez received 29,158 votes.[5] Frishe raised $201,989 for his campaign; Gonzalez raised $52,300.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 54 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Frishe (R)
|
38,091 | 56.6% | ||
| George Gonzalez (D) | 29,158 | 43.4% | ||
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See also
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House Committees
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- James Frishe's personal website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue positions," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "2010 Election results," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed December 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 54 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Debbie Mayfield (R) |
