James Waldman
James Waldman (Democratic Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 95.
Waldman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 34. Waldman lost in the Democratic primary on August 28, 2018.
Waldman was a 2016 Democratic candidate for the same seat.
Waldman is a former Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 96 from 2006 to 2014. He did not seek re-election in 2014. He served as Democratic whip from 2006 to 2008.
Biography
Waldman's professional experience includes working as general counsel at Keiser University.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Waldman served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Regulatory Affairs, Democratic Ranking Member |
| • Rules & Calendar, Democratic Ranking Member |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Waldman served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Rules & Calendar, Democratic Ranking Member |
| • Economic Affairs |
| • Finance & Tax |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Waldman served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • PreK-12 Policy |
| • State Universities & Private Colleges Policy |
| • Public Counsel Oversight |
Campaign themes
2008
Waldman 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
Waldman's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 11 - "Cigarette User Fees: Replaces all references to cigarette tax in ch. 210 with cigarette user fee; increases amount of cigarette user fee"
- HB 973 - "Regulation of Smoking: Repeals provision that preempts regulation of smoking to the state."
- HB 1511 - "Cable and Video Services: Deletes language requiring poll of subscribers to allow addition of access channels under certain conditions"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House website.
Elections
2018
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 34
Incumbent Gary Farmer won election in the general election for Florida State Senate District 34 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gary Farmer (D) | 100.0 | 124,578 |
| Total votes: 124,578 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 34
Incumbent Gary Farmer defeated James Waldman in the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 34 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gary Farmer | 70.2 | 27,264 |
 | James Waldman | 29.8 | 11,570 | |
| Total votes: 38,834 | |||
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2016
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Florida State Senate 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.
Gary Farmer defeated Antoanet Iotova in the Florida State Senate District 34 general election.[3][4]
| Florida State Senate, District 34 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Gary Farmer |
63.06% | 128,640 | |
| Republican | Antoanet Iotova | 36.94% | 75,368 | |
| Total Votes | 204,008 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Gary Farmer defeated Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed and James Waldman in the Florida State Senate District 34 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Florida State Senate, District 34 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Gary Farmer |
43.22% | 12,574 | |
| Democratic | Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed | 28.45% | 8,277 | |
| Democratic | James Waldman | 28.33% | 8,242 | |
| Total Votes | 29,093 | |||
Antoanet Iotova ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 34 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Florida State Senate, District 34 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Antoanet Iotova (unopposed) | |
2012
Waldman won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 96. Walman ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
2010
Waldman ran for re-election to the 95th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Waldman defeated Scott Yardley (R) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[8]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 95 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Waldman (D)
|
18,974 | 60.97% | ||
| Scott Yardley (R) | 12,147 | 39.03% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Waldman won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 95th District, defeating Jessica Finkelstein (write-in). Waldman received 40,784 votes in the election while Finkelstein received 21 votes.[9] Waldman raised $81,510 for his campaign.[10]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 95 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Waldman (D)
|
40,784 | 99.9% | ||
| Jessica Finkelstein (write-in) | 21 | 0.1% | ||
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2014
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Personal
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Waldman has been a member of the Coconut Creek Democratic Club, Jewish National Fund Board, Margate Democratic Club, Palm-Aire Democratic Club, SOS Children's Village Board, and the Evergreen University Board of Trustees.[1]
See also
- Florida State Senate
- Florida State Senate District 34
- Florida State Senate elections, 2018
- Florida State Senate elections, 2016
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Florida State Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Waldman Biography," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Waldman Issue Positions," accessed April 23, 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ 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 95 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ari Abraham Porth (D) |
Florida House of Representatives District 96 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Kristin Jacobs (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 95 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Hazelle P. Rogers (D) |
