Janet Long
Janet Long (Democratic Party) was a member of the Pinellas County Commission in Florida, representing District 1. Long assumed office in 2012. Long left office on November 19, 2024.
Long (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Pinellas County Commission to represent District 1 in Florida. Long won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Long's professional experience includes working as the director of advancement/assistant to the president at Clearwater Central Catholic High School, as a deputy in the Florida Department of Insurance, and as a legislative aide.
She is a member of the Advanced Institute of Municipal Elected Officials, Florida League of Cities, Institute of Municipal Elected Officials, Leadership Florida, National League of Cities and Suncoast League of Municipalities. She was a Seminole City Councilor from 2002 to 2004.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Pinellas County, Florida (2020)
General election
General election for Pinellas County Commission District 1 At-large
Incumbent Janet Long defeated Larry Ahern in the general election for Pinellas County Commission District 1 At-large on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Janet Long (D) | 50.6 | 272,905 |
 | Larry Ahern (R) | 49.4 | 266,624 | |
| Total votes: 539,529 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Janet Long advanced from the Democratic primary for Pinellas County Commission District 1 At-large.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Larry Ahern advanced from the Republican primary for Pinellas County Commission District 1 At-large.
2010
Long ran for re-election to the 51st District seat in 2010. She did not face any opposition in the August 24 primary. Larry Ahern (R) defeated Long in the general election on November 2, 2010. Victoria Torres (Tea Party) came in third.[2]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 51 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
Larry Ahern (R) |
22,706 | 50.32% | ||
| Janet Long (D) | 19,922 | 44.15% | ||
| Victoria A. Torres (Tea) | 2,499 | 5.54% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Long won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 51st District, defeating Christopher Peters (R). Long received 37,119 votes in the election while Peters received 26,661 votes.[3] Long raised $221,329 for her campaign; Peters raised $2,260.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 51 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
|
Janet Long (D) |
37,119 | 58.2% | ||
| Christopher Peters (R) | 26,661 | 41.8% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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State legislative tenure
Committee assignments
2009-2010
- Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council
- Insurance, Business & Financial Affairs Policy Committee
- Military & Local Affairs Policy Committee (Ranking Minority Member)
Sponsored legislation
Long's sponsored legislation included:
- HB 591 - "Campaign Financing: Prohibits local government from spending, & persons or groups from accepting, public funds for political advertisements or electioneering communications concerning an issue, referendum, or amendment that is subject to vote of electors; provides exception & clarification."
- HB 1081 - "Data Destruction: Requires all state agencies & private entities that collect personal information to adhere to specified guidelines"
- HB 1239 - "Insurance Representatives: Specifies prohibitions for public adjusters relating to soliciting professional employment; prohibits public adjusters & persons associated with public adjusters from sending unsolicited written communications under specified circumstances"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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