Jim Lange

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Jim Lange

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2016

Contact

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Jim Lange was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 15th Congressional District of Florida.

Elections

2016

See also: Florida's 15th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Dennis Ross (R) defeated Jim Lange (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Neither candidate faced a primary opponent in August.

U.S. House, Florida District 15 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Dennis Ross Incumbent	57.5%	182,999
	Democratic	Jim Lange	42.5%	135,475
Total Votes				318,474
Source: Florida Division of Elections

Campaign themes

2016

The following issues were listed on Lange's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

“	Jobs and the Local Economy : Many in District 15 are struggling. The recovery from the Great Recession has not yet reached them, and they’re losing confidence that it ever will. Unemployment is still too high. Thousands are under-employed and most have seen their wages stagnate. So what do we do? I will advocate for working men and women, and once in Washington, I will work tirelessly to stop the GOP's ongoing attempts to dismantle the union system, so important to the working class. Improving the Rural Economy: Family farms and ranches are the backbone of rural Hillsborough, Polk, and Lake Counties as well as a vital component of our local economy. Farmers are also among the nation’s foremost stewards of our lands and water. Our district supplies a large part of our nation’s agriculture and has a local economic impact of over half a billion dollars. Education: A highly educated workforce is the best way we can compete in a global economy. Few would dispute the fact that a good primary and secondary education improves social mobility and is a requirement for a decent job. Public schools and public school teachers have been under attack as there have been widespread efforts to shift public school funding to private school voucher programs and privately-owned charter schools. Healthcare Reform: The skyrocketing cost of healthcare is damaging to all Americans. While this is a complex issue, we all can agree that no one should have to risk life-long debt and bankruptcy because of a serious illness. I believe access to healthcare is an inalienable right and the Affordable Care Act was a good first step in providing this right. Women's Rights: It is unconscionable that in the 21st century, women are still fighting for equal rights in America. Women's rights have been under attack and hard-fought gains are being eroded. Women still earn less than men in the workplace. As your Congressman, I will support equal pay legislation and work to close the pay gap.	”
—Jim Lange's campaign website, https://electjimlange.squarespace.com/jimontheissues/

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See also

• United States House of Representatives
• Florida's 15th Congressional District election, 2016
• Florida's 15th Congressional District

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Footnotes

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Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ashley Moody (R)

Rick Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Jimmy Patronis (R)

District 2

Neal Dunn (R)

District 3

Kat Cammack (R)

District 4

Aaron Bean (R)

District 5

John Rutherford (R)

District 6

Randy Fine (R)

District 7

Cory Mills (R)

District 8

Mike Haridopolos (R)

District 9

Darren Soto (D)

District 10

Maxwell Frost (D)

District 11

Daniel Webster (R)

District 12

Gus Bilirakis (R)

District 13

Anna Luna (R)

District 14

Kathy Castor (D)

District 15

Laurel Lee (R)

District 16

Vern Buchanan (R)

District 17

Greg Steube (R)

District 18

Scott Franklin (R)

District 19

Byron Donalds (R)

District 20

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)

District 21

Brian Mast (R)

District 22

Lois Frankel (D)

District 23

Jared Moskowitz (D)

District 24

Frederica Wilson (D)

District 25

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)

District 26

Mario Diaz-Balart (R)

District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar (R)

District 28

Carlos Gimenez (R)

Republican Party (22)

Democratic Party (8)