Joseph Abruzzo
Joseph Abruzzo (b. August 14, 1980) is a former Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 81 from 2016 to 2018.
Abruzzo served in the Florida State Senate, representing District 25 from 2012 to 2016. He served as minority whip. He also served in the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 85 from 2008 to 2012.
Biography
Abruzzo's professional experience includes working as a port security specialist with the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, southern regional director of marketing for Cataldo Interiors Group, and vice president of New Business Development for Gateway Marketing International.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Government Accountability |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Abruzzo served on the following committees:
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| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities |
| • Community Affairs |
| • Finance and Tax, Vice chair |
| • Fiscal Policy |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • Joint Legislative Auditing, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Abruzzo served on the following committees:
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| • Commerce and Tourism, Vice chair |
| • Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Vice chair |
| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities |
| • Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security |
| • Legislative Auditing |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Abruzzo served on these committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic Affairs |
| • Finance & Tax |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Abruzzo served on these committees:
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| • Economic Development Policy |
| • Government Operations Appropriations |
Campaign themes
2008
Abruzzo 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
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Joseph Abruzzo did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives 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.
Joseph Abruzzo ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 81 general election.[3][4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 81 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Joseph Abruzzo (unopposed) | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||
Joseph Abruzzo ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 81 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 81 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joseph Abruzzo (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Abruzzo won election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 25. Abruzzo ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Melanie Peterson (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Joseph Abruzzo |
57.1% | 124,675 | |
| Republican | Melanie Peterson | 42.9% | 93,549 | |
| Total Votes | 218,224 | |||
2010
Abruzzo ran for re-election to the 85th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Abruzzo defeated Tami Donnally (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[9]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 85 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joseph Abruzzo (D)
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26,950 | 52.54% | ||
| Tami Donnally (R) | 24,349 | 47.46% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Abruzzo won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 85th District, defeating Howard Coates, Jr. (R). Abruzzo received 42,814 votes in the election while Coates received 32,047 votes.[10] Abruzzo raised $320,378 for his campaign; Coates raised $96,075.[11]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 85 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joseph Abruzzo (D)
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42,814 | 57.2% | ||
| Howard Coates, Jr. (R) | 32,047 | 42.8% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2019
In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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2018
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In 2018, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 11.
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2017
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In 2017, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 through May 8. There was also a special session from June 7 to June 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Personal
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Abruzzo has been a member of the Democratic Club of Greater Boynton, Lake Worth West Democratic Club, Lynn University Alumni Association, Mid County Democratic Club, Trustee with the Palms West Chamber of Commerce of the United South County Democratic Club, and Voters' Coalition.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Florida State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
- Florida House of Representatives District 81
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House of Representatives elections, 2016
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Abruzzo Biography," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Abruzzo Issue Positions," accessed April 24, 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
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Official Primary Results," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ 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 85 Florida House official election results for 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kevin J.G. Rader (D) |
Florida House of Representatives District 81 2016-2018 |
Succeeded by Tina Polsky (D) |
| Preceded by Ellyn Bogdanoff (R) |
Florida State Senate District 25 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Joe Negron (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 85 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Patrick J. Rooney, Jr. (R) |
