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John Legg
John Legg is a former Republican member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 17 from 2012 to 2016.
Legg did not seek re-election to the Florida State Senate in 2016.
Legg served in the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 46 from 2004 to 2012 and served as speaker pro tempore. He also served as deputy majority whip from 2006-2008.
Biography
Legg's professional experience includes working as an administrator and teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Legg served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education Pre-K - 12, Chair |
| • Ethics and Elections, Vice chair |
| • Fiscal Policy |
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability |
| • Higher Education |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Legg served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education, Chair |
| • Ethics and Elections |
| • Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security |
| • Regulated Industries |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Legg served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Legg served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • PreK-12 Policy, Chair |
| • PreK-12 Appropriations |
Campaign themes
2008
Legg 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
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Legg won election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 17. Legg defeated incumbent John Korsak and Rob Wallace in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 John Legg |
61.8% | 17,176 |
| Rob Wallace | 23.1% | 6,426 |
| John Korsak | 15.1% | 4,193 |
| Total Votes | 27,795 | |
2010
Legg ran for re-election to the 46th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Legg won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 46th District, defeating Ron Rice (D) and John Ubele (NPA). Legg received 36,110 votes in the election while Rice received 24,078 votes, and Ubele received 1,889 votes.[5] Legg raised $195,243 for his campaign; Rice raised $10,546, and Ubele raised $5,209.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 46 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Legg (R)
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36,110 | 58.2% | ||
| Ron Rice (D) | 24,078 | 38.8% | ||
| John Ubele (NPA) | 1,889 | 3.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues.
- Legislators are scored on their stances on healthcare related issues.
- Legislators are scored on whether the organization believes they are making an effort to provide “a uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a high quality education.”
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Legg has been a member of the Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center Board.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Florida State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. John Legg
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Legg Biography," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Legg Issue Positions," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed April 15, 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 46 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by J.D. Alexander (R) |
Florida State Senate District 17 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Debbie Mayfield (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 46 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Bruce Antone (D) |
