Kenneth Roberson
Kenneth L. "Ken" Roberson is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 75 from 2008 to 2016.
Roberson did not seek re-election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016 because he was term-limited.
Biography
Roberson's professional experience includes working as president of Restlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum and president of Roberson Funeral Home and Crematory.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Roberson served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Health & Human Services |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Roberson served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health & Human Services |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Roberson served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Roberson served on the following committees:
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| • Governmental Affairs Policy, Vice chair |
| • Elder & Family Services Policy |
| • Health Care Appropriations |
Elections
2014
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. Incumbent Kenneth Roberson was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Ronald Gillis (I) in the general election.[2][3]
2012
Roberson won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 75. Roberson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4]
2010
Roberson ran for re-election to the 71st District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. Roberson defeated Andrew Frank Saltman (D) in the general election held November 2, 2010.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 71 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Kenneth Roberson (R)
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40,340 | 65.94% | ||
| Andrew Frank Saltman (D) | 20,840 | 34.06% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Roberson won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 71st District, defeating Betty Gissendanner (D). Roberson received 45,727 votes in the election while Gissendanner received 38,660 votes.[6]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 71 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kenneth Roberson (R)
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45,727 | 54.2% | ||
| Betty Gissendanner (D) | 38,660 | 45.8% | ||
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2016
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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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Roberson has been a member of the Port Charlotte Elks Lodge Number 2153 and the Port Charlotte Rotary Club; and a Master Mason of the Punta Gorda Lodge Number 115, Free and Accepted Masons.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website
- 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. Roberson Biography," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2014 Florida Election Watch - Multi-County or District Offices," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed June 23, 2014
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Trudi Williams (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 75 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Michael Grant (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 71 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Jim Boyd (R) |
