Linda Stewart
Linda Stewart (Democratic Party) was a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 17. She assumed office on November 8, 2022. She left office on November 5, 2024.
Stewart ran for election to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners to represent District 3 in Florida. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Linda Stewart was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Stewart's career experience includes working as an insurance agent. She co-founded Mothers Against Racing in the Streets and has served as the chair of the Orange County Parks and Recreation Board, as the chairwoman of Countywatch, and on the board of directors of the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Stewart was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Tourism Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Collective Bargaining Committee
2021-2022
Stewart was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Collective Bargaining Committee
- Joint Legislative Budget Commission
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Vice Chair
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee
2019-2020
Stewart was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, Alternating Chair
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Commerce and Tourism Committee
- Infrastructure and Security Committee
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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| • Education |
| • Environmental Preservation and Conservation |
| • Governmental Oversight and Accountability |
| • Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stewart served on the following committees:
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| • Regulatory Affairs |
| • State Affairs |
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
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, Florida (2024)
General election
General election for Orange County Board of County Commissioners District 3
Incumbent Mayra Uribe defeated Linda Stewart in the general election for Orange County Board of County Commissioners District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mayra Uribe (Nonpartisan) | 52.8 | 45,036 |
 | Linda Stewart (Nonpartisan) | 47.2 | 40,206 | |
| Total votes: 85,242 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Orange County Board of County Commissioners District 3
Incumbent Mayra Uribe and Linda Stewart defeated Gus Martinez in the primary for Orange County Board of County Commissioners District 3 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mayra Uribe (Nonpartisan) | 44.7 | 9,861 |
| ✔ | | Linda Stewart (Nonpartisan) | 34.7 | 7,655 |
 | Gus Martinez (Nonpartisan) | 20.6 | 4,548 | |
| Total votes: 22,064 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Delila Smalley (Nonpartisan)
- Nelson Betancourt (Nonpartisan)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Stewart in this election.
2022
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 17
Incumbent Linda Stewart defeated Steve Dixon in the general election for Florida State Senate District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Stewart (D) | 56.1 | 85,689 |
 | Steve Dixon (R) | 43.9 | 67,170 | |
| Total votes: 152,859 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Linda Stewart advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 17.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Steve Dixon advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 17.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 13
Incumbent Linda Stewart defeated Josh Anderson in the general election for Florida State Senate District 13 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Stewart (D) | 60.6 | 152,769 |
 | Josh Anderson (R) | 39.4 | 99,134 | |
| Total votes: 251,903 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Linda Stewart advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Josh Anderson advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 13.
2016
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Full list of Obama's 2016 endorsements |
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Florida State Senate 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.
Linda Stewart defeated Dean Asher in the Florida State Senate District 13 general election.[2][3]
| Florida State Senate, District 13 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Linda Stewart |
58.10% | 129,598 | |
| Republican | Dean Asher | 41.90% | 93,444 | |
| Total Votes | 223,042 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Linda Stewart defeated Mike Clelland and Rick Roach in the Florida State Senate District 13 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Florida State Senate, District 13 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Linda Stewart |
42.70% | 10,620 | |
| Democratic | Mike Clelland | 34.38% | 8,550 | |
| Democratic | Rick Roach | 22.92% | 5,699 | |
| Total Votes | 24,869 | |||
Dean Asher ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 13 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Florida State Senate, District 13 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Dean Asher (unopposed) | |
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 Linda Stewart was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Mike Miller defeated Maurice "Mo" Pearson in the Republican primary. Miller defeated Stewart in the general election.[6][7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Mike Miller |
74.2% | 8,302 |
| Maurice Pearson | 25.8% | 2,880 |
| Total Votes | 11,182 | |
2012
Stewart won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 47. Stewart ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Bob Brooks (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Linda Stewart |
52.4% | 40,751 | |
| Republican | Bob Brooks | 47.6% | 36,987 | |
| Total Votes | 77,738 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Linda Stewart did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Linda Stewart did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Linda Stewart did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
In a biographical submission to Ballotpedia, Stewart highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]
- Jobs and the Economy: "We must fight inequality in Florida’s economic system and stand up for the hard-working men and women trying to get ahead. We need to work with Florida-based businesses to attract quality 21st Century jobs that protect and expand opportunities for the middle class."
- Education: "To prepare for the jobs of the future, our children must have access to a first class education from preschool to college. This has to be our top priority. If we don’t invest in education, Florida will never be able to attract the biomedical, research and development, and high tech jobs of the New Economy."
- Clean energy and environment: "Stewart is a steadfast advocate for clean energy and protecting Florida’s natural treasures. Preserving our land and water is one of government’s most essential roles. As House District 47’s representative, Linda will fight for smart growth policies balancing the needs of a growing population with the need to protect our green spaces and keep our land and water clean."
- Green technology: "Green technologies and advancements that create greater efficiency will be crucial to our growth, and it is in our state and national interest to begin extricating ourselves from reliance on foreign oil and fossil fuels. Stewart will fight against any efforts to drill for oil near Florida’s pristine beaches and waterways."
- Fairness and Equality for All: Excerpt: "Stewart has been a tireless advocate fighting to end discrimination and create opportunity for all people in Orange County, regardless of race, creed, gender, religion, or sexual orientation."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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2022
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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19.
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2019
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Orange County Board of County Commissioners District 3 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Florida Senate, "Senator Linda Stewart - Personal & Career," accessed December 16, 2022
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ 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 Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 14, 2012
- ↑ Information submitted by candidate to Ballotpedia staff
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Debbie Mayfield (R) |
Florida State Senate District 17 2022-2024 |
Succeeded by Carlos Guillermo Smith (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida State Senate District 13 2016-2022 |
Succeeded by Dennis Baxley (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 47 2012-2014 |
Succeeded by - |
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