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Maria Revelles
Maria Revelles (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 47. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Revelles completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Maria Revelles earned a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University in 2017. Her career experience includes working as an organizer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Paula Stark defeated Maria Revelles in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 47 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Paula Stark (R) | 50.8 | 39,380 |
 | Maria Revelles (D)  | 49.2 | 38,134 | |
| Total votes: 77,514 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 47
Maria Revelles defeated Andrew Jeng and Anthony Nieves in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 47 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Maria Revelles | 36.5 | 2,795 |
 | Andrew Jeng | 32.6 | 2,497 | |
 | Anthony Nieves | 30.9 | 2,368 | |
| Total votes: 7,660 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ricardo Rangel (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Paula Stark advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 47.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Revelles in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Maria Revelles completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Revelles' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Empowering Our Community for Lasting Change: As a lifelong advocate for social justice, I am committed to empowering our community through education, labor rights, and women's equality. My experience leading organizing campaigns and working globally on educational initiatives has prepared me to fight for the resources and opportunities our families need to thrive. Together, we can create lasting change and build a stronger, more equitable future for all.
- Integrity and Truth in Leadership: In my campaign, I believe in winning with dignity and truth, principles deeply rooted in my faith. I am not just running to win a seat, but to represent our community with honesty and integrity. I will be a voice for those who feel unheard, ensuring that our government reflects the values and needs of all its people.
- A Voice for Minority Communities: As a proud Puerto Rican and a Latina, I understand the unique challenges our diaspora and minority communities face. I will fight tirelessly for labor rights, climate justice, immigrant rights, and voting rights, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, has a fair shot at the American Dream. My campaign is about building bridges, not walls, and I am dedicated to making sure every voice is heard in our district.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 47 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 1, 2024
