Mark Schlakman
Mark Schlakman was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Florida.[1] Schlakman was defeated by Alfred Lawson in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012.[2]
Career
Schlakman is an attorney and senior program director for the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights at Florida State University.[3]
Elections
2012
Schlakman ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 2nd District. Schlakman sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[4] The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was June 8, 2012. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. Schlakman was defeated by Alfred Lawson in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012.[2]
Primary results
The primary took place on August 14.[5]
Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Alfred Lawson |
54.6% | 46,900 |
| Leonard Bembry | 26% | 22,357 |
| Alvin Peters | 13.9% | 11,919 |
| Mark Schlakman | 5.4% | 4,653 |
| Total Votes | 85,829 | |
Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ WCTV "Mark Sschlakman Announces Candidacy for Congress" accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 AP Results, "U.S. House Results," accessed August 14, 2012
- ↑ Tallahassee.com, "Fourth candidate joins race for the US District 2 seat" accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Board, "Candidate List," accessed March 29, 2012
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "August 2012 Primary Election," accessed September 4, 2012
