Mark Weinkrantz
Mark Weinkrantz (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 13th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 20, 2024.
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Biography
Mark Weinkrantz was born in New York, New York. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1980 to 1987. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1979. His career experience includes working as an airline pilot.[1]
Weinkrantz has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Creative Pinellas
- Leadership Pinellas
- Rotary
- Dunedin Fine Art Center
- Pinellas Education Foundation
- Florida Guardian ad Litem program
- YMCA
Elections
2024
See also: Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2024
Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Democratic primary)
Florida's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 13
Incumbent Anna Paulina Luna defeated Whitney Fox and Tony D'Arrigo in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 13 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Anna Paulina Luna (R) | 54.8 | 225,636 |
 | Whitney Fox (D)  | 45.2 | 185,930 | |
 | Tony D'Arrigo (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 27 | |
| Total votes: 411,593 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13
Whitney Fox defeated Sabrina Bousbar, Liz Dahan, Mark Weinkrantz, and John Liccione in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 13 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Whitney Fox | 57.9 | 29,678 |
 | Sabrina Bousbar | 17.4 | 8,929 | |
 | Liz Dahan | 13.5 | 6,904 | |
 | Mark Weinkrantz | 7.2 | 3,697 | |
 | John Liccione | 3.9 | 2,013 | |
| Total votes: 51,221 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Peter Owen (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anna Paulina Luna advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 13.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Weinkrantz in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mark Weinkrantz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Weinkrantz's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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After 9/11, Mark was one of the first pilots to sign up to become a Federal Flight Deck Officer to ensure the safety of the operation.
On his days off Mark served on numerous boards and commissions covering everything from education, to the arts, to acting as a Guardian ad Litem and mentor for children at risk. In 2022 he was named "mentor of the year," in Pinellas County, for his 30 years helping children.
Mark has always worked to protect the rights of all citizens regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or economic status. He believes in the strength of a vibrant democracy and took an oath 45 years ago to protect the nation from "all enemies foreign and domestic."
- Protecting Democracy and the rights of all citizens.
- Guaranteeing the freedom of all citizens to choose who they love and women to have unencumbered access to all reproductive healthcare options.
- Return the US to the world stage as a beacon of freedom and justice by reassuring our allies we are committed for the long run.
Policy issues include:
- Protection for women to choose their reproductive options.
- Protecting members of the LGBTAI+ community.
- Working towards solutions for affordable housing.
- Universal pre-K.
- Providing the best possible resources for Veterans.
- Banning assault weapons and extended magazines.
When Germany occupied France they allowed the movie theaters to show whatever they wanted until a date certain when only Nazi propaganda films could be shown. In many theaters, "Mr Smith Goes to Washington" was played continuously until the cutoff date.
Presidents like Lincoln and Clinton deliberately selected cabinet members that they knew would disagree with them. It is very important that elected officials listen to all sides before making a decision. Ultimately, it is that elected official that will have the final word. It is manifestly important that in coming to a decision the focus remains on what is best for the people.
In my capacity as a TV aviation expert I explain many complicated aspects of the industry to the general public. Being able to communicate effectively closes the feedback loop when people want to be heard.
Liz Cheney for her unfaltering defense of Democracy and the Constitution (despite our many policy differences).
Pat Gerard - D
Karen Seel - R
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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