Michael Grieco
Michael Grieco (Democratic Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 113. He assumed office on November 6, 2018. He left office on November 8, 2022.
Grieco (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 36. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on August 23, 2022.
Biography
Michael Grieco was born in New York. As of January 2020, he lived in Miami Beach, Florida. He received his bachelor's degree from American University and his law degree from the University of Miami. His career experience includes working as an attorney and on the Miami Beach City Commission. He has served on the Board of Governors for the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Grieco was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Grieco was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 36
Incumbent Ileana Garcia defeated Raquel Pacheco in the general election for Florida State Senate District 36 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ileana Garcia (R) | 59.0 | 75,773 |
 | Raquel Pacheco (D)  | 41.0 | 52,600 | |
| Total votes: 128,373 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Raquel Pacheco advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 36.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Grieco (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ileana Garcia advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 36.
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
The general election was canceled. Michael Grieco (D) won without appearing on the ballot.
2018
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 113
Michael Grieco defeated Jonathan Parker in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 113 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Grieco (D) | 62.5 | 25,700 |
 | Jonathan Parker (R) | 37.5 | 15,430 | |
| Total votes: 41,130 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 113
Michael Grieco defeated Deede Weithorn and Kubs Lalchandani in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 113 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Grieco | 41.0 | 3,418 |
| Deede Weithorn | 35.3 | 2,936 | ||
| Kubs Lalchandani | 23.7 | 1,975 | ||
| Total votes: 8,329 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 113
Jonathan Parker advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 113 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael Grieco did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Michael Grieco did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael Grieco completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Grieco's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Education Environment Education
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Protecting our waterways and drinking water, basic needs.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My Father. Works hard and speaks plainly.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
No
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
To represent all constituents regardless as to party.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
Hard worker and I listen more than I speak.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Constituent casework and to understand majority and minority points of view.
What legacy would you like to leave?
That people will see. As they when I was a Commissioner, that I understand the concept of public service and hard work.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Bombing of Libya and sitting in front of the TV as Reagan Addressed the nation.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
First job: garbage man (boy). 3 summers in my teens.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Christmas. Brings family together and is also a time to reflect and give back.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Count of Monte Cristo. Patience pays off.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Batman
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My son.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Here Comes the Sun
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
100%
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Climate Change/Sea Level Rise
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
Cooperative, especially when time to set the budget.
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
100%, already doing it.
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Education and Environment
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
Yes. I have much to offer in bipartisan dealings.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Gary Ackerman, Barack Obama.
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
Not at this time.
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
Stories about Autisitc children not receiving their therapies because our Governor put a freeze on Medicaid payouts to treatment providers have kept me up at night.
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2022
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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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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by David Richardson (D) |
Florida House of Representatives District 113 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Vicki Lopez (R) |
