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Nick Duran
Nick Duran (Democratic Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 112. He assumed office on November 8, 2016. He left office on November 8, 2022.
Duran (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 112. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Nick Duran was born in Pompano, Florida. As of January 2020, he lived in Miami Florida. Duran received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from New York Law School. His career experience includes working as an attorney and executive nonprofit director. He has also served as a board member for the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida and the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County. He was originally elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Duran was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Budget Commission
- House Budget Committee
- Health & Human Services Committee, Democratic Ranking Member
2019-2020
Duran was assigned to the following committees:
- House Budget Committee
- Health & Human Services Committee, Democratic Ranking Member
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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| • Commerce |
| • Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Nick Duran did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 112
Incumbent Nick Duran defeated Bruno Barreiro in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 112 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nick Duran (D) | 53.0 | 40,063 |
 | Bruno Barreiro (R) | 47.0 | 35,515 | |
| Total votes: 75,578 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jorge Suarez (L)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nick Duran advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 112.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 112
Bruno Barreiro defeated Rosa Palomino in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 112 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bruno Barreiro | 63.8 | 6,194 |
 | Rosa Palomino | 36.2 | 3,519 | |
| Total votes: 9,713 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 112
Incumbent Nick Duran defeated Rosa Palomino in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 112 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nick Duran (D) | 57.6 | 31,290 |
| Rosa Palomino (R) | 42.4 | 23,079 | |
| Total votes: 54,369 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 112
Incumbent Nick Duran advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 112 on August 28, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 112
Rosa Palomino advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 112 on August 28, 2018.
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2016
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| During the 2016 election cycle Duran was one of the candidates endorsed by President Barack Obama |
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Elections for the Florida House of Representatives 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.
Nick Duran defeated Rosa Palomino in the Florida House of Representatives District 112 general election.[2][3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 112 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Nick Duran |
53.32% | 31,643 | |
| Republican | Rosa Palomino | 46.68% | 27,702 | |
| Total Votes | 59,345 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Nick Duran defeated Waldo Faura-Morales in the Florida House of Representatives District 112 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 112 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Nick Duran |
71.91% | 4,349 | |
| Democratic | Waldo Faura-Morales | 28.09% | 1,699 | |
| Total Votes | 6,048 | |||
Rosa Palomino defeated Michael W. Davey in the Florida House of Representatives District 112 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 112 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Rosa Palomino |
61.34% | 4,609 | |
| Republican | Michael W. Davey | 38.66% | 2,905 | |
| Total Votes | 7,514 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2016
Duran's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[6]
Invest in education
- Excerpt: "The well-being and education of our children should be our state’s highest priority, especially when it comes to the investment of public resources in programs that make a real difference in the lives and futures of children."
Protect our environment
- Excerpt: "Sea Level Rise is an imminent threat and consequence of global warming. Without innovation and planning it will threaten trillions of dollars of the region’s built environment, our future water supply, our unique natural resources, our agricultural soils, and our basic economy.
Expand affordable healthcare
- Excerpt: "Expanding access to health care for hard-working Floridians and our veterans, will create jobs, keep Florida families healthy and more economically secure."
Common sense gun laws
- Excerpt: "It’s time for common sense gun safety laws. Duran believes assault weapons have no place in our communities; in the legislature, he will fight to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill, convicted criminals, and away from Florida’s schools."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
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
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 112 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Florida House of Representatives "Representative Nick Duran", accessed February 18.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Nick Duran for House, "Priorities," accessed September 28, 2016
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| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 112 2016-2022 |
Succeeded by Alex Rizo (R) |
