Oscar Braynon
Oscar Braynon (Democratic Party) was a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 35. Braynon assumed office in 2016. Braynon left office on November 3, 2020.
Braynon (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 35. Braynon won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Braynon was first elected to the state Senate in a 2011 special election to replace Frederica Wilson (D). He represented state Senate District 33 from 2011 to 2012. He was elected to state Senate District 36 in 2012 and represented that district until 2016. He was elected to state Senate District 35 in 2016.
Braynon previously served as state Senate minority leader from 2016 to 2018, state Senate minority leader pro tempore from 2014 to 2016, and as state Senate minority whip from 2012 to 2014.
Braynon served in the Florida House of Representatives representing District 103 from 2008 to 2011, on the Miami Gardens City Council from 2003 to 2008, and was vice mayor of the City of Miami Gardens from 2005 to 2007.
Biography
Braynon's professional experience includes working as a governmental consultant with the Pittman Law Group.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Braynon was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Legislative Budget Commission
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Ethics and Elections Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Innovation, Industry, and Technology Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking and Insurance |
| • Ethics and Elections |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • Rules |
| • Joint Legislative Budget Commission |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Braynon served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Ethics and Elections |
| • Health Policy |
| • Higher Education |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • Transportation |
| • Joint Legislative Budget Commission |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Braynon served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Regulated Industries, Vice chair |
| • Children, Families, and Elder Affairs |
| • Ethics and Elections |
| • Gaming |
| • Health Policy |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Braynon served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities |
| • Judiciary |
| • Reapportionment |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • Public Counsel Oversight |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Braynon served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Administrative Procedures |
| • Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council |
| • Government Operations Appropriations |
| • Governmental Affairs Policy, Ranking Minority Member |
Campaign themes
2014
Braynon's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Forclosure
- Excerpt: "Keep families in their homes"
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Bring jobs to District 36 through the economic development of main corridors"
Education
- Excerpt: "Ensuring that Miami-Dade County receives proper funding from the state for our public schools"
Crime
- Excerpt: "Encouraging Neighborhood Crime Watch Programs so we can take an active role in the safety of our community"
Protecting Us and Our interests
- Excerpt: "Protecting the pension and retirement of our government employees"
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2020
Oscar Braynon was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Florida State Senate 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.
Incumbent Oscar Braynon ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 35 general election.[3][4]
| Florida State Senate, District 35 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Oscar Braynon Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||
Incumbent Oscar Braynon ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 35 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Florida State Senate, District 35 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Oscar Braynon Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Florida State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. Incumbent Oscar Braynon defeated Anis "Auguste" Blemur in the Democratic primary and defeated William Burton Moreland (I) in the general election.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Oscar Braynon Incumbent |
100% | 96,445 | |
| Write-in | William Moreland | 0% | 47 | |
| Total Votes | 96,492 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Oscar Braynon Incumbent |
70% | 21,413 |
| Anis Blemur | 30% | 9,196 |
| Total Votes | 30,609 | |
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Braynon won re-election in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 36. Braynon ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
2011
Braynon won election to Frederica Wilson's vacated seat in the Florida State Senate in 2011. A special election primary was held February 8, and a special general election was held March 1.[11] Branyon defeated three opponents in the February 8 special Democratic primary.[12] He went on to defeat Joe Celestin (R) in the special general election.[13]
2010
Braynon ran for re-election to the 103rd District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary or in the general election, which took place on November 2, 2010.[14]
2008
In 2008, Braynon won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 103rd District. Braynon ran unopposed in the election. He raised $6,350 for his campaign.[15]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Braynon has been a member of 5000 Role Models, City of Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center Executive Board and the Miami Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.[1]
See also
- Florida State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Braynon Biography," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ oscarbraynon.com, "Issues," accessed October 23, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2014 Florida Election Watch - Multi-County or District Offices," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed June 23, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Official Primary Results," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Miami Herald, "Crowd jostles for vacant seat in Florida Senate," December 28, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Miami Herald, "Braynon, Pritchett win special elections," February 8, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Miami Herald, Braynon defeats Celestin in Florida Senate race," March 1, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "District 103 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida Senate District 35 2016-2020 |
Succeeded by Shevrin Jones (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida Senate District 36 2012-2016 |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by Frederica Wilson (D) |
Florida Senate District 33 2011-2012 |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 103 2008–2011 |
Succeeded by Barbara Watson (D) |
