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Paige Kreegel
Paige Kreegel was a 2014 Republican special election candidate seeking election to the U.S. House to represent the 19th Congressional District of Florida.[1] Kreegel was defeated by Curt Clawson in the Republican primary on April 22, 2014.[2]
He was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 72nd District from 2004 to 2012.
Kreegel ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 17th District. Kreegel was defeated by Trey Radel in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[3]
Career
Kreegel is a medical doctor. He has previously served as an associate professor at the University of South Florida, founded American-Medic, was a special deputy in the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, and was a physician with the Special Weapons and Tactics Team of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
He is a member of the American Medical Association, Charlotte County Cattlemen's Association, Charlotte Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Gulf Coast Citrus Growers Association, and Saint Charles Catholic Church.[4]
Issues
Kreegel did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[5]
Sponsored legislation
Kreegel's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 205 - "Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Pilot Programs: Authorizes each judicial circuit to establish mortgage foreclosure diversion pilot program"
- HB 969 - "Unemployment Compensation Drug Testing: Creates Drug Deterrence Program within AWI; provides scope of eligibility for benefits; provides for selection of individuals to be tested"
- HB 7133 - "Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency: Provides that specified biofuel, bioenergy, & renewable energy activities constitute valid industrial, agricultural, or silvicultural use"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kreegel served on these committees:
- Appropriations, Vice Chair
- Health & Human Services
- State Affairs
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kreegel served on these committees:
- Agriculture & Natural Resources Policy Committee
- Criminal & Civil Justice Appropriations Committee
- Governmental Affairs Policy Committee
- Health Care Services Policy Committee (Chair)
- Health & Family Services Policy Council
- Select Policy Council on Strategic and Economic Planning
Elections
2014
Kreegel was a candidate in the 2014 special election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 19th District.[1][6] Kreegel was defeated by Curt Clawson in the Republican primary on April 22, 2014.[2]
2012
Kreegel ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 17th District. Kreegel sought the nomination on the Republican ticket.[7] The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. Kreegel was defeated by Trey Radel in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Trey Radel |
30% | 22,284 |
| Chauncey Goss | 21.5% | 15,994 |
| Paige Kreegel | 17.7% | 13,148 |
| Gary Aubuchon | 15.5% | 11,486 |
| Byron Donalds | 14% | 10,376 |
| Joe Davidow | 1.4% | 1,026 |
| Total Votes | 74,314 | |
2010
Kreegel ran for re-election to the 72nd 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.[8]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kreegel won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 72nd District, defeating Judy Juliano (D). Kreegel received 36,071 votes in the election while Juliano received 25,483 votes.[9] Kreegel raised $252,225 for her campaign; Juliano raised $40,849.[10]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 72 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paige Kreegel (R)
|
36,071 | 58.6% | ||
| Judy Juliano (D) | 25,483 | 41.4% | ||
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Recent news
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See also
- Florida's 19th Congressional District
- Florida's 19th Congressional District elections, 2012
- Florida's 19th Congressional District elections, 2014
- Florida's 19th Congressional District special election, 2014
- United States House of Representatives
External links
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Paige Kreegel
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Paige Kreegel's blog
- Campaign website
- Facebook page
- Twitter account
- Flickr account
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Washington Post, "Embattled Rep. Trey Radel (R-Fla.) gets first primary challenger," accessed January 7, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Associated Press, "Primary Results," accessed April 22, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 AP Results, "U.S. House Results," accessed August 14, 2012 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "ap" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kreegel Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kreegel Issue Positions
- ↑ Miami Herald, "Special election scheduled to fill Radel's seat," accessed January 31, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ Florida Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed March 28, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "2010 Election results," accessed December 18, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ District 72 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 72 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Ray Pilon (R) |
