Ronald Renuart
Ronald "Doc" Renuart was a 2015 special election Republican candidate for District 6 of the Florida State Senate.[1] He previously served in the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 17 from 2009 to November 7, 2014. He resigned to run in a special election for Florida State Senate District 6.[2]
Biography
Renuart's professional experience includes working as an internal medicine doctor, and chief of staff at the Baptist Medical Center. Renuart served as a colonel in the Florida Army National Guard.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Renuart served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health & Human Services |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Renuart served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health & Human Services |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Renuart served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Health Care Regulation Policy |
| • Military & Local Affairs Policy |
| • PreK-12 Appropriations |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Renuart's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 431 - "Medicaid Coverage for Myotubular Myopathy: Requires AHCA to develop model home & community-based services waiver to provide services to persons diagnosed as having myotubular myopathy"
- HB 1033 - "Cardiology Services: Requires EMS providers to transport certain cardiac patients to most appropriate facility; provides legislative findings; requires each medical director of EMS provider to develop & implement certain protocols for cardiac patients"
- HB 1083 - "Emergency Health Care Providers: Provides legislative findings & intent; provides that certain emergency health care providers are agents of state for purposes of sovereign immunity when acting pursuant to specified statutory obligations; requires certain indemnity for state from providers."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House website.
Elections
2015
David Cox was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Travis Hutson defeated Dennis McDonald, Ronald Renuart and Beth Sweeny in the Republican primary. Hutson defeated Cox in the special election.[1][4][5]
The seat was vacant following John Thrasher's (R) resignation to become President of Florida State University.[6]
A special election for the position of Florida State Senate District 6 was called for April 7, with a primary on January 27, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 2, 2014.[7]
| Florida State Senate, District 6, Special Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Travis Hutson |
69.7% | 28,939 | |
| Democratic | David Cox | 30.3% | 12,595 | |
| Total Votes | 41,534 | |||
| Florida State Senate, District 6 Republican Primary, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Travis Hutson |
52.2% | 13,419 |
| Ronald Renuart | 35.1% | 9,024 |
| Dennis McDonald | 12.7% | 3,254 |
| Total Votes | 25,697 | |
2014
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives 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 Ronald Renuart was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Rebecca S. Sharp (I) in the general election.[8][9]
2012
Renuart won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 17. Renuart defeated Kim J. Kendall and Mike Davis (California) in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Angela Casey (I) and Rebecca "Sue" Sharp (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ronald "Doc" Renuart Incumbent |
72.5% | 63,677 | |
| Independent | Rebecca "Sue" Sharp | 27.5% | 24,166 | |
| Total Votes | 87,843 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ronald Renuart Incumbent |
39% | 6,841 |
| Mike Davis | 31.3% | 5,497 |
| Kim J. Kendall | 29.6% | 5,197 |
| Total Votes | 17,535 | |
2010
Renuart ran for re-election to the 18th District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Renuart defeated Thomas C. Collins (D) in the November 2 general election.[11]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 18 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ronald Renuart (R)
|
41,827 | 73.64% | ||
| Thomas C. Collins (D) | 14,975 | 26.36% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Renuart won election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 18th District, defeating Dave Smith (D) and Daniel Walsh (NPA). Renuart received 53,346 votes in the election while Smith received 23,555 votes, and Walsh received 2,530 votes.[12] Renuart raised $307,564 for his campaign; Smith raised $6,749, and Walsh raised $1,977.[13]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 18 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ronald Renuart (R)
|
53,346 | 67.2% | ||
| Dave Smith (D) | 23,555 | 29.7% | ||
| Daniel Walsh (NPA) | 2,530 | 3.2% | ||
Campaign themes
2014
Renuart's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]
The Economy
- Excerpt: "Recharging our economy and putting Floridians back to work is a top priority. Reducing the tax burden and streamlining regulation will help create an economic climate for businesses to relocate or expand and hire more workers."
Lower taxes, smaller government
- Excerpt: "Doc is a conservative who will stand up for the rights of taxpayers. He believes we must hold the line on taxes and require government to live within its means."
Education
- Excerpt: "Doc understands the importance of providing our children with a quality education. That’s why improving public education in K-12 is a priority. Improving our schools begins with rewarding excellent teachers, raising standards and accountability."
Environment
- Excerpt: "Energy independence is essential to our economic vitality. Doc believes finding a balance between meeting our energy needs and our desire to preserve our environment is achievable."
Health Care
- Excerpt: "Medicaid consumes a third of Florida’s state budget. Doc believes that in order to be most efficient with the funds that we have available, we must remain committed to looking for ways to reduce costs while maintaining critical core services."
Campaign finance summary
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2014
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2013
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Personal
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Renuart is been a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5535 and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association.[3]
Recent news
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See also
- Florida State Senate
- Florida State Senate District 6
- Florida State Legislature
- State legislative special elections, 2015
External links
- Official candidate list
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Ronald Renuart on Twitter
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Florida Department of State, "January 27, 2015, Primary Election Results," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ News4Jax, "Governor sets 3 NE Florida special elections," November 10, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed July 14, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Official candidate list," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "April 7, 2015, Special Election results," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ News4Jax, "Governor sets 3 NE Florida special elections," October 10, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Notice of Special Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ 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 Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results," accessed July 14, 2014
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "Florida House Official Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "District 18 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," accessed July 14, 2014
- ↑ votedocrenuart.com, "Issues," accessed October 23, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lake Ray (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 17 2012–November 2014 |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 18 2008–2012 |
Succeeded by Travis Cummings (R) |
