Todd Marks

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Todd Marks

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 6, 2018

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Todd Marks (Republican Party) ran for election to the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners to represent District 7 in Florida. Marks lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Marks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2018

See also: Municipal elections in Hillsborough County, Florida (2018)

General election

General election for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large

Kimberly Overman defeated Todd Marks and Kim O'Connor in the general election for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kimberly Overman (D)	53.3	268,635
		Todd Marks (R)	44.5	224,133
		Kim O'Connor (G)	2.2	11,115

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 503,883 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large

Kimberly Overman defeated Ray Chiaramonte, Sky White, and Mark Nash in the Democratic primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kimberly Overman	40.8	44,467
	Submit photo	Ray Chiaramonte	25.2	27,475
	Submit photo	Sky White	17.8	19,371
	Submit photo	Mark Nash	16.1	17,550

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 108,863
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large

Todd Marks defeated Aakash Patel in the Republican primary for Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners District 7 At-large on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Todd Marks	67.7	59,488
	Submit photo	Aakash Patel	32.3	28,430

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 87,918
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Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Todd Marks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Marks' responses.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

As a fiscal conservative and businessman, I will work to improve our quality of life by addressing our transportation needs within our existing budget, by continuing to support economic development and growth, and by helping the Sheriff with the support he needs to protect our school children and our community.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fiscal responsibility, economic development, public safety.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

President Reagan because he was a good man, a courageous leader, and he maintained a great spirit.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Saving Private Ryan

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty and integrity.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Knowledge, integrity, and compassion.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To keep the people first.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Protect and maintain the public trust.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

President Reagan was shot and I learned about it while delivering newspapers door to door.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a paperboy for about a year at a very young age.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Christmas because it is an opportunity to worship God and to be a blessing to others while sharing time with family.

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

The Marks Family Bible (late 1800's) given to me by my grandfather.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

There are numerous appointments to boards and commissions that serve an important role in the community.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The ability to listen and understand the views of numerous stakeholders in the community is essential to being an excellent representative.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

The County Commissioners oversee a $5.4B budget.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Experience in government and politics matters. The capacity to learn and apply knowledge and experience accumulated through private sector experience is also beneficial to the taxpayers.

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See also

Hillsborough County, Florida	Florida	Municipal government	Other local coverage

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