Tom Goodson
Tom Goodson (b. February 16, 1951) is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 51 from 2010 to 2018.
Goodson was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Florida House of Representatives because of term limits.
Goodson served on the Canaveral Port Authority from 2002 to 2010.
Biography
Goodson graduated from Florida State University and Brevard Community College. His professional experience includes owning and operating Goodson Paving.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Commerce |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Goodson served on the following committees:
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| • Local & Federal Affairs |
| • State Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Goodson served on the following committees:
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| • Economic Affairs, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Goodson served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • Administrative Procedures |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
Tom Goodson was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2016
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.
Incumbent Tom Goodson defeated Mike Blake in the Florida House of Representatives District 51 general election.[1][2]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 51 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tom Goodson Incumbent |
59.62% | 50,735 | |
| Democratic | Mike Blake | 40.38% | 34,361 | |
| Total Votes | 85,096 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Mike Blake ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 51 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 51 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Mike Blake (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Tom Goodson defeated Tim Tumulty in the Florida House of Representatives District 51 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 51 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tom Goodson Incumbent |
61.71% | 9,425 | |
| Republican | Tim Tumulty | 38.29% | 5,847 | |
| Total Votes | 15,272 | |||
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 Tom Goodson defeated George Collins in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Tom Goodson Incumbent |
61.7% | 11,044 |
| George Collins | 38.3% | 6,852 |
| Total Votes | 17,896 | |
2012
Goodson won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 50. Goodson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Sean Ashby (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Tom Goodson Incumbent |
53.2% | 37,949 | |
| Democratic | Sean Ashby | 46.8% | 33,362 | |
| Total Votes | 71,311 | |||
2010
Goodson defeated Erin Grail, J. Roger Shealy, and Robert Dale in the August 24 primary.[8]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 29 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Tom Goodson
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7,718 | 31.14% | ||
| Erin K. Grall | 7,438 | 30.01% | ||
| J. Rodger Shealy | 6,896 | 27.83% | ||
| Robert "Rob" Dale | 2,731 | 11.02% | ||
Goodson did not have any opposition in the November 2 general election.[9]
Campaign finance summary
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2018
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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2015
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In 2015, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Personal
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Goodson and his wife, Evelyn Watson, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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 Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010, State Representative primary results," August 24, 2010
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," accessed April 21, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Steve Crisafulli (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 51 2016-2018 |
Succeeded by Tyler Sirois (R) |
| Preceded by Ed Hooper (R) |
Florida House District 50 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Rene Plasencia (R) |
| Preceded by Ralph Poppell |
Florida House District 29 2010–2012 |
Succeeded by Mike Clelland (D) |
