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Vanessa Oliver
Vanessa Oliver (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 76. She assumed office on November 5, 2024. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Oliver (Republican Party) ran for election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 76. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Oliver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Vanessa Oliver was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She earned a high school diploma from Charlotte High School, a bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary, and a law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. Her career experience includes working as a CEO.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 76
Vanessa Oliver defeated Jim Blue in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 76 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Vanessa Oliver (R)  | 70.5 | 70,510 |
 | Jim Blue (D) | 29.5 | 29,492 | |
| Total votes: 100,002 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jim Blue advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 76.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 76
Vanessa Oliver defeated Steven Ceracche in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 76 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vanessa Oliver | 71.7 | 13,345 |
 | Steven Ceracche | 28.3 | 5,261 | |
| Total votes: 18,606 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Spencer Roach (R)
- John Strand (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Oliver received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Vanessa Oliver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Oliver's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Vanessa is a lifelong Conservative Republican who believes in limited government.
- Invest in our waterways and water quality to keep our environment pristine.
- Back the Blue as they protect our borders and allow them to do their jobs.
Florida Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2546
Florida Homebuilders PAC
Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association PAC
State Attorney Amira Fox
Sheriff Bill Prummell
Sheriff Carmine Marcelo
State Representative Spencer Roach
Majority Leader Michael Grant
Senator Joe Gruters
Charlotte County Commissioner Bill Truex
Charlotte County Commissioner Ken Doherty
Charlotte County Tax Collector Vickie Potts
Charlotte County Clerk of Court Roger Eaton
Charlotte County School Board Member Kim Amontree
Charlotte County School Board Member Cara Reynolds
Punta Gorda City Councilman Bill Dryburgh
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 76 |
Officeholder Florida House of Representatives District 76 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 27, 2024
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Spencer Roach (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 76 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
