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Wade Darius
Image of Wade Darius
Elections and appointments
Last election

August 20, 2024

Education

High school

Miramar High School

Associate

Broward College

Bachelor's

Keiser University

Personal
Religion
Christian
Profession
Businessman
Contact

Wade Darius (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 10th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on August 20, 2024.

Darius completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Wade Darius earned a high school diploma from Miramar High School. He earned an associate degree in political science from Broward College and a bachelor's degree in legal studies from Keiser University. His career experience includes working as a businessman.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Florida's 10th Congressional District election, 2024

Florida's 10th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Republican primary)

Florida's 10th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 10

Incumbent Maxwell Alejandro Frost defeated Willie Montague in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 10 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Maxwell Alejandro Frost
Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D)
 
62.4
 
181,455
Image of Willie Montague
Willie Montague (R)
 
37.6
 
109,460

Total votes: 290,915
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 10

Incumbent Maxwell Alejandro Frost defeated Wade Darius and Vibert White in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 10 on August 20, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Maxwell Alejandro Frost
Maxwell Alejandro Frost
 
81.8
 
33,208
Image of Wade Darius
Wade Darius Candidate Connection
 
12.6
 
5,106
Image of Vibert White
Vibert White Candidate Connection
 
5.7
 
2,295

Total votes: 40,609
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 10

Willie Montague defeated Tuan Le in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 10 on August 20, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Willie Montague
Willie Montague
 
53.5
 
11,183
Image of Tuan Le
Tuan Le
 
46.5
 
9,734

Total votes: 20,917
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Darius in this election.

2018

See also: Florida's 10th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

The general election was canceled. Incumbent Val Demings won election in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 10.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 10

Incumbent Val Demings defeated Wade Darius in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 10 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Val Demings
Val Demings
 
75.0
 
73,601
Image of Wade Darius
Wade Darius
 
25.0
 
24,534

Total votes: 98,135
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Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates




Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Wade Darius completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Darius' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I’m an Orlando business owner and financial industry expert with a successful track record in entrepreneurship and a deep understanding of the complexities of the financial sector. Throughout my career, I have developed a unique perspective that has guided me to dedicate my career and practice to serving Low to moderate-income families as well as middle-class families in achieving their homeownership goals. With a strong background in finance and a comprehensive understanding of economic trends, I have been able to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the financial sector. When elected, I will leverage my knowledge of business operations and financial principles to make informed decisions that drive economic growth, affordability, and financial literacy throughout the district and the surrounding areas.
  • Experience matters in this election, and we need someone with a deep understanding, knowledge, and expertise to help bring affordability back to the district and the surrounding areas.
  • Voting Wade Darius for Congress is the best decision the district can make for the betterment of all families within its boundaries and the surrounding areas.
  • In this election, change is necessary, change is vital, and change is needed. We need Wade Darius in Congress to help guide the conversation to what matters to everyone in the district. We need to make the district and the surrounding areas affordable again, and voting for Wade Darius for Congress is a first step in that direction.
Education, Health policy, and Economic policy

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Campaign finance summary


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Wade Darius campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* U.S. House Florida District 10Lost primary$30,108 $29,052
2018U.S. House Florida District 10Lost primary$36,025 N/A**
Grand total$66,132 $29,052
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 2, 2024


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