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Latest revision as of 13:52, 19 December 2025
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Clint Barras (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 120. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Barras completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Clint Barras was born in Redondo Beach, California. He received a bachelor's degree from Boston College in 2003 and a master's degree from Georgetown University in 2017. Barras' professional experience including working in digital marketing for Two Oceans Digital. He has been affiliated with the Key West Rotary Club, the Key West Business Guild, Key West Attractions Association, Florida Keys Lodging Association, and the Chambers of Commerce in Key West, Lower Keys, Marathon, Islamorada, and Key Largo.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 120
Jim Mooney defeated Clint Barras in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 120 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Mooney (R) | 55.0 | 45,698 |
 | Clint Barras (D)  | 45.0 | 37,426 | |
| Total votes: 83,124 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Clint Barras advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 120.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- R. David Walker (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 120
Jim Mooney defeated Rhonda Lopez and Alexandria Suarez in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 120 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Mooney | 35.4 | 4,747 |
 | Rhonda Lopez | 34.3 | 4,599 | |
 | Alexandria Suarez | 30.3 | 4,062 | |
| Total votes: 13,408 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jose Peixoto (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Barras' endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Clint Barras completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Barras' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Clint studied Political Science at Boston College and earned his Master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Georgetown University. For more than twenty years, Clint has successfully led a digital marketing agency based in the Florida Keys, and is the senior manager of the organization's largest client, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Over the past two decades, Clint has witnessed the degradation of our most precious resource, the coral barrier reef; which protects our shores and provides over $2.4 billion to our district's tourism and fishing industries. Clint recognizes the value of a healthy environment for Florida's economy and advocates for higher environmental standards. Clint has served as a member of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council since 2008, and his current position as vice-chair demonstrates the depth of his commitment to the environment. Clint believes in a better future for Florida, for us.
- For too long, Florida's Republican controlled government has consistently put the interests of large corporations and their campaign contributors ahead of the interests of working families and our environment. I am running because I believe we are better than this.
- In Florida, our environment is our economy. Our State's Republican 'leaders' consistently ignore science and the imminent threat of sea-level rise which is the greatest threat to HD 120.
- For over 20 years, Republicans have controlled all branches of government, i.e. the governorship and both chambers of Florida's legislature. The results have been disastrous for our families, communities, and our environment. I will put people first in all we do.
Florida Republicans have manipulated and gerrymandered our congressional and state legislative boundaries for over twenty years which have enabled them to hold on to power. It is imperative we flip the Senate and/or the House this election so this does not happen next year when redistricting occurs.
I believe healthcare is a fundamental right, all people should be able to receive the care and medicines they need. I will fight to expand our Medicaid program by accepting the $billions of Federal-aid offered and refused every year by Florida Republicans. This will allow more than 837,000 more Floridians to receive the care they need.
There are so many people I look up to. Gandhi, for his peaceful struggle, and a quote I often remember, "Be the change you want to see in the world." Socrates for his ability to reduce complicated questions into pieces, soliciting micro-agreements along the way as he reasons us into understanding. To all of the soldiers who have bravely faced our nation's foes and paid the ultimate sacrifice. And to Truth, which I believe is the foundation of being a just person. Trust, love, it all starts with Truth.
To always have the best interests of others in their heart and their deeds. One who is altruistic, compassionate, just, and wise.
That I hold Truth to be the highest value, that I am compassionate to the suffering of others, and a servant's heart in my hope of leaving a better future for Florida. For Us.
I was in the 8th grade in Temple Terrace, Florida, watching the launch of the space shuttle Columbia from outside the school library when it exploded.
I grew up on a farm in Central Florida and we didn't have much. About a half-mile down the dirt road, a neighbor owned a chicken egg farm. I was in the fourth grade and every day, my brother and I would sweep the sidewalks in each of the three large open-sided buildings. These buildings were longer than a football field and each had five sidewalks. The chicken cages were too small for the three, maybe four chickens they stuffed in there and eventually, one would end up on the bottom and get trampled to death. It was horrible. The whole place was full of chicken feathers and some dust-like matter that covered the sidewalks and everything. My brother and I didn't wear anything over our mouth or nose and would breathe the nastiness while we worked. We were paid $1 per day and we swept seven days a week. We would get paid weekly with a check for $7 and it was so fulfilling to go downtown to cash our checks at the local drug/sporting goods store.
There are so many great and diverse writers, each with their own style. I have long liked the book Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse. It's the story of a person finding understanding. Don't we all want that?
There are three-times as many State Representatives (120) as there are Senators (40). Therefore, the Senators' constituency and geography are broader. When considering legislation, having the Senate, whose perspective of representation is more encompassing, could encourage/require specific provisions to serve the interests of a broader constituency. Of course, each chamber is a check against the other.
No. Our government is structured such that everyone has the freedom and ability to serve their country in many ways, campaigning for office amongst them. Let one's merits of thought and compassion help us create a more perfect Union and State.
Without question, how we respond right now to tomorrow's sea-level rise. Our State leaders can hardly muster the words, 'climate change'; and there is no State plan to address our greatest existential threat. Again, science denial. Florida needs a comprehensive plan, and weaning off of fossil fuels has to be a part of a successful future. It's the Sunshine State. Let's act like it.
The governor should dispense with justice and compassion for all Floridians, which includes protecting our natural resources while shepherding her platform through the state legislature in hopes of creating a better Florida.
Certainly. Just as in life, we are social creatures. To move one's bill through committee, it is incumbent upon us to persuade a majority. It's hard to do that if one finds it hard to talk to strangers. Strengthening relationships creates trust and friendships.
Ideally, a non-partisan computer algorithm would draw as straight and even boundaries as possible. Short of that, a third-party, non-partisan organization with the same purpose.
There is so much I want to change. Expand Medicaid, fix our broken unemployment system, clean our water and environment, improve our public schools, ensure everyone can afford the healthcare they need. What committee is that?
No, I would be a freshman Representative, not having yet seen the sausage being made. Leadership should be reserved for those wisest.
There have been many before me who have given so much of themselves for the benefit of a better Florida. I admire all of those who fight for greater equality, social and environmental justice, and compassion for others. I am humbled to ask for your vote to sit amongst them.
No. I look forward to a time where I don't work all day and into the late night. We'll see, I wasn't planning on doing this.
When I was a kid, there were times that we relied on food stamps to keep us from going hungry. I told myself then that if I could help others, that I would. This pandemic and the subsequent business shutdown has exposed severe weaknesses in the social contract we expected to have with our government. When I see others now on food stamps, it gives me a knot in my stomach. We can do better.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 28, 2020
Current members of the Florida House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Daniel Perez
Majority Leader:Tyler Sirois
Minority Leader:Fentrice Driskell
Representatives
District 1
Michelle Salzman (R)
District 2
Alex Andrade (R)
District 3
Nathan Boyles (R)
District 4
District 5
Shane Abbott (R)
District 6
Philip Griffitts (R)
District 7
Jason Shoaf (R)
District 8
Gallop Franklin (D)
District 9
Allison Tant (D)
District 10
Chuck Brannan (R)
District 11
Sam Garrison (R)
District 12
Wyman Duggan (R)
District 13
Angela Nixon (D)
District 14
Kimberly Daniels (D)
District 15
Dean Black (R)
District 16
Kiyan Michael (R)
District 17
Jessica Baker (R)
District 18
Kim Kendall (R)
District 19
Sam Greco (R)
District 20
Judson Sapp (R)
District 21
Yvonne Hinson (D)
District 22
Chad Johnson (R)
District 23
J.J. Grow (R)
District 24
Ryan Chamberlin (R)
District 25
Taylor Yarkosky (R)
District 26
Nan Cobb (R)
District 27
Richard Gentry (R)
District 28
Bill Partington (R)
District 29
Webster Barnaby (R)
District 30
Chase Tramont (R)
District 31
Tyler Sirois (R)
District 32
Brian Hodgers (R)
District 33
Monique Miller (R)
District 34
Robert Brackett (R)
District 35
Erika Booth (R)
District 36
Rachel Plakon (R)
District 37
Susan Plasencia (R)
District 38
David Smith (R)
District 39
Doug Bankson (R)
District 40
RaShon Young (D)
District 41
Bruce Antone (D)
District 42
Anna Eskamani (D)
District 43
Johanna López (D)
District 44
Jennifer Harris (D)
District 45
Leonard Spencer (D)
District 46
Jose Alvarez (D)
District 47
Paula Stark (R)
District 48
Jon Albert (R)
District 49
District 50
Jennifer Canady (R)
District 51
Josie Tomkow (R)
District 52
Vacant
District 53
Jeff Holcomb (R)
District 54
Randy Maggard (R)
District 55
Kevin Steele (R)
District 56
Brad Yeager (R)
District 57
Adam Anderson (R)
District 58
District 59
Berny Jacques (R)
District 60
Lindsay Cross (D)
District 61
Linda Chaney (R)
District 62
Michele Rayner (D)
District 63
Dianne Hart (D)
District 64
Susan Valdes (R)
District 65
District 66
Traci Koster (R)
District 67
District 68
Lawrence McClure (R)
District 69
Danny Alvarez (R)
District 70
Michael Owen (R)
District 71
Will Robinson (R)
District 72
Bill Conerly (R)
District 73
Fiona McFarland (R)
District 74
James Buchanan (R)
District 75
Danny Nix (R)
District 76
Vanessa Oliver (R)
District 77
Tiffany Esposito (R)
District 78
District 79
District 80
Adam Botana (R)
District 81
Yvette Benarroch (R)
District 82
Lauren Melo (R)
District 83
Kaylee Tuck (R)
District 84
Dana Trabulsy (R)
District 85
Toby Overdorf (R)
District 86
John Snyder (R)
District 87
Vacant
District 88
Jervonte Edmonds (D)
District 89
Debra Tendrich (D)
District 90
Rob Long (D)
District 91
District 92
Kelly Skidmore (D)
District 93
Anne Gerwig (R)
District 94
Meg Weinberger (R)
District 95
District 96
Dan Daley (D)
District 97
Lisa Dunkley (D)
District 98
Mitch Rosenwald (D)
District 99
Daryl Campbell (D)
District 100
Chip LaMarca (R)
District 101
Hillary Cassel (R)
District 102
Michael Gottlieb (D)
District 103
Robin Bartleman (D)
District 104
District 105
Marie Woodson (D)
District 106
Fabián Basabe (R)
District 107
Wallace Aristide (D)
District 108
Dotie Joseph (D)
District 109
Ashley Gantt (D)
District 110
Tom Fabricio (R)
District 111
David Borrero (R)
District 112
Alex Rizo (R)
District 113
Vacant
District 114
District 115
Omar Blanco (R)
District 116
Daniel Perez (R)
District 117
Kevin Chambliss (D)
District 118
Mike Redondo (R)
District 119
District 120
Jim Mooney (R)
Republican Party (84)
Democratic Party (33)
Vacancies (3)
