Vincent Parlatore

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Vincent Parlatore

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Years of service

1971 - 1995

Personal

Birthplace

New York, N.Y.

Religion

Catholic

Contact

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Vincent Parlatore (Republican Party) (also known as Vinny) ran for election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 35. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Vincent Parlatore was born in Astoria, Queens. He served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve from 1971 to 1995 and reached the rank of master sergeant. Parlatore attended Broward Community College, Community College of the Air Force, and Florida Atlantic University, earning a bachelor’s degree in 2007. His career experience includes working in the Broward Sheriff’s Department. Parlatore has volunteered with the Department of Veterans Affairs and served as Vice President of the Pines Village Group, which describes its mission as “to improve the quality of life for the residents, businesses, and organizations within the area known as Pines Village.”

Elections

2024

See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Florida State Senate District 35

Barbara Sharief defeated Vincent Parlatore in the general election for Florida State Senate District 35 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Sharief (D)	56.4	140,564
		Vincent Parlatore (R)	43.6	108,777

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 249,341
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 35

Barbara Sharief defeated Chad Klitzman and Rodney W. Jacobs Jr. in the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 35 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Barbara Sharief	46.6	15,161
		Chad Klitzman	34.9	11,359
		Rodney W. Jacobs Jr.	18.6	6,045

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 32,565
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Vincent Parlatore advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 35.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Parlatore in this election.

2022

State house

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 105

Incumbent Marie Woodson defeated Vincent Parlatore in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 105 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marie Woodson (D)	68.5	29,745
		Vincent Parlatore (R)	31.5	13,673

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 43,418
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 105

Incumbent Marie Woodson defeated Imran Siddiqui in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 105 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marie Woodson	83.6	11,370
	Submit photo	Imran Siddiqui	16.4	2,237

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,607
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Vincent Parlatore advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 105.

State senate

See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022

General election

The general election was canceled. Incumbent Lauren Book won election in the general election for Florida State Senate District 35.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 35

Incumbent Lauren Book defeated Barbara Sharief in the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 35 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lauren Book	60.3	37,953
		Barbara Sharief	39.7	24,944

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,897
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Vincent Parlatore (R)

2020

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 101

Marie Woodson defeated Vincent Parlatore in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 101 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marie Woodson (D)	74.1	51,222
		Vincent Parlatore (R)	25.9	17,935

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 69,157
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 101

Marie Woodson defeated Brian Johnson and Ashira Mohammed in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 101 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marie Woodson	37.2	6,482
	Submit photo	Brian Johnson	32.6	5,694
	Submit photo	Ashira Mohammed	30.2	5,269

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,445 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jonathan Gilbert Flores (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Vincent Parlatore advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 101.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

State house

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State senate

Vincent Parlatore did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Vincent Parlatore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Parlatore's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Resident of District 101 for 40 years. Married with two children and four grandchildren. Vice President or the Pines Village Group. Active with Pembroke Pines city commission. Relocated from NYC in 1980. Aircraft mechanic for Eastern Air Lines. I'm retired from the Air Force obtaining the rank of Msgt. I served in the Persian Gulf in 1993. I've served on an aircrew for approximately 11 1/2 year. I'm retired from law enforcement.

Associated degrees from BCC and the Community of the Air Force. Bachelor degree for FAU. Most of my working career has being in public service.

I volunteer with Coastal Boxer Rescue.  I'm a member of the American Legion.

Goals:  Florida water supply free from contaminants. Solid waste if a problem. Safe schools and neighborhoods. Balanced budget. Among other issues. 

I've received endorsements from VoteWater.org and Florida Right to Life - frtl.org.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Strong Leadership Benefits the Communities as a whole.
• Law abidiing citizens need to feel save and secure within their homes and neighborhoods
• Veterans health care and mental health. Mental health should reach out to other areas of the community also as needed.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Law enforcement and First Responders, Environment, Education, Housing which is becoming more unaffordable. Local community businesses (mom and pop). Elderly. Balanced budget. Tax money has to have accountability in its usage.

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

General Curtis Le May. I read his biography. He came up the hard way to achieve becoming a Joint Chief of Staff. He had the United States first and foremost in our best interests . Always an uphill battle with congress and the then Secretary of Defense for funds and projects to protect the US. He showed that if you persevere you can accomplish your objectives. Peace through Military strength and deterrence. He was the architect of creating and putting in place the Strategic Air Command (SAC).

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

Biography of General Curtis Le May. You can overcome obstacles through hard work to reach your objectives.

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

Uphold the oath of office. Protect and defend the Constitution or the United States and of Florida. Once elected stick to your platform since that is what mostly got you elected. Do as you said you would. Honestly. Integrity. Constituent makes contact with your office make sure you or a legislative aid answers their concern.

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

Address issues of the district and the communities that make up the district. Work with other legislatures in a bipartisan manner. Introduce bills that help the community and that of Florida and get them past into law. Maintain budget accountability. Florida has a strong reserve fund. Cut out unnecessary funding from the budget.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Serving in the public trust for many years I'd like to think I did what I could within my power to make life better for everyone in our community, District and the state of Florida a place everyone would want to be at.

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

I was 16 or 17. I was at my relatives house and they were planning a trip to FL. I said can I go too in a joking manner. My uncle being the kind of man he was said get permission from your parents, pay the airfare and he would take care of the rest. Always respected him and in time of need he was there.

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

1969 during high school I worked at an Army Navy store. Owner taught me how to do clothing alterations. Trusted me alone in the store when he went on his meal break. Explained to me about finances and how I don't get to keep all of my salary but the government gets a cut .

What is your favorite book? Why?

Starlifter by Harold H. Martin. Reflects in real time my military career

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Jimmy Stewart . Gave up a career to re enter military service.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Chiquitta from ABBA

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Being laid off from work a month before our wedding. Being out of work during the Eastern Air Lines Labor dispute. Very difficult financially. Upon my deployment to the Persian Gulf my wife and young children stayed with family in NYC.

I was hit and dragged down interstate 95 with the vehicle on top of me and my Harley Davidson by a driver who shouldn't have been driving and with insufficient insurance. Suffering a broken femur and other injuries. Took many months of rehabilitation.

If I didn't have adequate insurance I'd be in financial ruin during my retirement. Insurance law need to change to cover the victim.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It doesn't hurt to have previous experience. People who self educate and are active in local politics are of a benefit also. Politics seem to be one of the only positions a person need not be qualified or have any knowledge of. I wouldn't want my doctor to just say I'm a doctor but I didn't have medical training or a pilot that never flew an airplane.
The right person with a passion to do what is right for the community and not having any self serving interest would be more viable. Like anything else it's one the job training.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Budget, Environment, Population Growth, Housing, Crime, Illegal drugs, Infrastructure , Transportation, Affordability of Housing, Health care

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Compromise get on the same page and work together to accomplish the goals needed to keep Florida prospering.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

I do. Have to have a rapport on both sides of the isle. Legislative session is limited and need to make the most of what time is allowed. This is deemed a part time position but with full time responsibilities.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

District 101 favors a particular party and or voting group. The district line to my knowledge are slated to be redrawn in 2022. No help to the 2020 election. FL constitutional amendment 5 and 6 if I remember correctly that were past in 2018 that district lines are to be drawn as not to favor a candidate or particular voting group. As per the 2010 census there were approximately 155,600 residents. As of the current registered voters there are a total of 94,894, Democrats 55,920, Republican 13,316 and NPA 22,272. How is this on an even playing field?

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Military & Veterans, Environmental, Criminal Justice, Transportation, Finance Oversight. Although there are other areas of interest. Can't serve on numerous committees and be proficient.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I am not at this time. I would have to explore the roles available to see what I'd be suited for.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Governor Bob Graham. Born and raised in Florida. Severed the state in several capacities. Had the state of FL in his and our best interests. Seemed genuine without hiding agenda.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

It's possible. Just what office at this time I'm undecided.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Not at the moment.

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Vincent Parlatore campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Florida State Senate District 35	Lost general	$7,325	$5,322
2022	Florida House of Representatives District 105	Lost general	$5,747	$6,312
2020	Florida House of Representatives District 101	Lost general	$7,078	N/A**
Grand total			$20,150	$11,633
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal 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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