Ray Rodrigues
Ray Rodrigues (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 27. He assumed office on November 3, 2020. He left office on November 8, 2022.
Rodrigues (Republican Party) ran for election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 27. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Rodrigues served as House majority leader.
Biography
Ray Rodrigues was born in Pensacola, Florida, and lives in Estero, Florida. Rodrigues earned a B.A. from Berry College in 1992 and an M.P.A. from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2017. His career experience includes working as a director of interagency partnerships[1][2] and director of community relations, and as a supervisor with the Stoneybrook Community Development District. Rodrigues served on the Lee County Charter Review and the Lee County Housing Review.[3]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Rodrigues was assigned to the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Collective Bargaining Committee, Alternating Chair
- Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
- Finance and Tax Committee
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee, Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee
2019-2020
Rodrigues was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Committee
- House Budget Committee
- Health & Human Services Committee, Chair
- House Rules & Ethics Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Rules and Policy |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rodrigues served on the following committees:
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| • Finance & Tax, Vice chair |
| • Regulatory Affairs |
| • Joint Legislative Auditing |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rodrigues served on the following committees:
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| • Legislative Auditing |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022
Ray Rodrigues did not file to run for re-election.
2020
State senate election
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 27
Ray Rodrigues defeated Rachel Brown in the general election for Florida State Senate District 27 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ray Rodrigues (R) | 60.5 | 176,954 |
 | Rachel Brown (D)  | 39.5 | 115,537 | |
| Total votes: 292,491 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Rachel Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 27.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 27
Ray Rodrigues defeated Heather Fitzenhagen in the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 27 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ray Rodrigues | 74.8 | 47,958 |
 | Heather Fitzenhagen | 25.2 | 16,118 | |
| Total votes: 64,076 | |||
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Campaign finance
State house election
Rodrigues was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 76
Incumbent Ray Rodrigues defeated David Bogner in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 76 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ray Rodrigues (R) | 64.5 | 52,941 |
 | David Bogner (D) | 35.5 | 29,151 | |
| Total votes: 82,092 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 76
David Bogner defeated Neilson Croll Ayers in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 76 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Bogner | 68.5 | 5,225 |
| Neilson Croll Ayers | 31.5 | 2,405 | ||
| Total votes: 7,630 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 76
Incumbent Ray Rodrigues advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 76 on August 28, 2018.
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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 Ray Rodrigues defeated Charles C. Messina in the Florida House of Representatives District 76 general election.[4][5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 76 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ray Rodrigues Incumbent |
73.71% | 58,058 | |
| No party affiliation | Charles C. Messina | 26.29% | 20,711 | |
| Total Votes | 78,769 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Ray Rodrigues ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 76 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 76 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ray Rodrigues Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Charles C. Messina listed no party affiliation on the candidate list.
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. Charles C. Messina was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Ray Rodrigues was unopposed in the Republican primary. Messina was defeated by Rodrigues in the general election.[8][9]
2012
Rodrigues won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 76. Rodrigues defeated Michael Grant and Chauncey Solinger in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Ray Rodrigues |
50% | 10,496 |
| Michael Grant | 27.9% | 5,857 |
| Chauncey Solinger | 22.2% | 4,655 |
| Total Votes | 21,008 | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Rodrigues' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
- "Create New Jobs"
- "Diversify Our Economy"
- "Provide Tax Relief"
- "Cut Wasteful Spending"
- "Demand Accountability in Government"
Campaign finance summary
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19.
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2019
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In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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2018
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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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Noteworthy events
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On November 9, 2020, Rodrigues announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.[12]
See also
2020 Elections
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Florida Senate, "Senator Ray Wesley Rodrigues," accessed January 1, 2021
- ↑ Ray Rodrigues, "Home," accessed January 1, 2021
- ↑ Florida House of Representatives, "Ray Wesley Rodrigues," accessed October 14, 2019
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ 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 Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 14, 2012
- ↑ isayray.com, "Issues," accessed October 24, 2014
- ↑ WINK News, "State Rep. Ray Rodrigues tests positive for COVID-19," November 9, 2020
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| Preceded by Lizbeth Benacquisto (R) |
Florida State Senate District 27 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Ben Albritton (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 76 2012-2020 |
Succeeded by Adam Botana (R) |
