James Buchanan (Florida politician)
James Vernon Buchanan is a Republican member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 74th House district, which includes part of Sarasota County.
James Buchanan | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 74th district | |
| Assumed office November 6, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Julio Gonzalez |
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| Born | January 10, 1982 Farmington Hills, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Osprey |
| Alma mater | Florida State University (BS) University of South Florida (MBA) |
| Occupation | Real estate broker |
| Website | buchananforflorida.com |
History
In his first run for elective office, Buchanan was defeated by Democrat Margaret Good in a February 2018 special election to fill the 72nd district seat in the Florida House.[1]
Buchanan is the son of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.[2]
Florida House of Representatives
Buchanan defeated Linda Yates in the August 28, 2018 Republican primary, winning 59.2% of the vote.[3] In the November 6, 2018 general election, Buchanan won 56.91% of the vote, defeating Democrat Tony Mowry and a third candidate.[4]
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References
- "Florida Department of State - Election Results". Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- Earle Kimel (November 6, 2018). "Buchanan wins State House District 74 seat". Heraldtribune.com. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
- "Florida Department of State - Election Results". Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- "Florida Election Watch - State Representative". Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
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