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| Florida House of Representatives District 72 | ||
| Current incumbent | Margaret Good | |
| Population | 159,167 | |
| Race | 90.7% White, 2.8% Black, 0.3% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 2.9% Some other race alone, 1.7% Two or More Races | |
| Ethnicity | 83.7% Single-Race Non-Hispanic White, 3.1% Non-Hispanic Black, 0.3% Hispanic Black, 10.3% Hispanic, 2.6% Non-Hispanic Other | |
| Voting age | 84.2% age 18 and over | |
A special election was called for Florida's seventy-second state house district on February 13, 2018. Democratic candidate Margaret Good won election to the seat, according to the official results. The special election was required after former Rep. Alexandra Miller resigned from the seat in August 2017.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 159,167 civilians reside within Florida's seventy-second state house district. Florida state representatives represent an average of 156,678 residents, as of the 2010 Census. After the 2000 Census, each member represented approximately 133,186 residents.
Members of the Florida House of Representatives serve two-year terms with term limits. Members of the House may serve no more than four consecutive terms. Florida legislators assume office two weeks following their election.
To run for the Florida House of Representatives, candidates must be 21 years old, have lived in Florida for two years and live in the district they intend to serve.
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $29,697/year | $152/day based on the number of days in Tallahassee. |
The Florida legislature is one of 15 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted the Florida Term Limits Act in 1992. That initiative said that Florida representatives are subject to term limits of no more than four two-year terms.
The first year that the term limits enacted in 1992 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2000.
If there is a vacancy in the house, a special election must be called to fill the vacant seat. The Governor is responsible for calling the election and must consult with the Secretary of State to set the election dates and nominating deadlines. The person elected to fill the seat serves for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Elections for the office of Florida House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 18, 2020. The filing deadline is June 12, 2020.
A special election for District 72 in the Florida House of Representatives was held on February 13, 2018. The seat became vacant following Alexandra Miller's (R) resignation. Democratic candidate Margaret Good won the special election by defeating Republican candidate James Buchanan and Libertarian candidate Alison Foxall. Good initially moved on to the special election after defeating Ruta Jouniari in the primary on December 5, 2017.
In February 2018, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune said of the race, "The House District 72 race is a proxy for the same political battles roiling Washington, D.C., with Trump playing a starring role in attack ads against Buchanan and Good being linked to U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi."
Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) endorsed Good for the seat, exemplifying the Democratic Party's interest in the race. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley also visited Sarasota to host a fundraiser for Good on February 7, 2018. At the same time, Gov. Rick Scott appeared with Buchanan at a Manatee County business. President Donald Trump's (R) former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski also campaigned for Buchanan on February 11, 2018. He was endorsed by Sen. Marco Rubio (R) as well as state Sen. Bill Galvano and state Rep. Jim Boyd.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Margaret Good (D) |
52.2
|
23,081 |
|
|
James Buchanan (R) |
44.8
|
19,816 | |
|
|
Alison Foxall (L) |
3.0
|
1,339 | |
|
|
Total votes: 44,236 |
Incumbent Margaret Good (D) defeated Ray Pilon (R) in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 72 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Margaret Good (D) |
50.7
|
41,666 |
|
|
Ray Pilon (R) |
49.3
|
40,451 | |
|
|
Total votes: 82,117 |
Incumbent Margaret Good advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 72 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate |
||
| ✔ |
|
Margaret Good (D) |
|
|
Ray Pilon defeated Jason Miller in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 72 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ray Pilon (R) |
64.4
|
11,645 |
|
|
Jason Miller (R) |
35.6
|
6,451 | |
|
|
Total votes: 18,096 |
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.
Alexandra Miller defeated Edward James in the Florida House of Representatives District 72 general election.Florida House of Representatives, District 72 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Alexandra Miller |
58.06% | 50,468 | |
| Democratic | Edward James | 41.94% | 36,449 | |
| Total Votes | 86,917 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Florida House of Representatives, District 72 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Edward James (unopposed) |
Florida House of Representatives, District 72 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alexandra Miller |
59.53% | 9,088 | |
| Republican | John Hill | 40.47% | 6,177 | |
| Total Votes | 15,265 | |||
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. Greg Para was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Ray Pilon was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pilon defeated Para in the general election.
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 14, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 8, 2012. Incumbent Ray Pilon (R) defeated Liz Alpert (D) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the August 14 primary elections.
Florida House of Representatives, District 72, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ray Pilon Incumbent |
53.9% | 43,852 | |
| Democratic | Liz Alpert | 46.1% | 37,499 | |
| Total Votes | 81,351 | |||
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Florida House of Representatives District 72 raised a total of $1,093,873. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $156,268 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Florida House of Representatives District 72
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $537,177 | 3 | $179,059 |
| 2014 | $213,015 | 2 | $106,508 |
| 2012 | $343,681 | 2 | $171,841 |
| Total | $1,093,873 | 7 | $156,268 |
