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| Florida House of Representatives District 58 | ||
| Current incumbent | Lawrence McClure  | |
| Population | 158,568 | |
| Race | 73.2% White, 13.1% Black, 0.5% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 7.7% Some other race alone, 2.8% Two or More Races | |
| Ethnicity | 59.2% Single-Race Non-Hispanic White, 13.2% Non-Hispanic Black, 1.1% Hispanic Black, 22.4% Hispanic, 4.1% Non-Hispanic Other | |
| Voting age | 74.7% age 18 and over | |
Florida's fifty-eighth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Lawrence McClure.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 158,568 civilians reside within Florida's fifty-eighth 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.
Incumbent Lawrence McClure (R) defeated Phil Hornback (D) in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 58 on November 6, 2018.
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Lawrence McClure (R) |
54.5
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29,850 |
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Phil Hornback (D) |
45.5
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24,922 | |
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Total votes: 54,772 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Phil Hornback advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 58 on August 28, 2018.
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Phil Hornback (D) |
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Incumbent Lawrence McClure advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 58 on August 28, 2018.
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Lawrence McClure (R) |
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A special election for the position of Florida House of Representatives District 58 was called for December 19, 2017. A special primary election was held October 10, 2017. The filing deadline for candidates was August 16, 2017.
Five candidates filed to run. Democrat Jose N. Vazquez Figueroa, Libertarian Bryan Zemina, and independent Ahmad Hussam Saadaldin automatically advanced to the December 19 special election. Republicans Yvonne Fry and Lawrence McClure competed in a special primary election on October 10 to decide which would advance to the December 19 race. McClure won the Republican primary election, and went on to win the general election with 54.5 percent of the vote.
The seat became vacant following incumbent Dan Raulerson's (R) resignation on August 15, 2017. Donald Trump (R) defeated Hillary Clinton (D) in the district in the 2016 presidential election by 10.1 points.
Florida House of Representatives, District 58, Special Election, 2017
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Lawrence McClure |
54.5% | 7,593 | |
| Democratic | Jose Vazquez | 33.8% | 4,715 | |
| Independent | Ahmad Hussam Saadaldin | 8.5% | 1,190 | |
| Libertarian | Bryan Zemina | 3.2% | 443 | |
| Total Votes | 13,941 | |||
| Source: Florida Department of State Division of Elections | ||||
Florida House of Representatives, District 58 Republican Primary, 2017
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lawrence McClure |
54.9% | 3,631 | ||
| Yvonne Fry | 45.1% | 2,983 | ||
| Total Votes | 6,614 | |||
| Source: Florida Department of State |
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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 Dan Raulerson defeated Jose N. Vazquez Figueroa in the Florida House of Representatives District 58 general election.Florida House of Representatives, District 58 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Raulerson Incumbent |
58.50% | 36,721 | |
| Democratic | Jose N. Vazquez Figueroa | 41.50% | 26,050 | |
| Total Votes | 62,771 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Florida House of Representatives, District 58 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jose N. Vazquez Figueroa (unopposed) |
Florida House of Representatives, District 58 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Raulerson Incumbent (unopposed) |
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. Incumbent Dan Raulerson was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Jose N. Vazquez Figueroa (I) 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. Dan Raulerson (R) defeated Jose Vazquez (D) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the August 14 primary elections.
Florida House of Representatives, District 58, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Raulerson |
57.3% | 32,354 | |
| Democratic | Jose Vazquez | 42.7% | 24,142 | |
| Total Votes | 56,496 | |||
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Florida House of Representatives District 58 raised a total of $383,042. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $76,608 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Florida House of Representatives District 58
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $116,671 | 2 | $58,336 |
| 2014 | $78,741 | 1 | $78,741 |
| 2012 | $187,630 | 2 | $93,815 |
| Total | $383,042 | 5 | $76,608 |
