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Florida, State Representative, District 39

Florida House of Representatives District 39
Current incumbentJosie Tomkow Republican Party
Population154,817
Race82.8% White, 8.2% Black, 0.5% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% Some other race alone, 2.5% Two or More Races
Ethnicity73.3% Single-Race Non-Hispanic White, 8.5% Non-Hispanic Black, 0.7% Hispanic Black, 14.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Non-Hispanic Other
Voting age77% age 18 and over

Florida's thirty-ninth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Josie Tomkow, who won a special election to replace Rep. Neil Combee (R) on May 1, 2018.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 154,817 civilians reside within Florida's thirty-ninth 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.

About the office

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.

Qualifications

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.

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$29,697/year$152/day based on the number of days in Tallahassee.

Term limits

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.

Vacancies

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

2020

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.

2018

Special election

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A special election for the position of Florida House of Representatives District 39 was called for May 1, 2018. A special primary election was called for February 20, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was December 28, 2017.

The seat became vacant following Neil Combee's (R) resignation on November 24, 2017. Combee resigned to take a job with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Ricky Shirah ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Josie Tomkow defeated Jennifer Spath in the Republican primary. Tomkow defeated Shirah in the special election.

General election
Special general election for Florida House of Representatives District 39

Josie Tomkow (R) defeated Ricky Shirah (D) in the special general election for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on May 1, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Josie Tomkow (R)
59.9
9,895

Ricky Shirah (D)
40.1
6,628

Total votes: 16,523
Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39

Ricky Shirah advanced from the special Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on February 20, 2018.

Candidate

Ricky Shirah (D)

Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39

Josie Tomkow defeated Jennifer Spath in the special Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on February 20, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Josie Tomkow (R)
63.6
4,316

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Jennifer Spath (R)
36.4
2,472

Total votes: 6,788


Regular election

General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Josie Tomkow (R) defeated Ricky Shirah (D) in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Josie Tomkow (R)
58.5
38,877

Ricky Shirah (D)
41.5
27,558

Total votes: 66,435
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39

Ricky Shirah advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate

Ricky Shirah (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Josie Tomkow advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate

Josie Tomkow (R)


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 Neil Combee defeated Victor Sims in the Florida House of Representatives District 39 general election.

Florida House of Representatives, District 39 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Neil Combee Incumbent 62.22% 46,407
Democratic Victor Sims 37.78% 28,176
Total Votes 74,583
Source: Florida Division of Elections

Victor Sims ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 39 Democratic primary.

Florida House of Representatives, District 39 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Victor Sims (unopposed)

Incumbent Neil Combee ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 39 Republican primary.

Florida House of Representatives, District 39 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Neil Combee Incumbent (unopposed)

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. Carol Castagnero was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Neil Combee was unopposed in the Republican primary. Combee defeated Castagnero in the general election.

2012

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. Neil Combee (R) defeated Carol Castagnero (I) in the general election. Combee was unopposed in the Republican primary.

Florida House of Representatives, District 39, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngNeil Combee 64.8% 38,637
Independent Carol Castagnero 35.2% 20,988
Total Votes 59,625

Campaign contributions

From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Florida House of Representatives District 39 raised a total of $404,618. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $67,436 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Florida House of Representatives District 39

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $110,491 2 $55,246
2014 $173,557 2 $86,779
2012 $120,570 2 $60,285
Total $404,618 6 $67,436