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| Florida House of Representatives District 13 | ||
| Current incumbent | Tracie Davis  | |
| Population | 156,504 | |
| Race | 40.4% White, 52.9% Black, 0.4% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.9% Some other race alone, 2.4% Two or More Races | |
| Ethnicity | 36.8% Single-Race Non-Hispanic White, 53.4% Non-Hispanic Black, 1.0% Hispanic Black, 5.7% Hispanic, 3.2% Non-Hispanic Other | |
| Voting age | 76.2% age 18 and over | |
Florida's thirteenth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Tracie Davis.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 156,504 civilians reside within Florida's thirteenth 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 | |
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| 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.
The general election was canceled.
Incumbent Tracie Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 13 on August 28, 2018.
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No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
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 Reggie Fullwood (D) ran for re-election, but was forced to end his campaign after pleading guilty on charges of wire fraud and tax charges. His name still appeared on the ballot, but all votes for Fullwood went to his replacement. Tracie Davis, who faced Fullwood in the primary election, was selected as his replacement.
Tracie Davis defeated Mark Griffin in the Florida House of Representatives District 13 general election.Florida House of Representatives, District 13 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Tracie Davis |
59.71% | 37,517 | |
| Republican | Mark Griffin | 40.29% | 25,318 | |
| Total Votes | 62,835 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Florida House of Representatives, District 13 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Reggie Fullwood Incumbent |
45.37% | 6,477 | |
| Democratic | Lee Brown | 8.09% | 1,155 | |
| Democratic | Tracie Davis | 42.56% | 6,076 | |
| Democratic | J.R. Gaillot | 3.98% | 568 | |
| Total Votes | 14,276 | |||
Florida House of Representatives, District 13 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Griffin |
56.64% | 4,049 | |
| Republican | Keith Walters | 43.36% | 3,100 | |
| Total Votes | 7,149 | |||
Reggie Fullwood defeated Johnny Gaffney in the Democratic primary, while Lawrence M. Jefferson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Fullwood defeated Jefferson in the special election on February 17.
The seat was vacant following Reggie Fullwood's (D) disqualification during the 2014 elections.
A special election for the position of Florida House of Representatives District 13 was called for February 17, with a primary on December 16, 2014. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was October 22, 2014.
Florida House of Representatives, District 13, Special Election, 2015
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Reggie Fullwood |
56.8% | 4,581 | |
| Republican | Lawrence Jefferson | 43.2% | 3,486 | |
| Total Votes | 8,067 | |||
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. No candidate filed to run by the deadline. This seat will be filled by a special election in 2015.
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 Reggie Fullwood (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.
From 2012 to 2016, candidates for Florida House of Representatives District 13 raised a total of $207,476. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $29,639 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Florida House of Representatives District 13
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $202,726 | 6 | $33,788 |
| 2012 | $4,750 | 1 | $4,750 |
| Total | $207,476 | 7 | $29,639 |
