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Radel announced that he would be taking a leave of absence from Congress to undergo addiction rehabilitation and that he would be donating his salary to charity during his absence.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sherman|first=Jake|title=Trey Radel taking leave of absence from Congress |url= http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/trey-radel-leave-of-absence-congress-cocaine-100183.html |publisher=Politico|accessdate=November 20, 2013}}</ref> Following his announcement, the [[Republican Party of Florida]] and Governor Scott called on Radel to "resign immediately" and "focus his attention on rehabilitation and his family".<ref name="bbcresign"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/republicans-gear-replace-trey-radel-congress |title=Republicans Gear Up to Replace Trey Radel in Congress |publisher=''Sunshine State News'' |last=Henderson |first=Jeff |date=November 28, 2013 |accessdate= November 29, 2013}}</ref> Fellow Republicans, including [[Governor of Florida|Florida Governor]] [[Rick Scott]], urged Radel to resign.<ref name=resign/> Radel returned to Congress in January 2014, vowing to continue to serve. The [[House Ethics Committee]] began an investigation. On January 27, he decided to announce his resignation, effective that evening.<ref name=usatoday>{{cite web|author=Ledyard King, USA TODAY 1:30 p.m. EST January 27, 2014 |url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/01/27/trey-radel-resign-congress-cocaine/4934741/ |title=Rep. Trey Radel to resign after drug plea |publisher=Usatoday.com |date= |accessdate=January 27, 2014}}</ref><ref name=resign/> Scott set April 22 as the date for the [[primary election]], and June 24 for the general election.<ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/197164-gov-scott-sets-special-election-to-replace-radel</ref> |
Radel announced that he would be taking a leave of absence from Congress to undergo addiction rehabilitation and that he would be donating his salary to charity during his absence.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sherman|first=Jake|title=Trey Radel taking leave of absence from Congress |url= http://www.politico.com/story/2013/11/trey-radel-leave-of-absence-congress-cocaine-100183.html |publisher=Politico|accessdate=November 20, 2013}}</ref> Following his announcement, the [[Republican Party of Florida]] and Governor Scott called on Radel to "resign immediately" and "focus his attention on rehabilitation and his family".<ref name="bbcresign"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/republicans-gear-replace-trey-radel-congress |title=Republicans Gear Up to Replace Trey Radel in Congress |publisher=''Sunshine State News'' |last=Henderson |first=Jeff |date=November 28, 2013 |accessdate= November 29, 2013}}</ref> Fellow Republicans, including [[Governor of Florida|Florida Governor]] [[Rick Scott]], urged Radel to resign.<ref name=resign/> Radel returned to Congress in January 2014, vowing to continue to serve. The [[House Ethics Committee]] began an investigation. On January 27, he decided to announce his resignation, effective that evening.<ref name=usatoday>{{cite web|author=Ledyard King, USA TODAY 1:30 p.m. EST January 27, 2014 |url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/01/27/trey-radel-resign-congress-cocaine/4934741/ |title=Rep. Trey Radel to resign after drug plea |publisher=Usatoday.com |date= |accessdate=January 27, 2014}}</ref><ref name=resign/> Scott set April 22 as the date for the [[primary election]], and June 24 for the general election.<ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/197164-gov-scott-sets-special-election-to-replace-radel</ref> |
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In 2012, 60.6% of voters in the 19th district voted for [[Mitt Romney]], compared to 38.8% for [[President Barack Obama]].<ref>http://m.dailykos.com/story/2012/11/19/1163009/-Daily-Kos-Elections-presidential-results-by-congressional-district-for-the-2012-2008-elections</ref> |
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The 2014 special election for Florida's 19th congressional district will be held on June 24, 2014, with party primary elections to be held on April 22. The election will fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Trey Radel from the United States House of Representatives. Radel resigned on January 27, 2014, two months after he was arrested for possession of cocaine.
Background
On October 29, 2013, Trey Radel was arrested in the District of Columbia for purchasing 3.5 grams (0.12 oz) of cocaine from an undercover officer.[1][2] He did not inform House Republicans about the arrest.[3] Less than a month later, Radel pled guilty to a misdemeanor count of possession of cocaine and was sentenced to one year of supervised probation.[4] The charge "would have been a felony had it happened in his home state," according to Terry Miller, the Republican chairman in Lee County, Florida.[5]
Radel announced that he would be taking a leave of absence from Congress to undergo addiction rehabilitation and that he would be donating his salary to charity during his absence.[6] Following his announcement, the Republican Party of Florida and Governor Scott called on Radel to "resign immediately" and "focus his attention on rehabilitation and his family".[1][7] Fellow Republicans, including Florida Governor Rick Scott, urged Radel to resign.[3] Radel returned to Congress in January 2014, vowing to continue to serve. The House Ethics Committee began an investigation. On January 27, he decided to announce his resignation, effective that evening.[2][3] Scott set April 22 as the date for the primary election, and June 24 for the general election.[8]
In 2012, 60.6% of voters in the 19th district voted for Mitt Romney, compared to 38.8% for President Barack Obama.[9]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Lizbeth Benacquisto, State Senator[13]
- Curt Clawson, businessman[14]
- Paige Kreegel, former State Representative and candidate for the seat in 2012[15]
Potential
- Gary Price, Vice Mayor of Naples[14]
Declined
- Chauncey Goss, political consultant, candidate for the seat in 2012 and son of former U.S. Representative Porter Goss[16]
- Connie Mack IV, former U.S. Representative and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012[17]
- Gary Aubuchon, former State Representative and candidate for the seat in 2012[16]
Endorsements
Lizbeth Benaquisto
- Politicians
- Jason Chaffetz, U.S. Representative[18]
- Garrett Richter, Florida State Senator[19]
- Gary Aubuchon, former State Representative and candidate for the seat in 2012[20]
- Sandra Mortham, former Secretary of State of Florida[21]
- Organizations
- Maggie's List[22]
- Susan B. Anthony List[23]
Curt Clawson
- Politicians
- Connie Mack IV, former U.S. Representative[24]
References
- ^ a b "Trey Radel: Florida Republicans urge cocaine congressman to quit". BBC News. November 25, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ a b Ledyard King, USA TODAY 1:30 p.m. EST January 27, 2014. "Rep. Trey Radel to resign after drug plea". Usatoday.com. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c Marty, Robin. "Trey Radel to resign House seat". Politico.Com. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
- ^ Sherman, Jake (November 20, 2013). "Trey Radel pleads guilty to cocaine possession". Politico. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Defying GOP Leaders, Rep. Trey Radel Won't Resign After Rehab". WYSO. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
- ^ Sherman, Jake. "Trey Radel taking leave of absence from Congress". Politico. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Henderson, Jeff (November 28, 2013). "Republicans Gear Up to Replace Trey Radel in Congress". Sunshine State News. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/197164-gov-scott-sets-special-election-to-replace-radel
- ^ http://m.dailykos.com/story/2012/11/19/1163009/-Daily-Kos-Elections-presidential-results-by-congressional-district-for-the-2012-2008-elections
- ^ http://www.aprilfreeman2014.com/ballot_access
- ^ http://www.nbc-2.com/story/24935526/do-endorsements-win-votes
- ^ http://www.aprilfreeman2014.com/meet_april
- ^ Marc Caputo (February 3, 2014). "Goss Out, Benacquisto Running For Radel Seat (Updated)". Roll Call. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ a b Jaffe, Alexandra (January 27, 2014). "Crowded field forming to succeed Radel". The Hill. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
- ^ Peter Schorsch (February 3, 2014). "Benacquisto, Kreegel Off and Running in SW Florida Congressional Special Election". Sunshine State News. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ^ a b Marc Caputo (November 20, 2013). "U.S. Rep. Trey Radel's GOP primary nightmare: FL Sen. Republican leader Lizbeth Benacquisto". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ Marc Caputo (January 29, 2014). "Connie Mack won't run for Radel's vacated seat". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ^ http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/rep-jason-chaffetz-endorses-lizbeth-benacquisto
- ^ http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/garrett-richter-backs-lizbeth-benacquisto-congress
- ^ http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/lizbeth-benacquisto-reels-gary-aubuchons-endorsement
- ^ http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/republicans-try-woo-conservatives-cd-19
- ^ http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/lizbeth-benacquisto-backed-maggies-list-cd-19
- ^ http://www.news-press.com/article/20140220/NEWS01/302200046/Pair-congressional-hopefuls-nab-endorsements
- ^ http://atr.rollcall.com/connie-mack-endorses-in-special-election-for-his-old-seat/
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