Nan Rich
Nan Rich | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office November 16, 2004 – November 20, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Debbie Wasserman Schultz |
| Succeeded by | Maria Sachs |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 97th district | |
| In office November 21, 2000 – November 16, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Debbie Wasserman Schultz |
| Succeeded by | Susan Goldstein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1942 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | David Rich |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
Nan Rich is an American politician from the state of Florida. She served as a Democratic member of the Florida Senate from 2004 to 2012. Rich served as Senate Minority Leader from 2010 to 2012 and was term-limited out of the senate in 2012. She served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2004.
She was a candidate for Governor of Florida in 2014,[1][2] but lost the Democratic primary to Charlie Crist, who garnered 74 percent of the vote.[3] Rich received endorsements from both the Florida NOW and NOW as well as Buddy MacKay, the most recent Democratic governor of Florida.[4]
President Bill Clinton appointed Rich to the Board of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.[5] Rich served as president of the National Council of Jewish Women (1996-1999).[6]
References
- ^ http://www.local10.com/news/State-Sen-Nan-Rich-running-for-Governor/-/1717324/10985246/-/1r8a6az/-/index.html
- ^ http://www.nanrich2014.com
- ^ Fox, Lauren. "Florida's Charlie Crist Completes Makeover, Takes on Rick Scott". usnews.com. US News and World Report.
- ^ http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/nan-rich-scores-buddy-mackay-endorsement/2164293
- ^ http://www.jewishjournal.com/nation/item/jewish_leader_nan_rich_is_florida_senate_minority_leader_20101208
- ^ Man, Anthony (15 November 2013). "Women's political group endorses Nan Rich". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
External links
- - NanRich2014 official campaign website
- Florida State Legislature - Senator Nan H. Rich official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Nan H. Rich (FL) profile
- Follow the Money - Nan H Rich