Peggy Simone
Peggy Simone | |
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![]() Simone in 1984 | |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 68th district | |
In office 1982–1992 | |
Preceded by | Richard S. Hodes |
Succeeded by | Julie McClure |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | John Simone |
Residence | Bradenton, Florida |
Peggy Simone is an American politician from Bradenton, Florida, who served five terms in the Florida House of Representatives.
Personal life
[edit]Simone is from Champaign, Illinois. She graduated from Rosary College in 1956 with a B.A. in economics. After graduating she worked for the federal government for year. Then she worked for a few magazines eventually becoming the editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine for 3 years in the 1960s.[1] From 1965 to 1975 she worked in real estate development with her husband John. In 1977 she retired with her husband to Bradenton, Florida, moving there from Topeka, Kansas.[2]
Political career
[edit]Simone started her political career in 1980 when she ran for election supervisor of Manatee County. She lost the election to incumbent H. Jerome Davis.[3]
In 1982 Simone would run for the newly created house district 68 covering Bradenton, Florida.[1] During this election she would be endorsed by The Bradenton Herald.[4] However she would run in a tough primary race where she originally lost to Dave Wilcox but a runoff of triggered where Simone was able to win. After this she cruised to an over 15% victory and used a catchy song to help get voters out.[5]
In 1984 she would cruise to a victory as the incumbent in the 68th district.
In 1986 she would she would draw criticism for comments made about stopping state funds from helping those with AIDS.[6] However, she would still win reelection 30%.
In 1988 Simone drew no democratic challengers so the race was declared a Republican Primary. Simone won reelection by almost 20%.[7]
In 1990 Simone won reelection by 14%.[citation needed]
In 1992 Simone originally planned to run for reelection, however her husband had a surgery and she decided to forgo reelection.[8][9]
Electoral history
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Peggy Simone | 20,259 | 57.5% | |
Democratic | Jim Lacher | 14,945 | 42.5% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Peggy Simone | 6,250 | 58.4% | |
Republican | Dewey Eason | 4,461 | 41.6% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Peggy Simone | 22,660 | 65.5% | |
Democratic | Ron Specker | 11,940 | 34.5% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Peggy Simone | 26,509 | 65.2% | |
Democratic | Ernest Marshall | 14,150 | 34.8% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Peggy Simone | 16,118 | 58.1% | |
Democratic | L. H. "Bud" Fortson | 11,608 | 41.9% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Peggy Simone | 2,513 | 57.9% | |
Republican | Dave Wilcox | 1,828 | 42.1% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Dave Wilcox | 2,861 | 43.4% | |
Republican | Peggy Simone | 2,593 | 39.4% | |
Republican | Martin Goodson | 1,133 | 17.2% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Peggy Simone | 29,518 | 52.2% | |
Republican | Peggy Simone | 27,058 | 47.8% |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Spears, Greg (1982-05-13). "Peggy Simone Seeks House Seat". The Bradenton Herald. p. 11. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ Clarke, Christopher. "Oct 23, 1982, page 10 - The Bradenton Herald at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ a b Spetalnick, Matt (1980-11-05). "Peggy Simone losses election chief election". The Bradenton Herald. p. 20. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Peggy Simone Endorsed by Bradenton Herald". The Bradenton Herald. 1982-10-28. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ Hall, Howard (1982-11-11). "Peggy Simone Wins first election". The Bradenton Herald. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Peggy Simone draws criticism for AIDs comments". The Bradenton Herald. 1986-03-06. p. 16. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ Frank, Stacy (1988-09-07). "Peggy Simone winning 1988 election". The Bradenton Herald. p. 20. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ Gilpin, Francis (1992-06-17). "Peggy Simone announces she will not go for sixth term". The Tampa Tribune. p. 139. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Peggy Simone wants more time with husband". The Tampa Tribune. 1992-06-17. p. 143. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
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- ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.