2000 Florida Education Commissioner special election

The 2000 Florida Education Commissioner special election, triggered by the resignation of Education Commissioner Tom Gallagher, took place on November 7, 2000, to elect the Education Commissioner of Florida for the remainder of Gallagher's term. The election was won by future Governor Charlie Crist, who took office on January 3, 2001.[2] This was the last election held to fill this office, as a 1998 constitutional amendment to the Florida Constitution changed it from a statewide elected office to one appointed by the Governor of Florida.[3]

2000 Florida Education Commissioner special election

← 1998 November 7, 2000
Turnout70%[1]
 
Nominee Charlie Crist George Sheldon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 2,979,297 2,464,557
Percentage 53.7% 44.4%

Crist:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Sheldon:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Tie:      40–50%      50%
     No votes

Education Commissioner before election

Tom Gallagher
Republican

Elected Education Commissioner

Charlie Crist
Republican

Candidates

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Results

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2000 Florida Education Commissioner special election[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Charlie Crist 2,979,297 53.72%
Democratic George Sheldon 2,464,557 44.44%
Independent Vassilia Gazetas 102,358 1.85%
Total votes 4,935,765 100.00

References

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  1. ^ "Voter Turnout". Florida Division of Elections. 2021. Archived from the original on June 2, 2015.
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - FL Education Commissioner - Special". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "1998 Approved Amendments to the Constitution of the State of Florida - By John F. Asmar" (PDF). mhenry.com. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  4. ^ "Our Campaigns - FL Education Commissioner - Special". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved November 12, 2022.