Chip LaMarca is an American politician who is a Republican member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 100th House District, which includes part of Broward County.[1][2] In 2010, LaMarca unseated incumbent Broward County Commissioner Ken Keechl. In 2014, LaMarca beat Keechl in a rematch. LaMarca spent 8 years on the county commission and was the sole Republican elected on the board.
Chip LaMarca | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 100th district | |
| Assumed office November 6, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | George Moraitis |
| Member of the Broward County Commission from the 4th district | |
| In office November 2010 – November 6, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Keechl |
| Succeeded by | Lamar Fisher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1968 Winchester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Eileen LaMarca |
| Education | Broward College (AA) Florida Atlantic University Boston University |
History
editA native of Winchester, Massachusetts, LaMarca moved to Florida in 1971.[3] Prior to his election to the Florida House of Representatives, LaMarca served on the Lighthouse Point City Commission and the Broward County Commission.[4]
LaMarca owns and operates LaMarca Construction Corporation, a construction group specializing in turnkey power generation and fuel systems, with a professional history in environmental systems, concentrating in groundwater and soil remediation.
Florida House of Representatives
editIn 2018, LaMarca decided to run for the open state house seat in Northeast Broward County, House District 93. He was unopposed in the primary and was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in the November 6, 2018 general election, defeating Democrat Emma Collum and a third candidate, Kelly Milam with 52.78% of the vote.[5]
2021–2022 Committee Assignments
edit- Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight (Alternating Chair)
- Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee (Vice Chair)
- Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee
- Education & Employment Committee
- Environment, Agriculture & Flooding Subcommittee
- Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee
Election history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chip LaMarca | 42,656 | 57.13 | |
| Democratic | Linda Thompson Gonzalez | 32,003 | 42.87 | |
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chip LaMarca | 54,593 | 55.24 | |
| Democratic | Linda Thompson Gonzalez | 44,239 | 44.76 | |
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chip LaMarca | 40,551 | 52.78 | |
| Democratic | Emma Collum | 35,098 | 45.68 | |
| Independent | Nancy Milam | 1,179 | 1.53 | |
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chip LaMarca | 28,331 | 52.87 | |
| Democratic | Ken Keechl | 25,253 | 47.13 | |
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chip LaMarca | 26,168 | 49.80 | |
| Democratic | Ken Keechl | 23,657 | 45.02 | |
| Independent | Chris Chiari | 2,718 | 5.17 | |
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Chip LaMarca | 1,860 | 71.16 | |
| Nonpartisan | Meredith Chaiken-Weiss | 514 | 19.66 | |
| Nonpartisan | Nick Louis | 240 | 9.18 | |
References
edit- ^ "Our Campaigns - Broward County Commissioner 4 Race - Nov 02, 2010". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - Broward County Commissioner 4 Race - Nov 04, 2014". www.ourcampaigns.com.
- ^ "Florida House of Representatives - Chip LaMarca - 2018 - 2020 ( Speaker Oliva )". myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ^ Sun Sentinel Editorial Board (11 October 2018). "Chip LaMarca is Broward's best hope for Florida House". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ^ "Florida Election Watch - State Representative". Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ^ "Chip LaMarca 2020-2022 (Speaker Sprowls)". Florida House. 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2021-01-19.
- ^ "Election Results". Broward Supervisor of Elections. 3 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Election Results". Broward Supervisor of Elections. 3 November 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
- ^ "2014 General Election". Broward Supervisor of Elections. 4 November 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "2010 General/Municipal Elections". Broward Supervisor of Elections. 11 November 2010. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ "Municipal/Special Election 3/8/2005". Broward Supervisor of Elections. 8 March 2005. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
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