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Peggy Simone

Peggy Simone is an American politician from Bradenton, Florida, who served five terms in the Florida House of Representatives.

Peggy Simone
Simone in 1984
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 68th district
In office
1982–1992
Preceded byRichard S. Hodes
Succeeded byJulie McClure
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJohn Simone
ResidenceBradenton, Florida

Personal life

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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

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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

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General election for Florida House of Representatives District 68, 1990
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Peggy Simone 20,259 57.5%
Democratic Jim Lacher 14,945 42.5%

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Republican Primary for Florida House of Representatives District 68, 1988
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Peggy Simone 6,250 58.4%
Republican Dewey Eason 4,461 41.6%

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General election for Florida House of Representatives District 68, 1986
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Peggy Simone 22,660 65.5%
Democratic Ron Specker 11,940 34.5%

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General election for Florida House of Representatives District 68, 1984
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Peggy Simone 26,509 65.2%
Democratic Ernest Marshall 14,150 34.8%

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General election for Florida House of Representatives District 68, 1982
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Peggy Simone 16,118 58.1%
Democratic L. H. "Bud" Fortson 11,608 41.9%

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Runoff election Republican Primary for Florida House of Representatives District 68, 1982
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Peggy Simone 2,513 57.9%
Republican Dave Wilcox 1,828 42.1%

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Republican Primary for Florida House of Representatives District 68, 1982
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dave Wilcox 2,861 43.4%
Republican Peggy Simone 2,593 39.4%
Republican Martin Goodson 1,133 17.2%

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General election for Manatee County elections supervisor, 1980
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Peggy Simone 29,518 52.2%
Republican Peggy Simone 27,058 47.8%

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References

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  1. ^ a b Spears, Greg (1982-05-13). "Peggy Simone Seeks House Seat". The Bradenton Herald. p. 11. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  2. ^ Clarke, Christopher. "Oct 23, 1982, page 10 - The Bradenton Herald at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  3. ^ a b Spetalnick, Matt (1980-11-05). "Peggy Simone losses election chief election". The Bradenton Herald. p. 20. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  4. ^ "Peggy Simone Endorsed by Bradenton Herald". The Bradenton Herald. 1982-10-28. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  5. ^ Hall, Howard (1982-11-11). "Peggy Simone Wins first election". The Bradenton Herald. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  6. ^ "Peggy Simone draws criticism for AIDs comments". The Bradenton Herald. 1986-03-06. p. 16. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  7. ^ Frank, Stacy (1988-09-07). "Peggy Simone winning 1988 election". The Bradenton Herald. p. 20. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  8. ^ Gilpin, Francis (1992-06-17). "Peggy Simone announces she will not go for sixth term". The Tampa Tribune. p. 139. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  9. ^ "Peggy Simone wants more time with husband". The Tampa Tribune. 1992-06-17. p. 143. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  10. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  11. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  12. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  13. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  14. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  15. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  16. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
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