James Buchanan (Florida politician)

James Vernon Buchanan is a Republican member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 74th House district, which includes part of Sarasota County.

James Buchanan
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 74th district
Assumed office
November 6, 2018
Preceded byJulio Gonzalez
Personal details
Born (1982-01-10) January 10, 1982
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceOsprey
Alma materFlorida State University (BS)
University of South Florida (MBA)
OccupationReal estate broker
Websitebuchananforflorida.com

History

In his first run for elected office, Buchanan was defeated by Democrat Margaret Good in a nationally publicized February 2018 special election to fill the 72nd district seat in the Florida House.[1] Buchanan had previously been a candidate in the 71st district, but withdrew his candidacy.

Buchanan is the son of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.[2]

Florida House of Representatives

Buchanan defeated Linda Yates in the August 28, 2018 Republican primary, winning 59.2% of the vote.[3] In the November 6, 2018 general election, Buchanan won 56.91% of the vote, defeating Democrat Tony Mowry and a third candidate.[4] This is the third State House district Buchanan has run for, and his first successful candidacy.

References
  1. "Florida Department of State - Election Results". Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  2. Earle Kimel (November 6, 2018). "Buchanan wins State House District 74 seat". Heraldtribune.com. Retrieved November 20, 2018.
  3. "Florida Department of State - Election Results". Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  4. "Florida Election Watch - State Representative". Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.


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