Jorge Lugo
Jorge Lugo was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 54 of the Florida House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2014
Lugo's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Economy
- Excerpt: "Strengthening our state’s economy is a pressing issue for our elected officials. If elected, I will ensure that proper action is taken to push Florida forward as a leader in economic growth and development."
Bildung
- Excerpt: "If elected, I will empower teachers to strengthen our education system, encourage them to perform their best without extensive government interference, and help them to strive for excellence."
Environment
- Excerpt: "I believe we should restore the shores and dunes that run along District 54. The shore is one of our most prized possessions and yet also one of our most neglected."
All Aboard Florida
- Excerpt: "Building a high-speed train will waste Florida's precious resources. Projections of costs to local municipalities, such as ours, are in the millions."
Elections
2014
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. Jorge Lugo was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Debbie Mayfield was unopposed in the Republican primary. Mayfield defeated Lugo in the general election.[2][3]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Jorge + Lugo + Florida + House"
See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House of Representatives District 54
- Florida House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Florida State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Jorge Lugo on Facebook
- Jorge Lugo on Twitter
Footnotes