Matt Caldwell (Florida)
Matt Caldwell (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 79. Caldwell assumed office in 2010. Caldwell left office on November 6, 2018.
Caldwell (Republican Party) ran for election for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Caldwell lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Caldwell is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 79 from 2010 to 2018. Caldwell was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Florida House of Representatives because of term limits.
Caldwell has served in the East County Water Control District as chairman and as a member of the South Florida Water Management District's Lake Okeechobee Subcommittee, which helped develop plans for Everglades restoration.
Biography
Caldwell earned his B.A. in history from Florida Gulf Coast University. His professional experience includes working as a manager with Maxwell & Hendry Valuation Services, a real estate appraiser.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Government Accountability, Chair |
| • Rules and Policy |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Caldwell served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Rules, Calendar & Ethics |
| • State Affairs, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Caldwell served on the following committees:
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| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Caldwell served on the following committees:
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| • State Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Nikki Fried defeated Matt Caldwell in the general election for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nikki Fried (D) | 50.0 | 4,032,954 |
 | Matt Caldwell (R) | 50.0 | 4,026,201 | |
| Total votes: 8,059,155 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Nikki Fried defeated R. David Walker and Jeffrey Duane Porter in the Democratic primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nikki Fried | 58.6 | 826,009 |
 | R. David Walker | 25.5 | 359,081 | |
 | Jeffrey Duane Porter | 15.9 | 223,299 | |
| Total votes: 1,408,389 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Matt Caldwell defeated Denise Grimsley, Baxter Troutman, and Mike McCalister in the Republican primary for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Caldwell | 34.6 | 523,051 |
 | Denise Grimsley | 26.6 | 402,525 | |
 | Baxter Troutman | 26.0 | 393,098 | |
 | Mike McCalister | 12.8 | 193,002 | |
| Total votes: 1,511,676 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.
Incumbent Matt Caldwell defeated John Scott and Matt Miller in the Florida House of Representatives District 79 general election.[1][2]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 79 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Matt Caldwell Incumbent |
51.17% | 32,273 | |
| Democratic | John Scott | 38.26% | 24,133 | |
| No party affiliation | Matt Miller | 10.57% | 6,665 | |
| Total Votes | 63,071 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
John Scott ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 79 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 79 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | John Scott (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Matt Caldwell ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 79 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 79 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Matt Caldwell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Matt Miller listed no party affiliation on the candidate list.
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. Incumbent Matt Caldwell defeated Matt Miller in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Matt Caldwell Incumbent |
60.6% | 9,038 |
| Matt Miller | 39.4% | 5,865 |
| Total Votes | 14,903 | |
2012
Caldwell won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 79. Caldwell defeated Jon Larsen Shudlick in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Matt Caldwell Incumbent |
85.7% | 11,764 |
| Jon Larsen Shudlick | 14.3% | 1,965 |
| Total Votes | 13,729 | |
2010
Caldwell defeated Cole Peacock (D) and Raul Ismael Pantoja Rodriguez (TEA) in the November 2 general election.[8]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 73 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matt Caldwell (R)
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23,679 | 58.55% | ||
| Cole Peacock (D) | 15,526 | 38.39% | ||
| Raul Ismael Pantoja Rodriguez (Tea) | 1,240 | 3.07% | ||
Caldwell defeated Jason Moon, John T. Schultz, and Deanna Casalino in the August 24 primary.[9]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 73 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matt Caldwell
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4,087 | 35.26% | ||
| Jason Moon | 3,355 | 28.95% | ||
| John Schultz | 3,164 | 27.30% | ||
| Deanna Casalino | 984 | 8.49% | ||
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2017
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In 2017, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 through May 8. There was also a special session from June 7 to June 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Personal
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Caldwell and his wife, Yvonne, have one child.
See also
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- Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Florida Agriculture Commissioner election, 2018
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
- Matt Caldwell on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate listing for 2016 general election," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2014 Florida Election Watch - Multi-County or District Offices," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed June 23, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010, State Representative primary results," August 24, 2010
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| Preceded by Mike Horner (R) |
Florida House District 79 2012–2018 |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Nicholas Thompson |
Florida House District 73 2010–2012 |
Succeeded by Greg Steube (R) |
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