Kenneth Davenport

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Kenneth Davenport
Image of Kenneth Davenport
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 7, 2023

Education

Associate

Brevard Community College, 1992

Bachelor's

The University of Central Florida, 1995

Personal
Birthplace
Rockledge, Fla.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Businessman
Contact

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Kenneth Davenport (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 35. He lost in the special Republican primary on November 7, 2023.

Davenport completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kenneth Davenport was born in Rockledge, Florida. He earned an associate degree from Brevard Community College in 1992 and a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida in 1995. His career experience includes working as a businessman.[1]

Davenport has been affiliated with the following organizations[1]

  • HOG
  • The Moose lodge
  • NRA
  • USCCA
  • UCF alumni

Elections

2024

See also: Florida state legislative special elections, 2024

General election

Special general election for Florida House of Representatives District 35

Tom Keen defeated Erika Booth in the special general election for Florida House of Representatives District 35 on January 16, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Tom Keen
Tom Keen (D) Candidate Connection
 
51.3
 
11,392
Image of Erika Booth
Erika Booth (R)
 
48.7
 
10,803

Total votes: 22,195
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 35

Tom Keen defeated Rishi Bagga and Marucci Guzman in the special Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 35 on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Tom Keen
Tom Keen Candidate Connection
 
35.8
 
2,419
Image of Rishi Bagga
Rishi Bagga
 
33.7
 
2,278
Image of Marucci Guzman
Marucci Guzman Candidate Connection
 
30.4
 
2,053

Total votes: 6,750
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 35

Erika Booth defeated Scotty Moore and Kenneth Davenport in the special Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 35 on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Erika Booth
Erika Booth
 
49.7
 
3,710
Image of Scotty Moore
Scotty Moore Candidate Connection
 
33.6
 
2,507
Image of Kenneth Davenport
Kenneth Davenport Candidate Connection
 
16.8
 
1,253

Total votes: 7,470
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Fred Hawkins defeated Rishi Bagga in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 35 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Fred Hawkins
Fred Hawkins (R)
 
55.4
 
32,858
Image of Rishi Bagga
Rishi Bagga (D) Candidate Connection
 
44.6
 
26,447

Total votes: 59,305
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 35

Rishi Bagga defeated Tom Keen and Tahitiana Munoz-Chaffin in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 35 on August 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Rishi Bagga
Rishi Bagga Candidate Connection
 
38.7
 
4,060
Image of Tom Keen
Tom Keen Candidate Connection
 
38.1
 
4,003
Image of Tahitiana Munoz-Chaffin
Tahitiana Munoz-Chaffin Candidate Connection
 
23.2
 
2,432

Total votes: 10,495
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 35

Incumbent Fred Hawkins defeated Kenneth Davenport and Dianna Liebnitzky in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 35 on August 23, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Fred Hawkins
Fred Hawkins
 
52.2
 
5,733
Image of Kenneth Davenport
Kenneth Davenport
 
32.7
 
3,589
Image of Dianna Liebnitzky
Dianna Liebnitzky
 
15.1
 
1,654

Total votes: 10,976
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Campaign finance

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Candidate Connection

Kenneth Davenport completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davenport's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I began as a concerned citizen that could no longer sit on the sidelines and watch our freedoms be stolen from us. I realized my broad spectrum of work experience would make me well suited to understand what my neighbors are going through. I’m a husband (26yrs), and father of of 3 children ages 7, 9 and 11. A Florida Native and UCF graduate, I’ve grown up in this community. And earned a criminal justice degree allowing for a background in law enforcement, I am a driven protector. I am a conservative Republican and believes in parental rights. I am committed to protecting my community.

Personal freedoms defending the constitution

This was my Dad, he was my hero I strive to live up to his high standards.

Getting the most done for my district.

The bicentennial when my whole family rode our bicycles to down town for the parade and events. I was 7yo

Janitor with the Rockledge reporter 3 years in high school

Taking care of my family and the struggles maintaining my business in this down turn economy.

State affairs committee
infrastructure and strategy committee
Education and employment committee

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2022

Kenneth Davenport did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary


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Kenneth Davenport campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Florida House of Representatives District 35Lost primary$32,969 $2,120
2022Florida House of Representatives District 35Lost primary$100,255 $90,935
Grand total$133,224 $93,055
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 27, 2023


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