Tom Wright (Florida)
2022 - Present
2026
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Tom Wright (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 8. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Wright (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 8. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biograhy
Tom Wright was born in Rochester, Minnesota. Wright graduated from Stewartville Public Schools in 1970. His career experience includes working as a businessman. Wright has served on the boards of Volusia County Code Enforcement, the Volusia County Affordable Housing Authority, and the Domestic Abuse Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Wright was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Tourism Committee, Vice Chair
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Chair
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2021-2022
Wright was assigned to the following committees:
- Transportation Committee
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee
- Commerce and Tourism Committee, Vice Chair
- Finance and Tax Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Chair
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2019-2020
Wright was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee
- Commerce and Tourism Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Chair
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Elections
2022
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 8
Incumbent Tom Wright defeated Andrea Williams in the general election for Florida State Senate District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tom Wright (R) | 63.0 | 133,012 |
 | Andrea Williams (D)  | 37.0 | 78,085 | |
| Total votes: 211,097 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 8
Andrea Williams defeated Richard Dembinsky in the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 8 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrea Williams | 84.7 | 31,058 |
 | Richard Dembinsky | 15.3 | 5,593 | |
| Total votes: 36,651 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tom Wright advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 8.
Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 14
Tom Wright defeated Melissa Martin in the general election for Florida State Senate District 14 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Wright (R) | 56.3 | 124,055 |
 | Melissa Martin (D) | 43.7 | 96,161 | |
| Total votes: 220,216 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dorothy Hukill (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 14
Melissa Martin advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 14 on August 28, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 14
Incumbent Dorothy Hukill advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 14 on August 28, 2018.
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| ✔ |  | Dorothy Hukill |
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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2022
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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19.
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2019
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In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Keith Perry (R) |
Florida State Senate District 8 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Dorothy Hukill (R) |
Florida State Senate District 14 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Jay Collins (R) |
