Gabriel Rothblatt

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Gabriel Rothblatt

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2014

Contact

Personal website

Gabriel Rothblatt was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 8th Congressional District of Florida. Gabriel Rothblatt lost the general election on November 4, 2014.

Campaign themes

2014

Rothblatt's campaign website listed the following issues:

“	Space: "The era of “Old Space”—government dominated space—is over. It is time for new leadership with new ideas. It is time for leadership who understands how to link the best of government with the best of private industry. It is time for leadership who understands NewSpace." Jobs/Economy: "I say “yes” to smart government, not big government. That means making foreign trade agreements that actually benefit us, so jobs and innovation thrive in America, and “Made in USA” appears proudly on products sold around the world. It means lowering taxes on small businesses, so they can make jobs. It means investing in our teachers, our law enforcement officers, and the construction workers who will rebuild our nation’s infrastructure." Health Care: "As your congressperson, I will fight to guarantee that everyone in America has access to quality health care, as outlined in The Patient Protection Affordable Care Act. It is about time our great country joined the most civilized nations on earth in making its citizens health a priority. It’s just the right thing to do." Education: "Imagine schools that instill a love of learning, rather than a fear of failing. Imagine teachers and administrators who are encouraged to lead and guide their students, rather than just manage and punish them. Healthy, smart children are the key to the future of District 8, our economy, our national security and our culture." Agriculture: "The USA has led the world in agricultural achievements, just as we’ve led the world in technology and political developments. Part of that leadership is an uncanny ability to pivot, moving from an established – but unsustainable path – to the right path for the future. Now is our time to shift course with agriculture. Population is booming. Land is suffering. Water is rapidly becoming a rare – as well as precious – resource. It’s time to put American know-how back to work with fresh thinking, a willingness to change, and bold action."	”
—Gabriel Rothblatt's campaign website, http://gabrielrothblattforcongress.us/?p=281

Elections

2014

See also: Florida's 8th Congressional District elections, 2014

Rothblatt ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 8th District. Rothblatt ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the primary. He was defeated by incumbent Bill Posey (R) in the general election on November 4, 2014.

U.S. House, Florida District 8 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Bill Posey Incumbent	65.8%	180,728
	Democratic	Gabriel Rothblatt	34.1%	93,724
	Write-in	Christopher Duncan Jr.	0%	61
Total Votes				274,513
Source: Florida Division of Elections

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See also

• Florida
• United States congressional delegations from Florida
• United States House of Representatives
• Florida's 8th Congressional District elections, 2014
• Florida's 8th Congressional District

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Footnotes

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Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ashley Moody (R)

Rick Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Vacant

District 2

Neal Dunn (R)

District 3

Kat Cammack (R)

District 4

Aaron Bean (R)

District 5

John Rutherford (R)

District 6

Vacant

District 7

Cory Mills (R)

District 8

Mike Haridopolos (R)

District 9

Darren Soto (D)

District 10

Maxwell Frost (D)

District 11

Daniel Webster (R)

District 12

Gus Bilirakis (R)

District 13

Anna Luna (R)

District 14

Kathy Castor (D)

District 15

Laurel Lee (R)

District 16

Vern Buchanan (R)

District 17

Greg Steube (R)

District 18

Scott Franklin (R)

District 19

Byron Donalds (R)

District 20

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)

District 21

Brian Mast (R)

District 22

Lois Frankel (D)

District 23

Jared Moskowitz (D)

District 24

Frederica Wilson (D)

District 25

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)

District 26

Mario Diaz-Balart (R)

District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar (R)

District 28

Carlos Gimenez (R)

Republican Party (20)

Democratic Party (8)

Vacancies (2)