James Bryan (Florida)
James Bryan was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Florida.[1][2][3] Bryan lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
He was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Florida. Bryan ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He was defeated in the general election by incumbent Jeff Miller.[4]
Campaign themes
2014
Bryan's campaign website listed the following issues:[5]
- The Economy
- Excerpt: "America is in the midst of an economic crisis. Although new jobs have been created, the jobless rate still remains high and too many of these “new” jobs are low paid, part-time positions in the service sector. Meanwhile corporations are steadily outsourcing jobs and thus continue to erode an already weak job market."
- Education
- Excerpt: "America has to put a high priority on education, from pre-K through post-PhD. We are more and more rapidly becoming unable to compete with other nations—especially China—in the areas of science and technology. Our high school dropout rate is unacceptably high for all students, but especially for African American and Latino students. Of students who do graduate with a diploma, far too few have the skills they, and America, need in the core areas of reading, writing, and mathematics."
- Energy
- Excerpt: " The handwriting on the wall was clear when we had gas station lines in 1973. Now, with gas prices that fluctuate anywhere from over three to more than four dollars a gallon, "alternative energy sources" have become politically fashionable. I am among the many who now advocate the development of alternatives. However, any choice we make requires foresight, discipline, and perhaps even sacrifice. "
- The Environment
- Excerpt: " The environmental topic at the top of the news today is climate change, or global warming. The scientific and economic issues are complex. It is clear, however, that Earth's glaciers, ice caps and polar sea ice are rapidly melting. I believe the scientists who attribute this to greenhouse gases are correct and that the time for action is now. I will therefore vote for legislation to reduce emissions and work to make existing legislation effective."
- Healthcare
- Excerpt: "We all know that medical costs are going up just as peoples’ ability to pay is going down. With the historic passage of the Affordable Healthcare Act and the Supreme Court's decision to uphold it, we are for the first time in our history in a position to guarantee health care to all citizens and to rein in the spiraling costs of that care. However, the fight for health care is not over."
Elections
2014
Bryan ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st District. Bryan ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the primary. He was defeated by incumbent Jeff Miller (R) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[6][1][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jeff Miller Incumbent |
70.1% | 165,086 | |
| Democratic | James Bryan | 23.4% | 54,976 | |
| Independent | Mark Wichern | 6.5% | 15,281 | |
| Total Votes | 235,343 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
2012
Bryan ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st District. Bryan won the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[8] Candidates wishing to run were required to file by the signature filing deadline of June 8, 2012. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. He was defeated in the general election on November 6, 2012, by incumbent Jeff Miller.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Miller Incumbent |
69.6% | 238,440 | |
| Democratic | James Bryan | 27.1% | 92,961 | |
| Libertarian | Calen Fretts | 3.3% | 11,176 | |
| Write-In | William Drummond II | 0% | 17 | |
| Total Votes | 342,594 | |||
| Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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Personal
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Bryan and his wife, Rhonda, have three children.[10]
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See also
- Florida's 1st Congressional District
- Florida's 1st Congressional District elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Florida Secretary of State Elections, "Candidate List," accessed January 25, 2014
- ↑ Jim Bryan for Congress, "Home" accessed May 22, 2013
- ↑ Green Papers, "Florida" accessed May 22, 2013
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Campaign website, "My Positions," accessed October 10, 2014
- ↑ The Huffington Post, "Election 2014," November 4, 2014
- ↑ Jim Bryan for Congress, "Home" accessed May 22, 2013
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Candidate List" accessed March 22, 2012
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
