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Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.)

  • District: 13th District, Southwest -- Sarasota, most of Bradenton
  • Residence: Longboat Key
  • Born: May 8, 1951; Detroit, Mich.
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Family: Wife, Sandy Buchanan; two children
  • Education: Cleary College, B.B.A. 1975 (business administration); U. of Detroit, M.B.A. 1986
  • Military Service: Mich. Air National Guard 1970-76
  • Political Highlights: No previous office; U.S. House, 2007-present
  • Elected: Elected: 2006 (3rd term)
  • Committee Assignments: Ways & Means (Health; Trade)
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State Information: 13th District, Southwest -- Sarasota, most of Bradenton

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Vern Buchanan (R) 183,811 68.9%
James Golden (D) 83,123 31.1%
2008 general Vern Buchanan (R) 204,382 55.5%
Christine Jennings (D) 137,967 37.5%
Jan Schneider (X) 20,289 5.5%
Don Baldauf (X) 5,358 1.5%
2006 general Vern Buchanan (R) 119,309 50.1%
Christine Jennings (D) 118,940 49.9%
2004 general Katherine Harris (R) 190,477 55.3%
Jan Schneider (D) 153,961 44.7%
2002 general Katherine Harris (R) 139,048 54.8%
Jan Schneider (D) 114,739 45.2%
Wayne Genthner (Write-In) 22 0%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 47% John McCain: 52%
2004 John Kerry: 43% George W. Bush: 56%
2000 Al Gore: 44% George W. Bush: 53%
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