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Democrats flip 36th GOP-held state seat with Florida victory

U.S. News // 6 years ago

Democrats flip 36th GOP-held state seat with Florida victory

Democrat Margaret Good defeated Republican James Buchanan Tuesday, marking the 36th state legislative seat Democrats have flipped since Donald Trump's election.

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U.S. News // 7 years ago

Marco Rubio, Debbie Wasserman Schultz get Florida primary victories

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GOP Reps. try to prevent discharge of Green Beret who beat up alleged rapist

Two Republican House Representatives are calling for the reinstatement of a Green Beret discharged for his role in beating up an Afghan alleged child rapist.

Odd News // 1 decade ago

101-year-old Florida man running for Congress

A 101-year-old Florida man running for the U.S. House of Representatives said he wants to improve society and he doesn't care if people call him "a fool."

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Report: Rep. Radel to finish rehab before deciding political future

Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., who pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and is in rehab, will decide his political future once his treatment ends, the Hill reported.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Many congressional members forgo or donate salaries during shutdown

A growing number of members of the U.S. Congress said they would give up their pay or donate it to charity during the government shutdown that began Tuesday.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

1 of 2 Buchanan ethics cases dropped

A U.S. House ethics panel said Tuesday it had cleared Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., of allegations he intentionally failed to report all his financial holdings.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

CNN: Rep. Buchanan under investigation

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, who heads fundraising for Congressional Republicans, is under investigation for finance violations, CNN reported Saturday.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

House Dems target 25 GOP members

Twenty-five U.S. House Republicans are targets of a Democratic radio ad campaign that begins Monday.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Fla. congressman facing 14 lawsuits

Florida Republican political up-and-comer U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan faces 14 lawsuits accusing him of alleged shady practices as a car dealer, documents show.

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Vernon G. "Vern" Buchanan (born May 8, 1951) is a Republican Congressman representing Florida's 13th congressional district.

Buchanan grew up in Michigan, the son of a factory foreman in a family of six children. When he graduated from high school in 1969, he joined the Michigan Air National Guard, serving there for six years. Buchanan got a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Cleary University, in Michigan, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Detroit.

Congressman Buchanan lives in Longboat Key, Florida with his wife of 31 years, Sandy, whom he met while in college. The Buchanans have two grown sons, James and Matt.

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