Peggy Simone | |
|---|---|
 Simone in 1984 | |
| Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 68th district | |
| In office 1982–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Richard S. Hodes |
| Succeeded by | Julie McClure |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | John Simone |
| Residence | Bradenton,Florida |
Peggy Simone is an American politician from Bradenton,Florida,who served five terms in the Florida House of Representatives.
Simone is from Champaign,Illinois. She graduated from Rosary College in 1956 with a B.A. in economics. After graduating she worked for the federal government for year. Then she worked for a few magazines eventually becoming the editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine for 3 years in the 1960s. [1] From 1965 to 1975 she worked in real estate development with her husband John. In 1977 she retired with her husband to Bradenton,Florida,moving there from Topeka,Kansas. [2]
Simone started her political career in 1980 when she ran for election supervisor of Manatee County. She lost the election to incumbent H. Jerome Davis. [3]
In 1982 Simone would run for the newly created house district 68 covering Bradenton,Florida. [1] During this election she would be endorsed by The Bradenton Herald. [4] However she would run in a tough primary race where she originally lost to Dave Wilcox but a runoff of triggered where Simone was able to win. After this she cruised to an over 15% victory and used a catchy song to help get voters out. [5]
In 1984 she would cruise to a victory as the incumbent in the 68th district.
In 1986 she would she would draw criticism for comments made about stopping state funds from helping those with AIDS. [6] However,she would still win reelection by 30%.
In 1988 Simone drew no democratic challengers so the race was declared a Republican Primary. Simone won reelection by almost 20%. [7]
In 1990 Simone won reelection by 14%.[ citation needed ]
In 1992 Simone originally planned to run for reelection,however her husband had a surgery and she decided to forgo reelection. [8] [9]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Peggy Simone | 20,259 | 57.5% | |
| Democratic | Jim Lacher | 14,945 | 42.5% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Peggy Simone | 6,250 | 58.4% | |
| Republican | Dewey Eason | 4,461 | 41.6% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Peggy Simone | 22,660 | 65.5% | |
| Democratic | Ron Specker | 11,940 | 34.5% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Peggy Simone | 26,509 | 65.2% | |
| Democratic | Ernest Marshall | 14,150 | 34.8% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Peggy Simone | 16,118 | 58.1% | |
| Democratic | L. H. "Bud" Fortson | 11,608 | 41.9% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Peggy Simone | 2,513 | 57.9% | |
| Republican | Dave Wilcox | 1,828 | 42.1% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Wilcox | 2,861 | 43.4% | |
| Republican | Peggy Simone | 2,593 | 39.4% | |
| Republican | Martin Goodson | 1,133 | 17.2% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peggy Simone | 29,518 | 52.2% | |
| Republican | Peggy Simone | 27,058 | 47.8% | |