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Ed Hooper
2022 - Present
2024
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Ed Hooper (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 21. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 5, 2024.
Hooper (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 21. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 20, 2024.
Hooper is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 67 from 2006 to 2014. He served as Deputy Whip. He did not seek re-election in 2014. Hooper served as Vice Mayor of Clearwater from 1999 to 2000 and Commissioner of Clearwater from 1996 to 2000.[1]
Biography
Ed Hooper was born in Statesville, North Carolina. Hooper's career experience includes working as a partner with Consus Group, LLC, and a firefighter. He served as a commissioner on the Clearwater City Council.[2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Hooper was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Commerce and Tourism Committee
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Collective Bargaining Committee
2021-2022
Hooper was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
- Commerce and Tourism Committee, Chair
- Community Affairs Committee
- Finance and Tax Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee
2019-2020
Hooper was assigned to the following committees:
- Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
- Health Policy Committee
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee, Chair
- Infrastructure and Security Committee
- Collective Bargaining Committee, Alternating Chair
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hooper served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Economic Affairs |
| • Rules & Calendar |
| • Legislative Budget Commission |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hooper served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Legislative Budget Commission |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hooper served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy, Vice chair |
| • Economic Development Policy |
| • Government Operations Appropriations |
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Hooper's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 225 - "Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions: Provides maximum tax on sale or use of fractional aircraft ownership interests; provides tax exemptions on sale or use of aircraft primarily used in fractional aircraft ownership program & any parts & labor used in completion, maintenance, repair, & overhaul of such aircraft."
- HB 723 - "Tax Credits for Restaurants with Tipped Employees: Authorizes OTTED to grant tax credits against sales & use tax or corporate income tax liabilities to specified businesses"
- HB 823 - "Medical Expenses of Arrested Persons: Requires payments to providers of medical services for certain arrested persons to be made according to state's Medicaid rate for such services in absence of formal, written payment agreement."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House website.
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2024
General election
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 21
Incumbent Ed Hooper is running in the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 21 on August 20, 2024.
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2022
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General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 21
Incumbent Ed Hooper defeated Amaro Lionheart in the general election for Florida State Senate District 21 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ed Hooper (R) | 64.8 | 148,673 |
 | Amaro Lionheart (D) | 35.2 | 80,928 | |
| Total votes: 229,601 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Amaro Lionheart advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 21.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ed Hooper advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 21.
Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 16
Ed Hooper defeated Amanda Hickman Murphy in the general election for Florida State Senate District 16 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ed Hooper (R) | 52.2 | 111,997 |
 | Amanda Hickman Murphy (D) | 47.8 | 102,407 | |
| Total votes: 214,404 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 16
Amanda Hickman Murphy advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 16 on August 28, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 16
Ed Hooper defeated Leo Karruli in the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 16 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ed Hooper | 79.4 | 35,303 |
 | Leo Karruli | 20.6 | 9,141 | |
| Total votes: 44,444 | |||
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2012
Hooper won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 67. Hooper defeated Christopher Shepard in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Ben Farrell (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Ed Hooper Incumbent |
52.8% | 33,441 | |
| Democratic | Ben Farrell | 47.2% | 29,886 | |
| Total Votes | 63,327 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Ed Hooper Incumbent |
69.3% | 6,769 |
| Christopher Shepard | 30.7% | 2,994 |
| Total Votes | 9,763 | |
2010
Hooper ran for re-election to the 50th District seat in 2010. He did not face any opposition in the August 24 primary. Hooper defeated Shelly Leonard (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 50 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ed Hooper (R)
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23,880 | 59.74% | ||
| Shelly Leonard (D) | 16,095 | 40.26% | ||
2008
In 2008, Hooper won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 50th District. Hooper ran unopposed in the election. He raised $84,284 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2023
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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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2022
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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19.
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2019
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In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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2014
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In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida State Senate District 21 |
Officeholder Florida State Senate District 21 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Hooper Biography," accessed April 23, 2014
- ↑ The Florida Senate, "Senator Ed Hooper - Personal & Career," accessed December 17, 2022
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "District 50 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," November 4, 2008
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Boyd (R) |
Florida State Senate District 21 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Florida State Senate District 16 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Darryl Rouson (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 67 2006-2014 |
Succeeded by - |
