Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Adam H. Putnam
(R-Fla.) 12th District,
West central -- Polk and Hillsborough counties
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Residence:Bartow
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Born:July 31, 1974; Bartow, Fla.
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Religion:Episcopalian
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Family:Wife, Melissa Putnam; four children
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Education:U. of Florida, B.S. 1995 (economics)
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Military service:None
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Career:Citrus farmer and cattle rancher; state legislator
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Political Highlights:Fla. House, 1996-00; U.S. House, 2009, 2001-present
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Elected:2000 (5th term)
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Note: Running for Fla. Agriculture commissioner (announced Feb. 2, 2009)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
Adam Putnam (R) |
185,698 |
57.5% |
| Doug Tudor (D) |
137,465 |
42.5% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Adam Putnam (R) |
124,452 |
69.1% |
| Joe Viscusi (X) |
34,976 |
19.4% |
| Ed Bowlin (X) |
20,636 |
11.5% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Adam Putnam (R) |
179,204 |
64.9% |
| Bob Hagenmaier (D) |
96,965 |
35.1% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Adam Putnam (R) |
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unopposed |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 49% |
John McCain: 50% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 42% |
George W. Bush: 58% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 44% |
George W. Bush: 54% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:639,296
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Under 18:25%
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Over 65:17%
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Married:56.7%
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Non-Hispanic White:72%
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Black:13%
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Hispanic:12%
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Asian:1%
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Foreign Born:7.7%
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Language other than English:14.2%
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Median Household Income:37,769
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Owner Occupied Housing:73%
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Income above $200k:1.3
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:55.9%
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Blue Collar:28.0%
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Services:16.0%
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Bachelor's Degree:17%
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Graduate Education:5.4%
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Civilian Veterans:81,621
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