Rep. Tim Mahoney
(D-Fla.) 16th District,South central -- Port St. Lucie, parts of Port Charlotte and Wellington
- Residence:Palm Beach Gardens
- Born:August 15, 1956; Aurora, Ill.
- Religion:Methodist
- Family:Wife, Terry Mahoney; one child
- Education:West Virginia U., B.A. 1978 (international studies & computer marketing) ; George Washington U., M.B.A. 1983
- Military service:None
- Career:Investment banking firm owner; computer hardware company executive; sales and marketing executive
- Political Highlights:U.S. House, 2007-09; no previous office
- Elected:2006 (1st term)
- Note: Defeated by Tom Rooney, R, in general election on Nov. 4, 2008
District Information
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | general | Tom Rooney (R) | 209,874 | 60.1% |
| Tim Mahoney (D) | 139,373 | 39.9% | ||
| 2006 | general | Tim Mahoney (D) | 115,832 | 49.5% |
| Mark Foley (Joe Negron) (R) | 111,415 | 47.7% | ||
| Emmie Ross (X) | 6,526 | 2.8% | ||
| 2004 | general | Mark Foley (R) | 215,563 | 68% |
| Jeff Fisher (D) | 101,247 | 32% | ||
| 2002 | general | Mark Foley (R) | 176,171 | 78.9% |
| Jack McLain (CNSTP) | 47,169 | 21.1% | ||
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | John Kerry: 45% | George W. Bush: 55% | |
| 2000 | Al Gore: 46% | George W. Bush: 52% |
- Demographics (2000 census)
- Population:639,295
- Under 18:21%
- Over 65:25%
- Married:62.3%
- Non-Hispanic White:82%
- Black:6%
- Hispanic:10%
- Asian:1%
- Foreign Born:10.1%
- Language other than English:13.8%
- Median Household Income:39,408
- Owner Occupied Housing:82%
- Income above $200k:2.5
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
- White Collar:57.5%
- Blue Collar:25.2%
- Services:17.3%
- Bachelor's Degree:20%
- Graduate Education:7.1%
- Civilian Veterans:95,565
