May 26, 2013
Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.)
- District: 10th District, Central -- part of Orlando, Lake and Polk counties
- Residence: Orlando
- Born: April 27, 1949; Charleston, W.Va.
- Religion: Baptist
- Family: Wife, Sandy Webster; six children
- Education: Georgia Institute of Technology, B.E.E. 1971
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: Fla. House, 1980-98 (minority leader pro tempore, 1992-94; minority leader, 1994-96; speaker, 1996-98); Fla. Senate, 1998-2008 (majority leader, 2006-08); U.S. House, 2011-present
- Elected: Elected: 2010 (2nd term)
- Committee Assignments: Rules (Legislative & Budget Process; Rules & the Organization of the House); Transportation & Infrastructure (21st Century Freight Transportation; Aviation; Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials; Water Resources & Environment)
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State Information: 10th District, Central -- part of Orlando, Lake and Polk counties
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Daniel Webster (R) | 164,649 | 51.7% |
| Val Demings (D) | 153,574 | 48.2% | ||
| Naipaul Seegolam (WRI) | 46 | 0% |
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Barack Obama: 46% | Mitt Romney: 54% | |
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 48% | John McCain: 52% |
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