Maria Sachs (Democrat, incumbent)
Age: 65
Education: University of Maryland, Boston University, University of Miami (Juris Doctor)
Marital Status: Married, three children
Residence: Delray Beach
Experience: Elected to the Florida Senate in 2010, reelected in 2012. Served in the Florida House from 2006-2010. Founder and president of Women for Excellence, past president of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Broward Chapter, member of the women’s Chamber of Commerce and Executive Women’s Organization and NOW.
Important Issues: Property insurance; adequate education funding.
Quote: “The voters continue to elect me to this seat because I reflect their values and their priorities. Their values include a topnotch educational system that will prepare our children for a global economy. The excellence in our educational system will also attract entrepreneurs from around the world to invest in Florida’s human talent as well as our industry. Also, we cannot afford to have property insurance that is not affordable for those constituents who live along the coast.”
Website: www.mariasachs.com
Ellyn Bogdanoff (Republican)
Age: 55
Education: University of Florida, Nova Southeastern University Law School
Marital Status: Married, three children
Residence: Fort
Lauderdale
Experience: Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2004. Was appointed House majority whip in 2006. Chair of the House Finance and Tax Council in 2008. Was elected to District 25 of the Florida Senate in 2010.
Important Issues: Improving the education system; revitalizing Florida’s economy; protecting natural resources; keeping taxes low and reducing government spending; reforming the criminal justice system; protecting children
Quote: “As somebody who was born and raised in South Florida and has lived in the district for over 25 years, I look forward to the opportunity to represent the residents of Senate District 34. I’m proud of my experience and effectiveness in the Legislature and the work I’ve done to create jobs and keep taxes low. One of the most significant pieces of legislation that I’ve passed was the anti-bullying bill, which became a model for the nation.”
Website: www.ellyn
bogdanoff.com
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