Katherine Waldron is an American politician who has been serving in the Florida House of Representatives since 2022. A Democrat, she represents the 93rd district. [1] She served two terms as Port of Palm Beach commissioner from 2017 to 2022. [2]
Elections
2022 Florida House of Representatives Election
In 2022, Katherine Waldron filed to run for the recently- redrawn House District 93. She faced off against Seth Densen in the primaries. [3] In the general election, she narrowly beat Saulis Banionis, a pain management doctor, by less than a percentage point. [4]
One of her endorsements for the primary was Mike Caruso, a Republican representative in the Florida House. Caruso said that he endorsed Waldron for their work together in providing hurricane relief to the Bahamas. [5] This endorsement drew criticism from local Republicans, who voted to censure him.
2024 Florida House of Representatives Election
Rep. Waldron is currently running for re-election.
Florida House of Representatives
2023 Florida Legislative Session
Governor DeSantis signed into law Waldron's bill that transferred an environmental preserve and nearby property in Wellington from an independent water control district to a dependent special district. [6]
2023 Florida Special Legislative Session
Amidst the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, Governor DeSantis called a special legislative session.
Waldron drafted a resolution calling for the complete support of Israel. [7] This was one of three House resolutions related to the conflict, the other two being those of Randy Fine and Angie Nixon. [8] Waldron's resolution passed unanimously.
2024 Florida Legislative Session
At the beginning of the session, Waldron filed a bill to restrict the retail sale of pet rabbits in March and April. [9] She claims that such a bill would limit the number of people who buy pet rabbits as an impulse purchase--especially around Easter. [10]
After the issue was brought to her attention by a group of students from the University of Florida, Rep. Waldron sponsored a bill against corporal punishment. [11] If this bill successfully passes, it will prevent all of a school's faculty and administration except the principal from applying such punishment to the students of any public or charter school. [12] The bill bans the practice completely for homeless and special needs children.
Election history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Katherine Waldron | 33,827 | 50.6 | |
| Republican | Saulis Banionis | 32,963 | 49.4 | |
| Total votes | 66,790 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
External links
References
- ^ "Katherine Waldron - 2022 - 2024 ( Speaker Renner )". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ Milian, Jorge (20 October 2022). "Public education among issues dividing candidates seeking new Florida House District 93 seat". The Palm Beach Post.
- ^ Geggis, Anne (April 1, 2022). "Primary race develops in newly drawn Palm Beach County district". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Geggis, Anne (November 9, 2022). "Katherine Waldron holds off Republican, Hillary Cassel cruises to win in open South Florida House races". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Schultz, Randy (March 24, 2022). "Caruso Runs in New District, Menin and Clique Split & More". Boca Magazine. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Governor Signs Waldron's Acme Bill Into Law". The Town-Crier. June 29, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ King, Steve (November 3, 2023). "Resolutions supporting Israel up for vote in upcoming special session". WPBF 25 News. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Llanos, Jackie (November 7, 2023). "Democratic lawmaker in House labeled 'evil' after calling for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war". Florida Phoenix. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Costeines, Michael (January 4, 2024). "Florida bill would prohibit the retail sale of rabbits during certain months". Florida's Voice. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Zizo, Christie (January 4, 2024). "As unwanted pet rabbits overrun Florida neighborhoods, bunny bill seeks to curb sales". Click Orlando. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Zoey, Thomas (December 5, 2023). "Anti-corporal punishment bill finds Florida House sponsor, co-sponsor". The Independent Florida Alligator. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Papantonis, Nick (November 15, 2023). "Florida could become latest state to restrict corporal punishment in schools". WFTV. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
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Katherine Waldron is an American politician who has been serving in the Florida House of Representatives since 2022. A Democrat, she represents the 93rd district. [1] She served two terms as Port of Palm Beach commissioner from 2017 to 2022. [2]
Elections
2022 Florida House of Representatives Election
In 2022, Katherine Waldron filed to run for the recently- redrawn House District 93. She faced off against Seth Densen in the primaries. [3] In the general election, she narrowly beat Saulis Banionis, a pain management doctor, by less than a percentage point. [4]
One of her endorsements for the primary was Mike Caruso, a Republican representative in the Florida House. Caruso said that he endorsed Waldron for their work together in providing hurricane relief to the Bahamas. [5] This endorsement drew criticism from local Republicans, who voted to censure him.
2024 Florida House of Representatives Election
Rep. Waldron is currently running for re-election.
Florida House of Representatives
2023 Florida Legislative Session
Governor DeSantis signed into law Waldron's bill that transferred an environmental preserve and nearby property in Wellington from an independent water control district to a dependent special district. [6]
2023 Florida Special Legislative Session
Amidst the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, Governor DeSantis called a special legislative session.
Waldron drafted a resolution calling for the complete support of Israel. [7] This was one of three House resolutions related to the conflict, the other two being those of Randy Fine and Angie Nixon. [8] Waldron's resolution passed unanimously.
2024 Florida Legislative Session
At the beginning of the session, Waldron filed a bill to restrict the retail sale of pet rabbits in March and April. [9] She claims that such a bill would limit the number of people who buy pet rabbits as an impulse purchase--especially around Easter. [10]
After the issue was brought to her attention by a group of students from the University of Florida, Rep. Waldron sponsored a bill against corporal punishment. [11] If this bill successfully passes, it will prevent all of a school's faculty and administration except the principal from applying such punishment to the students of any public or charter school. [12] The bill bans the practice completely for homeless and special needs children.
Election history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Katherine Waldron | 33,827 | 50.6 | |
| Republican | Saulis Banionis | 32,963 | 49.4 | |
| Total votes | 66,790 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
External links
References
- ^ "Katherine Waldron - 2022 - 2024 ( Speaker Renner )". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ Milian, Jorge (20 October 2022). "Public education among issues dividing candidates seeking new Florida House District 93 seat". The Palm Beach Post.
- ^ Geggis, Anne (April 1, 2022). "Primary race develops in newly drawn Palm Beach County district". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Geggis, Anne (November 9, 2022). "Katherine Waldron holds off Republican, Hillary Cassel cruises to win in open South Florida House races". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Schultz, Randy (March 24, 2022). "Caruso Runs in New District, Menin and Clique Split & More". Boca Magazine. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Governor Signs Waldron's Acme Bill Into Law". The Town-Crier. June 29, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ King, Steve (November 3, 2023). "Resolutions supporting Israel up for vote in upcoming special session". WPBF 25 News. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Llanos, Jackie (November 7, 2023). "Democratic lawmaker in House labeled 'evil' after calling for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war". Florida Phoenix. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Costeines, Michael (January 4, 2024). "Florida bill would prohibit the retail sale of rabbits during certain months". Florida's Voice. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Zizo, Christie (January 4, 2024). "As unwanted pet rabbits overrun Florida neighborhoods, bunny bill seeks to curb sales". Click Orlando. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Zoey, Thomas (December 5, 2023). "Anti-corporal punishment bill finds Florida House sponsor, co-sponsor". The Independent Florida Alligator. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ Papantonis, Nick (November 15, 2023). "Florida could become latest state to restrict corporal punishment in schools". WFTV. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
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