Julie McClure is an American politician and small business owner.[1]
Julie McClure | |
|---|---|
 Julie McClure in 1992 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 68th district | |
| In office 1992–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Peggy Simone |
| Succeeded by | Mark G. Flanagan |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic 1992-1994 Republican 1994-present |
| Residence | Bradenton, Florida |
| Alma mater | Southern Methodist University |
| Website | https://www.appraisals4u.biz |
Personal life edit
McClure is a graduate of Southern Methodist University. She is also a longtime resident of Bradenton, Florida, where she owns a small business named Julie McClure Inc. - Appraisals and Sales.[2][3]
Political career edit
McClure's political career started in 1992 when she ran for the 68th district in the Florida House of Representatives. During this race she was endorsed by the The Bradenton Herald for her specific policy agenda.[4] In the end she won the race by only 0.6% barley beating out Brian Adams.[5]
In April 1994 McClure pushed for a bill that would require children under the age of 16 to wear helmets while riding bikes. She was successful with her efforts in the house where it passed 60–46.[6] and two years later in 1996 the law would go into effect.[7]
In 1994 she would run as the incumbent for the Florida House's 68th district. She ended up losing the election by 2% to Mark G. Flanagan. Shorty after this she would switch to the Republican Party.[8]
In 1996 she planned to challenge for her seat back, however she was diagnosed with breast cancer and decided not to run.[8]
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark G. Flanagan | 21,519 | 51.3% | |
| Democratic | Julie McClure | 20,437 | 48.7% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Julie McClure | 26,066 | 50.3% | |
| Republican | Brian Adams | 25,718 | 49.7% | |
References edit
- ^ "Elect Julie McClure State Representative, District 68, Democrat". Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials. 1992-01-01.
- ^ "Julie McClure, Today's Wonder Woman Brought to us Courtesy of the Bradenton Herald". Women's Resource Center | Serving Manatee, Sarasota, Venice. 2015-08-19. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES". Julie McClure Inc. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Julie McClure Endorsement". The Bradenton Herald. 1992-10-22. p. 18. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Julie McClure Wins Election". The Tampa Tribune. 1992-11-05. p. 111. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Julie McCure touts bike helmet law". Tampa Bay Times. 1994-04-06. p. 37. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Bike Helmet law passed". Florida Today. 1996-07-29. p. 14. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ a b "Julie McClure get cancer and becomes republican". The Bradenton Herald. 1996-05-25. p. 18. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 2024-04-19.