Julie McClure

Julie McClure
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 68th district
In office
November 3, 1992 – November 8, 1994
Preceded byPeggy Simone
Succeeded byMark Flanagan
Personal details
Born (1944-11-24) November 24, 1944
Atlanta, Georgia
PartyDemocratic (until 1994)
Republican (1994–present)
Children2
EducationSouthern Methodist University (B.A.)
OccupationProperty appraiser

Julie McClure (born November 24, 1944) is an American politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 68th district from 1992 to 1994. Originally a Democrat, she switched to the Republican Party in 1994.

Personal life

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.[1][2]

Political career

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 Bradenton Herald for her specific policy agenda.[3] In the end she won the race by only 0.6% barley beating out Brian Adams.[4]

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.[5] and two years later in 1996 the law would go into effect.[6]

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 Flanagan. Shortly after this she would switch to the Republican Party.[7]

In 1996 she planned to challenge for her seat back, however she was diagnosed with breast cancer and decided not to run.[7]

Electoral history

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 68, 1994
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Flanagan 21,519 51.3%
Democratic Julie McClure 20,437 48.7%

[8]

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 68, 1992
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Julie McClure 26,066 50.3%
Republican Brian Adams 25,718 49.7%

[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Julie McClure, Today's Wonder Woman Brought to us Courtesy of the Bradenton Herald". Women's Resource Center | Serving Manatee, Sarasota, Venice. August 19, 2015. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES". Julie McClure Inc. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Julie McClure Endorsement". The Bradenton Herald. October 22, 1992. p. 18. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Julie McClure Wins Election". The Tampa Tribune. November 5, 1992. p. 111. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Julie McCure touts bike helmet law". Tampa Bay Times. April 6, 1994. p. 37. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Bike Helmet law passed". Florida Today. July 29, 1996. p. 14. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  7. 1 2 "Julie McClure get cancer and becomes republican". The Bradenton Herald. May 25, 1996. p. 18. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
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