Patricia Bailey-Snook

Patricia Bailey-Snook
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 57th district
In office
November 2, 1982 – November 6, 1984
Preceded byDennis Jones
Succeeded byJim Frishe
Personal details
Born(1936-02-11)February 11, 1936
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
DiedDecember 8, 2014(2014-12-08) (aged 78)
Sumterville, Florida
PartyDemocratic
Spouses
  • Larry Allan Bailey (died 1982)
John Snook
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(m. 2000)​
Children2
EducationSt. Petersburg Junior College
University of Florida
Florida Atlantic University

Patricia L. Bailey-Snook (February 11, 1936 – December 8, 2014) was a Democratic politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 57th district from 1982 to 1984.

Early life

Bailey-Snook was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, in 1936, and moved to Florida later that year.[1][2] She was politically active in Pinellas Park, serving on the planning and zoning commission and winning election to the city council in 1973.[3] She served on the city council until 1982, when she resigned to run for the legislature.[2][4]

Florida House of Representatives

In 1982, Bailey-Snook ran for the Florida House of Representatives from the 57th district, which was based in central Pinellas County. In the Democratic primary, she faced activist Ron Lowe and former county school board member Gareth Whitehurst.[5] Bailey-Snook won the primary by a wide margin, receiving 58 percent of the vote to Whitehurst's 21 percent and Lowe's 20 percent.[6] In the general election, she was opposed by insurance executive Jim Frishe, the Republican nominee.[7] Bailey-Snook narrowly defeated Frishe, winning 51 percent of the vote to his 49 percent.[8]

Bailey-Snook ran for re-election in 1984, and faced a rematch with Frishe.[9] She campaigned on her support for public education and environmental protection, and her campaign raised and spent significantly more than Frishe's.[10][11] Frishe narrowly defeated Bailey-Snook for re-election, winning 51–49 percent.[12]

In 1986, when Frishe ran for re-election, Bailey-Snook ran against him.[13] Though the race was competitive, Frishe ended up winning re-election by a wider than expected margin, ultimately receiving 56 percent of the vote to her 44 percent.[14][15]

Post-legislative career

Bailey-Snook (center) in 2005 with other members of the Pinellas Park City Council

Bailey-Snook ran for the Pinellas Park City Council again in 1987, when City Councilman Sandy Dunkum faced a recall election.[16] Dunkum was recalled by a wide margin, and Bailey-Snook won the election to replace him, receiving 38 percent of the vote.[17] She served on the city council until 2008, when she declined to seek re-election.[18] After leaving the council, she and her second husband, John Snook, retired to Lake Panasoffkee.[2]

Death

Bailey-Snook died on December 8, 2014.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Morris, Allen, ed. (1982). The Clerk's Manual: 1982-1984. Clerk of the Florida House of Representatives. pp. 47–48.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Lindberg, Anne (December 19, 2014). "Politics was her love and destiny". St. Petersburg Times. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Burke, Mrs. Bailey Elected To Pinellas Park Seats". St. Petersburg Times. March 7, 1973. p. 8-B. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Council member resigns after serving 10 years on board". St. Petersburg Times. July 11, 1982. p. 1. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ Harwood, John (September 2, 1982). "District 57 offers voters a variety". St. Petersburg Times. p. 1-B. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "September 7, 1982 Primary Election Democratic Primary - State Representative District: 57". Florida Department of State. 1982. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  7. ↑ Harwood, John (October 6, 1982). "Frishe apparent winner in GOP runoff in District 57". St. Petersburg Times. p. 11B. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "November 2, 1982 General Election - State Representative District: 57". Florida Department of State. 1982. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  9. ↑ Geyelin, Milo (June 21, 1984). "James C. Frishe to try again for Florida House seat". St. Petersburg Times. p. 11B. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ Travis, Mark (October 30, 1984). "Candidates drawing heavy special-interest support". St. Petersburg Times. p. 10B. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ↑ Geyelin, Milo (November 7, 1984). "Frishe leads incumbent Bailey in House 57 race". St. Petersburg Times. p. 4B. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ↑ "November 6, 1984 General Election - State Representative District: 57". Florida Department of State. 1984. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  13. ↑ Debenport, Ellen (July 18, 1986). "Patricia Bailey is seeking a rematch". St. Petersburg Times. p. 4B. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ↑ Jerome, Paul (November 5, 1986). "Frishe expands lead, beats Bailey again". St. Petersburg Times. p. 5B. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ↑ "November 4, 1986 General Election - State Representative District: 57". Florida Department of State. 1986. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  16. ↑ Curtin, Patty (June 20, 1987). "Ex-council member seeks to return". St. Petersburg Times. p. 2. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ↑ Weinstein, Joshua L.; Curtin, Patty (July 1, 1987). "Council member ousted". St. Petersburg Times. p. 12B. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ↑ Lindberg, Anne (February 27, 2008). "Candidate fuels council race with his own money". St. Petersburg Times. p. 15. Retrieved July 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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