James Florio

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James Florio

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth August 29, 1937
Date of Death Sept. 25, 2022 (Age: 85)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

James Florio holds a robust educational background, including a Bachelor of Arts in social studies and a Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law–Camden. He gained early legal experience as borough solicitor for several municipalities and as assistant city attorney for Camden. Florio furthered his education with graduate studies in public law and government at Columbia University. His professional expertise and commitment to public service were recognized through various honors, including the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his advocacy on gun control.

Political Ideas

James Florio's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive social policies and a nuanced approach to economic regulation. His advocacy for gun control, recognized with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, juxtaposes with his deep involvement in Democratic Party activities and public service roles. Florio's educational background, from a high school equivalency to a Juris Doctor, underscores a commitment to public law and governance, revealing an intellectually rigorous yet pragmatically driven politician. His career, from assistant city attorney to mentoring under Angelo Errichetti, highlights a strategic focus on local governance and regional industrial interests.

Campaigns
2000: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

2000 New Jersey U.S. Senate Democratic primary election

182,212 votes

Loss

Winner: Jon Corzine

1993: New Jersey State Governor

Election History

1993 New Jersey gubernatorial election

1,210,031 votes (48.29%)

Loss

Winner: Christine Todd Whitman

New Jersey Governor 1993, Democrat Primary

200,420 votes (100.00%)

Win
1989: New Jersey State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey Gubernatorial Election, 1989

1,379,937 votes (61.23%)

Win

Democratic Party primary results

251,979 votes (68.23%)

Win
1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 1st District

69.90% of vote

Win
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 1st District

75.60% of vote

Win
1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 1st District

71.90% of vote

Win
1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 1st District

73.30% of vote

Win
1981: New Jersey State Governor

Election History

New Jersey gubernatorial election, 1981

1,144,202 votes (49.38%)

Loss

Winner: Thomas Kean

Democratic Party primary results

164,179 votes (25.92%)

Win
1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 1st District

76.70% of vote

Win
1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 1st District

79.40% of vote

Win
1977: New Jersey State Governor

Election History

New Jersey Governor 1977, Democrat Primary

87,743 votes (15.15%)

Loss

Winner: Brendan Byrne

1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 1st District

70.10% of vote

Win
1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 1st District

57.50% of vote

Win
1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New Jersey House of Representatives 1st District

47.00% of vote

Loss

Winner: John Hunt