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In 2009, Greg Steube announced that he would be running for State Representative of District 67 in the [[Florida House of Representatives]]. Major momentum formed after his endorsement from U.S. Representative [[Vern Buchanan]], former Representative Ron Reagan, Representative Bill Galvano, businessman Pat Neal and many others<ref>{{cite web|last=Staff|first=The Observer|title=Buchanan endorses Greg Steube|url=http://www.yourobserver.com/news/east-county/Front-Page/05052009244/Buchanan-endorses-Greg-Steube|publisher=The Observer|accessdate=07/03/2012}}</ref> . By March 23, he had enough signatures to officially be a candidate for the vacant seat<ref>{{cite web|last=Politics|first=Manatee|url=http://manateepolitics.blogspot.com/2010/04/greg-steube-first-to-win-spot-on-ballot.html|publisher=Political Watch|accessdate=07/03/2012}}</ref>. |
In 2009, Greg Steube announced that he would be running for State Representative of District 67 in the [[Florida House of Representatives]]. Major momentum formed after his endorsement from U.S. Representative [[Vern Buchanan]], former Representative Ron Reagan, Representative Bill Galvano, businessman Pat Neal and many others<ref>{{cite web|last=Staff|first=The Observer|title=Buchanan endorses Greg Steube|url=http://www.yourobserver.com/news/east-county/Front-Page/05052009244/Buchanan-endorses-Greg-Steube|publisher=The Observer|accessdate=07/03/2012}}</ref> . By March 23, he had enough signatures to officially be a candidate for the vacant seat<ref>{{cite web|last=Politics|first=Manatee|title=Greg Steube first to win spot on ballet|url=http://manateepolitics.blogspot.com/2010/04/greg-steube-first-to-win-spot-on-ballot.html|publisher=Political Watch|accessdate=07/03/2012}}</ref>. |
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On August 24, 2010, he won the Republican Primary with 53% of the vote, as compared to the runner-up with 28% of the vote. He proceeded to run against two other candidates for the House seat, ultimately winning the November 4, 2010 election with 68% of the vote<ref>{{cite web|first=Ballotpedia|title=Greg Steube|url=http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Greg_Steube#cite_note-2|publisher=Florida House of Representatives|accessdate=07/03/2012}}</ref>. |
On August 24, 2010, he won the Republican Primary with 53% of the vote, as compared to the runner-up with 28% of the vote. He proceeded to run against two other candidates for the House seat, ultimately winning the November 4, 2010 election with 68% of the vote<ref>{{cite web|first=Ballotpedia|title=Greg Steube|url=http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Greg_Steube#cite_note-2|publisher=Florida House of Representatives|accessdate=07/03/2012}}</ref>. |
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Greg Steube | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| Assumed office 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Pilon |
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| Born | May 19, 1978 Bradenton, FL |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennifer Steube |
| Residence | Sarasota, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Greg Steube is a current Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 67th District since 2010.
Personal Life
Greg Steube was born in Bradenton, FL on May 19, 1978 to father Brad and mother Debbie Steube. He attended Southeast High School for secondary education, before attending the University of Florida. During his time in college, he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity as well as a member of the University of Florida Honor Society Florida Blue Key. He was inducted into the University of Florida Hall of Fame. During his time at the University of Florida, he interned in both the Florida Legislature as well as the U.S. House of Representatives.
During his last year of Law School, Greg Steube enlisted in the U.S. Army's delayed entry program, and after completing the Florida Bar Exam, entered into a year in the Infantry. Afterward, he transferred to the Judge Advocate General's Corps for three years, during which he became a Captain. This took place during the Gulf War[1] .
Currently, in addition to his job as a legislator, he is an Associate Attorney at the law firm of Becker & Poliakoff.[2]
Politics
In 2009, Greg Steube announced that he would be running for State Representative of District 67 in the Florida House of Representatives. Major momentum formed after his endorsement from U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan, former Representative Ron Reagan, Representative Bill Galvano, businessman Pat Neal and many others[3] . By March 23, he had enough signatures to officially be a candidate for the vacant seat[4].
On August 24, 2010, he won the Republican Primary with 53% of the vote, as compared to the runner-up with 28% of the vote. He proceeded to run against two other candidates for the House seat, ultimately winning the November 4, 2010 election with 68% of the vote[5].
In 2011, he announced that he would run for re-election[6]
References
- ^ Bogart, Elizabeth. "Candidate Profile: Florida House of Representatives District 67: Greg Steube". The Bradenton Times. Retrieved 07/03/2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Attorneys". Becker & Poliakoff. Retrieved 07/03/2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Staff, The Observer. "Buchanan endorses Greg Steube". The Observer. Retrieved 07/03/2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Politics, Manatee. "Greg Steube first to win spot on ballet". Political Watch. Retrieved 07/03/2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Greg Steube". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 07/03/2012.
{{cite web}}:|first=missing|last=(help); Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Politics, Manatee. "Greg Steube raises $51,000 in final three months of 2011". Political Watch. Retrieved 07/03/2012.
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