Bobby DuBose

Bobby Brainard DuBose (born February 15, 1971) is an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 94th District, which includes most of Fort Lauderdale in central Broward County, from 2014 to 2022. DuBose served as minority leader with fellow Broward colleague as Evan Jenne co-leader for the 2020–2022 Legislature. On July 27, 2021, DuBose announced his resignation from the Florida House of Representatives, effective January 11, 2022.

Bobby DuBose
Minority Leader of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
November 16, 2020 – January 11, 2022
Preceded byKionne McGhee
Succeeded byEvan Jenne
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 94th district
In office
November 4, 2014 – January 11, 2022
Preceded byPerry E. Thurston Jr.
Succeeded byDaryl Campbell
Personal details
Born (1971-02-15) February 15, 1971
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseYvette DuBose
Children2
EducationUniversity of Florida (BA)

Early life and career

DuBose was born in Fort Lauderdale and attended the University of Florida, graduating with a degree in economics and then working as a self-employed insurance agent.[1] In 2009, he ran for the Fort Lauderdale City Commission from District III, and came in first in the municipal primary election, receiving 49% of the vote to Pamela Adams's 31%, Nadine Hankerson's 12%, and Magdalene J. Lewis's 8%.[2] Because no candidate received a majority, a runoff election was held between DuBose and Adams, which DuBose won handily with 64% of the vote.[3] In 2011, DuBose was elected to his second term without opposition and served as the Vice-Mayor of Fort Lauderdale from 2011 to 2012.

Florida House of Representatives

In 2014, incumbent State Representative Perry E. Thurston, Jr. was unable to seek re-election due to term limits, so DuBose ran to succeed him. He faced Lauderdale Lakes City Commissioner Levoyd Williams in the Democratic primary, which was an open primary because no other candidates filed. The two candidates pledged to run a positive campaign because DuBose "grew up playing with Williams' children," both candidates are members of Kappa Alpha Psi, and they are lifelong friends.[4] DuBose pledged to work with Republicans in the legislature, noting, "I've learned to work with Republicans, Democrats, and independents, and we've been able to mobilize on central issues that affect us."[1] In the end, DuBose defeated Williams in a landslide, receiving 67% of the vote, to win his first term in the legislature.

In 2020, DuBose faced 21-year old activist Elijah Manley in the Democratic primary. After a contentious primary, DuBose won his final term in the Florida House of Representatives with 69% of the vote to Manley's 31%.[5]

For the 2020–22 Legislature, Dubose and fellow Broward Democrat Evan Jenne were elected by the House Democratic caucus to serve as co-minority leaders.[6][7]

On April 20, Dubose declared he was running for Congress in the special election after incumbent Alcee Hastings died from pancreatic cancer.[8]

On July 27, 2021 DuBose submitted his irrevocable resignation as required by Florida Law, to run for Congress.[9] As noted in his resignation letter, he will step down from the Florida House of Representatives on January 11, 2022.[10]

DuBose was defeated in the November 2, 2021 Special Democratic Primary Election for Florida's 20th Congressional District. He placed fifth out of eleven candidates.[11]

References
  1. Man, Anthony (October 14, 2013). "Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes commissioners seek state House seat". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  2. "2009 Municipal Primary and Special Elections 2/10/2009". Broward County Supervisor of Elections. Archived from the original on December 17, 2010. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  3. "2009 Municipal General Elections 3/10/2009". Broward County Supervisor of Elections. Archived from the original on December 17, 2010. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  4. Sweeney, Dan (August 8, 2014). "Friends, opponents in state House race 94". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  5. "Bobby DuBose, Dotie Joseph stave off primary challenges and secure reelection". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. August 19, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  6. Koh, Elizabeth (April 25, 2019). "Florida House Democrats name next leaders". Tampa Bay Times.
  7. McCarthy, Regan (November 17, 2020). "Florida House And Senate Minority Leaders Officially Take Their Places For The Upcoming Legislative". WJCT.
  8. Man, Anthony (April 20, 2021). "State Rep. Bobby DuBose running for Congress, shaking up race to succeed Alcee Hastings". Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  9. Man, Anthony. "Five elected officials have resigned so they can run for Congress in South Florida special election". sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  10. JrJuly 29, John J. Murphy; Am, 2021 at 11:18 (2021-07-29). "Five elected officials resign to run in CD 20 Special Election". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  11. Washington, Wayne. "Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick apparent winner of Democratic primary by 5 votes". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
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