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Bill Mitchell is the Democratic candidate for the 9th Congressional District of Florida

Bill Mitchell is the Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 9th Congressional District (map) of Florida. He is the Democratic nominee seeking to challenge incumbent Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.). He won in primary elections which took place on August 26, 2008. [1]

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Positions, record and controversies

Bio

After working for several large law firms, Bill founded Mitchell Law Group in 1992.[2]

2008 elections

Mitchell is the Democratic nominee seeking to challenge Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) in the 2008 congressional elections.[3][4] He won in primary elections which took place on August 26, 2008. [1]

Money in politics

This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.

Campaign contributions

The following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Bill Mitchell. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information.

Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle
DonorAmount (US Dollars)
Rothstein, Rosenfeldt & Adler$ 5,600
Plumbers/Pipefitters Union$ 5,000
Rhythm & Amp$ 4,300
Innovative Concepts Group$ 3,300
Holland & Knight$ 2,850
Thomas Financial$ 2,750
Communications Workers of America$ 2,500
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers$ 2,500
National Cmte for an Effective Congress$ 2,500
Legg LLC$ 2,000
Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site.
Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from
the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.

Committees and affiliations

Committees

Mitchell will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Affiliations

More background data

Contact

Campaign Headquarters:
101 E Kennedy Blvd. Ste. 3010
Tampa, FL 33602
Ph:(813)841-4000
Call: (813) 841-4000
votebillmitchell@tampabay.rr.com

Articles and resources

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 “Florida 2008 General Election,"The Green Papers, August 27, 2008
  2. About Bill
  3. 2008 Race Tracker page on Florida's 9th Congressional District
  4. Official Bill Mitchell for Congress website

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