Laura Kelley
Laura Kelley (Democratic Party) ran for election to theFlorida House of Representatives to representDistrict 111. She lost in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
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Biography
Laura Kelley was born inMcAllen, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Houston in 2003, a law degree from the University of San Fransisco in 2006 and graduated from the Universidad Carlos III in Spain in 2009. Her career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 111
IncumbentDavid Borrero defeatedLaura Kelley in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 111 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Borrero (R) | 67.4 | 45,942 |
 | Laura Kelley (D)  | 32.6 | 22,238 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 68,180 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Laura Kelley advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 111.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentDavid Borrero advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 111.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Kelley received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Laura Kelley completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kelley's responses.
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Laura’s journey in public service and law began with her graduation Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with University Honors and Honors in Major from the University of Houston in 2003. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the University of California College of the Law in San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) in 2006. Her pursuit of global perspective led her to Madrid, Spain, where she lived for seven years, earning her Master of Laws at Universidad Carlos III and working for two multinational law firms.
In 2013, Laura returned to the United States, choosing Doral as her home where she continues to make significant contributions to her local and professional communities. Her involvement ranges from leadership roles in the Doral Girl Scout Troop 552 and the adult Girl Scout Troop 305 in South Florida, to serving as the Chapter Chair of the South Florida Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association for the 2023-2024 term. Laura is also an active member of the Florida Lawyers Network and the Doral Bar Association.- The property insurance crisis is a multi-faceted problem that requires multiple angles of attack. We need to ensure that all property insurers on the market, including Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (hereinafter "Citizens"), are adequately capitalized and that the ratings agency to determine capitalization is reliable. That is not the case at the moment. The State Legislature must adequately explore proposals such as the bipartisan proposal by Rep. Cassell and Rep. Roach as well as the "bundling" proposal.
- Florida is experiencing 40% higher rate of inflation than the national average. This negatively impacts working class and middle class families who, despite having higher wages, have less money in their pockets. This issue requires a multi-faceted approach. Part of the problem is the State's labor shortage. The US Chamber of Commerce has found that Florida has a labor shortage index of .53. This means there are 53 available workers for every 100 jobs. When there is high demand and low supply due to a lack of labor, prices increase. This labor shortage was exacerbated by SB1718. Florida must repeal SB 1718, which harmed key industries such as agriculture, construction, and hospitality.
- "Most Miami-Dade households with incomes below $75,000 struggle with housing costs. Half of all households in the county are “cost-burdened,” meaning these individuals pay more than 30% of their income for housing. This includes three-quarters of households with incomes below $75,000 per year." Additionally, "renters with modest incomes are the hardest hit. A total of 90% of Miami-Dade renters with incomes below $50,000 are cost-burdened." We need to close the housing gap by ensuring that there is an affordable housing supply. We also need to ensure that Sadowski funds are fully funded and increased to help close the housing affordability gap.
Find real solutions to Florida's property insurance crisis.
Limit government interference in women's medical decisions.
Protect public education and support our teachers.
Tackle Florida Florida's rising cost of living.
Infrastructure and Strategies Committee
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Florida House of Representatives District 111 | Lost general | $58,453 | $55,413 |
| Grand total | $58,453 | $55,413 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 111 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 27, 2024
