Victor Torres (Florida)
Victor Torres (Democratic Party) (also known as Vic) was a member of theFlorida State Senate, representingDistrict 25. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. He left office on November 5, 2024.
Torres (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theFlorida State Senate to representDistrict 25. He won in the general election onNovember 8, 2022.
Biography
Victor Torres was born in New York, New York. Torres served in the U.S. Marine Corps. His career experience includes working as a NYC Transit police detective. Torres has been affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Police, the League of Women Voters of Orange County, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Torres was assigned to the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee
- Commerce and Tourism Committee
- Finance and Tax Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security,Vice Chair
- Senate Rules Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Collective Bargaining Committee
2021-2022
Torres was assigned to the following committees:
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee
- Collective Bargaining Committee
- Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
- Commerce and Tourism Committee
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
2019-2020
Torres was assigned to the following committees:
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee
- Commerce and Tourism Committee,Vice Chair
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
- Collective Bargaining Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2017 |
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| •Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, Vice chair |
| •Ethics and Elections |
| •Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security |
| •Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Torres served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| •Education |
| •Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Torres served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| •Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also:Florida State Senate elections, 2024
Victor Torres was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2022
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 25
IncumbentVictor Torres defeatedPeter Vivaldi in the general election for Florida State Senate District 25 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Victor Torres (D) | 52.6 | 70,120 |
 | Peter Vivaldi (R) | 47.4 | 63,288 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 133,408 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentVictor Torres advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 25.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Peter Vivaldi advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 25.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 15
IncumbentVictor Torres defeatedLou Minnis andMike James in the general election for Florida State Senate District 15 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Victor Torres (D) | 57.1 | 180,185 |
 | Lou Minnis (R) | 39.0 | 123,153 | |
 | Mike James (No Party Affiliation) | 3.9 | 12,207 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 315,545 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentVictor Torres advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 15.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Lou Minnis advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 15.
2016
- See also:Florida State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for theFlorida State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.
Victor M. Torres, Jr. defeatedPeter Vivaldi in the Florida State Senate District 15 general election.[2][3]
| Florida State Senate, District 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Victor M. Torres, Jr. | 59.27% | 142,432 | |
| Republican | Peter Vivaldi | 40.73% | 97,862 | |
| Total Votes | 240,294 | |||
| Source:Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Victor M. Torres, Jr. defeatedBob Healy Jr. in the Florida State Senate District 15 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Florida State Senate, District 15 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Victor M. Torres, Jr. | 57.66% | 15,499 | |
| Democratic | Bob Healy Jr. | 42.34% | 11,379 | |
| Total Votes | 26,878 | |||
Peter Vivaldi ran unopposed in the Florida State Senate District 15 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Florida State Senate, District 15 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Peter Vivaldi (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for theFlorida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. IncumbentVictor M. Torres, Jr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7]
2012
Torres won election in the2012 election forFlorida House of Representatives District 48. Torres ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Victor Torres did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Victor Torres did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Florida State Senate District 25 | Won general | $139,974 | $142,515 |
| 2020 | Florida State Senate District 15 | Won general | $188,106 | N/A** |
| 2016 | Florida State Senate, District 15 | Won | $296,276 | N/A** |
| 2014 | Florida House of Representatives, District 48 | Won | $77,112 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $701,469 | $142,515 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, theFlorida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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2022
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In 2022, theFlorida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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2021
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In 2021, theFlorida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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2020
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In 2020, theFlorida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19.
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2019
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In 2019, theFlorida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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2018
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In 2018, theFlorida State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 11.
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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In 2014, theFlorida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, theFlorida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑The Florida Senate, "Senator Victor M. Torres, Jr. - Personal & Career," accessed December 17, 2022
- ↑Florida Department of State, "Candidate listing for 2016 general election," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑Florida Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑4.04.1Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑5.05.1Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑Florida Division of Elections, "2014 Florida Election Watch - Multi-County or District Offices," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed June 23, 2014
- ↑Florida Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 14, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gayle Harrell (R) | Florida State Senate District 25 2022-2024 | Succeeded by Kristen Arrington (D) |
| Preceded by - | Florida State Senate District 15 2016-2022 | Succeeded by Geraldine Thompson (D) |
| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 48 2012-2016 | Succeeded by Amy Mercado (D) |
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