Barry Silver
| Barry Silver | |
|---|---|
| Florida House of Representatives | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
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In office 1996–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Klein |
| Succeeded by | Curt Levine |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 18, 1956[1] Mount Vernon, New York[1] |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Residence | Boca Raton |
| Alma mater | Florida Atlantic University, B.A., 1980; Shepard Broad Law Center 1983, J.D., 1983[1] |
| Occupation | Attorney[1][2] |
| Religion | Jewish[1] |
Barry Silver (born November 18, 1956) is a Florida attorney and politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives.[1]
Silver was born to Elaine and Samuel Silver[2] in Mount Vernon, New York[1] on November 18, 1956.[1]
Silver came in first in the primary election held on September 2, 1996 to replace Ron Klein in Florida House of Representatives District 89.[3] In October Silver won the Democratic nomination for the in a runoff election over Glenn Wichinsky. Because there was no Republican opposition,[2] by winning the runoff, Silver essentially won the District 89 Seat.[4]
Notes
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archived Website of Representative Barry Silver
- 1 2 3 Miller, Kimberly (October 2, 1996), Silver streaks to Victory, Boca Raton, Florida: Boca Raton News
- ↑ Gold, Scott (September 4, 1996), Silver, Wichinsky Head Toward Runoff In House District 89 Race, Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
- ↑ Fields, Robin (October 2, 1996), Boca's Silver Wins House District 89 Seat, Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ron Klein |
Florida House of Representatives District 89 1996-1998 |
Succeeded by Curt Levine |
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