Victor M. Torres Jr.
Victor M. Torres Jr. | |
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Member of the Florida Senate | |
Assumed office November 8, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Darren Soto (redistricting) |
Constituency | 15th (2016-2022) 25th (2022-present) |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
In office November 6, 2012 – November 8, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Darren Soto (redistricting) |
Succeeded by | Amy Mercado |
Personal details | |
Born | John Jay College | July 22, 1947
Profession | Police detective |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1966-1970 |
Victor Manuel Torres Jr. (born July 22, 1947) is a Democratic member of the Florida Senate who has represented the 25th district, encompassing Osceola County and southern Orange County, since 2022. Previously, he served two terms in the Florida House of Representatives, representing parts of Orlando in Orange County from 2012 to 2016.
History
Torres was born in
Florida Legislature
House of Representatives
When the state's legislative districts were redrawn in 2012, Torres opted to run in the newly created 48th District, which includes parts of Orlando in Orange County. Torres won the nomination of the Democratic Party unopposed, and advanced to the general election, where he was also unopposed, winning his first term entirely uncontested. He was re-elected without opposition to his second term in 2014 without opposition.
While serving in the legislature, Torres took a strong position against legislation proposed by
Senate
Torres ran for the Florida Senate seat vacated when senator Darren Soto opted to run for Florida's 9th Congressional District. Torres defeated Republican Peter Vivaldi in the general election, 56 to 44%.[3] Torres' daughter, Amy Mercado, succeeded him in the House, making the two the first father and daughter to serve in the Florida Legislature at the same time.[4]
References
- ^ Cotterell, Bill (April 11, 2014). "Florida bill would allow guns with no permit in natural disasters". Reuters. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ^ McGrory, Kathleen (April 14, 2014). "Minimal Florida support for raising minimum wage". The Bradenton Herald. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ^ Griffin, Larry (2016-11-08). "Victor Torres defeats Peter Vivaldi to win Senate District 15 seat". Florida Politics. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
- ^ Lama, Danielle (2016-11-09). "First father and daughter to serve in Florida Legislature at the same time". WOFL. Retrieved 2016-11-12.