Margo Fischer
Margo Fischer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office November 5, 1996 – November 3, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Peter R. Wallace |
| Succeeded by | Frank Farkas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1946 |
| Died | October 7, 2005 (aged 58) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | David J. Fischer (m. 1986) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Eckerd College (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Investment banker |
Margo Fischer (October 29, 1946 – October 7, 2005) was a Democratic politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 52nd district from 1996 to 1998.
Early life
[edit]Fischer was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1946, and moved to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1956, where she grew up.[1][2] She worked as a secretary for a municipal bond company, eventually becoming vice president, and attended Eckerd College.[2] In 1986, she married David J. Fischer, who would later serve as mayor of St. Petersburg from 1991 to 2001.[2]
Florida House of Representatives
[edit]In 1996, when State House Speaker Peter R. Wallace declined to seek re-election, Fischer ran to succeed him in the 52nd district. She faced former St. Petersburg City Councilwoman Martha Maddux in the Democratic primary,[2] whom she narrowly defeated, winning the nomination by 21 votes.[3] In the general election, she ran against chiropractor Frank Farkas, the Republican nominee.[4] She narrowly defeated Farkas, winning 52 percent of the vote to his 48 percent.[5]
Fischer ran for re-election in 1998, and was again opposed by Farkas.[6] This time, he won, receiving 53 percent of the vote to her 47 percent.[7]
In 2000, Fischer challenged Farkas again.[8] She lost by a wider margin, winning 44 percent of the vote to his 56 percent.[9]
Death
[edit]Fischer died on October 7, 2005.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ Phelps, John B, ed. (1997). The Clerk's Manual: 1996-1998. Clerk of the Florida House of Representatives. p. 168–69.
- 1 2 3 4 Krueger, Curtis (May 13, 1996). "Hopefuls line up to follow speaker". St. Petersburg Times. p. 1B, 4B. Retrieved July 24, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "September 3, 1996 Primary Election Democratic Primary - State Representative District: 52". Florida Department of Elections. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ Krueger, Curtis (October 28, 1996). "Farkas, Fischer do battle in Pinellas' toughest race". St. Petersburg Times. p. 1B. Retrieved July 24, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "November 5, 1996 General Election - State Representative District: 52". Florida Department of Elections. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ Nohlgren, Stephen (July 14, 1998). "House District 52 race may be a repeat". St. Petersburg Times. p. 3B. Retrieved July 24, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "November 3, 1998 General Election - State Representative District: 52". Florida Department of Elections. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ Bond, Sharon (March 15, 2000). "Businesswomen reap rewards". Neighborhood Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. p. 3. Retrieved July 24, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "November 7, 2000 General Election - State Representative District: 52". Florida Department of Elections. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ Basse, Craig (October 8, 2005). "Former legislator Margo Fischer, 58, dies". St. Petersburg Times. p. 1B. Retrieved July 24, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1946 births
- 2005 deaths
- People from Youngstown, Ohio
- People from St. Petersburg, Florida
- Democratic Party members of the Florida House of Representatives
- Eckerd College alumni
- American investment bankers
- Women state legislators in Florida
- 20th-century American politicians
- 20th-century American women politicians