Corrine Brown

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Corrine Brown

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Florida House of Representatives

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U.S. House Florida District 5

Successor: Alfred Lawson

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Compensation

Net worth

(2012) $3,501

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 30, 2016

Education

Bachelor's

Florida A&M University, 1969

Graduate

University of Florida, 1974

Other

Honorary Doctor of Law Degree, Edward Waters College

Personal

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Profession

College professor

## Contents

* 1 Biography
* 2 Career
* 3 Committee assignments
* 3.1 U.S. House
* 3.1.1 2015-2016
* 3.1.2 2013-2014
* 3.1.3 2011-2012
* 4 Key votes
* 4.1 114th Congress
* 4.1.1 Economic and fiscal
* 4.1.1.1 Trade Act of 2015
* 4.1.1.2 Defense spending authorization
* 4.1.1.3 2016 Budget proposal
* 4.1.1.4 2015 budget
* 4.1.2 Foreign Affairs
* 4.1.2.1 Iran nuclear deal
* 4.1.2.2 Export-Import Bank
* 4.1.3 Domestic
* 4.1.3.1 USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
* 4.1.3.2 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
* 4.1.3.3 Cyber security
* 4.1.4 Immigration
* 4.2 113th Congress
* 4.3 National security
* 4.3.1 DHS Appropriations Act (2014)
* 4.3.2 Keystone Pipeline Amendment
* 4.3.3 CISPA (2013)
* 4.3.4 NDAA
* 4.4 Economy
* 4.4.1 Farm bill
* 4.4.2 2014 Budget
* 4.4.3 Government shutdown
* 4.4.4 Federal Pay Adjustment Act
* 4.5 Immigration
* 4.5.1 Morton Memos Prohibition
* 4.6 Healthcare
* 4.6.1 Healthcare Reform Rules
* 4.6.2 Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act
* 4.7 Social issues
* 4.7.1 Amash amendment
* 4.8 Previous congressional sessions
* 4.8.1 Fiscal Cliff
* 5 Issues
* 5.1 Presidential preference
* 5.2 2016 presidential endorsement
* 5.3 Ethics investigation
* 5.4 Redistricting
* 5.5 National security
* 5.5.1 American response in Syria
* 5.6 Social issues
* 5.6.1 Farm Bill
* 6 Elections
* 6.1 2016
* 6.1.1 Campaign themes
* 6.2 2014
* 6.3 2012
* 6.3.1 Campaign themes
* 6.4 Full history
* 7 Campaign donors
* 7.1 Comprehensive donor history
* 7.2 2016
* 7.3 2014
* 7.3.1 Cost per vote
* 7.4 2012
* 7.4.1 Cost per vote
* 7.5 2010
* 8 Personal Gain Index
* 8.1 PGI: Change in net worth
* 8.2 PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
* 9 Analysis
* 9.1 Ideology and leadership
* 9.2 Like-minded colleagues
* 9.3 Lifetime voting record
* 9.4 Congressional staff salaries
* 9.4.1 Staff bonuses
* 9.5 National Journal vote ratings
* 9.5.1 2013
* 9.5.2 2012
* 9.5.3 2011
* 9.6 Voting with party
* 9.6.1 2014
* 9.6.2 2013
* 10 Noteworthy events
* 10.1 Federal corruption conviction
* 11 2016 Democratic National Convention
* 11.1 What is a superdelegate?
* 11.2 Florida primary results
* 11.3 Delegate allocation
* 12 Recent news
* 13 See also
* 14 External links
* 15 Footnotes

Corrine Brown (b. November 11, 1946, in Jacksonville, FL) is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives. She served from 1993 to 2017.

Brown sought re-election in 2016.[1] She was defeated by former state Sen. Al Lawson in the Democratic primary on August 30, 2016.[2]

Brown previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993.[3]

## Biography[edit]

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Brown was born in Jacksonville, FL. She holds a number of degrees, including an Ed.S., an M.A. and a B.S.[4]

## Career[edit]

Below is an abbreviated outline of Brown's academic, professional, and political career:[5]

* 2013-2017: U.S. Representative from Florida's 5th Congressional District
* 1993-2013: U.S. Representative from Florida's 3rd Congressional District
* 1983-1993: Florida House of Representatives
* 1974: Graduated from the University of Florida, Gainesville, with an Ed.S.
* 1971: Graduated from Florida A&M University with an M.A.
* 1969: Graduated from Florida A&M University with a B.S.

## Committee assignments[edit]

### U.S. House[edit]

#### 2015-2016[edit]

Brown served on the following committees:[6]

* Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
* Subcommittee on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation
* Subcommittee on Highways & Transit
* Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials
* Veterans' Affairs Committee, Ranking Member

#### 2013-2014[edit]

Brown served on the following committees:[7][8]

* Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
* Subcommittee on Aviation
* Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
* Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials - Ranking Member
* Committee on Veterans' Affairs
* Subcommittee on Health

#### 2011-2012[edit]

Brown served on the following committees:[9]

* Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
* Subcommittee on Aviation
* Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
* Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials (Ranking Member)
* Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
* United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans' Affairs[9]
* Subcommittee on Health

## Key votes[edit]

### 114th Congress[edit]

The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[10][11] For more information pertaining to Brown's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[12]

#### Economic and fiscal[edit]

##### Trade Act of 2015[edit]

See also: The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, 2015

Trade adjustment assistance
On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Brown was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.[13][14]
Trade promotion authority
On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Brown was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure.[15][16]
Trade promotion authority second vote
After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Brown was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment.[17][18]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Brown was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[19][20]

##### Defense spending authorization[edit]

On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Brown voted with 142 other Democrats and eight Republicans against the bill.[21] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[22]

On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[23][24] Brown voted with 134 other Democrats and 235 Republicans to approve the bill.[25] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[26]

##### 2016 Budget proposal[edit]

On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Brown, voted against the resolution.[27][28][29]

##### 2015 budget[edit]

On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[30] Brown voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[31] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[32] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.

#### Foreign Affairs[edit]

##### Iran nuclear deal[edit]

See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015

On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Brown voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[33][34]

Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Brown voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.[35][36]

Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Brown voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[37][38]

Presidential non-compliance of section 2
On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Brown voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[39][40]

##### Export-Import Bank[edit]

On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[41] Brown voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[42]

#### Domestic[edit]

##### USA FREEDOM Act of 2015[edit]

On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Brown voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[43][44]

##### Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act[edit]

On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Brown voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[45][46]

##### Cyber security[edit]

On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[47] Brown voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[48]

On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[49] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Brown voted with 104 Democrats and 202 Republicans in favor of the bill.[50]

#### Immigration[edit]

On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[51] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Brown voted with 134 Democrats and two Republicans against the bill.[52]

### 113th Congress[edit]

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[53] For more information pertaining to Brown's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[54]

### National security[edit]

#### DHS Appropriations Act (2014)[edit]

Brown voted against HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[55]

#### Keystone Pipeline Amendment[edit]

Brown voted in favor of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[55]

#### CISPA (2013)[edit]

Brown voted in favor of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[56] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[55]

#### NDAA[edit]

Brown voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[55]

### Economy[edit]

#### Farm bill[edit]

On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill.[57] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[58][59] It also cut the food stamp program an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[59] Brown voted with 161 other Republican representatives in favor of the bill.

#### 2014 Budget[edit]

On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[60][61] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582-page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[61] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[62] It increased the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel by 1 percent, increased Head Start funding for early childhood education by $1 billion, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and protected the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Brown voted with the majority of the Republican Party in favor of the bill.[60]

#### Government shutdown[edit]

See also: United States budget debate, 2013

On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[63] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[64] Brown voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[65]

The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[66] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Brown voted for HR 2775.[67]

#### Federal Pay Adjustment Act[edit]

Brown voted against HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years.[55]

### Immigration[edit]

#### Morton Memos Prohibition[edit]

Brown voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines.[55]

### Healthcare[edit]

#### Healthcare Reform Rules[edit]

Brown voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[55]

#### Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act[edit]

Brown voted against HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines.[55]

### Social issues[edit]

#### Amash amendment[edit]

Brown voted against House Amendment 413 - Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the Patriot Act. The amendment failed on July 4, 2013, by a vote of 205-217. The amendment would have prohibited the collection of records by the National Security Agency under the Patriot Act. Both parties were split on the vote.[55]

### Previous congressional sessions[edit]

#### Fiscal Cliff[edit]

Brown voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[68]

## Issues[edit]

### Presidential preference[edit]

### 2016 presidential endorsement[edit]

✓ Brown endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[69]

See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton
2016 Presidential Endorsements by U.S. Representatives

Representative  |  Candidate  |  Date  |  Source
Scott Rigell |  Marco Rubio (primary)
Gary Johnson (general)  |  August 2016  |  The New York Times
Richard Hanna |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2016  |  Syracuse.com
Tom Campbell (California) |  John Kasich (primary)
Gary Johnson (general)  |  July 2016  |  The Washington Post
Ken Buck |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  July 2016  |  Facebook
Nita Lowey |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2014  |  Armonk Daily Voice
Earl "Buddy" Carter |  Donald Trump |  July 2016  |  Savannah Morning News
Paul Gosar |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  July 2016  |  Dr. Paul Gosar for Congress
Dan Benishek |  Donald Trump |  June 2016  |  The Detroit News
Rodney Frelinghuysen |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  July 2016  |  Daily Record
Raul Grijalva |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2016  |  NBC News
Nancy Pelosi |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2016  |  The Hill
Paul Ryan |  Donald Trump |  June 2016  |  Politico
Jim Jordan (Ohio) |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Washington Examiner
Jim Bridenstine |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general) |  May 2016  |  Fox 23 News
Doug Collins |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  AJC.com
Charles Boustany Jr. |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Republican Party of Louisiana
John Fleming (Louisiana) |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Republican Party of Louisiana
Rick Crawford (Arkansas) |  Marco Rubio (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  May 2016  |  KASU
Ryan Zinke |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Washington Examiner
Albio Sires |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2016  |  NJ.com
Greg Walden |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  The Hill
Darrell Issa |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Los Angeles Times
Peter King |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Newsday.com
David Trott |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Detroit Free Press
Lee Zeldin |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  Newsday.com
Steven Palazzo |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  MS News Now
Candice Miller |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  The Hill
Kevin McCarthy |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  The Atlantic
Steve Scalise |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  The Atlantic
Cathy McMorris Rodgers |  Donald Trump |  May 2016  |  The Atlantic
Raul Labrador |  John Kasich (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  May 2016  |  The Atlantic
John Duncan, Jr. |  Donald Trump |  April 2016  |  Politico
Kevin Cramer |  Donald Trump |  April 2016  |  Bismarck Tribune
Renee Ellmers |  Donald Trump |  March 2016  |  CBS North Carolina
Tom Reed |  Donald Trump |  March 2016  |  Syracuse.com
Jeff Miller (Florida) |  Donald Trump |  April 2016  |  The Hill
Bill Shuster |  Donald Trump |  April 2016  |  The Hill
Scott DesJarlais |  Donald Trump |  February 2016  |  National Review
Tom Marino |  Donald Trump |  February 2016  |  Politico
Rick Nolan |  Bernie Sanders |  April 2016  |  Politico
Elijah Cummings |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2016  |  The Washington Post
Reid Ribble |  Ted Cruz |  April 2016  |  Breitbart News
Lou Barletta |  Donald Trump |  March 2016  |  The Morning Call
Ann Wagner |  Ted Cruz |  March 2015  |  Politico
Gwen Graham |  Hillary Clinton |  March 2016  |  Tallahassee Democrat
Alan Grayson |  Bernie Sanders |  March 2016  |  Politico
Ben Ray Lujan |  Hillary Clinton |  February 2016  |  CBS News
Tulsi Gabbard |  Bernie Sanders |  February 2016  |  Politico
Ander Crenshaw |  Marco Rubio |  February 2016  |  Jacksonville.com
Chris Collins |  Donald Trump |  February 2016  |  ABC News
Duncan Hunter |  Donald Trump |  February 2016  |  Politico
Justin Amash |  Ted Cruz |  February 2016  |  The Hill
Roger Williams (Texas) |  Ted Cruz |  February 2016  |  Dallas Morning News
Joe Wilson (South Carolina) |  Marco Rubio |  February 2016  |  The Post and Courier
Mark Sanford (South Carolina) |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  August 2016  |  The Atlantic
James Clyburn |  Hillary Clinton |  February 2016  |  USA Today
Andrew Harris |  Ben Carson (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  May 2016  |  The Baltimore Sun
Steve Womack |  Marco Rubio |  February 2016  |  Arkansas Online
Lynn Westmoreland |  Marco Rubio |  February 2015  |  Atlanta Journal Constitution
Matt Salmon |  Marco Rubio |  February 2015  |  The Arizona Republic
David Price |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2016  |  WNCN
Mike Quigley |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2016  |  Quigley for Congress Facebook page
Frank Pallone |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2016  |  PolitickerNJ
Earl Blumenauer |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2015  |  Earl Blumenauer on Medium
Michael Capuano |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2015  |  Boston Globe
Maxine Waters |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
Jackie Speier |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
Pete Aguilar |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
Jerry McNerney |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
Anna Eshoo |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
John Yarmuth |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Courier-Journal
Denny Heck |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Seattle Times
Suzan DelBene |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Seattle Times
Ann Kirkpatrick |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  ABC15
Gwen Moore |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Gwen Moore for Congress
Corrine Brown |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Florida Politics
Bennie Thompson |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Jackson Free Press
Seth Moulton |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  Boston Globe
Jared Huffman |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Jared Huffman Facebook page
Paul Tonko |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Politico
Eliot Engel |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Politico
Joe Courtney |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Joe Courtney for Congress
Bill Keating |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Wareham VillageSoup.com
Yvette Clarke |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  New York Observer
Bobby Scott (Virginia) |  Hillary Clinton |  October 2015  |  Richmond Times-Dispatch
Annie Kuster |  Hillary Clinton |  September 2015  |  Concord Monitor
Dave Loebsack |  Hillary Clinton |  September 2015  |  The Des Moines Register
Cheri Bustos |  Hillary Clinton |  September 2015  |  The Des Moines Register
Zoe Lofgren |  Hillary Clinton |  September 2015  |  Zoe Lofgren Facebook page
Tim Walz |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  Pioneer Press
Bonnie Watson Coleman |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  PolitikerNJ
Bill Pascrell |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  PolitikerNJ
Donald Payne, Jr. |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  PolitickerNJ
John Garamendi |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  John Garamendi Facebook page
Jim Himes |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  Hartford Courant
Xavier Becerra |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  The Los Angeles Times
Scott Peters |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  Scott Peters Facebook page
Lois Capps |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  Lois Capps Facebook page
Marcia Fudge |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  Cleveland.com
André Carson |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  The Indianapolis Star
Suzanne Bonamici |  Hillary Clinton |  July 2015  |  Suzanne Bonamici Facebook page
Niki Tsongas |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2015  |  WBUR
Don Beyer |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  Don Beyer Twitter feed
Brenda Lawrence |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  The Detroit News
Matt Cartwright |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  Times News
William Lacy Clay |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Elizabeth Esty |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  Fox61
John Larson |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  Fox61
Steve Cohen |  Hillary Clinton |  June 2015  |  The Commercial Appeal
Katherine Clark |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2015  |  MassLive.com
Jim McGovern (Massachusetts) |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  MassLive.com
Joseph Kennedy III |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  MassLive.com
Patrick Murphy (Florida) |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Adam Smith |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
Derek Kilmer |  Hillary Clinton |  May 2015  |  The Hill
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Frederica Wilson |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
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Terri Sewell |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
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Jan Schakowsky |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
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John Lewis (Georgia) |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
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Mike Honda |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Brian Higgins |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Alcee Hastings |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
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Gene Green |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Lois Frankel |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Danny K. Davis |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Joaquin Castro |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
David Cicilline |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Hank Johnson |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2014  |  The New York Times
Richard Neal |  Hillary Clinton |  September 2015  |  MassLive
Mark Meadows (North Carolina) |  Ted Cruz |  January 2016  |  Asheville Citizen-Times
Bill Johnson (Ohio) |  John Kasich |  October 2015  |  Kasich for America
Carolyn Maloney |  Hillary Clinton |  November 2013  |  CBSNewYork
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Dina Titus |  Hillary Clinton |  August 2013  |  KRNV Reno, NV
Michael Bishop |  Jeb Bush |  November 2015  |  The Hill
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Larry Bucshon |  Marco Rubio |  December 2015  |  Evansville Courier & Press
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Austin Scott |  Marco Rubio |  September 2015  |  The Hill
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Susan Brooks |  Chris Christie |  December 2015  |  Christie2016
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Leonard Lance |  Chris Christie |  June 2015  |  NJ.com
Tom MacArthur |  Chris Christie |  June 2015  |  NJ.com
Frank LoBiondo |  Chris Christie |  June 2015  |  NJ.com
Trent Franks |  Mike Huckabee |  January 2016  |  Western Journalism
Charles Fleischmann |  Mike Huckabee |  September 2015  |  The Washington Post
Bruce Westerman |  Mike Huckabee |  September 2015  |  The Washington Post
French Hill |  Mike Huckabee |  September 2015  |  The Washington Post
Gregg Harper |  John Kasich |  September 2015  |  The Washington Times
Michael Turner (Ohio) |  John Kasich |  July 2015  |  USA Today
Steve Stivers |  John Kasich |  July 2015  |  USA Today
Tom McClintock |  Ted Cruz |  January 2016  |  The Sacramento Bee
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Alexander Mooney |  Ted Cruz |  January 2016  |  The Hill
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Judy Chu |  Hillary Clinton |  April 2015  |  The Hill
G.K. Butterfield |  Hillary Clinton |  January 2016  |  The Grio
Jason Chaffetz |  Marco Rubio |  January 2016  |  Politico
Trey Gowdy |  Marco Rubio |  December 2015  |  The Hill
Rob Bishop |  Marco Rubio |  December 2015  |  The Salt Lake Tribune
Linda Sanchez |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2015  |  La Opinion
Barbara Comstock |  Marco Rubio |  December 2015  |  The Washington Post
Brad Ashford |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2015  |  Journal Star
Eric Swalwell |  Martin O'Malley |  July 2015  |  Roll Call
Luis Gutierrez |  Hillary Clinton |  December 2015  |  Chicago Sun-Times
Sam Graves |  Ted Cruz (primary)
Donald Trump (general)  |  July 2016  |  KSHB
Ed Whitfield |  Rand Paul |  April 2015  |  Politico
Patrick Tiberi |  John Kasich |  July 2015  |  Cincinnati.com
Randy Weber |  Ted Cruz |  September 2015  |  The Texas Tribune
Jody Hice |  Ted Cruz |  September 2015  |  The Hill
Mo Brooks |  Ted Cruz |  November 2015  |  AL.com
John Culberson |  Ted Cruz |  April 2015  |  The Hill
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Louie Gohmert |  Ted Cruz |  May 2015  |  The Hill
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Brian Babin |  Ted Cruz |  July 2015  |  The Dallas Morning News
Thomas Massie |  Rand Paul |  May 2015  |  Blog4President.us
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Brett Guthrie |  Rand Paul |  November 2015  |  Roll Call
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Andy Barr |  Rand Paul |  May 2015  |  Politico
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Jason Smith (Missouri representative) |  Marco Rubio |  November 2015  |  Roll Call
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Keith Ellison (Minnesota) |  Bernie Sanders |  October 2015  |  Huffington Post
Lynn Jenkins |  Carly Fiorina |  September 2015  |  The Topeka Capital-Journal
Mick Mulvaney |  Rand Paul |  September 2015  |  The Washington Post

### Ethics investigation[edit]

On March 23, 2016, the House Ethics Committee said that it opened an investigation into Brown. According to the committee, Brown is being investigated due to "allegations that she engaged in improper conduct relating to certain outside organizations, including allegations that she may have conspired with other persons in connection with fraudulent activity, improperly solicited charitable donations, used campaign funds for personal purposes, used official resources for impermissible non-official purposes, failed to comply with tax laws and made false statements, and/or failed to make required disclosures, to the House of Representatives and Federal Election Commission."[70]

On July 8, 2016, Brown and her Chief of Staff Elias "Ronnie" Simmons pleaded not guilty to “charges of mail and wire fraud, conspiracy, obstruction and filing of false tax returns.” According to Assistant U.S. Attorney General Leslie Caldwell, "Congresswoman Brown and her chief of staff are alleged to have used the congresswoman's official position to solicit over $800,000 in donations to a supposed charitable organization, only to use that organization as a personal slush fund.” According to the indictment, donations to Brown’s charity, One Door, went into Brown’s and Simmons’ bank accounts and paid for “repairs to Brown's car and vacations to locations such as the Bahamas, Miami Beach and Los Angeles.” In addition, the indictment alleges that Brown used One Door funds to pay for “a golf tournament, lavish receptions during an annual Washington conference and the use of luxury boxes for a Beyonce concert and an NFL game between the Washington Redskins and Jacksonville Jaguars.”[71]

After the hearing, Brown said, "My heart is just really heavy. But I'm looking forward to a speedy day in court to vindicate myself. We will present the other side."[71]

### Redistricting[edit]

On July 9, 2015, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the state's congressional district map was unconstitutional. As a result of the ruling, eight congressional district were ordered to be redrawn, including Brown's 5th Congressional District.[72]

Following the ruling, Brown said, "The decision by the Florida Supreme Court is seriously flawed and entirely fails to take into consideration the rights of minority voters. It also fails to recognize federal law, in that it did not incorporate the spirit of the 1964 Voting Rights Act, which protects minority voting rights and clearly supersedes the contradictory standards set by the state’s Fair Districts requirements."[73]

### National security[edit]

#### American response in Syria[edit]

See also: United States involvement in Syria

Regarding the situation in Syria, Brown made the following statement on September 3, 2013:

“The Syrian government’s horrific use of chemical weapons against its own people is a clear violation of any moral standard and places the Assad regime well outside the circle of respect for basic human rights. I strongly believe that those responsible for these horrific attacks must be held accountable. The ongoing civil war in Syria remains deeply concerning, as does the involvement of Iran and Hezbollah in supporting the Assad regime's attacks against Syrian communities."[74]

### Social issues[edit]

#### Farm Bill[edit]

After House Republicans separated food stamp legislation from the Farm Bill on July 11, 2013, Brown took to the floor stating, "Mitt Romney was right: You all do not care about the 47 percent. Shame on you. This is a sad day for the House of Representatives. Shame on the Republicans." Because direct attacks are not allowed on the House floor, Rep. Kevin Yoder, who was at the time acting as Speaker, requested that Brown cease.[75]

## Elections[edit]

### 2016[edit]

See also: Florida's 5th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Al Lawson (D) defeated Glo Smith (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Lawson defeated incumbent Corrine Brown and L.J. Holloway in the Democratic primary on August 30, 2016.[1][2]

U.S. House, Florida District 5 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Al Lawson | 64.2% | 194,549
| Republican  |  Glo Smith  | 35.8% | 108,325
Total Votes | 302,874
Source: Florida Division of Elections

U.S. House, Florida District 5 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate | Vote % | Votes
Al Lawson | 47.6% | 39,306
Corrine Brown Incumbent | 39% | 32,235
L.J. Holloway  | 13.4% | 11,048
Total Votes | 82,589
Source: Florida Division of Elections

#### Campaign themes[edit]

The following issues were listed on Brown's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

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* Budget: The federal budget is a moral statement and how we allocate taxpayers' dollars reflects our values. While the annual federal deficit and total national debt stand at unacceptable levels, it is important to remember how we reached this point. When President Clinton left office in 2000, we enjoyed an annual surplus that would have wiped out the national debt by 2008.

* Education: As I always say, criminology 101, if our youth are busy in school studying, participating in summer school and after school recreational activities, then they are staying out of trouble. I strongly believe that we all have a responsibility to the children in this nation to do everything we can, and use every means at our disposal, to encourage reading and academic progress for all kids, not just those with the financial resources to succeed.

* Energy & Environment: I support a comprehensive energy plan, one that promotes responsible exploration and development while protecting the environment and consumers. I support conservation efforts, increasing research into renewable energy sources and relief for energy consumers in the wake of rising energy costs.

* Social Security: Ever since the Democrats created the Social Security System in 1935, it has not only formed the centerpiece around which Americans plan their retirement, but has provided piece of mind by providing benefits to both disabled workers and the children and wives of deceased beneficiaries. Currently over 3 million Floridians are receiving Social Security benefits. Including over 100,000 in my District alone.

* Transportation: I have been a member of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure since coming to Congress. By focusing on transportation issues that are key to economic development, I have helped bring jobs and opportunities to towns and cities my district and the state. One of my first accomplishments as a Member of Congress was winning funding for the much-needed Fuller Warren Bridge in Jacksonville.

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—Corrine Brown's campaign website, http://www.corrinebrownforcongress.com/issues

### 2014[edit]

See also: Florida's 5th Congressional District elections, 2014

Brown won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. She ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the primary election. She then defeated Gloreatha Scurry-Smith (R) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[77]

U.S. House, Florida District 5 General Election, 2014

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Corrine Brown Incumbent | 65.5% | 112,340
| Republican  |  Gloreatha Scurry-Smith  | 34.5% | 59,237
Total Votes | 171,577
Source: Florida Division of Elections

### 2012[edit]

See also: Florida's 5th Congressional District elections, 2012

Brown ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 5th Congressional District. Brown sought re-election on the Democratic ticket. The signature filing deadline was June 8, 2012, with the primary taking place on August 14, 2012.[78] Brown ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and LeAnne Kolb ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012.[79] She was re-elected on November 6, 2012.[80]

U.S. House, Florida District 5 General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Corrine Brown Incumbent | 70.8% | 190,472
| Republican  |  LeAnne Kolb  | 26.3% | 70,700
| Independent  |  Eileen Fleming  | 3% | 7,978
| Independent  |  Bruce Ray Riggs  | 0% | 3
Total Votes | 269,153
Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

#### Campaign themes[edit]

Brown's campaign website listed the following issues:[81]

* Transportation

Excerpt: "I have been critical in the fight to get Florida its share of transportation money. For years, Florida has been a donor state to the Highway Trust Fund and the Airport Improvement Program. I was a leader in the fight to change transportation funding through an initiative called "Tea-21," which returns more transportation money to populous states like Florida and Texas."

* Defense

Excerpt: "I stand 100% behind our troops. I have supported Defense funding every year since coming to Congress, and proudly supported both Defense bills in the 106th Congress. All those who serve deserve our appreciation, our respect, and our compassion. The brave men and women in uniform who volunteered to defend our country are in my thoughts and in my prayers."

* Education

Excerpt: "As a former educator, I understand how important education is to the future of this nation. In my estimation, education policies in the United States have not come close to meeting the needs of our nation's growing minority communities."

* Veterans

Excerpt: "I have been an outspoken critic of the minimalist Department of Veterans Affairs funding in the 108th Congress. This shabby treatment of our veterans is intolerable. Our veterans are truly the best of the best and we must promise them that we will honor their service with appreciation, compassion and respect. They should not have to come begging at our doorstop year after year."

### Full history[edit]

To view the full congressional electoral history for Corrine Brown, click [show] to expand the section.

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2010

On November 2, 2010, Corrine Brown won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Michael "Mike" Yost (R) and Terry Martin-Back (I) in the general election.[82]

| U.S. House, Florida District 3 General Election, 2010

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Corrine Brown incumbent | 63% | 94,744
| Republican  |  Michael "Mike" Yost  | 33.9% | 50,932
| Independent  |  Terry Martin-Back  | 3.1% | 4,625
Total Votes | 150,301

2008

Brown ran unopposed for re-election in 2008.

2006

Brown ran unopposed for re-election in 2006.

2004

On November 2, 2004, Corrine Brown won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Johnny M. Brown (Write-in) in the general election.[83]

U.S. House, Florida District 3 General Election, 2004

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Corrine Brown incumbent | 99.2% | 172,883
| Write-in  |  Johnny M. Brown  | 0.8% | 1,323
Total Votes | 174,206

2002

On November 5, 2002, Corrine Brown won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Jennifer Carroll (R) and Jon Arnett (Write-in) in the general election.[84]

U.S. House, Florida District 3 General Election, 2002

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Corrine Brown incumbent | 59.3% | 88,462
| Republican  |  Jennifer Carroll  | 40.7% | 60,747
| Write-in  |  Jon Arnett  | 0% | 4
Total Votes | 149,213

2000

On November 7, 2000, Corrine Brown won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Jennifer Carroll (R) in the general election.[85]

U.S. House, Florida District 3 General Election, 2000

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Corrine Brown incumbent | 57.6% | 102,143
| Republican  |  Jennifer Carroll  | 42.4% | 75,228
| N/A  |  Write-in  | 0% | 1
Total Votes | 177,372

1998

On November 3, 1998, Corrine Brown won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Bill Randall (R) in the general election.[86]

U.S. House, Florida District 3 General Election, 1998

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Corrine Brown incumbent | 55.4% | 66,621
| Republican  |  Bill Randall  | 44.6% | 53,530
Total Votes | 120,151

1996

On November 5, 1996, Corrine Brown won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Preston James Fields (R) in the general election.[87]

U.S. House, Florida District 3 General Election, 1996

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Corrine Brown incumbent | 61.2% | 98,085
| Republican  |  Preston James Fields  | 38.8% | 62,196
Total Votes | 160,281

1994

On November 8, 1994, Corrine Brown won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Marc Little (R) in the general election.[88]

U.S. House, Florida District 3 General Election, 1994

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Corrine Brown incumbent | 57.7% | 63,855
| Republican  |  Marc Little  | 42.3% | 46,907
Total Votes | 110,762

1992

On November 3, 1992, Corrine Brown won election to the United States House. She defeated Don Weldner (R) in the general election.[89]

U.S. House, Florida District 3 General Election, 1992

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Corrine Brown | 57.4% | 91,915
| Republican  |  Don Weldner  | 42.6% | 68,114
Total Votes | 160,029

## Campaign donors[edit]

### Comprehensive donor history[edit]

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Corrine Brown campaign contribution history

Year | Office | Result | Contributions
2014 | U.S. House (Florida, District 5) |  | $598,417
2012 | U.S. House (Florida, District 5) |  | $610,071
2010 | U.S. House (Florida, District 5) |  | $966,669
2008 | U.S. House (Florida, District 5) |  | $559,627
2006 | U.S. House (Florida, District 5) |  | $489,300
2004 | U.S. House (Florida, District 5) |  | $453,938
2002 | U.S. House (Florida, District 5) |  | $438,527
2000 | U.S. House (Florida, District 5) |  | $917,995
Grand total raised | $5,034,544
Source: [[90] Follow the Money]

### 2016[edit]

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Source: This graphic was generated using data from the FEC.

### 2014[edit]

Brown won re-election to the U.S. House in 2014. During that election cycle, Brown's campaign committee raised a total of $598,417 and spent $607,417.[91] This is less than the average $1.45 million spent by House winners in 2014.[92]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

Brown spent $5.41 per general election vote received in 2014.

U.S. House, Florida District 5, 2014 - Corrine Brown Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $598,417
Total Spent | $607,417
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $135,796
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $134,123
Top contributors to Corrine Brown's campaign committee
Vulcan Materials| $18,200
CSX Corp| $12,500
Berkshire Hathaway| $10,000
Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union| $10,000
Meadowlands Hospital| $10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Railroads| $56,500
Transportation Unions| $56,000
Lawyers/Law Firms| $49,950
Real Estate| $20,600
Building Materials & Equipment| $19,200

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.

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Breakdown of the source of Brown's campaign funds before the 2014 election.

Below are Brown's FEC reports.[93]

Corrine Brown (2014) Campaign Finance Reports

Report| Date Filed| Beginning Balance| Total Contributions
for Reporting Period| Expenditures| Cash on Hand
April Quarterly[94]| April 15, 2013| $1,117.75| $49,633.28| $(32,905.02)| $17,846.01
July Quarterly[95]| July 15, 2013| $17,846.01| $39,489.90| $(57,335.91)| $-44.74
October Quarterly[96]| October 13, 2013| $-44.74| $50,501.66| $(51,038.44)| $-581.52
Year-end[97]| January 31, 2014| $-581| $63,167| $(33,646)| $28,939
April Quarterly[98]| April 15, 2014| $28,939| $66,514| $(59,339)| $36,114
July Quarterly[99]| July 15, 2014| $36,114| $78,740| $(75,281)| $39,572
Pre-Primary[100]| August 14, 2014| $39,572| $46,986| $(30,564)| $55,994
October Quarterly[101]| October 15, 2014| $55,994| $81,480| $(108,192)| $29,283
| | | Running totals|
| | | $476,511.84| $(448,301.37)|

### 2012[edit]

Brown won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Brown's campaign committee raised a total of $610,072 and spent $613,190.[102] This is less than the average $1.5 million spent by House winners in 2012.[103]

#### Cost per vote[edit]

Brown spent $3.22 per vote received in 2012.

| U.S. House, Florida District 5, 2012 - Corrine Brown Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $610,072
Total Spent | $613,190
Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $19,941
Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $19,941
Top contributors to Corrine Brown's campaign committee
CSX Corp| $15,000
AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America| $10,000
Berkshire Hathaway| $10,000
Honeywell International| $10,000
Laborers Union| $10,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Railroads| $54,500
Transportation Unions| $54,000
Lawyers/Law Firms| $46,550
Air Transport| $29,000
Building Trade Unions| $21,000

To view the breakdown of campaign funding by type click [show] to expand the section.

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Breakdown of the source of Brown's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

### 2010[edit]

Brown won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Brown's campaign committee raised a total of $966,669 and spent $979,733.[104]

U.S. House, Florida District 3, 2010 - Corrine Brown Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $966,669
Total Spent | $979,733
Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $154,156
Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $150,850
Top contributors to Corrine Brown's campaign committee
CSX Corp| $49,500
Carnival Corp| $31,600
Picerne Real Estate Group| $26,400
Union Pacific Corp| $24,200
Berkshire Hathaway| $19,000
Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
Railroads| $148,380
Lawyers/Law Firms| $93,263
Real Estate| $64,146
Transportation Unions| $62,500
Sea Transport| $59,850

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Breakdown of the source of Brown's campaign funds before the 2010 election.

## Personal Gain Index[edit]

See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)

The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:

* Changes in Net Worth
* The Donation Concentration Metric

### PGI: Change in net worth[edit]

See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Brown's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $-12,998 and $20,000. That averages to $3,501, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Brown ranked as the 409th most wealthy representative in 2012.[105] Between 2004 and 2012, Brown's calculated net worth[106] decreased by an average of 13 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[107]

Corrine Brown Yearly Net Worth

Year| Average Net Worth
2004| $53,478
2012| $3,501
Growth from 2004 to 2012:| -93%
Average annual growth:| -12%[108]
Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[109]
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.

### PGI: Donation Concentration Metric[edit]

See also: The Donation Concentration Metric (U.S. Congress Personal Gain Index)

Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Brown received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Transportation Unions industry.

From 1991-2014, 29.13 percent of Brown's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[110]

Corrine Brown Campaign Contributions

Total Raised | $7,226,167
Total Spent | $7,154,089
Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee
Transportation Unions| $658,196
Lawyers/Law Firms| $474,413
Railroads| $358,894
Building Trade Unions| $317,400
Industrial Unions| $296,350
% total in top industry| 9.11%
% total in top two industries| 15.67%
% total in top five industries| 29.13%

## Analysis[edit]

### Ideology and leadership[edit]

See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Brown was a "rank-and-file Democrat," as of July 28, 2014. This was the same rating Brown received in June 2013.[111]

### Like-minded colleagues[edit]

The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[112]

Brown most often voted with:

* David Price
* Chris Gibson

Brown least often voted with:

* Jim Matheson
* Justin Amash

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### Lifetime voting record[edit]

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Corrine Brown missed 1,183 of 15,140 roll call votes from January 1993 to September 2015. This amounted to 7.8 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[113]

### Congressional staff salaries[edit]

See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Brown paid her congressional staff a total of $1,041,363 in 2011. She ranked 100th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranked 119th overall of the highest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall, Florida ranked 36th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[114]

#### Staff bonuses[edit]

According to an analysis by CNN, Brown was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Brown's staff was given an apparent $12,000.00 in bonus money.[115]

### National Journal vote ratings[edit]

See also: National Journal vote ratings

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year.

#### 2013[edit]

Brown ranked 87th in the liberal rankings in 2013.[116]

#### 2012[edit]

Brown ranked 92nd in the liberal rankings in 2012.[117]

#### 2011[edit]

Brown ranked 118th in the liberal rankings in 2011.[118]

### Voting with party[edit]

The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.

#### 2014[edit]

Brown voted with the Democratic Party 94.4 percent of the time, which ranked 55th among the 234 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[119]

#### 2013[edit]

Brown voted with the Democratic Party 96.4 percent of the time, which ranked 20th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[120]

## Noteworthy events[edit]

### Federal corruption conviction[edit]

On May 11, 2017, Brown was convicted on 18 of 22 separate federal charges, including conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, tax crimes, and hiding income she should have publicly reported.[121] The charges stemmed from an investigation into a charity called One Door for Education, which was set up for the education of underprivileged children. Investigators revealed that though the charity raised $833,000 over four years, it gave just $1,200 of that away in scholarships. The rest went to Brown and two co-conspirators: chief of staff Ronnie Simmons and charity founder Carla Wiley. In December 2017, Brown was sentenced to five years in prison.[122] Brown's conviction was overturned in May 2021, when the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that a judge had erred in removing a juror in Brown's trial who had claimed that the "Holy Spirit" had told him that Brown was not guilty. The court ordered a new trial in a 7-4 decision.[123]

## 2016 Democratic National Convention[edit]

* Delegate to the 2016 DNC (click to expand)

See also: Democratic National Convention, 2016

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Corrine Brown
Democratic National Convention, 2016
Status:| Superdelegate
State:| Florida
Supporting:| Hillary Clinton
Delegates to the DNC 2016
Calendar and delegate rules overview • Types of delegates • State election law and delegates • Superdelegates by state
Brown was a superdelegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention from Florida.[124] Brown was one of 32 superdelegates from Florida. Superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention were not bound by the results of their state’s primary or caucus to support a specific presidential candidate. Brown supported Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.[125] Clinton formally won the Democratic nomination for president on July 26, 2016.[126]

### What is a superdelegate?[edit]

See also: Superdelegates and the 2016 Democratic National Convention

Superdelegates in 2016 were automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, meaning that, unlike regular delegates, they were not elected to this position. Also unlike regular delegates, they were not required to pledge their support to any presidential candidate, and they were not bound by the results of their state's presidential primary election or caucus. In 2016, superdelegates included members of the Democratic National Committee, Democratic members of Congress, Democratic governors, and distinguished party leaders, including former presidents and vice presidents. All superdelegates were free to support any presidential candidate of their choosing at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[127]

### Florida primary results[edit]

See also: Presidential election in Florida, 2016
Hillary Clinton won the Florida Democratic primary election, beating Bernie Sanders by more than 30 percent. She carried Miami-Dade County, where the city of Miami is located, by roughly 50 percentage points. According to exit poll data, Clinton won nearly every major demographic in the state, including men, women, young and old voters, and white and non-white voters. Clinton won non-white voters, who made up 52 percent of the Democratic electorate in Florida, by 75 percent.[128] Clinton also won the Florida Democratic primary in 2008. Florida Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate | Vote % | Votes | Delegates
Hillary Clinton | 64.4% | 1,101,414 | 141
Bernie Sanders  | 33.3% | 568,839 | 73
Martin O'Malley  | 2.3% | 38,930 | 0
Totals | 1,709,183 | 214
Source: The New York Times and Florida Department of State

### Delegate allocation[edit]

See also: 2016 presidential nominations: calendar and delegate rules

Florida had 246 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 214 were pledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state's pledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide primary results.[129][130]

Thirty-two party leaders and elected officials served as unpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[129][131]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidate Listing for 2016 General Election," accessed June 25, 2016
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Politico, " Florida House Races Results," August 30, 2016
3. ↑ Corrine for Congress, "Legislative Career," accessed June 11, 2013
4. ↑ Congresswoman Corrine Brown, "Biography," accessed October 17, 2011
5. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "BROWN, Corrine, (1946 - )," accessed February 5, 2015
6. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 19, 2015
7. ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
8. ↑ U.S. House of Representatives, "Committee Assignments," accessed March 29, 2014
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Congresswoman Corrine Brown, "Committees and Caucuses," accessed October 17, 2011
10. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
11. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
12. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
13. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
14. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
15. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
16. ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
17. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
18. ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
19. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
20. ↑ The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
21. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
22. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
23. ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
24. ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
25. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
26. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
27. ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
28. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015
29. ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
30. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
31. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
32. ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
33. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
34. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015
35. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
36. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493," accessed September 11, 2015
37. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3460," accessed September 10, 2015
38. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 494," accessed September 11, 2015
39. ↑ Congress.gov, "H Res 411," accessed September 10, 2015
40. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 492," accessed September 10, 2015
41. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 597," accessed November 2, 2015
42. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 576," accessed November 2, 2015
43. ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
44. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 224," accessed May 26, 2015
45. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015
46. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "HR 36," accessed May 16, 2015
47. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1731," accessed November 2, 2015
48. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 173," accessed November 2, 2015
49. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act," accessed November 1, 2015
50. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 170," accessed November 1, 2015
51. ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 4038 - the American SAFE Act of 2015," accessed November 20, 2015
52. ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 643," accessed November 20, 2015
53. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
54. ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
55. ↑ 55.0 55.1 55.2 55.3 55.4 55.5 55.6 55.7 55.8 Project Vote Smart, "Corrine Brown Voting Summary," accessed September 20, 2013
56. ↑ The Library of Congress, "Bill Summary & Status - 113th Congress (2013 - 2014) - H.R.624," accessed August 27, 2013
57. ↑ Clerk of U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 31: H.R. 2642," accessed February 12, 2014
58. ↑ Politico, "House clears farm bill," accessed February 12, 2014
59. ↑ 59.0 59.1 New York Times, "Senate passes long-stalled farm bill, with clear winners and losers," accessed February 12, 2014
60. ↑ 60.0 60.1 CNN.com, "House passes compromise $1.1 trillion budget for 2014," accessed January 20, 2014
61. ↑ 61.0 61.1 U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 21," accessed January 20, 2014
62. ↑ Roll Call, "House passes $1.1 trillion omnibus," accessed January 15, 2014
63. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
64. ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
65. ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
66. ↑ The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
67. ↑ U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
68. ↑ U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
69. ↑ Florida Politics, "BIG-TICKET HILLARY CLINTON FUNDRAISER IN JACKSONVILLE SET FOR DECEMBER," November 11, 2015
70. ↑ Miami Herald, "U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown under investigation by House Ethics Committee," March 23, 2016
71. ↑ 71.0 71.1 ABC News, "US Rep. Corrine Brown Indicted After Fraud Investigation," accessed July 8, 2016
72. ↑ Tampa Bay Times, "Florida Supreme Court orders new congressional map with eight districts to be redrawn," July 9, 2015
73. ↑ Tampa Bay Times, "Rep. Corrine Brown calls redistricting ruling 'seriously flawed'," July 9, 2015
74. ↑ Office of Corrine Brown, "Congresswoman Brown Strongly Criticizes Syrian Government for Atrocities Committed Against own Citizens," accessed September 9, 2013
75. ↑ The Washington Post, "Black caucus member to GOP: ‘You all do not care about the 47 percent’," accessed July 11, 2013
76. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
77. ↑ The Huffington Post, "Election 2014," November 4, 2014
78. ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2012 candidate list," accessed 2012
79. ↑ AP Results, "U.S. House Results," accessed August 14, 2012
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81. ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," accessed August 10, 2012
82. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
83. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
84. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
85. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
86. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998," accessed March 28, 2013
87. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 1996," accessed March 28, 2013
88. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 8, 1994," accessed March 28, 2013
89. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1992," accessed March 28, 2013
90. ↑ Open Secrets, "Corrine Brown," accessed January 26, 2015
91. ↑ Open Secrets, "Corrine Brown 2014 Election Cycle," accessed February 24, 2015
92. ↑ Open Secrets, "Winning vs. Spending," accessed March 13, 2015
93. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Corrine Brown 2014 Summary reports," accessed July 19, 2013
94. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly" accessed July 19, 2013
95. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "July Quarterly" accessed July 19, 2013
96. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "October Quarterly," accessed October 23, 2013
97. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Year End Report," accessed February 10, 2014
98. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "April Quarterly," accessed April 21, 2014
99. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Corrine Brown July Quarterly," accessed September 30, 2014
100. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Corrine Brown Pre-Primary," accessed September 30, 2014
101. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Corrine Brown October Quarterly," accessed October 20, 2014
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103. ↑ Open Secrets, "Election 2012: The Big Picture Shows Record Cost of Winning a Seat in Congress," accessed June 19, 2013
104. ↑ Open Secrets, "Corrine Brown 2010 Election Cycle," accessed November 9, 2011
105. ↑ OpenSecrets, "Corrine Brown (D-FL), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
106. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
107. ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
108. ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
109. ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
110. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. Corrine Brown," accessed September 23, 2014
111. ↑ GovTrack, "Corrine Brown," accessed July 28, 2014
112. ↑ OpenCongress, "Rep. Corrine Brown," accessed September 23, 2015
113. ↑ GovTrack, "Corrine Brown," accessed September 23, 2015
114. ↑ LegiStorm, "Corrine Brown," accessed 2012
115. ↑ CNN Politics, "Congressional bonuses in a time of cuts," accessed March 8, 2013
116. ↑ National Journal, "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed July 28, 2014
117. ↑ National Journal, "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed February 27, 2013
118. ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," accessed February 23, 2012
119. ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
120. ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
121. ↑ The Florida Times-Union, "Corrine Brown convicted of 18 felonies, could be sentenced to decades in prison," May 11, 2017
122. ↑ News4Jax, "Judge: Corrine Brown must report to prison in January," December 21, 2017
123. ↑ Florida Politics, "Corrine Brown conviction overturned on appeal," May 7, 2021
124. ↑ Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com in February 2016 and May 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.
125. ↑ Five Thirty Eight, “The Endorsement Primary,” June 7, 2016
126. ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
127. ↑ Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
128. ↑ CNN, "Florida exit polls," March 15, 2016
129. ↑ 129.0 129.1 Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
130. ↑ The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
131. ↑ Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016

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