Dave Weldon
| Dave Weldon | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 15th district |
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In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Bacchus |
| Succeeded by | Bill Posey |
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August 31, 1953 Amityville, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Weldon |
| Children | Katie Weldon David Weldon |
| Residence | Indialantic, Florida |
| Alma mater | University at Buffalo |
| Profession | physician |
| Religion | Non-denominational Protestant |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
David "Dave" Joseph Weldon (born August 31, 1953, Amityville, New York) is an American politician and physician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Florida's 15th congressional district, and was an unsuccessful candidate for the Republican nomination in Florida's 2012 U.S. Senate race.
Weldon was born on Long Island, New York to Anna and Dave Weldon, Sr. His father was a combat-decorated World War II veteran. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from SUNY Stony Brook in 1978, he earned his M.D. degree at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1981. He was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. Weldon served in the United States Army from 1981 to 1987 and the United States Army Reserve from 1987 until 1992. He practiced as a physician in Florida after becoming an MD.
Weldon decided to run in Florida's 15th congressional district, vacated by Democratic U.S. Congressman Jim Bacchus. He was one of seven Republicans to file for the primary. On September 8, he ranked first with 24% of the vote, but failed to reach the 50% threshold to win outright. In the October 4 run-off election, he defeated Carole Jean Jordan 54–46%. In the November general election, he defeated Democrat Sue Munsey 54–46%.
Won re-election to a second term defeating John L. Byron 51–43%.
Won re-election to a third term with 63% of the vote.
Won re-election to a fourth term with 59% of the vote.
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