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Record Group Number: 900000
Series/Collection Number: M90- 6
Creator: Askew, Reubin O'D., 1928-
Title, Dates: Reubin Askew senatorial campaign papers, 1987-1988.
Amount: 9.00 cubic ft.
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Organization/Arrangement: Unarranged.
Restrictions: Use of the collection by the public is restricted until notification in writing from the donor.
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Biographical/Historical:     Reubin O'Donovan Askew, the 37th Governor of Florida, served from 1971 to 1979. He served in the Florida House of Representatives and State Senate before his successful run for governor in 1970, defeating incumbent Claude Kirk. Askew won reelection in 1974, becoming the first governor in state history elected for a second, successive full term.

    As Governor, Askew was primarily involved in tax reform, especially in the increase of homestead exemption, and passage of the "Sunshine Amendment" which called for full financial disclosure by public officials and candidates. Askew ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1984. In 1987, Askew declared his candidacy for a U.S. Senate seat, but he withdrew in 1988.
Summary:     This collection contains the campaign materials of Reubin Askew for the United States Senate. The records include preference polls, schedules, contribution information, and various financial statements.
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Subject Access Fields: Electioneering Florida
Legislators Florida
Legislators United States
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