Brian Rush (born 1958 or 1959) is an American politician from the state of Florida. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995.
Brian Rush | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Grant, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Rob Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 or 1959 |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life and education
editRush was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida.[1] He attended the University of Florida, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1980. Rush graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1982.[2]
Career
editRush worked as a trial lawyer in Carrollwood, Florida.[3]
Rush was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1986. He was re-elected three times before losing to Republican Rob Wallace in 1994.[4] He sponsored a bill to reduce class sizes. His focus was on environmental protection and First Amendment rights.[5]
In 2022, Rush was accused of wrongdoing in a 2018 eminent domain case. The Florida Bar alleged that Rush worked against the interests of his client in order to enrich himself, recommending a three-year suspension of Rush's law license. Rush denied wrongdoing and challenged the decision in court.[6] The Florida Supreme Court ruled against Rush in 2023, upholding the three-year suspension.[7] On July 27, 2023, Rush resigned his license to practice law, informing the state Bar that he had closed his law practice.[8]
In 2022, Rush returned to politics by running in that year's U.S. Senate election. He finished second in the Democratic primary with 6.28% of the vote.[5]
Rush has filed to run for U.S. Senate again in the 2024 election.[9]
Personal life
editReferences
edit- ^ Harper, Mark (15 April 2024). "Why does Brian Rush think he can knock off Rick Scott for one of Florida's Senate seats?". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Karla (4 November 1994). "Rush wants reform school; Wallace hammers spending rate". The Tampa Tribune. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Karla (4 November 1994). "Rush wants reform school; Wallace hammers spending rate". Tampa Tribune. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
Occupation: Partner in the Carrollwood law firm of Woodlief & Rush
- ^ a b "Rush, Brian P." Our Campaigns. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Zizo, Christie (August 10, 2022). "Results 2022: Meet the Florida Democrats running for U.S. Senate". WKMG-TV. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Bolado, Carolina (December 6, 2022). "Tampa Attorney Fights Proposed 3-Year Suspension". Law360. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "The Florida Bar vs. Brian P. Rush". Supreme Court of Florida. May 4, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "RE: Brian P. Rush, J.D., Florida Bar No. 359203/Resignation". Florida Appellate Case Information System. July 27, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Perry, Mitch (November 20, 2023). "New group of Dem state lawmakers announce support for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for U.S. Senate". Florida Phoenix. Retrieved March 5, 2024.