Barry Silver

Barry Silver
Florida House of Representatives
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 89th district
In office
1996–1998
Preceded by Ron Klein
Succeeded by Curt Levine
Personal details
Born November 18, 1956[1]
Mount Vernon, New York[1]
Political party Democratic[1]
Residence Boca Raton
Alma mater Florida Atlantic University, B.A., 1980; Shepard Broad Law Center 1983, J.D., 1983[1]
Occupation Attorney[1][2]
Religion Jewish[1]

Barry Silver (born November 18, 1956) is a Florida attorney and politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives.[1]

Silver was born to Elaine and Samuel Silver[2] in Mount Vernon, New York[1] on November 18, 1956.[1]

Silver came in first in the primary election held on September 2, 1996 to replace Ron Klein in Florida House of Representatives District 89.[3] In October Silver won the Democratic nomination for the in a runoff election over Glenn Wichinsky. Because there was no Republican opposition,[2] by winning the runoff, Silver essentially won the District 89 Seat.[4]

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Archived Website of Representative Barry Silver
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Miller, KImberly (October 2, 1996), Silver streaks to Victory, Boca Raton, Florida: Boca Raton News
  3. Gold, Scott (September 4, 1996), Silver, Wichinsky Head Toward Runoff In House District 89 Race, Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
  4. Fields, Robin (October 2, 1996), Boca's Silver Wins House District 89 Seat, Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

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    Political offices
    Preceded by
    Ron Klein
    Florida House of Representatives
    District 89

    1996-1998
    Succeeded by
    Curt Levine