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District Profile: In 2000, before redistricting, 44 percent of the 16th's vote was cast in Palm Beach County; after redistricting, just 15 percent was cast there.
2004 Results: Mark Foley (R) defeated Jeff Fisher (D) by 68-32%
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Mark Foley, a six-term representative, resigned on Sept. 29. The state GOP selected state Rep. Joe Negron as his replacement, though Foley's name will still appear on the ballot.
- Born: Oct. 9, 1961.
- Family: married (Rebecca).
- Education: Stetson, B.A., 1983; Emory, J.D., 1986.
Professional: Attorney. - Elected office: Fla. House sice 2000.
- Military: None
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TIM MAHONEY (D)
Mahoney, a venture capitalist, ran unopposed in the primary.
- Born: TBD
- Family: TBD
- Education: West Virginia U., B.A.; George Washington, MBA
- Professional: Co-founder, Chairman and COO of vFinance, Inc and the founder and President of The Center for Innovative Entrepreneurship.
- Elected office: TBD
- Military: TBD
