Kurt S. Browning

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Kurt S. Browning is the current Secretary of State of Florida.

Browning, a Republican,^[1] was appointed in December 2006 by Governor-elect Charlie Crist.

Previously, Browning served for 26 years as the Supervisor of Elections for Pasco County, Florida. During this time, Browning also served the President of the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections, as a member of Governor Jeb Bush's Task Force on Election Procedures, Standards and Technology, and as a member of the State Planning Committee for the Help America Vote Act.

Browning is a native Floridian. He received a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration from the University of South Florida. He has been involved in the Pasco County community for much of his career, including service as President of Downtown Dade City Main Street, Inc., and involvement with organizations including the Boy Scouts of America and the Pasco County United Way.^[2]

[edit] References

1. ^ [http://www.browardsoe.org/ElectedOfficial.aspx?id=14 Broward County, Florida - Supervisor of Elections
2. ^ Florida Department of State biographical page

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