MaryLynn Magar

Background

Magar was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended Radford University, where she graduated with a bachelor"s degree in 1985.

Career

Magar served as a Republican State Committeewoman from Martin County from 2000 to 2012, when she first ran for the legislature. When incumbent State Representative William Snyder opted to run for Martin County Sheriff rather than seek another term, Magar ran to succeed him. In the Republican primary, she faced former State Representative Carl J. Domino, Jonathan Pasqualone, Calvin Turnquest, and Jonathan Milton.

Though Domino had previously served in the legislature, Magar managed to earn the endorsements of United States Congressman Tom Rooney, State Senator Joe Negron, and Florida Right to Life.

She campaigned on not voting for any tax or fee increases, declaring, "I think it"s irresponsible for the state to keep spending more money. We need to keep money in the pockets of people who work and create jobs." Magar ended up winning the primary election, receiving 42% of the vote to Domino"s 31%, Pasqualone"s 13%, Turnquest"s 7%, and Milton"s 7%.

Achievements

• In the general election, she faced only write-in opposition, and won her first term in the legislature with 99% of the vote.