Roger Wishner
American politician
Roger B. Wishner (born August 19, 1957) is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2004. He is a Democrat.
Early life and career
Wishner was born in Miami Beach, Florida. He attended Miami-Dade Community College, graduating with his associate degree.
Sunrise City Commission
In 1987, Wishner was elected to the Sunrise City Commission, defeating incumbent Commissioner Bernie Weiselberg. He was re-elected in 1991 over former City Commissioner Bill Colon, and in 1995 against high school teacher Arthur Goldsmith, despite Mayor Steven Effman's campaign to defeat him. He was re-elected to a final term in 1999.
Florida House of Representatives
In 2000, incumbent Democratic Representative Steven Effman declined to seek re-election to a third term following a sex scandal, and Wishner ran to succeed him in the 98th District. He won the Democratic nomination unopposed, and faced Republican Craig Appleman in the general election. Wishner defeated Appleman in a landslide, receiving 67 percent of the vote.
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