# Thad Altman

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{{short description|Republican politician|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Thad Altman
| image = ThadaltmanHR.jpg
| office = Member of the [Florida House of Representatives](/source/Florida_House_of_Representatives)
| constituency = 52nd district (2016–2022)<br>[32nd district](/source/Florida's_32nd_House_of_Representatives_district) (2022–2024)
| term_start = November 8, 2016
| term_end = November 5, 2024
| predecessor = [Ritch Workman](/source/Ritch_Workman)
| successor = [Debbie Mayfield](/source/Debbie_Mayfield)
| constituency1 = 30th district
| term_start1 = March 27, 2003
| term_end1 = November 4, 2008
| predecessor1 = [Mike Haridopolos](/source/Mike_Haridopolos)
| successor1 = [Ritch Workman](/source/Ritch_Workman)
| office2 = Member of the [Florida Senate](/source/Florida_Senate)
| term_start2 = November 4, 2008
| term_end2 = November 8, 2016
| predecessor2 = [Bill Posey](/source/Bill_Posey)
| successor2 = ''Redistricted''
| constituency2 = 24th district (2008–2012)<br>[16th](/source/Florida's_16th_Senate_district) district (2012–2016)
| office3 = Brevard County Commission District 5
| term_start3 = 2025-Present
| term_end3 = 1984-1992
| predecessor3 = Joe Wickham
| successor3 = Scott Ellis
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1955|09|08}}
| birth_place = [Macon, Georgia](/source/Macon%2C_Georgia), U.S.
| death_date = 
| death_place = 
| party = [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States))
| spouse = Mary Pat Altman
| children = 3
| alma_mater = [Brevard Community College](/source/Brevard_Community_College) ([AA](/source/Associate_of_Arts))<br>[University of Houston](/source/University_of_Houston)<br>[Rollins College](/source/Rollins_College) ([BS](/source/Bachelor_of_Science))
}}

'''Thad Altman''' (born September 8, 1955) is a [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) politician who served as a member of the [Florida House of Representatives](/source/Florida_House_of_Representatives), representing parts of the [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne%2C_Florida) area in central [Brevard County](/source/Brevard_County%2C_Florida) since 2016. Previously, he represented a similar area in the House from 2003 to 2008, and served in the [Florida Senate](/source/Florida_Senate) from 2008 to 2016. He currently serves on the Brevard County Commission as chair. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Brevard County Commission District 5 |url=https://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommissioners/District5 |access-date=2026-05-18 |website=New Brevard |language=en}}</ref>

==History==
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Altman was born in [Macon, Georgia](/source/Macon%2C_Georgia) in 1955, and moved to [Florida](/source/Florida) in 1957. He attended the [University of Houston](/source/University_of_Houston), where he played baseball, though he ultimately graduated from [Brevard Community College](/source/Brevard_Community_College) with his associate degree and from [Rollins College](/source/Rollins_College) with his bachelor's degree.

==Brevard County Commission==
In 1984, Altman ran for the [Brevard County Commission](/source/Government_of_Brevard_County%2C_Florida) in the 5th District. He faced Eldon Moen, Norm Crank, and J. Preston Silvernail in the [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) primary, and received the most votes, winning 47% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.votebrevard.com/Previous-Elections/1984-1st-Primary-Election|title=First Primary Election, September 4, 1984|publisher=Brevard County Supervisor of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref> However, because no candidate won a majority, Altman and the second-place finisher, Moen, competed in a runoff election that Altman won by a wide margin, receiving 63% of the vote to Moen's 37%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.votebrevard.com/Previous-Elections/1984-2nd-Primary-Election|title=Second Primary Election, October 2, 1984|publisher=Brevard County Supervisor of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref> In the general election, Altman was opposed by Ed Rainis, the [Democratic](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) nominee. Altman won his first term in a landslide, winning 61% of the vote to Rainis's 39%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.votebrevard.com/Previous-Elections/1984-General-Election|title=General Election, November 6, 1984|publisher=Brevard County Supervisor of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>

When Altman ran for re-election in 1988, he was opposed by Ed Washburn, a city planner and the Democratic nominee. Altman campaigned on his environmental record, specifically efforts to restrict coastal building, reducing densities on beaches, creating no-wake zones for boats in manatee habitats, and a countywide growth management plan. Washburn attacked Altman for "irresponsibly" squandering the county's $18 million reserve fund, noting, "They've mishandled the financial situation. We need to reduce irresponsible government spending and subsequent tax increases."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1988/10/30/washburn-hits-altman-on-spending/|title=Washburn Hits Altman On Spending|date=October 30, 1988|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)|first=Michael|last=Lafferty}}</ref> The ''[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)'' endorsed Altman for re-election, citing his "strong pro-environment reputation," though noting that "he must be more decisive in his second term and get [Brevard County] to make some real progress in coping with growth and becoming [financially] solvent."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1988/10/30/sentinel-choices-in-county-races/|title=Sentinel Choices In County Races|date=October 30, 1988|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)}}</ref> Altman only narrowly won re-election over Washburn, receiving 52% of the vote to Washburn's 48%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.votebrevard.com/Previous-Elections/1988-General-Election|title=General Election, November 8, 1988|publisher=Brevard County Supervisor of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>

During his second term on the Commission, Altman supported the decision to maintain its county government complex in [Viera](/source/Viera%2C_Florida),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1991/10/20/commissioners-to-debate-merits-of-viera-complex/|title=Commissioners To Debate Merits Of Viera Complex|date=October 20, 1991|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)}}</ref> and opposed efforts by other county commissioners to withdraw from its lease and to put the question to county voters in a special referendum.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1991/11/15/commission-faces-catch-22-in-viera/|title=Commission Faces Catch-22 In Viera|date=November 15, 1991|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)|first=Allen|last=Rose}}</ref> The decision to maintain the complex and to not hold a referendum was controversial, and led to Altman's decision not to seek re-election to his County Commission seat in 1992. Instead, Altman ran for [Brevard County Supervisor of Elections](/source/Government_of_Brevard_County%2C_Florida).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1992/09/03/primarys-results-deliver-a-message/|title=Primary's Results Deliver A Message|date=September 3, 1992|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)|first=Allen|last=Rose}}</ref> He lost in the Republican primary to Fred Galey by a wide margin, winning only 38% of the vote to Galey's 62%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.votebrevard.com/Previous-Elections/1992-1st-Primary-Election|title=First Primary Election, September 1, 1992|publisher=Brevard County Supervisor of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref> Following his departure from the County Commission, he received a position working in government affairs for the South Brevard Chamber of Commerce.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1992/12/10/routine-transfer-was-anything-but/|title=Routine Transfer Was Anything But|date=December 10, 1992|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)|first=Allen|last=Rose}}</ref>

He ran in 2024 and won beating Democrat Vinnie Taranto Jr 58%-42%. He currently serves as Chair of the Brevard County Commission.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brevard County Commission District 5 |url=https://www.brevardfl.gov/CountyCommissioners/District5 |access-date=2026-05-18 |website=New Brevard |language=en}}</ref>

==Florida House of Representatives==
In 2000, following the inability of [State Representative](/source/Florida_House_of_Representatives) [Bill Posey](/source/Bill_Posey) to seek re-election due to term limits, Altman ran to succeed him in the 32nd District, which stretched from [Orlando](/source/Orlando%2C_Florida) to [Vero Beach](/source/Vero_Beach%2C_Florida) in [Brevard](/source/Brevard_County%2C_Florida), [Indian River](/source/Indian_River_County%2C_Florida), and [Orange](/source/Orange_County%2C_Florida) Counties. He faced [Bob Allen](/source/Bob_Allen_(Florida_politician)) Pat Harrison, David Hobbs, and Mark Cook in the Republican primary. Allen won the endorsement of the ''Sentinel'', which noted that, although both he and Altman were "well-qualified and have done some serious, substantive thinking about pressing issues facing the state," Allen had the greater "breadth of vision."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2000/08/23/allen-is-best-pick-for-gop/|title=Allen Is Best Pick For Gop|date=August 23, 2000|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)}}</ref> Though Altman ended up placing first in the primary, winning 28% of the vote to Allen's 23%,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=9/5/2000&RACE=STR&PARTY=REP&DIST=032&GRP=&DATAMODE=|title=September 5, 2000 Primary Election, Republican Primary, State Representative District: 32|publisher=Florida Department of State Division of Elections| access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref> because no candidate won a majority, a runoff election was held between the two. This time, however, Altman lost to Allen, winning only 45% of the vote to Allen's 55%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=10/3/2000&RACE=STR&PARTY=REP&DIST=032&GRP=&DATAMODE=|title=October 3, 2000 Runoff Election, Republican Primary, State Representative District: 32|publisher=Florida Department of State Division of Elections| access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>

Following the death of [State Senator](/source/Florida_Senate) Howard Futch in 2003, State Representative [Mike Haridopolos](/source/Mike_Haridopolos) ran in a special election to succeed him, resigning his House seat in the process. Altman ran in the special election to succeed Haridopolos in the 30th District, based in southern [Brevard County](/source/Brevard_County%2C_Florida). Altman faced a crowded Republican primary, and was opposed by [Ritch Workman](/source/Ritch_Workman), Joe Steckler, [Palm Bay](/source/Palm_Bay%2C_Florida) Mayor Ed Geier, Eric Boritzki, and Jerry M. Abrams. During the primary, Altman campaigned on his support for growth management, environmental protection, and improving public education, noting, "The problem with education is not just a money problem. We need to give teachers the ability to teach to the needs of the students, not the needs of the test."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2003/03/10/republicans-vie-for-senate-house-seats/|title=Republicans Vie For Senate, House Seats|date=March 10, 2003|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)|first=Laurin|last=Sellers}}</ref> He won the primary by a wide margin, winning 41% of the vote to Workman's 29%, Steckler's 18%, and Geier's 12%,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=3/11/2003&RACE=STR&PARTY=REP&DIST=030&GRP=&DATAMODE=|title=March 11, 2003 Special Primary Senate 26 & House 30 Republican Primary|publisher=Florida Department of State Division of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref> and advanced to the general election, where he faced only [Libertarian](/source/Libertarian_Party_(United_States)) candidate Bruce Wechsler. Altman won the general election convincingly, receiving 72% of the vote to Wechsler's 28%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/SummaryRpt.asp?ElectionDate=3/25/2003&Race=STR&DATAMODE=|title=March 25, 2003 Special General Senate 26 & House 30 Republican Primary|publisher=Florida Department of State Division of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>

Running for re-election in 2004, Altman was opposed by former [West Melbourne](/source/West_Melbourne%2C_Florida) City Councilwoman Shirley Bradshaw, the [Democratic](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) nominee. Altman campaigned for re-election on his support for public education and his funding for local projects in [Brevard County](/source/Brevard_County%2C_Florida), while Bradshaw announced that she was running because the county's all-male legislative delegation did not represent her as a woman.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2004/10/16/candidates-tout-gender-experience-in-state-house-race/|title=Candidates Tout Gender, Experience In State House Race|date=October 16, 2004|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)|first=Laurin|last=Sellers}}</ref> He ended up winning re-election by a large margin, receiving 63% of the vote to Bradshaw's 37%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=11/2/2004&RACE=STR&PARTY=&DIST=030&GRP=&DATAMODE=|title=November 2, 2004 General Election, State Representative District: 30|publisher=Florida Department of State Division of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref> He was re-elected without opposition in 2006.

==Florida Senate==
[State Senator](/source/Florida_Senate) [Bill Posey](/source/Bill_Posey) opted to run for [Congress](/source/United_States_Congress) in [2008](/source/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Florida%2C_2008), rather than seek re-election in the State Senate. Altman ran to succeed him in the 24th District, which included [Brevard County](/source/Brevard_County%2C_Florida), eastern [Orange County](/source/Orange_County%2C_Florida), and eastern [Seminole County](/source/Seminole_County%2C_Florida). Altman won the Republican primary uncontested, and faced Kendall Moore, a former [Rockledge](/source/Rockledge%2C_Florida) City Councilman and the Democratic nominee, in the general election. Both parties made investments in the race, with the [Republican Party](/source/Republican_Party_of_Florida) attacking Moore for allegedly raising taxes during his tenure on the City Council,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2008/10/29/want-the-truth-you-wont-find-it-in-these-ads/|title=Want the truth? You won't find it in these ads|date=October 29, 2008|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)|first=Scott|last=Maxwell}}</ref> while the [Democratic Party](/source/Florida_Democratic_Party) attacked Altman for "being too cozy with the insurance industry."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2008-09-26/news/ads26_1_democratic-congressional-campaign-campaign-committee-feeney|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140507034823/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2008-09-26/news/ads26_1_democratic-congressional-campaign-campaign-committee-feeney|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 7, 2014|title=Campaigns spend big bucks for wave of Central Florida TV ads|date=September 26, 2008|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)|first1=Mark|last1=Schlueb|first2=David|last2=Damron}}</ref> The ''Sentinel'' endorsed Altman, praising him as "a knowledgeable and diligent lawmaker" with a "smart approach," noting that while Moore was "articulate on problems facing the district and the state," he was "vague on how to address them."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2008-10-04/news/ed042_1_andy-gardiner-senate-district-9-altman|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216090620/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2008-10-04/news/ed042_1_andy-gardiner-senate-district-9-altman|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 16, 2016|title=We think: The candidates would make immediate impact in districts 9, 24|date=October 4, 2008|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)}}</ref> Despite the perceived closeness of the race, Altman defeated Moore handily, winning 59% of the vote to Moore's 41%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=11/4/2008&RACE=STS&PARTY=&DIST=024&GRP=&DATAMODE=|title=November 4, 2008 General Election, State Senator District: 24|publisher=Florida Department of State Division of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>

When Altman ran for re-election in 2010, he was opposed in the Republican primary by healthcare administrator Bart Carmichael, who alleged that Altman and other legislators were fiscally irresponsible. The ''Sentinel'' again endorsed Altman, noting that he was a "pragmmatic and effective lawmaker," and criticizing Carmichael for declaring bankruptcy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2010/07/20/our-endorsements-state-senate-district-24-and-district-8/|title=Our Endorsements: State Senate District 24 and District 8|date=July 20, 2010|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)}}</ref> Altman won renomination handily, scoring 68% of the vote to Carmichael's 32%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=8/24/2010&RACE=STS&PARTY=REP&DIST=024&GRP=&DATAMODE=|title=August 24, 2010 Primary Election, Republican Primary, State Senator District: 24|publisher=Florida Department of State Division of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref> In the general election, he was opposed only by small business owner Steve Edmonds, an [independent](/source/independent_(politician)) candidate. Both candidates agreed on the importance of keeping [NASA](/source/National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration) jobs in the district at [Kennedy Space Center](/source/Kennedy_Space_Center), though Altman argued that, as a member of the Republican majority, he was more effective than Edmonds could be.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2010/10/25/state-senate-district-24-voters-choose-between-incumbent-thad-altman-and-small-business-owner/|title=State Senate District 24 voters choose between incumbent Thad Altman and small-business owner|date=October 25, 2010|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)|first=Victor Manuel|last=Ramos}}</ref> Altman defeated Edmonds in a landslide, receiving 67% of the vote to his opponent's 33%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=11/2/2010&RACE=STS&PARTY=&DIST=024&GRP=&DATAMODE=|title=November 2, 2010 General Election, State Senator District: 24|publisher=Florida Department of State Division of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016}}</ref>

In 2012, following the reconfiguration of the state's legislative districts, Altman ran for re-election in the 16th District, which included most of the territory that he had previously represented. He was unopposed in the Republican primary, but faced Democrat Dominic Fallo in the general election. The editorial board of [Treasure Coast Newspapers](/source/Treasure_Coast_Newspapers) endorsed him for his next term in the Senate, noting that Fallo appeared to be a candidate fronted by the [Florida Democratic Party](/source/Florida_Democratic_Party), which paid his filing fee, so that Altman would be opposed for re-election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tcpalm.com/news/editorial-endorsement-florida-senate-district-16-ep-381835947-342937422.html|title=Editorial endorsement: Florida Senate, District 16|date=October 18, 2012|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Treasure Coast Newspapers](/source/Treasure_Coast_Newspapers)}}</ref> Fallo did not present a major challenge to Altman, winning only 37% of the vote to Altman's 63%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=11/6/2012&RACE=STS&PARTY=&DIST=016&GRP=&DATAMODE=|title=November 6, 2012 General Election, State Senator District: 16|publisher=Florida Department of State Division of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031005212/http://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=11/6/2012&RACE=STS&PARTY=&DIST=016&GRP=&DATAMODE=|archive-date=October 31, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

In his final bid for re-election to the Senate, Altman faced Monique Miller in the Republican primary. During the campaign, he was attacked by the [National Association for Gun Rights](/source/National_Association_for_Gun_Rights), which criticized Altman's 2013 vote to prevent people who were committed to mental health facilities from purchasing guns. Altman condemned the attacks as "outrageous" and "blatant, flat-out lies," noting that he was endorsed by the [National Rifle Association of America](/source/National_Rifle_Association_of_America).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tcpalm.com/news/national-gun-rights-groups-mailers-attacking-state-sen-thad-altman-ep-562134528-341512171.html|title=National gun-rights group's mailers attacking state Sen. Thad Altman|date=August 18, 2014|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=[Treasure Coast Newspapers](/source/Treasure_Coast_Newspapers)|first=Matt|last=Dixon|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216100056/http://www.tcpalm.com/news/national-gun-rights-groups-mailers-attacking-state-sen-thad-altman-ep-562134528-341512171.html|archive-date=February 16, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite the attack, Altman won the primary over Miller convincingly, receiving 65% of the vote to Miller's 35%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=8/26/2014&RACE=STS&PARTY=REP&DIST=016&GRP=&DATAMODE=|title=August 26, 2014 Primary Election, Republican Primary, Senator District: 16|publisher=Florida Department of State Division of Elections|access-date=February 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031105009/http://results.elections.myflorida.com/DetailRpt.Asp?ELECTIONDATE=8/26/2014&RACE=STS&PARTY=REP&DIST=016&GRP=&DATAMODE=|archive-date=October 31, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Return to the Florida House==
Altman's Senate term would have originally terminated in 2018, and he filed to run for the [Florida House of Representatives](/source/Florida_House_of_Representatives) in the 51st District that year. However, following litigation over the state's Senate maps, new districts were put in place for the 2016 elections, which meant that Altman's term was up two years earlier than initially thought. Therefore, he withdrew his candidacy in the 51st District in 2018 and instead opted to run for the open 52nd District in 2016.<ref name="switch">{{cite web|url=http://floridapolitics.com/archives/196015-196015|title=Thad Altman switches seats for his next election|last=Rosica|first=Jim|date=December 7, 2015|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Florida Politics}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [Florida House of Representatives](/source/Florida_House_of_Representatives)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
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*[http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4329 Florida House of Representatives - Thad Altman]
*[http://www.thadaltman.com/ Altman for State House]

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