Former Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

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R Florida, 18th (1989-2013), 27th (2013-2019) Retired

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Summary

ROS-LEHTINEN, Ileana, a Representative from Florida; born Ileana Ros in Havana, Cuba, July 15, 1952; A.A., Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, Fla., 1972; B.A., Florida International University, Miami, Fla., 1975; M.S., Florida International University, Miami, Fla., 1987; Ed.D., University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fla., 2004; founder, Eastern Academy; member of the Florida state house of representatives, 1982-1986; member of the Florida state senate, 1986-1989; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred First Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Claude D. Pepper, and reelected to the thirteen succeeding Congresses (August 29, 1989-present); chair, Committee on Foreign Affairs (One Hundred Twelfth Congress).

Biographical

Gender: Female
Pronunciation: ih-lee-AH-nah rahs-LAY-tih-nin
Date of Birth: July 15, 1952 (age: 71)
Place of Birth: Havana, Cuba
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Place of Residence: Miami, Fla.
Occupation: Educator
Alternate Name: Ileana Ros

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Dexter Wayne Lehtinen politician, June 9, 1984

2 children: Rodrigo (formerly Amanda Michelle), Patricia Marie

Relations with people in our database:

Daughter of Enrique Ros

Miscellaneous Links:

GovTrack

Campaign Links:

X (Twitter), campaign

YouTube, campaign

Flickr, campaign

Social Networking:

LinkedIn

Facebook, official

X (Twitter), official

YouTube, official

Instagram, official

Flickr, official

Education

University of Miami - EdD, higher education (2004)
Florida International University - MA, educational leadership (1987)
Florida International University - BA, education (1973-1975)
Miami-Dade Community College - AA, education (1972)

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2013-Jan. 2, 2019) Retired

Member, 27th Congressional District of Florida
U.S. House of Representatives (Aug. 29, 1989-Jan. 2, 2013) Changed District

Member, 18th Congressional District of Florida

State Legislature Offices:

Florida Senate (1986-1989)

R Senator, District 34
Florida House of Representatives (1982-1986)

R Representative, District 110

Election Results

2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

27th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 54.89%
Republican

Scott P. Fuhrman, 45.11%
Democrat
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

27th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 100.00%
Republican
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

27th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 60.17%
Republican

Manny Yevancey, 36.94%
Democrat

Thomas Joe Cruz-Wiggins, 2.89%
Non-designated
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

18th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 68.89%
Republican

Rolando A Banciella, 31.11%
Democrat
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

18th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 57.87%
Republican

Annette Joan Taddeo-Goldstein (Annette Taddeo), 42.13%
Democrat
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

18th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 62.15%
Republican

David Big Dave Patlak, 37.85%
Democrat
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

18th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 64.73%
Republican

Sam Sheldon, 35.27%
Democrat
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

18th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 69.11%
Republican

Ray Chote, 28.61%
Democrat

Orin Opperman, 2.29%
Non-designated
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

18th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 99.98%
Republican
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

18th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 100.00%
Republican
1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

18th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 100.00%
Republican
1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)

18th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 100.00%
Republican
1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)

18th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 66.77%
Republican

Magda Montiel Davis, 33.23%
Democrat
1991 (Nov. 6, 1990 election)

18th Congressional District of Florida

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, 60.38%
Republican

Bernard Bernie Anscher, 39.62%
Democrat

Employment History

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (Jan. 2019-)

Senior Adviser

Associated Organizations

Board membership:

Close Up Foundation

Founder:

Eastern Academy (Hialeah, Fla.)

Election campaign:

Ros-Lehtinen for Congress (Florida)

Awards

Guardian of Small Business (National Federation of Independent Business Inc.) (Nov. 2018)
Congressional Champion Award (Women's Congressional Staff Foundation) (2018)
Distinguished Community Health Defender Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (March 2017)
Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award (National Association of Manufacturers) (Oct. 2016)
Ally Award (National Center for Transgender Equality) (May 2016)
Women2Women Inspiration Award (Republican Main Street Partnership) (April 2016)
Hero of Main Street (National Retail Federation) (July 2015)
Congressional Voice for Children Award (National Parent Teacher Association) (2015)
Congressional Leadership Award (Tahirih Justice Center) (April 9, 2014)
Leadership Award (National Marine Sanctuary Foundation) (2010)

Publications

Current Human Rights Situation in Africa (1996)

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, work:
iros-lehtinen@akingump.com

Main Office
Robert S. Strauss Tower
2001 K St. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20006-1037
Phone: (202) 887-4000
Fax: (202) 887-4288
Direct phone: 202-887-4135
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (2019-2024)

Lobbied on behalf of:

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Registered to represent foreign interests by:

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Privately Financed Travel

16 trips taken between 2001 - 2018 costing $81,871

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2012 (Amendment), 2011, 2010, 2009, 2009 (Amendment), 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Termination: 2019
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $50,325.46
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Caught Our Eye

Ex-House chief of staff joins NEH

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Feb. 28, 2019
The chief of staff to a retired representative has landed softly at the National Endowment for the Humanities. read more
Longtime chief of staff lobbying for Turkish opposition

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on March 9, 2017
After 20 years in the position, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen's (R-Fla.) former chief of staff has taken his first lobbying client — an unspecified Turkish opposition group. read more
Posted by Garrett Snedeker on June 29, 2012
Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.), didn't have to travel outside her home state to speak at a private conference in December. However, she did neglect to file a trip disclosure from the event until now, more than five months late. read more

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