Barry Silver
American politician (1956–2024)
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Rabbi Barry Silver (November 18, 1956 – March 21, 2024) was an American attorney and politician in Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives.[1]
Barry Silver | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| In office November 5, 1996 – November 3, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Klein |
| Succeeded by | Curt Levine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1956 Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 21, 2024 (aged 67) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Florida Atlantic University, B.A., 1980; Shepard Broad Law Center 1983, J.D., 1983 |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Early life and education
Career
Silver was granted admission to The Florida Bar in 1983.[5]
Silver came in first in the primary election held on September 2, 1996, to replace Ron Klein in Florida House of Representatives District 89.[6] In October, Silver won the Democratic nomination for the runoff election over Glenn Wichinsky. Because there was no Republican opposition,[2] by winning the runoff, Silver essentially won the District 89 Seat.[7]
In June 2022, Silver filed a lawsuit against a Florida law banning abortions after 15 weeks, on the grounds that the law infringed on the constitution's right to freedom of religion, among other legal entitlements.[8]
Silver led Congregation L'Dor Va-Dor in Palm Beach County from 1996.[9][10]
