Vic Torres

Vic Torres For Florida Senate, District 15 Victor Vic M. Torres, Jr., is of Puerto Rican descent and was born and raised in New York, New York. Vics lifetime of service began when he joined the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, he ensured safety and order in his community as a police officer for t... he New York City Transit Police. After twenty years, Victor retired from the New York City Transit Police as 2nd Grade Detective. In 1993, Vic relocated his family to Florida and continued his community service as a volunteer and leader for several community organizations, the labor movement, and grassroots efforts. He has established a strong reputation as a committed political activist and an effective leader. Vic has volunteered for various local, state and federal campaigns, including, but not limited to: Presidential Candidates Barack Obama, John Kerry, and Al Gore; Congressional Candidates Alan Grayson and Kendrick Meek; Gubernatorial Candidates Attorney General Janet Reno, and the late Bill McBride; as well as, Mayoral Candidate of the City of Orlando Buddy Dyer in each of his elections. In 2012, Vic was elected State Representative for Florida House District 48 in Orange County; and for the 2014-2016 legislative cycle he was selected as the Democratic Deputy Whip. Vics participation in legislative committees includes:Read More