Fred Hawkins | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office November 3, 2020 – June 30, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mike La Rosa |
| Succeeded by | Tom Keen (elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1967 Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tiffany |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | St. Cloud, Florida, U.S. |
| Education | University of Akron |
Fred Hawkins (born July 11, 1967) is an American politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2020 until his resignation in 2023, representing parts of Central Florida around Osceola, Orange, and Polk Counties.
Early life and education
Hawkins was born in Ohio. He earned a B.S. degree in political science from the University of Akron.[1]
Career
From 2008 to 2020, Hawkins served as a commissioner for Osceola County. He also served on the planning commission for Osceola County from 1998 to 2007.[2]
On May 11, 2023, Hawkins announced via social media that he had been chosen to become the next president of South Florida State College.[3] He resigned from the House on June 30.[2]
Committee assignments
- Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Vice Chair
- Education & Employment Committee Republican Committee Whip
- Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
- Appropriations Committee
- Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee[4]
Election history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred Hawkins | 46,615 | 46.8% | |
| Democratic | Barbara Ann Cady | 45,455 | 45.7% | |
| Independent | Leroy Sanchez | 7,474 | 7.5% | |
| Total votes | 99,544 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fred Hawkins | 32,858 | 55.4% | |
| Democratic | Rishi Bagga | 26,447 | 44.6% | |
| Total votes | 59,305 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "Fred Hawkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
- 1 2 "Representative Fred Hawkins - Florida House of Representatives". www.myflordiahouse.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
- ↑ Ogles, Jacob (11 May 2023). "Fred Hawkins, lone finalist for South Florida State College president, will leave Florida House". Florida Politics. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ↑ "Fred Hawkins - 2022 - 2024 ( Speaker Renner )". myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
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