Jennifer Canady
Jennifer Canady | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Rene Plasencia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lakeland, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Charles T. Canady[1][2] |
| Children | 2[3] |
| Alma mater | Florida State University University of South Florida |
Jennifer Canady is an American politician. She serves as a Republican member for the 50th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[4] She serves on the Education and Employment Committee.[5]
Life and career
[edit]Canady was born in Lakeland, Florida.[3] She attended Florida State University and the University of South Florida.[3] She was a teacher.[6]
In 2021, Canady ran as a candidate in the Republican primary election for the 40th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[3] She was unsuccessful. In 2022, Canady defeated Phillip Walker in the Republican primary election for the 50th district.[7][8] No Democratic candidate was nominated to challenge her in the general election.[7] She succeeded Rene Plasencia.
References
[edit]- ^ Kam, Dara (August 11, 2021). "Will Canady the candidate pose ethical dilemma for Canady the Florida chief justice?". The Miami Herald. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Kam, Dara (August 12, 2021). "Chief Justice Charles Canady would face thorny issues if wife wins Lakeland House race". The Ledger. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Jennifer Canady enters race to succeed Colleen Burton". Florida Politics. February 2, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "Jennifer Canady". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "Jennifer Canady - 2022 - 2024 ( Speaker Renner )". www.myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
- ^ White, Gary (June 19, 2021). "Jennifer Canady, wife of Florida chief justice, has early funding lead over Phillip Walker". The Ledger. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ a b White, Gary (August 23, 2022). "Jennifer Canady tops Lakeland Commissioner Phillip Walker in Fla. House District 50 race". The Ledger. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Florida State House - District 50 Republican Primary Results". The Indianapolis Star. August 23, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
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