Tom A. Wright is a Republican politician who has served as a member of the Florida Senate since 2018. Wright represents the 14th district, encompassing parts of Brevard and Volusia counties.
Tom A. Wright | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 8th district 14th (2018-2022) | |
| Assumed office November 6, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Dorothy Hukill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1952 Algona, Iowa |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cindy Wright |
| Profession | Retired businessman |
History
editA native of Iowa, Wright moved to Florida in 2004.[1]
Incumbent Dorothy Hukill died of cervical cancer on October 2, 2018, just over a month before the election. A six-member panel of Republican Party officials from Brevard and Volusia counties selected Wright as Hukill's replacement.[2]
Florida Senate
editBecause ballots for the November 6, 2018 general election had already been printed by the time Wright was named as Hukill's replacement, his name did not appear on the ballot; instead, votes for Hukill were counted as votes for Wright.
Wright was elected with 56.33% of the vote, defeating Democrat Melissa "Mel" Martin.[3]
References
edit- ^ "The Florida Senate". flsenate.gov. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ^ Harper, Mark (11 October 2018). "Republicans tap Tom Wright of New Smyrna to replace Dorothy Hukill in Senate race". Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ^ "Florida Election Watch - State Senator". floridaelectionwatch.gov. Retrieved 17 December 2018.