• Source: Leonard Spencer
    • Leonard Karl Spencer (born July 11, 1971) is an American politician and businessman who currently serves as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives representing the 45th district, which comprises southwestern portions of Orange County and northwestern parts of Osceola County, including Windermere and Oakland.


      Professional career


      Spencer worked for GE from 2002 to 2005 and then worked for The Walt Disney Company from 2005 to 2021. Spencer has worked for Amazon since 2021.


      Political career



      In May 2024, Spencer announced his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives to unseat Carolina Amesty. Amesty was indicted on four felony forgery charges in August 2024. Spencer was elected with 50.8% of the votes cast for a 1,600-vote margin; the only Democrat to flip a seat in the state House in the 2024 Florida House of Representatives election. He was officially sworn into office on November 19, 2024.


      Personal life


      Spencer is married to his wife Tanya. They live in Gotha, Florida and have two grown children. He is a "native of Alabama".


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