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 as the Chair of the Education and Employment Committee.[5]

Life and career

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c d "Jennifer Canady enters race to succeed Colleen Burton". Florida Politics. February 2, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  4. ^ "Jennifer Canady". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  5. ^ "Jennifer Canady". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "2022 Florida State House - District 50 Republican Primary Results". The Indianapolis Star. August 23, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.


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