Fred Hawkins
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 42nd district
In office
November 3, 2020  June 30, 2023
Preceded byMike La Rosa
Succeeded byTom Keen (elect)
Personal details
Born (1967-07-11) July 11, 1967
Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTiffany
Children1
Residence(s)St. Cloud, Florida, U.S.
EducationUniversity 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

2020 Florida House of Representatives General election District 42
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
2022 Florida House of Representatives General election District 35
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

  1. "Fred Hawkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
  2. 1 2 "Representative Fred Hawkins - Florida House of Representatives". www.myflordiahouse.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
  3. 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.
  4. "Fred Hawkins - 2022 - 2024 ( Speaker Renner )". myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
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