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Joe Harding
Joe Harding (Republican Party) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 24. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. He left office on December 8, 2022.
Harding (Republican Party) won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 24 outright in the general election on November 8, 2022, after the Republican primary and general election were canceled.
Harding resigned on December 8, 2022, after a federal grand jury indicted him on fraud charges. Harding pleaded not guilty to the charges. Harding said, "I believe in Floridians and want what is best for them, and I believe their leaders need not be encumbered by distractions that are mine alone."[1]
Biography
Joe Harding was born in Williston, Florida. Harding's career experience includes owning a business. He has been affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Business, and the Rotary Club.[2]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Harding was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled. Joe Harding (R) won without appearing on the ballot.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 22
Joe Harding defeated Barbara Byram in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 22 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joe Harding (R) | 64.5 | 63,520 |
 | Barbara Byram (D)  | 35.5 | 35,011 | |
| Total votes: 98,531 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Barbara Byram advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 22.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 22
Joe Harding defeated Floyd Randall in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 22 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Harding | 70.0 | 14,598 |
| Floyd Randall | 30.0 | 6,251 | ||
| Total votes: 20,849 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kurt Kelly (R)
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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Federal indictment and resignation (2022)
On December 7, 2022, a federal grand jury indictment alleging that Harding had defrauded a federal loan program was unsealed. The indictment alleged that Harding used two companies that are no longer in business to apply for small business pandemic loans and received $150,000. Harding pleaded not guilty to all six charges.[1]
On December 8, 2022, Harding resigned from the Florida House of Representatives stating, “Today, I am resigning from my position for the same two reasons: I love people, and I love Florida. I believe in Floridians and want what is best for them, and I believe their leaders need not be encumbered by distractions that are mine alone.”[1]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Paul Renner (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 24 2022-2022 |
Succeeded by Ryan Chamberlin (R) |
| Preceded by Charlie Stone (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 22 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Chuck Clemons (R) |
