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Leonard Spencer
Leonard Spencer (Democratic Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 45. He assumed office on November 5, 2024. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Spencer (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 45. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Leonard Spencer was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Tuskegee University and a graduate degree in finance from the University of Alabama. His career experience includes working as a business executive.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Leonard Spencer, Erin Huntley, and Raleigh Steinhauer are running in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 45 on November 3, 2026.
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| Erin Huntley (R) | ||
| Raleigh Steinhauer (R) | ||
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2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 45
Leonard Spencer defeated incumbent Carolina Amesty in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 45 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leonard Spencer (D) | 50.9 | 48,435 |
 | Carolina Amesty (R) | 49.1 | 46,809 | |
| Total votes: 95,244 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Leonard Spencer advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 45.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Carolina Amesty advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 45.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Spencer in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 45 |
Officeholder Florida House of Representatives District 45 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Carolina Amesty (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 45 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
