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'''Manny Diaz Jr.''' is a [[Republican]] member of the [[Florida State Senate]], representing [[Florida State Senate District 36|District 36]]. He was first elected to the chamber in 2018.  
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Diaz was appointed to as commissioner of education to replace former Commissioner [[Richard Corcoran (Florida)|Richard Corcoran]] (nonpartisan).


Diaz is a former [[Republican]] member of the [[Florida House of Representatives]], representing [[Florida House of Representatives District 103|District 103]]. He represented [[Florida House of Representatives District 103|District 103]] from 2012 to 2018.
Diaz is a former [[Republican]] member of the [[Florida House of Representatives]], representing [[Florida House of Representatives District 103|District 103]]. He represented [[Florida House of Representatives District 103|District 103]] from 2012 to 2018.
==Biography==  
==Biography==  
Manny Diaz Jr. was born on March 2 in Hialeah, FL. He received his B.A. in Human Resources from St. Thomas University in 1994, and he went on to receive his M.S. in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University in 1998. Diaz also studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Summer Urban Principal's Institute in 2006. His work experience includes being a college administrator. In addition to his work experience, Diaz has been affiliated with the Republican Party of Miami Dade, a member of the National Conference of State Legislatures Standing Education Committee, a member of the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, and commissioner of the Education Commission of the State.<ref name=MannyD>[http://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S36/?Tab=Personal The Florida Senate, "Senator Manny Diaz Jr.," accessed November 3, 2019]</ref>
Manny Diaz Jr. was born on March 2 in [[Hialeah, Florida]]. He received his B.A. in human resources from St. Thomas University in 1994 and a graduate degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University in 1998. Diaz also studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Summer Urban Principal's Institute in 2006. His work experience includes being a college administrator. Diaz has been affiliated with the Republican Party of Miami Dade, and served as a member of the National Conference of State Legislatures Standing Education Committee, a member of the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, and commissioner of the Education Commission of the State.<ref name=MannyD>[http://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/S36/?Tab=Personal The Florida Senate, "Senator Manny Diaz Jr.," accessed November 3, 2019]</ref>
 
 
==Committee assignments==
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===2017 legislative session===
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===2015 legislative session===
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Diaz served on the following committees:
 
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===2013-2014===
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Diaz served on the following committees:
 
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==Sponsored legislation==
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==Elections==
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==Campaign donors==
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===2018===
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===2016===
==State legislative tenure==
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===Scorecards===
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====2017 legislative session====
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===2012===
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|org3 = Florida Dental Association
|org4 = Robert M Levy & Associates
|org5 = Cupac Florida
|orgamount1 = 5000
|orgamount2 = 2000
|orgamount3 = 1500
|orgamount4 = 1000
|orgamount5 = 1000
|}}


==Scorecards==
====2013-2014====
{{Florida legislature scorecards|Begin=2012|End=2020}}
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Diaz served on the following committees:
==Recent news==
 
The link below is to the most recent stories in a Google news search for "'''Manny + Diaz + Florida + Senate'''"
 
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Florida House of Representatives]]
*[[Florida House of Representatives]]
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==External links==
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*[http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4558&SessionId=75 Profile from the Florida House of Representatives]
*[http://votemannydiazjr.com/ Official campaign website]
*[http://openstates.org/fl/legislators/FLL000233/manny-diaz-jr/ Profile from Open States]
*[http://votesmart.org/candidate/138103 Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart]
*[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=138103 Biography from Project Vote Smart]
*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Manny-Diaz-2012/142098802500107 Manny Diaz, Jr. on Facebook]
*Campaign Contributions: [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=148633 2012]


==Footnotes==
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Latest revision as of 00:20, 15 July 2025

Manny Diaz Jr.
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Republican Party

Prior offices
Florida House of Representatives District 103
Florida State Senate District 36
Successor: Ileana Garcia
Predecessor: René Garcia
Florida Commissioner of Education
Predecessor: Richard Corcoran
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Manny Diaz Jr. was the Florida Commissioner of Education. He assumed office on June 1, 2022. He left office on July 14, 2025.

Diaz (Republican Party) ran for election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 36. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Diaz was appointed to as commissioner of education to replace former Commissioner Richard Corcoran (nonpartisan).

Diaz is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 103. He represented District 103 from 2012 to 2018.

Biography

Manny Diaz Jr. was born on March 2 in Hialeah, Florida. He received his B.A. in human resources from St. Thomas University in 1994 and a graduate degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University in 1998. Diaz also studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Summer Urban Principal's Institute in 2006. His work experience includes being a college administrator. Diaz has been affiliated with the Republican Party of Miami Dade, and served as a member of the National Conference of State Legislatures Standing Education Committee, a member of the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, and commissioner of the Education Commission of the State.[1]

Elections

2018

See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Florida State Senate District 36

Manny Diaz Jr. defeated David Perez in the general election for Florida State Senate District 36 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Manny Diaz Jr.
Manny Diaz Jr. (R)
 
54.1
 
66,361
Image of David Perez
David Perez (D)
 
45.9
 
56,395

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 122,756
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 36

David Perez defeated Julian Santos in the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 36 on August 28, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of David Perez
David Perez
 
54.0
 
7,152
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46.0
 
6,098

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 13,250
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 36

Manny Diaz Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 36 on August 28, 2018.

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Manny Diaz Jr.

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2016

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.

Incumbent Manny Diaz, Jr. defeated Ivette Gonzalez Petkovich in the Florida House of Representatives District 103 general election.[2][3]

Florida House of Representatives, District 103 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Manny Diaz, Jr. Incumbent 52.76% 31,972
     Democratic Ivette Gonzalez Petkovich 47.24% 28,622
Total Votes 60,594
Source: Florida Division of Elections


Ivette Gonzalez Petkovich ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 103 Democratic primary.[4][5]

Florida House of Representatives, District 103 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Ivette Gonzalez Petkovich  (unopposed)


Incumbent Manny Diaz, Jr. ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 103 Republican primary.[4][5]

Florida House of Representatives, District 103 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Manny Diaz, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. Benjamin F. De Yurre was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Manny Diaz, Jr. was unopposed in the Republican primary. De Yurre was defeated by Diaz in the general election.[6][7]

2012

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2012

Diaz won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 103. Diaz defeated Renier Diaz de la Portilla and Alfredo Naredo-Acosta in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Josue Vazquez (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8]

Florida House of Representatives, District 103, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngManny Diaz, Jr. 100% 32,739
     Independent Josue Vazquez 0% 12
Total Votes 32,751
Florida House of Representatives, District 103 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngManny Diaz, Jr. 55.2% 3,335
Renier Diaz de la Portilla 39.1% 2,365
Alfredo Naredo-Acosta 5.7% 345
Total Votes 6,045

Campaign finance summary

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Manny Diaz Jr. campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2016Florida House of Representatives, District 103Won $597,084 N/A**
2014Florida House of Representatives, District 103Won $296,970 N/A**
2012Florida State House, District 103Won $150,977 N/A**
Grand total$1,045,031 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

State legislative tenure

Scorecards

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2022

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2014


2013

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Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Diaz was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Diaz was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Florida committee assignments, 2017
• Appropriations
• Education
• Public Integrity and Ethics
• Rules and Policy
• Joint Legislative Budget Commission

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Diaz served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Diaz served on the following committees:

See also

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ The Florida Senate, "Senator Manny Diaz Jr.," accessed November 3, 2019
    2. ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate listing for 2016 general election," accessed September 12, 2016
    3. ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed November 23, 2016
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
    6. ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2014 Florida Election Watch - Multi-County or District Offices," accessed September 3, 2014
    7. ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed June 23, 2014
    8. ↑ Florida Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 14, 2012

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    Anastasios Kamoutsas
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    René Garcia (R)     		Florida State Senate District 36
    2018-2022    		 Succeeded by
    Ileana Garcia (R)
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