Daryl Campbell (politician) explained

Daryl Campbell
Birth Date:29 May 1986
Birth Place:New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
State House:Florida
District:99th
Term Start:January 31, 2022
Preceded:Bobby DuBose
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Jacksonville University
Barry University

Daryl Campbell (born May 29, 1986)[1] is an American politician.[2] [3] [4] He serves as a Democratic member for the 99th district of the Florida House of Representatives.

Born in New Rochelle, New York. Campbell attended at the Jacksonville University, where he earned his bachelor's degree based on social work in 2010. He then attended at the Barry University, where he earned his master's degree in 2017. Campbell settled in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2022, he won the election for the 94th district of the Florida House of Representatives, in which Campbell was against Josephus Eggelletion III, Elijah Manley and Rod Kemp.[5] He succeeded Bobby DuBose.[6] Campbell assumed his office on January 31, 2022.[7]

In November 2024, Campbell was accused of sexual harassment and discrimination by his legislative aide.[8] [9] [10] The aide, Athena Guice, claimed that while working as a District aide in the Florida House, Campbell asked her to sleep in the same room with him during business trips, and making several advances on her. Guice also accused Campbell of retaliation following her coming forward. Campbell has denied the allegations in a statement provided to the Miami New Times.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daryl Campbell. Florida House of Representatives. April 7, 2022.
  2. Web site: Florida House to seat Democrat Daryl Campbell, representing South Florida district. Tampa Bay Times. Bianca. PadrĂ³ Ocasio. January 28, 2022. April 7, 2022.
  3. Web site: Broward's newest state representative won a convincing victory. He'll take office in about two weeks. Anthony. Man. Sun-Sentinel. January 14, 2022. April 7, 2022.
  4. Web site: DeSantis secretary of state reverses course, clearing path for new Democratic lawmaker Daryl Campbell's swearing in. Sun-Sentinel. Anthony. Man. January 28, 2022. April 7, 2022.
  5. Web site: Daryl Campbell Wins House District 94 Special Election. South Florida Gay News. Christina. Lilly. January 12, 2022. April 7, 2022.
  6. Web site: Daryl Campbell to succeed Bobby DuBose in HD 94. Florida Politics. Anne. Griggs. January 12, 2022. April 7, 2022.
  7. Web site: Endorsement: Keep Rep. Daryl Campbell in state House, District 99 . 2022-10-05 . Sun Sentinel. 5 August 2022 .
  8. Web site: Politics . Jesse Scheckner, Florida . 2024-11-26 . Ex-aide sues House, accuses Fort Lauderdale Democrat Daryl Campbell of sexual harassment . 2024-11-30 . The Miami Times . en.
  9. Web site: Scheckner . Jesse . 2024-11-22 . Ex-aide sues House, accuses Daryl Campbell of sexual harassment . 2024-11-30 . Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. . en-US.
  10. Web site: Feinstein . Naomi . Former Aide Accuses Florida Rep. Daryl Campbell of Sexual Harassment . 2024-11-30 . Miami New Times . en.
  11. Web site: Feinstein . Naomi . Former Aide Accuses Florida Rep. Daryl Campbell of Sexual Harassment . 2024-11-30 . Miami New Times . en.