Jennifer Canady Explained

Jennifer Canady
Birth Place:Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Office:Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 50th district
Preceded:Rene Plasencia
Term Start:November 8, 2022
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Florida State University
University of South Florida
Spouse:Charles T. Canady[1] [2]
Children:2

Jennifer Canady is an American politician. She serves as a Republican member for the 50th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[3] She serves on the Education and Employment Committee.[4]

Life and career

Canady was born in Lakeland, Florida.[5] She attended Florida State University and the University of South Florida. She was a teacher.[6]

In 2021, Canady ran as a candidate in the Republican primary election for the 40th district of the Florida House of Representatives. She was unsuccessful. In 2022, Canady defeated Phillip Walker in the Republican primary election for the 50th district.[7] [8] No Democratic candidate was nominated to challenge her in the general election. She succeeded Rene Plasencia.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Will Canady the candidate pose ethical dilemma for Canady the Florida chief justice?. The Miami Herald. Dara. Kam. August 11, 2021. November 13, 2022.
  2. Web site: Chief Justice Charles Canady would face thorny issues if wife wins Lakeland House race. Dara. Kam. The Ledger. August 12, 2021. November 13, 2022.
  3. Web site: Jennifer Canady. Florida House of Representatives. November 13, 2022.
  4. Web site: Jennifer Canady - 2022 - 2024 (Speaker Renner) . 2023-01-31 . www.myfloridahouse.gov . en-US.
  5. Web site: Jennifer Canady enters race to succeed Colleen Burton. Florida Politics. February 2, 2021. November 13, 2022.
  6. Web site: Jennifer Canady, wife of Florida chief justice, has early funding lead over Phillip Walker. Gary. White. The Ledger. June 19, 2021. November 13, 2022.
  7. Web site: Jennifer Canady tops Lakeland Commissioner Phillip Walker in Fla. House District 50 race. Gary. White. The Ledger. August 23, 2022. November 13, 2022.
  8. Web site: 2022 Florida State House - District 50 Republican Primary Results. The Indianapolis Star. August 23, 2022. November 13, 2022.