Randy Maggard Explained

Randy Maggard
State House:Florida
District:38th
Term Start:June 18, 2019[1]
Birth Date:4 July 1963[2]
Birth Place:Dade City, Florida, U.S.
Alma Mater:Pasco-Hernando State College (AA)
Spouse:Colleen
Children:3
Residence:Dade City, Florida, U.S.

Randy Maggard (born July 4, 1963) is an American politician. He is a Republican representing the 38th district in the Florida House of Representatives.

Biography

Maggard was born in Dade City, Florida. He earned an Associate degree from Pasco-Hernando State College in 1983. He and his wife, Colleen, have three children and live in Dade City.

Political career

Maggard was chairman of the Republican Party of Pasco from 2006 to 2012.

In 2019, Maggard ran in a special election to fill the 38th district's seat in the Florida House of Representatives, after former Rep. Danny Burgess was appointed head of the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. Maggard defeated David McCallister in the Republican primary with 61.9% of the primary, and won the general election against Democrat Kelly Smith with 55.6% of the vote.[3]

Maggard sits on the following committees:[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Taylor . Janelle Irwin . Randy Maggard enjoys landslide victory in Pasco state House race . 19 April 2020 . Florida Politics . 19 June 2019.
  2. Web site: Randy Maggard's Biography . Vote Smart . 19 April 2020.
  3. Web site: Randy Maggard . Ballotpedia . 19 April 2020.
  4. Web site: Randall Scott "Randy" Maggard . myfloridahouse.gov . 19 April 2020.