Shane Abbott Explained

Shane Abbott
State House:Florida
District:5th
Preceded:Brad Drake
Term Start:November 8, 2022
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Pensacola State College
University of Florida

Shane Abbott is an American politician.[1] He serves as a Republican member for the 5th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[2]

Life and career

Abbott was raised in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He attended Pensacola Junior College and the University of Florida, where he earned a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. He co-owns The Prescription Place, which has two locations, as well as a Firestone Tire Service Center.[3]

In January 2022, Abbott decided to collect signatures to qualify as a candidate for the 5th district of the Florida House of Representatives. On August 23, 2022, Abbott defeated Vance Coley and Clint Pate in the Republican primary election. No Democratic candidate was nominated to challenge him in the general election. He succeeded Brad Drake.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Florida doctors endorse Shane Abbott in HD 5 race. Florida Politics. Aimee. Sachs. July 21, 2022. November 10, 2022.
  2. Web site: Shane Abbott. Florida House of Representatives. November 10, 2022.
  3. Web site: DeFuniak Springs pharmacist Shane Abbott takes early step toward state House seat. Northwest Florida Daily News. Jim. Thompson. January 25, 2022. November 10, 2022.
  4. Web site: Shane Abbott wins HD 5 race to succeed Brad Drake. Florida Politics. Renzo. Downey. August 23, 2022. November 10, 2022.