Ron Reagan (Florida politician)

Ronald Reagan (born July 11, 1954) is a Bradenton, Florida insurance agent and Republican politician who served as the representative for District 67 in the House of Representatives of the U.S. state of Florida. He was first elected in 2002 and was re-elected to three successive terms. He was the majority whip. He chaired the Committee on Insurance and the Jobs & Entrepreneurship Council. He was termed-out in 2010.

Ron Reagan
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 67th district
In office
November 5, 2002 – November 2, 2010
Preceded byMichael S. Bennett[1]
Succeeded byGreg Steube[2]
Personal details
Born
Ronald Reagan

(1954-07-11) July 11, 1954
Norfolk, Virginia
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Lynn Corsi
ResidenceBradenton, Florida
OccupationInsurance agent, politician
ProfessionMarketing Executive

Early life

Reagan was born in Norfolk, Virginia on July 11, 1954 and moved to Florida in 1973. He received his Associate of Arts degree from Manatee Community College. In 1977, he attended the University of South Florida.

Florida House of Representatives

In 2002, after winning the primary with 69% of the vote, he defeated a Libertarian and a write-in candidate, running on a platform of local control for education and growth issues.[3] In 2004, he won re-election unopposed.[4]

Since leaving the Florida legislature, Reagan has been the Director of National Advocacy and Outreach for the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR), a Texas nonprofit supported by American Traffic Solutions of Scottsdale, Arizona, a manufacturer and operator of red light camera systems.[5]

Sources

References
  1. https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=5549
  2. https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=334443
  3. Testerman, Jeff. "STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 67 Series: Know Your Candidates: November 5th General Election; Election 2002." The St. Petersburg Times. October 31, 2002. Online. January 22, 2009.
  4. "The winners." The St. Petersburg Times. August 24, 2004. Online. January 22, 2009
  5. NCSR_Website
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