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Wilton Earl Simpson[1] (born June 28, 1966) is an American politician who has served as the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture since 2023. From 2012 to 2022, he served as a member of the Florida Senate, representing areas around Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco Counties. He was elected Senate President for the 2020–2022 legislature.[2]
Quick Facts 13th Agriculture Commissioner of Florida, Governor ...
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13th Agriculture Commissioner of Florida | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Governor | Ron DeSantis |
Preceded by | Nikki Fried |
President of the Florida Senate | |
In office November 17, 2020 – November 22, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Bill Galvano |
Succeeded by | Kathleen Passidomo |
Majority Leader of the Florida Senate | |
In office November 29, 2016 – November 26, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Bill Galvano |
Succeeded by | Kathleen Passidomo |
Member of the Florida Senate | |
In office November 6, 2012 – November 8, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Redistricted |
Succeeded by | Jason Brodeur (redistricting) |
Constituency | 18th district (2012–2016) 10th district (2016–2022) |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilton Earl Simpson (1966-06-28) June 28, 1966 (age 58) Lakeland, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kathy Shotts |
Children | 2 |
Education | Pasco-Hernando State College (AA) |
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