Anika Omphroy | |
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Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 95th district | |
In office November 6, 2018 –November 8, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Barrington Russell |
Succeeded by | Christine Hunschofsky |
Personal details | |
Pronunciation | A-nih-kuh TEH-ne OMF-roy |
Born | July 25 Brooklyn,New York,U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Relations | Hazelle P. Rogers maternal aunt |
Education | Nova Southeastern University (BS) |
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Website | Official website |
Anika Tene Omphroy is an American politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives [1] from 2018 to 2022. Omphroy represented the State's 95th House District,which includes part of Broward County. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Omphroy became State Representative-Elect on Qualifying day when incumbent state Representative Barrington Russell,Sr. failed to qualify at noon on June 22,2018. Omphroy became the youngest State Representative to serve House District 95. [2]
Omphroy ran for office in 2016. She had never held elected office before. She faced the Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes,Barrington Russell,in the Florida House District 95 open-seat election. Despite finishing third,Omphroy was within three percentage points of Russel and Robert Lynch. The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board endorsed her in that race,stating that "Omphroy is a business consultant who exudes energy and passion for helping people and businesses do better." [3]