Daisy Morales | |
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![]() Representative Morales in 2022 | |
Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 48th district | |
In office November 3, 2016 –November 8, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Amy Mercado |
Succeeded by | Rita Harris |
Personal details | |
Born | The Bronx,New York,U.S. | December 11,1960
Political party | Democratic Party |
Residence | Orlando,Florida |
Education | Puerto Rico Junior College (AS) |
Website | Website |
Daisy Morales (born December 11,1960) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives of district 48,serving Orange County from 2016-2024. She has previously served on the Orange County board as a supervisor of the Soil and Water Conservation.
Morales was born on December 11,1960,in The Bronx,New York,from a family of Puerto Rican descent. [1] It was reported that Morales was diagnosed with vitiligo in 2001. [2]
Morales graduated with an Associates Degree in criminology and administration from Puerto Rico Junior College. [3]
In 2014,she ran for supervisor of Orange Soil and Water Conservation.[ citation needed ]
Morales was elected to the Florida House in 2020,succeeding Democratic representative Amy Mercado,after defeating Republican opponent Jesus Martinez for district 48 with 65.3% of the vote. [4] [5]
In 2022,Morales was redistricted into district 44. There,she lost the Democratic primary 54–46 against Rita Harris. [6]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Daisy Morales | 47,341 | 65.3% | −8.1 | |
Republican | Jesus Martinez | 25,197 | 34.7% | +8.1 | |
Total votes | 12,788 | 100.0% | N/A | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Rita Harris | 8,348 | 54.2 | |
Democratic | Daisy Morales (incumbent) | 7,053 | 45.8 | |
Total votes | 15,181 | 100 |