Danny Nix Jr.

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Danny Nix Jr. (born August 4, 1977) is an American real estate broker and state legislator in Florida. He was elected in 2024 and represents parts of southern Sarasota County and Charlotte County in the Florida House of Representatives. A Republican, he represents District 75. [1]

He was born in Athens, Georgia. [1] He grew up in Danielsville, Georgia. [2] He moved to Florida in 2011 and lives in Placida, Florida. He attended Keiser University and Western Governors University. [1]

According to his campaign website, he has a wife Carla and two children. [3]

He defeated Democrat Tony Dunbar in the 2024 election. He succeeds term-limited Republican Michael J. Grant. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Danny Nix, Jr". My Florida House. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  2. ↑ Casale, Christian (November 2, 2024). "First-time candidates compete for House seat in Sarasota, Charlotte". Herald-Tribune. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  3. ↑ "About Danny". Danny Nix. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  4. ↑ Casale, Christian (November 5, 2024). "Danny Nix to succeed Michael Grant in state House, wins District 75". Herald-Tribune. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
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