Leonard Spencer

For the British geologist, see Leonard James Spencer. For the American recording artist, see Len Spencer.

• Politician
• businessman

Leonard Spencer
Official portrait, c. 2024
Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 45th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 5, 2024
Website	Campaign website

Leonard Karl Spencer (born July 11, 1971) ^[1] is an American politician and corporate executive who currently serves as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives representing the 45th district, which comprises southwestern portions of Orange County and northwestern parts of Osceola County, including Windermere and Oakland. ^{[2] [3]}

Professional career

Spencer worked for GE from 2002 to 2005 and then worked for The Walt Disney Company from 2005 to 2021. Spencer has worked for Amazon since 2021. ^{[4] [5]}

Political career

Spencer sworn into office

In May 2024, Spencer announced his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives to unseat Carolina Amesty. ^{[6] [4]} Spencer was elected with 50.8% of the votes cast for a 1,600-vote margin; the only Democrat to flip a seat in the state House in the 2024 Florida House of Representatives election. ^{[7] [8]} He was officially sworn into office on November 19, 2024. ^[9]

Personal life

Spencer is married to his wife Tanya. They live in Gotha, Florida and have two grown children. ^[6] He is a "native of Alabama". ^[10]

References

1. "Leonard Spencer". myfloridahouse.gov. November 5, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
2. "Florida House District 45" (PDF). myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
3. "Leonard Spencer". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
4. Ogles, Jacob (October 29, 2024). "Carolina Amesty faces Disney-tied Leonard Spencer in fight to represent most magical district on earth". Florida Politics. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
5. "Leonard Spencer". wbenc.org. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
6. Martin, Annie (May 23, 2024). "Former Disney executive files to run against Orlando-area Rep. Amesty". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved December 10, 2024.
7. Lemongello, Steven (November 15, 2024). "Democrat Leonard Spencer bucked Florida's red wave". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved December 10, 2024.
8. "Democrat Leonard Spencer wins Florida House District 45 seat". Spectrum News . November 6, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
9. Cooper, Amber Jo (November 19, 2024). "Newly elected Florida lawmakers sworn in, marking start of 2024-2026 legislative term". Florida's Voice. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
10. Cooper, Amber Jo (November 19, 2024). "Amazon AND Leonard K. Spencer" (PDF). Tuskegee University . Retrieved December 6, 2024.

Florida House of Representatives
Preceded by Carolina Amesty	Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 45th district 2024–present	Incumbent