Michael Owen | |
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Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 70th district | |
Assumed office November 5,2024 | |
Preceded by | Mike Beltran |
Personal details | |
Born | Houston,Texas | December 23,1975
Political party | Republican |
Website | www |
Michael Owen (born December 23,1975) is an American politician and attorney who is currently serving as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives,representing the 70th district. He was first elected in 2024,defeating Democratic nominee Luther Wilkins with 67% of the vote. [1] The district is based in Hillsborough and Manatee counties. [2] He previously served as the commissioner for District 4 of the Hillsborough County Commission. [3]
Owen was born on December 23,1975 in Houston,Texas,and moved to Florida in 1976,being raised in Brandon. [4] [5] He is Christian. [4] He maintains a law practice specializing in real estate. [3]
Owen publicly opposed Amendment 2 in 2020,which intended to gradually raise the minimum wage in Florida to $15 by 2026. He stated that he would not be opposed to increasing the minimum wage in the future,but believed it was unwise at the time. [6]
Owen proposed a bill in February 2025 that would create a constitutional referendum to limit members of the Florida Senate to two four-year terms and the Florida House of Representatives to four two-year terms. [7]