Perry E. Thurston Jr.

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After incumbent representative Alcee Hastings died of pancreatic cancer, Thurston announced that he would run to succeed him in a special election. [18]

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Perry Thurston
Senator Perry Thurston.jpg
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 33rd district
In office
November 8, 2016 January 10, 2022
Florida House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 93rd district

2006–2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 94th district

2012–2014
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minority Leader of the Florida House of Representatives
2012–2014
Succeeded by
Florida Senate
Preceded by Member of the Florida Senate
from the 33rd district

2016–present
Incumbent