Alex Andrade (politician)

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Alex Andrade
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Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
November 6, 2018
Preceded byFrank White
Personal details
Born
Robert Alexander Andrade

(1989-07-22) July 22, 1989 (age 32)
George Town, Cayman Islands
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jessica Clements
EducationUniversity of Florida (BS, JD)

Robert Alexander Andrade (born July 22, 1989) is a Republican member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 2nd House district, which includes parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

Education[]

Andrade attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School.[1] After high school, Andrade graduated in 2011 from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the College of Journalism and Communications.[2] While at the University of Florida, Andrade competed with the UF Trial Team.[2]

After graduating, Andrade returned to the University and graduated in 2013 from the Fredric. G Levin College of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. While at Levin College of Law, Andrade served as President of the Trial Team and Chief Justice of the UF Supreme Court. Andrade was a member of Florida Blue Key. Upon Andrade's graduation, he was inducted into the UF Hall of Fame because of his service to the Student Body.

Career[]

After completing his Juris Doctor in 2013, Andrade served as a gubernatorial fellow in Governor Rick Scott’s administration.[3] During this time, Andrade served the legislative affairs office of the Department of Transportation. At the conclusion of the fellowship, Andrade received the Governor Jeb Bush Award for Outstanding Achievement by writing a policy proposal entitled Losing “The Campaign” Why Florida Could Save Money and Increase Charitable Giving by Eliminating the Middleman.[3] This policy laid out extensive groundwork to improve Florida’s involvement with charitable organizations and non-profits.[4]

In 2014, Andrade joined Moore, Hill & Westmoreland, P.A. where he works on cases dealing with Civil Litigation, Real Property, and Commercial Litigation. Andrade spent time working in the State Attorney's office as a CLI, helping to prosecute domestic violence.[5] During this time, Andrade served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of West Florida and continues to serve on the Legal Studies Advisory Board.

In 2017, Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed Andrade to serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 1st Circuit Court of Florida. He was reappointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 2019.[6]

Elected Office[]

Andrade is a Republican member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 2nd House District, which includes parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Andrade was first elected to serve Florida House District 2 in 2018. In 2020, Andrade was reelected. Andrade currently serves on the following committees: Education & Employment Committee, Post-Secondary Education & Lifelong Learning Subcommittee, Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee, PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Professions & Public Health Subcommittee.[7] Andrade has committee leadership in the Education & Employment Committee, where he is the Republican whip.

Community Involvement[]

  • Escambia County Bar Association, Executive Counsel Member[8]
  • Onbikes Pensacola, Inc., Founding member[8]
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida[4]
  • Leadership Pensacola, Graduate[7]
  • Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, Policy Committee Chairman [7]

Elections[]

Andrade defeated Greg Merk August 28, 2018 in an open primary, winning 60.5% of the vote.[9]

Andrade defeated Cris Dosev August 18, 2020 in the Republican primary, winning 62.1% of the vote.[2] In the general election, Andrade defeated Democrat Dianne Krumel with 55.8% of the vote.

Awards[]

  • Florida Politics named Andrade a "winner" of Florida's 2020 Legislative Session because of his pursuit of high-profile conservative policies in the Legislature.[10]
  • President’s Award Recipient for Onbikes Pensacola, Florida Bar YLD
  • William Meador Award for Public Service, ESRBA YLD
  • Best Rising Leader, Inweekly Best of the Coast, 2017
  • Governor Jeb Bush Award for Outstanding Achievement, 2014
  • Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association, Bill Meador Public Service Award
  • Florida Policy Institute 2019 Champion for Children Award Recipient
  • Florida Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll 2019
  • Associated Builders & Contractors of Florida "Legislator of the Year" 2019
  • Runner Up Best Politician, Inweekly Best of the Coast, 2019
  • Runner Up Best Politician, Inweekly Best of the Coast, 2020

Endorsements[]

  • Endorsed by Governor Ron DeSantis (2020) for his work supporting veterans, families and the environment
  • Endorsed by the National Rifle Association (2018, 2020)[8]
  • Endorsed by Congressman Matt Gaetz (2020)
  • Endorsed by advocacy group Florida Right to Life (2020).[11]
  • Endorsed by the Florida Police Benevolent Association (2020)[8]
  • Endorsed by Florida Professional Firefighters (2020)[8]
  • Endorsed by Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward, Rep. Frank White, Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford, Gulf Breeze Mayor Matt Dannheisser[12]

References[]

  1. ^ "All-Time Roster - St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders Football (Fort Lauderdale, FL)". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  2. ^ a b c "Alex Andrade". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  3. ^ a b "Awards - Florida Gubernatorial Fellows". floridafellows.com. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  4. ^ a b "Alex Andrade". Moore, Hill & Westmoreland. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  5. ^ "State Representative, District 2 | Gulf Breeze News". Gulf Breeze. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  6. ^ "Circuit and County Courts Appointments 2020". Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  7. ^ a b c Andrade, Alex. "Alex Andrade".
  8. ^ a b c d e "Conservative Republican Alex Andrade for State House District 2". alexandrade. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  9. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  10. ^ Schorsch, Peter (2020-04-07). "Winners emerging from the 2020 Legislative Session". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
  11. ^ "2020 Primary Election Endorsements". Florida Right To Life. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  12. ^ "Candidate Profile for Alex Andrade". ivoterguide.com. Retrieved 2021-06-16.

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