Fiona McFarland

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Fiona McFarland
Official legislative portrait of State Representative Fiona McFarland.jpg
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
Assumed office
November 4, 2020
Preceded byMargaret Good
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationUnited States Naval Academy (BS)
University of North Carolina (MBA)
WebsiteGovernment website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service2008–2016 (Active)
2016–present (Reserve)

Fiona Fuller McFarland[1] (born 1985) is an American politician from Florida. She serves in the Florida House of Representatives representing the 72nd district, which covers parts of Sarasota. She was elected on November 3rd, 2020, defeating lawyer Drake Buckman by 9.2 points, (9,285 votes) and assumed the office the next day. She is a member of the Republican Party.[2][3][4][5]

Military service and political career[]

McFarland joined the United States Navy in June 2008 after attending the United States Naval Academy, earning a BS in political science and international relations. She served in the navy until 2016, when she then, and still serves in the navy reserves.[6]

In June 2019, McFarland announced that she would be running to unseat the incumbent Democratic representative Margaret Good in the 72nd district of the Florida House of Representative. [7] However, in July 2019, Good announced that she would be running to unseat Vern Buchanan in the race for Florida's 16th congressional district.[8] During the Republican primary, McFarland faced local hospital board member Donna Barcomb and attorney Jason Miller. McFarland widely outspent both primary opponents but narrowly won the primary by 1.2 points (263 votes).[9] [10] [11] She defeated attorney Drake Buckman in the general election.[12]

References[]

  1. ^ "Fiona McFarland, Matthew Melton". The New York Times. May 22, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Anderson, Zac (November 3, 2020). "Republican Fiona McFarland wins Florida House District 72 race". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  3. ^ "Fiona McFarland". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "Fiona McFarland rose quickly from newcomer to Election Day winner". Florida Politics. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "Drake Buckman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  6. ^ "Florida State Rep. Fiona McFarland - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
  7. ^ Anderson, Zac. "Daughter of former Trump administration official running for Sarasota state House seat". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  8. ^ "Margaret Good Announces Congressional Bid". Sarasota Magazine. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  9. ^ "State Representative District 72: Donna Barcomb | Sarasota". Your Observer. 2020-07-26. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  10. ^ "Donna Barcomb kicks spending into gear as battle with Fiona McFarland draws to close". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  11. ^ Anderson, Zac. "Navy Reserve officer Fiona McFarland wins GOP nomination in bellwether Florida legislative race". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  12. ^ "Florida House of Representatives District 72". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-09-28.


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