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About Leonard Spencer, Florida State Representative

Original title: Leonard Spencer — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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Finance Connection

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$35,500across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Leonard SpencerSPENCER LEONARD$15,000CANDIDATEJan 2026
Leonard SpencerSPENCER LEONARD$2,500CANDIDATEFeb 2025
Leonard SpencerGRABOWSKI HENRY$1,000PROGRAMMERDec 2025
Leonard SpencerPITTMAN LAW GROUP, PL$1,000LAW FIRMAug 2025
Leonard SpencerGAYLES KELLY$1,000PHYSICAL THERAPISTAug 2025
Leonard SpencerFLORIDA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ADVOCACY FUND$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEDec 2025
Leonard SpencerGASKINS REUEL$1,000PHYSICIANJul 2025
Leonard SpencerDOSAL TOBACCO CORPORATION$1,000TOBACCOMar 2025
Leonard SpencerFLORIDA ACRE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEJul 2025
Leonard SpencerSOUTHERN GLAZER'S WINE AND SPIRITS, LLC$1,000ALCOHOL DISTRIBUTORMar 2025
Leonard SpencerABC LIQUORS, INC.$1,000ALCOHOL SALESMar 2025
Leonard SpencerFLORIDA JUSTICE PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Leonard SpencerFLORIDA RV PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Leonard SpencerANDERSON PHILLIP$1,000FINANCENov 2025
Leonard SpencerMEYERS JARED$1,000SALES CONSULTINGAug 2025
Leonard SpencerANDERSON JENNIFER$1,000NOT EMPLOYEDJul 2025
Leonard SpencerHCA WEST FLORIDA DIVISION GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Leonard SpencerFERWERDA ELLIOT$1,000FILM PRODUCERAug 2025
Leonard SpencerFLORIDA AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Leonard SpencerANDERSON JENNIFER$1,000NOT EMPLOYEDNov 2025

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The Frame

What this does

As a sitting state representative, Leonard Spencer votes on legislation affecting Florida property taxes, domestic violence laws, disability medical assistance, and transportation infrastructure, and his re-election determines who will represent District 45 in the state legislature starting in 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

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District 45 Residents

Residents are represented by the individual holding this office and are eligible to vote in the upcoming 2026 election.

Florida Property Owners

Property owners are affected by legislation sponsored by Spencer regarding homestead exemptions and property insurance claim mediation.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Leonard Spencer is a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 45, currently serving a term that ends in November 2026. He is running for re-election in the August 18, 2026, primary election.

Key Facts

  • Leonard Spencer assumed office on November 5, 2024, and his current term ends on November 3, 2026.
  • Spencer is a candidate for re-election in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 18, 2026.
  • The base salary for a Florida House Representative is $29,697 per year, plus a $175 per diem for up to 60 days.
  • Spencer sponsored FL H0011, a joint resolution regarding homestead exemptions and public safety funding.
  • Spencer sponsored FL H0277, which reclassifies penalties for domestic violence and defines military protective orders (Chapter No. 2026-86).
  • Spencer sponsored FL H0915, which creates the Working People with Disabilities program (Chapter No. 2026-88).
  • Spencer sponsored FL H1093, which revises definitions related to vertiports and airport infrastructure (Chapter No. 2026-35).
  • Spencer sponsored FL H0341, which would have required mediation for property insurance claim disputes; the bill died in committee.
  • Spencer sponsored FL H0343, which would have created an Insurance Solutions Advisory Council; the bill died in committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next election for Leonard Spencer's seat?
The next election for Florida House District 45 is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
What is Leonard Spencer's professional background?
He is a business executive with degrees in finance from Tuskegee University and the University of Alabama.

Why It Matters

As a sitting state representative, Leonard Spencer votes on legislation affecting Florida property taxes, domestic violence laws, disability medical assistance, and transportation infrastructure, and his re-election determines who will represent District 45 in the state legislature starting in 2026.

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Legislative Focus on Insurance and Disability

The legislator has focused recent efforts on property insurance reform and disability employment programs, with mixed success in passing bills.

Connected Entities

organizationUniversity of AlabamaSpencer's graduate alma mater.Map →
organizationFlorida House of RepresentativesThe legislative body where Spencer serves.Map →
personCarolina AmestyPredecessor to Leonard Spencer in District 45.Map →
organizationTuskegee UniversitySpencer's undergraduate alma mater.Map →
personLeonard SpencerDemocratic member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 45.Map →

Sources

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