Andrew Learned
Andrew P. Learned is an American politician. He is a Democrat representing the 59th district in the Florida House of Representatives.
Andrew P. Learned | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2020[1] | |
| Preceded by | Adam Hattersley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1986[2] Sarasota, Florida[3] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Amanda[2] |
| Children | 2[2] |
| Residence | Brandon, Florida[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Tampa (BA)[3] |
| Occupation | Business Owner/Director[2] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander[4] |
Early life
Learned holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Tampa.[2]
Learned served in the United States Navy for four years[3] before transferring to the Navy Reserve in 2013.[4] He deployed to the Middle East three times.[2]
Political career
In 2018, Learned ran for election to represent Florida's 15th Congressional District, but lost a three-way Democratic primary.[5]
In 2020, he ran to represent the 59th district in the Florida House of Representatives. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary, and defeated Republican Michael Owen in the general election.[1]
Electoral record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Kristen Carlson |
24,498 | 53.4% | |
| Democratic | Andrew Learned | 14,509 | 31.6% | |
| Democratic | Raymond Pena | 6,912 | 15.1% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Andrew Learned |
45,683 | 50.7% | |
| Republican | Michael Owen | 44,413 | 49.3% | |
References
- "Andrew Learned". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- "Andrew Learned". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- "Andrew Learned's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- "Andrew Learned, Navy Vet, Brings Small Business Experience To House Race". Osprey Observer. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- "August 28, 2018 Primary Election". Florida Department of State: Division of Elections. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
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