Wilton Simpson | |
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 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| 13th Agriculture Commissioner of Florida | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Governor | Ron DeSantis |
| Preceded by | Nikki Fried |
| President of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 17, 2020 – November 22, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Galvano |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen Passidomo |
| Majority Leader of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 29, 2016 – November 26, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Galvano |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen Passidomo |
| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 6, 2012 – November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Jason Brodeur (redistricting) |
| Constituency | 18th district (2012–2016) 10th district (2016–2022) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilton Earl Simpson June 28, 1966 Lakeland, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathy Shotts |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Pasco-Hernando State College (AA) |
Wilton Earl Simpson[1] (born June 28, 1966) is an American politician who has served as the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture since 2023. From 2012 to 2022, he served as a member of the Florida Senate, representing areas around Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco Counties. He was elected Senate President for the 2020–2022 legislature.[2]
- ^ https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Journals/2022/3-7-2022 [bare URL]
- ^ Downey, Renzo (November 17, 2020). "COVID-19, impact on budget dominate Wilton Simpson's first remarks as Senate President". Florida Politics. Retrieved November 17, 2020.