Jennifer Canady

Jennifer Canady is an American politician. She serves as a Republican member for the 50th district of the Florida House of Representatives.^[1] She serves as the Chair of the Education and Employment Committee.^[2]

Jennifer Canady
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 50th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 8, 2022
Preceded by	Rene Plasencia
Personal details
Born	(1973-07-22) July 22, 1973 (age 52) Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Charles T. Canady
Children	2
Education	Florida State University (BS) University of South Florida (MS)

Life and career

Canady was born in Lakeland, Florida.^[3] She attended Florida State University and the University of South Florida.^[3] She was a teacher.^[4] She's married to Charles T. Canady, former U.S. Representative and Justice of the Florida Supreme Court.^[5][6]

In 2021, Canady ran as a candidate in the Republican primary election for the 40th district of the Florida House of Representatives.^[3] She was unsuccessful. In 2022, Canady defeated Phillip Walker in the Republican primary election for the 50th district.^[7][8] No Democratic candidate was nominated to challenge her in the general election.^[7] She succeeded Rene Plasencia.