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{{short description|American politician from Florida}}
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| preceded = [[Matt Caldwell]]
| preceded = [[Matt Caldwell]]
| birth_name = Lal Spencer Roach, III<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.martindale.com/attorney/lal-spencer-roach-iii-168576756/|title=Lal Spencer Roach, III Profile &#124; North Fort Myers, FL Lawyer |website=Martindale.com|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>
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| birth_name = Lal Spencer Roach, III<ref>https://www.martindale.com/washington/district-of-columbia/lal-spencer-roach-iii-168576756-a/</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|9|2}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|9|2}}
| birth_place = [[Louisiana]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Louisiana]], U.S.
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| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| spouse =
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| alma_mater =[[Edison Community College]]<br>[[Florida Gulf Coast University]]<br/>[[University of South Florida]]
| alma_mater =[[Edison State College]]<br />[[Florida Gulf Coast University]]<br />[[University of Miami School of Law]]
| occupation =Attorney
| occupation =Attorney
| residence =[[North Fort Myers, Florida|North Fort Myers]]
| residence =[[North Fort Myers, Florida]], U.S.
| website = [http://spencerforstatehouse.com spencerforstatehouse.com]
| website = [http://spencerforstatehouse.com spencerforstatehouse.com]
| branch = [[United States Coast Guard]]<ref name="Rep bio" />
| branch = {{flag|United States Coast Guard}}<ref name="Rep bio" />
| serviceyears = 1996-2016<ref name="Rep bio" />
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==History==
==History==
A native of Louisiana, Roach is a veteran of the [[United States Coast Guard]], where he served as a [[United States Coast Guard Legal Division|judge advocate general]] while on deployment in the [[Middle East]].<ref name="Rep bio" /> For his military service, he was awarded the [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]], [[Coast Guard Commendation Medal]], [[Achievement Medal|Coast Guard Achievement Medal]], and the [[Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal]].<ref name="Rep bio" />
A native of Louisiana, Roach is a veteran of the [[United States Coast Guard]], where he served as a [[United States Coast Guard Legal Division|judge advocate general]] while on deployment in the Middle East.<ref name="Rep bio" /> For his military service, he was awarded the [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]], [[Coast Guard Commendation Medal]], [[Achievement Medal|Coast Guard Achievement Medal]], and the [[Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal]].<ref name="Rep bio" />

He moved to Florida in 2000.<ref name="Rep bio">{{cite web |title=Florida House of Representatives - Spencer Roach - 2018 - 2020 ( Speaker Oliva ) |url=http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4729&LegislativeTermId=88 |website=Myfloridahouse.gov |access-date=13 December 2018}}</ref>


He moved to Florida in 2000.<ref name="Rep bio">{{cite web |title=Florida House of Representatives - Spencer Roach - 2018 - 2020 ( Speaker Oliva ) |url=http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4729&LegislativeTermId=88 |website=myfloridahouse.gov |accessdate=13 December 2018}}</ref>
Roach is a Christian.<ref>https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4729 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
He graduated from [[Edison Community College]] with an [[Associate of Arts]] degree in 2003, from [[Florida Gulf Coast University]] with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in 2005, and from [[University of Miami School of Law]] with a [[Juris Doctor]] in 2012.<ref name="Rep bio" />
He graduated from [[Edison Community College]] with an Associate of Arts in 2003, from [[Florida Gulf Coast University]] with a Bachelor of Arts in 2005, and from [[University of Miami School of Law]] with a [[Juris Doctor]] in 2012.<ref name="Rep bio" />


==Florida House of Representatives==
==Florida House of Representatives==
Roach defeated Matthew Shawn Miller in the August 28, 2018 Republican primary, winning 58.7% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web |title=Florida Department of State - Election Results |url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/Index.asp?ElectionDate=8/28/2018&DATAMODE= |accessdate=12 December 2018}}</ref> In the November 6, 2018 general election, Roach won 58.92% of the vote, defeating Democrat Mark Lipton.<ref>{{cite web |title=Florida Election Watch - State Representative |url=https://floridaelectionwatch.gov/DistrictOffices/StateRepresentative |accessdate=12 December 2018}}</ref>
Roach defeated Matthew Shawn Miller in the August 28, 2018 Republican primary, winning 58.7% of the vote.<ref>{{cite web |title=Florida Department of State - Election Results |url=https://results.elections.myflorida.com/Index.asp?ElectionDate=8/28/2018&DATAMODE= |website=Results.elections.myflorida.com|access-date=12 December 2018}}</ref> In the November 6, 2018 general election, Roach won 58.92% of the vote, defeating Democrat Mark Lipton.<ref>{{cite web |title=Florida Election Watch - State Representative |url=https://floridaelectionwatch.gov/DistrictOffices/StateRepresentative |website=Floridaelectionwatch.gov|access-date=12 December 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:25, 30 October 2024

Spencer Roach
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 79th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 6, 2018
Preceded byMatt Caldwell
Personal details
Born
Lal Spencer Roach, III[1]

(1977-09-02) September 2, 1977 (age 47)
Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)North Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
Alma materEdison State College
Florida Gulf Coast University
University of Miami School of Law
OccupationAttorney
Websitespencerforstatehouse.com
Military service
Branch/service United States Coast Guard[2]
Years of service1996-2016[2]

Lal Spencer Roach, III (born September 2, 1977) is a Republican member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 79th House district, which includes part of Lee County.

History

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A native of Louisiana, Roach is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, where he served as a judge advocate general while on deployment in the Middle East.[2] For his military service, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Coast Guard Commendation Medal, Coast Guard Achievement Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.[2]

He moved to Florida in 2000.[2]

Roach is a Christian.[3]

Education

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He graduated from Edison Community College with an Associate of Arts in 2003, from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2005, and from University of Miami School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 2012.[2]

Florida House of Representatives

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Roach defeated Matthew Shawn Miller in the August 28, 2018 Republican primary, winning 58.7% of the vote.[4] In the November 6, 2018 general election, Roach won 58.92% of the vote, defeating Democrat Mark Lipton.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Lal Spencer Roach, III Profile | North Fort Myers, FL Lawyer". Martindale.com. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Florida House of Representatives - Spencer Roach - 2018 - 2020 ( Speaker Oliva )". Myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  3. ^ https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4729 [bare URL]
  4. ^ "Florida Department of State - Election Results". Results.elections.myflorida.com. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Florida Election Watch - State Representative". Floridaelectionwatch.gov. Retrieved 12 December 2018.


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