Republican candidate for Florida House District 48. A Winter Haven native, former Polk County commissioner, and former chairman of the Polk County Republican Executive Committee.
In their own words
- File a property-tax relief bill on his first day in office. source
- Hold monthly town halls in the district. source
- Fight for Winter Haven road funding. source
- Pursue property-insurance reforms that increase competition, promote accountability, and help stabilize costs for homeowners. source
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Jerry Carter is a Republican candidate for District 48 in the Florida House of Representatives, a seat covering part of Polk County. A Winter Haven native, he formerly served as a Polk County commissioner and chaired the Polk County Republican Executive Committee from 1998 to 2002. In 2024, he placed second in the six-candidate Republican primary for this seat.
About this office
The Florida House of Representatives writes state law alongside the Senate, and every state budget must pass through it. Representatives serve two-year terms.