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| − | '''Randall A. "Randy" Fine''' (born April 20, 1974) is an American businessman and Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for [[Florida's 6th congressional district]]. He won a special election in April 2025 after previously serving in the [[Florida House of Representatives]] (2016–2024) and a brief term in the [[Florida Senate]] (2024–2025). Fine is known for his strong alignment with conservative values and policies. | + | '''Randall A. "Randy" Fine''' (born April 20, 1974) is an American businessman and Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for ''Florida's 6th congressional district''. He won a special election in April 2025 after previously serving in the [[Florida House of Representatives]] (2016–2024) and a brief term in the [[Florida Senate]] (2024–2025). Fine is known for his strong alignment with conservative values and policies. |
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| | == Early life and business career == | | == Early life and business career == |
| − | Fine was born in [[Tucson, Arizona]]. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from [[Harvard University]] in 1996 and an MBA from [[Harvard Business School]] in 1998.<ref name="JewishLibrary">{{cite web |title=Randy Fine |url=https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/randy-fine |website=Jewish Virtual Library |access-date=September 14, 2025}}</ref> | + | Fine was born in [[Tucson]], Arizona. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from [[Harvard University]] in 1996 and an MBA from [[Harvard Business School]] in 1998.<ref name="JewishLibrary">{{cite web |title=Randy Fine |url=https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/randy-fine |website=Jewish Virtual Library |access-date=September 14, 2025}}</ref> |
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| | Before entering politics, Fine worked as a corporate executive in the casino and gaming industry. He founded The Fine Point Group, a management consultancy specializing in gaming operations.<ref name="JewishLibrary" /> | | Before entering politics, Fine worked as a corporate executive in the casino and gaming industry. He founded The Fine Point Group, a management consultancy specializing in gaming operations.<ref name="JewishLibrary" /> |
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| | == Personal life == | | == Personal life == |
| − | Fine is Jewish and a strong advocate for pro-Israel policy.<ref name="JewishLibrary" /> He is married with two children and lives in Brevard County, Florida.<ref name="Wikipedia" /> He moved to the area in 2006 and often references his academic background and business success in public appearances.<ref name="JewishLibrary" /> | + | Fine is Jewish and a strong advocate for pro-Israel policy.<ref name="JewishLibrary" /> He is married with two children and lives in Brevard County, Florida. He moved to the area in 2006 and often references his academic background and business success in public appearances.<ref name="JewishLibrary" /> |
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| | On September 10, 2025, shortly after [[Charlie Kirk]] was assassinated, the first commenter on his X feed was "you're next!"<ref>Randy Fine, appearing on ''OANN'', 'Fine Point' w/ Chanel Rion, Sep 10, 2025</ref> | | On September 10, 2025, shortly after [[Charlie Kirk]] was assassinated, the first commenter on his X feed was "you're next!"<ref>Randy Fine, appearing on ''OANN'', 'Fine Point' w/ Chanel Rion, Sep 10, 2025</ref> |