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| − | Randall | + | '''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. |
| + | == 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> | ||
| − | + | 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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| + | == Political career == | ||
| − | == | + | === Florida Legislature === |
| − | Fine was | + | Fine was elected to the [[Florida House of Representatives]] in 2016, representing District 53 and later District 33 after redistricting. He gained a reputation as a leading conservative voice, supporting pro-life legislation, school choice expansion, tax cuts, and parental rights in education. Fine also advocated for strong environmental accountability, including efforts to reduce sewage discharges in coastal communities. |
| − | == | + | In 2024, he was elected to the [[Florida Senate]], representing District 19, which includes parts of [[Brevard County, Florida|Brevard County]].<ref name="Ballotpedia">{{cite web |title=Randy Fine |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Randy_Fine |website=Ballotpedia |access-date=September 14, 2025}}</ref> He resigned from the Senate in March 2025 to run for the U.S. House of Representatives.<ref name="FLPoliticsResign">{{cite web |last=Wilson |first=Kirby |title=Randy Fine officially resigns from Florida Senate |url=https://floridapolitics.com/archives/709749-randy-fine-officially-resigns-from-florida-senate/ |website=Florida Politics |date=March 11, 2025 |access-date=September 14, 2025}}</ref> |
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| − | + | === U.S. House of Representatives === | |
| + | Fine won the April 1, 2025, special election to fill Florida’s 6th Congressional District seat, vacated by [[Michael Waltz]].<ref name="ClickOrlando">{{cite web |title=Randy Fine wins special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District |url=https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/04/01/randy-fine-wins-special-election-in-floridas-6th-congressional-district/ |website=Click Orlando |date=April 1, 2025 |access-date=September 14, 2025}}</ref> He was endorsed by former President [[Donald Trump]].<ref name="FLPoliticsTrump">{{cite web |last=Sarkissian |first=Arek |title=Randy Fine gets Trump endorsement in House run |url=https://floridapolitics.com/archives/706545-randy-fine-gets-trump-endorsement-in-house-run/ |website=Florida Politics |date=February 28, 2025 |access-date=September 14, 2025}}</ref> | ||
| − | + | Fine’s platform includes securing the southern border, reducing government regulation, defending the Second Amendment, opposing abortion, advancing an “America First” foreign policy, and strengthening U.S.-Israel relations.<ref name="FLPoliticsTrump" />{{citation needed}} | |
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== Political style and public image == | == Political style and public image == | ||
| − | Fine | + | Fine has been described as a “firebrand” conservative with a confrontational political style.<ref name="Politico">{{cite web |last=Caputo |first=Marc |title=This is Fine: Florida sends a bare-knuckle brawler to Congress |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/07/randy-fine-florida-congress-00276568 |website=Politico |date=April 7, 2025 |access-date=September 14, 2025}}</ref> He is known for aggressively promoting conservative causes, particularly on social and cultural issues. Supporters describe him as principled and unapologetic, while critics have labeled some of his rhetoric as divisive. |
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| + | == 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" /> | ||
| − | + | 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> | |
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== Electoral history == | == Electoral history == | ||
| − | * | + | * 2016: Elected to Florida House, District 53 |
| − | * 2024: Elected to Florida Senate, District 19 | + | * 2018: Re-elected |
| − | * | + | * 2020: Re-elected |
| + | * 2022: Re-elected in District 33 | ||
| + | * 2024: Elected to Florida Senate, District 19 | ||
| + | * 2025: Elected to U.S. House of Representatives, Florida’s 6th District (special election)<ref name="SpecialElection" /> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | + | * [[Florida Senate]] | |
| − | * [[Florida Senate]] | ||
* [[Florida House of Representatives]] | * [[Florida House of Representatives]] | ||
| + | * [[United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2025]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
Revision as of 09:54, September 14, 2025
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.
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.[1]
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.[1]
Political career
Florida Legislature
Fine was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, representing District 53 and later District 33 after redistricting. He gained a reputation as a leading conservative voice, supporting pro-life legislation, school choice expansion, tax cuts, and parental rights in education. Fine also advocated for strong environmental accountability, including efforts to reduce sewage discharges in coastal communities.
In 2024, he was elected to the Florida Senate, representing District 19, which includes parts of Brevard County.[2] He resigned from the Senate in March 2025 to run for the U.S. House of Representatives.[3]
U.S. House of Representatives
Fine won the April 1, 2025, special election to fill Florida’s 6th Congressional District seat, vacated by Michael Waltz.[4] He was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.[5]
Fine’s platform includes securing the southern border, reducing government regulation, defending the Second Amendment, opposing abortion, advancing an “America First” foreign policy, and strengthening U.S.-Israel relations.[5][Citation Needed]
Political style and public image
Fine has been described as a “firebrand” conservative with a confrontational political style.[6] He is known for aggressively promoting conservative causes, particularly on social and cultural issues. Supporters describe him as principled and unapologetic, while critics have labeled some of his rhetoric as divisive.
Personal life
Fine is Jewish and a strong advocate for pro-Israel policy.[1] He is married with two children and lives in Brevard County, Florida.[7] He moved to the area in 2006 and often references his academic background and business success in public appearances.[1]
On September 10, 2025, shortly after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, the first commenter on his X feed was "you're next!"[8]
Electoral history
- 2016: Elected to Florida House, District 53
- 2018: Re-elected
- 2020: Re-elected
- 2022: Re-elected in District 33
- 2024: Elected to Florida Senate, District 19
- 2025: Elected to U.S. House of Representatives, Florida’s 6th District (special election)[9]
See also
- Florida Senate
- Florida House of Representatives
- United States House of Representatives elections in Florida, 2025
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Randy Fine.
- ↑ Randy Fine.
- ↑ Wilson, Kirby (March 11, 2025). Randy Fine officially resigns from Florida Senate.
- ↑ Randy Fine wins special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District (April 1, 2025).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Sarkissian, Arek (February 28, 2025). Randy Fine gets Trump endorsement in House run.
- ↑ Caputo, Marc (April 7, 2025). This is Fine: Florida sends a bare-knuckle brawler to Congress.
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