Lisa Dunkley
Lisa Dunkley (Democratic Party) is a member of theFlorida House of Representatives, representingDistrict 97. She assumed office on November 8, 2022. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Dunkley (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to theFlorida House of Representatives to representDistrict 97. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled onAugust 18, 2026.[source]
Biography
Lisa Dunkley was born in Jamaica.[1] Dunkley served in the U.S. Army.[2] Her career experience includes working as a youth director and middle school PTA president.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Dunkley was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 18, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 97
IncumbentLisa Dunkley is running in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 97 on August 18, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nancy St. Clair (D)
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
The general election was canceled.Lisa Dunkley (D) won without appearing on the ballot.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled.Lisa Dunkley won election in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 97.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 97
Lisa Dunkley defeatedKelly Scurry andSaima Farooqui in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 97 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lisa Dunkley | 62.1 | 12,591 |
| Kelly Scurry | 22.9 | 4,634 | ||
| Saima Farooqui | 15.0 | 3,040 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 20,265 | ||
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Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Daniel Foganholi (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
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| 2024 | Florida House of Representatives District 97 | Won general | $33,392 | $33,392 |
| 2022 | Florida House of Representatives District 97 | Won general | $16,847 | $16,247 |
| Grand total | $50,238 | $49,639 | ||
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2024
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In 2024, theFlorida State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 8.
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2023
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In 2023, theFlorida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 97 | Officeholder Florida House of Representatives District 97 | Personal |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Dan Daley (D) | Florida House of Representatives District 97 2022-Present | Succeeded by - |
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- Current member, Florida House of Representatives
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