Shane Abbott
Shane Abbott (Republican Party) is a member of theFlorida House of Representatives, representingDistrict 5. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Abbott (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theFlorida House of Representatives to representDistrict 5. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Shane Abbott earned a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the University of Florida. Abbott's career experience includes co-owning The Prescription Place and Firestone Tire Service Center in DeFuniak Springs. He has served as the vice-chair of the Northwest Florida State College Board of Trustees and on the board of the Emerald Coast Fellowship of Christian Athletes.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Abbott was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Abbott was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 5
IncumbentShane Abbott defeatedStephanie Lyn Leonard in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 5 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Shane Abbott (R) | 80.4 | 77,821 |
 | Stephanie Lyn Leonard (D)  | 19.6 | 18,973 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 96,794 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Stephanie Lyn Leonard advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 5.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentShane Abbott advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 5.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Abbott received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled.Shane Abbott won election in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 5.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 5
Shane Abbott defeatedClint Pate andVance Coley in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 5 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shane Abbott | 68.3 | 24,554 |
| Clint Pate | 16.1 | 5,787 | ||
| Vance Coley | 15.6 | 5,626 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 35,967 | ||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
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 5 | Won general | $199,969 | $185,872 |
| 2022 | Florida House of Representatives District 5 | Won general | $409,666 | $395,819 |
| Grand total | $609,635 | $581,691 | ||
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Scorecards
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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
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Brad Drake (R) | Florida House of Representatives District 5 2022-Present | Succeeded by - |
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