Wilton Simpson
Wilton Earl Simpson (born June 28, 1966) is an American politician who has served as the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture since 2023. From 2012 to 2022, he served as a member of the Florida Senate, representing areas around Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco Counties. He was elected Senate President for the 2020–2022 legislature.
Wilton Simpson | |
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| 13th Agriculture Commissioner of Florida | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Governor | Ron DeSantis |
| Preceded by | Nikki Fried |
| President of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 17, 2020 – November 22, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Galvano |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen Passidomo |
| Majority Leader of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 29, 2016 – November 26, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Galvano |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen Passidomo |
| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 6, 2012 – November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Jason Brodeur (redistricting) |
| Constituency | 18th district (2012–2016) 10th district (2016–2022) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilton Earl Simpson June 28, 1966 Lakeland, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathy Shotts |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Pasco-Hernando State College (AA) |
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