Lauren Melo
2022 - Present
2024
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Lauren Melo (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 82. She assumed office on November 8, 2022. Her current term ends on November 5, 2024.
Melo (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 82. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. The Republican primary for this office on August 20, 2024, was canceled.
Biography
Lauren Melo was born and lives in Naples, Florida.[1] Melo's career experience includes founding a trucking company and owning a real estate brokerage firm.[1][2] She has served as a guardian ad litem.[2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Melo was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Melo 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 82
Incumbent Lauren Melo and Arthur Oslund are running in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 82 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Arthur Oslund (D) | |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Arthur Oslund advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 82.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lauren Melo advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 82.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled. Lauren Melo (R) won without appearing on the ballot.
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 80
Lauren Melo defeated Laura Novosad in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 80 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lauren Melo (R) | 64.1 | 54,859 |
 | Laura Novosad (D) | 35.9 | 30,747 | |
| Total votes: 85,606 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Laura Novosad advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 80.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 80
Lauren Melo defeated Drew-Montez Clark and Victor Dotres in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 80 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lauren Melo | 58.2 | 10,084 |
 | Drew-Montez Clark | 30.4 | 5,272 | |
 | Victor Dotres | 11.3 | 1,962 | |
| Total votes: 17,318 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Byron Donalds (R)
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2023
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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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2022
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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 82 |
Officeholder Florida House of Representatives District 82 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by John Snyder (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 82 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Byron Donalds (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 80 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Adam Botana (R) |
