Javier Fernandez (American politician)
American politician
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Javier Fernandez is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020, representing parts of Miami-Dade County around Coral Gables, West Miami, South Miami, Pinecrest, and Cutler Bay.[2] Fernandez was first elected in a May 2018 special election to replace former representative Daisy Baez.[2] Fernandez defeated Republican Andrew Vargas, 50.9 to 46.6%. Running for his first full term in November 2018, Fernandez beat Republican Javier Enriquez, 53 to 47%).[3]
Javier Fernandez | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 114th district | |
| In office May 1, 2018 – October 2, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Daisy Baez |
| Succeeded by | Demi Busatta Cabrera |
| Mayor of South Miami, FL | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Stoddard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 25, 1975[1] Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anna Maria Patiño-Fernández |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Colby College (BA) University of Miami (JD) |
Fernandez is the Democratic nominee for Florida Senate District 39 in 2020.[4][5][6] In October 2020, Fernandez resigned from his seat in the House to concentrate on his Senate campaign and to move into District 39.[7] In the general election, Fernandez lost against Republican Ana Maria Rodriguez obtaining 42.8% to Rodriguez's 55.6%.[8] In 2022, Fernandez returned to politics and was elected Mayor of South Miami.[9]
