Andrew Learned

Andrew P. Learned is an American politician. He is a Democrat who represented the 59th district in the Florida House of Representatives for a single two-year term before losing re-election in 2022.

Andrew P. Learned
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 59th district
In office
November 3, 2020[1] – November 8, 2022
Preceded byAdam Hattersley
Succeeded byDanny Alvarez
Personal details
Born (1986-08-04) August 4, 1986[2]
Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAmanda
Children2
ResidenceBrandon, Florida
EducationUniversity of Tampa (BA)
Alma materUniversity of Tampa (BA)[3]
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
RankLieutenant Commander[4]

Early life and education

Learned holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Tampa.[2] Learned served in the United States Navy for four years[3] before transferring to the United States Navy Reserve in 2013.[4] He deployed to the Middle East three times.[2]

Career

In 2018, Learned ran for election to represent Florida's 15th Congressional District, placing second in a three-way Democratic primary.[5]

In 2020, he ran to represent the 59th district in the Florida House of Representatives. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary, and narrowly defeated Republican Michael Owen in the general election.[1]

In 2022, Learned ran for re-election in the 69th district but lost to Republican Danny Alvarez by a 14 point margin.[1][6]

Electoral record
2018 Democratic primary: Florida's 15th congressional district[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kristen Carlson 24,498 53.4%
Democratic Andrew Learned 14,509 31.6%
Democratic Raymond Pena 6,912 15.1%
2020 general election: Florida House of Representatives, District 59[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Andrew Learned 45,683 50.7%
Republican Michael Owen 44,413 49.3%
2022 general election: Florida House of Representatives, District 69[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Danny Alvarez 34,570 57.1%
Democratic Andrew Learned 25,984 42.9%

References
  1. "Andrew Learned". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  2. "Andrew Learned". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  3. "Andrew Learned's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  4. "Andrew Learned, Navy Vet, Brings Small Business Experience To House Race". Osprey Observer. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  5. "August 28, 2018 Primary Election". Florida Department of State: Division of Elections. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  6. Hayes, Kelly (2022-11-09). "Danny Alvarez defeats incumbent Andrew Learned in new east Hillsborough district". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
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