Geraldine Thompson
Geraldine Fortenberry Thompson (born November 18, 1948) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, who currently serves as a member of the Florida State Senate from the 15th district. She served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 44th District from 2018 to 2022. The district included Windermere, Winter Garden, Gotha, Lake Buena Vista, Oakland, parts of Ocoee, and the Dr. Phillips, Horizon West, and Williamsburg communities in Southwest Orange County, FL. The district contains Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld, International Drive, and the Orange County Convention Center.
Geraldine Thompson | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Randolph Bracy Redistricted |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| In office November 6, 2018 – November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bobby Olszewski |
| Succeeded by | Carolina Amesty (redistricting) |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office November 6, 2012 – November 8, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Redistricted |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| In office November 7, 2006 – November 6, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Antone |
| Succeeded by | Redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Geraldine Fortenberry November 18, 1948 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Miami-Dade Community College (AA) University of Miami (BEd) Florida State University (MS) |
| Profession | Educator |
A veteran member of the Florida Legislature, she previously served as a member of the Florida State Senate from 2012 to 2016, representing parts of Orlando and western Orange County. She also served three terms in the Florida House of Representatives, from 2006 to 2012.