Javier Fernandez (American politician)
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. Fernandez was first elected in a May 2018 special election to replace former representative Daisy Baez. 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%).
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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 25, 1975 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political 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. In October 2020, Fernandez resigned from his seat in the House to concentrate on his Senate campaign and to move into District 39. In the general election, Fernandez lost against Republican Ana Maria Rodriguez obtaining 42.8% to Rodriguez's 55.6%. In April 2022, Fernandez returned to politics by declaring his candidacy for Mayor of South Miami.