Manny Díaz Jr.
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This article is about the former Florida State Senator. For the former mayor of Miami, see Manny Diaz (Florida politician).
For the son of the former mayor of Miami, see Manny Diaz (American football).
Manny Díaz Jr. (born March 2, 1973)[1] is an American politician who is serving as the 28th Education Commissioner of Florida. A Republican, Díaz was a member of the Florida Senate from 2018 to 2022, representing the 36th district, which encompasses the Hialeah area in northwest Miami-Dade County. He also served three terms in the Florida House of Representatives from 2012 to 2018, which encompassed parts of Hialeah and Northwest Miami-Dade County, Florida.
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Manny Díaz Jr. | |
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28th Education Commissioner of Florida | |
Assumed office June 1, 2022 | |
Governor | Ron DeSantis |
Preceded by | Richard Corcoran |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 36th district | |
In office November 6, 2018 – May 31, 2022 | |
Preceded by | René García |
Succeeded by | Bryan Avila (redistricting) |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 103rd district | |
In office November 6, 2012 – November 6, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Redistricted |
Succeeded by | Cindy Polo |
Personal details | |
Born | (1973-03-02) March 2, 1973 (age 51) Hialeah, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jennifer "Jenny" Díaz |
Children | Dominic, Madison, Grayson, Lexington |
Alma mater | St. Thomas University (BA) Nova Southeastern University (MS) |
Profession | Teacher, school administrator |
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