William E. Partington III (born 1968)[1] is an American politician and attorney who currently serves as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives representing the 28th district, which comprises northern parts of Volusia County, including Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach.[2][3] He previously served as Mayor of Ormond Beach from 2016 to 2024 and as a member of the Ormond Beach City Commission from 2004 to 2016.
Bill Partington | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, c. 2024 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Leek |
| Mayor of Ormond Beach | |
| In office November 8, 2016 – November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Kelley |
| Succeeded by | Jason Leslie |
| Member of the Ormond Beach City Commission from Zone 4 | |
| In office November 2, 2004 – November 8, 2016 | |
| Succeeded by | Harold Briley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William E. Partington III 1968 (age 56/57) Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lori Partington (m. 1993) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Ormond Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Daytona State College (AA) University of Central Florida (BA) Loyola University (JD) |
| Occupation |
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| Website | www |
Early life and education
editWilliam E. Partington III was born in 1968 in Daytona Beach, Florida.[4] He graduated from Mainland High School in 1986. Partington earned an associate's degree from Daytona State College before receiving his bachelor's in communications from the University of Central Florida. He then went on to graduate from Loyola University New Orleans with a Juris Doctor in 1995.[5]
Political career
editPartington worked as an assistant public defender from 1996 to 2001. He has worked as an assistant state attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida since 2007.[6]
Ormond Beach
editPartington was elected to the Ormond Beach Commission for Zone 4 in 2004. He was re-elected to six consecutive terms and served as Deputy Mayor during his last three terms. He was elected Mayor of Ormond Beach in June 2016.[6] Partington served four terms as mayor until he retired to run for Florida House in 2024.[7][8] He was succeeded by fellow Republican Jason Leslie.[9]
Florida House of Representatives
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Partington announced his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives in March 2023.[10] After winning the August primary uncontested, he was elected to the Florida Legislature in November 2024.[11][12] He was officially sworn into office on November 19, 2024.[13]
Personal life
editPartington married his wife Lori in 1993. They have three daughters and live in Ormond Beach, Florida.[1][14]
References
edit- ^ a b "Bill Partington". myfloridahouse.gov. 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ De Peña, Luis Xavier (August 29, 2024). "Florida House District 28 General Debate: Hannoush vs. Navarra vs. Partington". WESH. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "Bill Partington". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Candidate: Bill Partington". Volusia County Supervisor of Elections. 2020-03-10.
- ^ "William E Partington III". The Florida Bar. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ a b Holt, Tony (June 27, 2016). "Bill Partington becomes mayor-elect of Ormond Beach". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Carillo, Brenno (September 16, 2022). "Ormond Beach mayoral race: Mayor Bill Partington faces new challenge from Rob Bridger". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Williams, Sierra (October 16, 2024). "After 21 years, Ormond Beach mayor says goodbye at final City Commission meeting". observerlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Zaffiro-Kean, Eileen (November 5, 2024). "Shocker: Loads of incumbents knocked out of office in Volusia County municipal elections". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Almenas, Jarleene (March 8, 2023). "Partington to run for Florida House". observerlocalnews.com. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Florida Primary Election Results". The New York Times. August 20, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ Harper, Mark (November 5, 2024). "Volusia, Flagler maintains all-red delegation, sending six Republicans to Tallahassee". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Cooper, Amber Jo (November 19, 2024). "Newly elected Florida lawmakers sworn in, marking start of 2024-2026 legislative term". Florida's Voice. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Florida State Rep. Bill Partington". LegiStorm. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
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