Garrett Richter | |
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President pro tempore of the Florida Senate | |
In office November 20, 2012 – November 22, 2016 | |
President | Don Gaetz (2012-14) Andy Gardiner (2014-16) |
Preceded by | Michael S. Bennett |
Succeeded by | Anitere Flores |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 23rd district | |
In office November 4, 2008 – November 8, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Burt Saunders |
Succeeded by | Greg Steube |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 76th district | |
In office November 7, 2006 – November 4, 2008 | |
Preceded by | J. Dudley Goodlette |
Succeeded by | Tom Grady |
Personal details | |
Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | August 1, 1950
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Diana Richter |
Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh (B.S.) University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Profession | Banker |
Garrett Richter (born August 1, 1950) is an American Republican politician from Florida. He served as a member of the Florida Senate from 2008 to 2016, representing parts of Collier and Lee Counties in Southwest Florida. Prior to being elected to the Senate, Richter served one term in the Florida House of Representatives, representing a Naples-based district from 2006 to 2008.