Arthenia Joyner | |
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| Minority Leader of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 18, 2014 – November 21, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Smith |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Braynon |
| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 7, 2006 – November 8, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Les Miller |
| Succeeded by | Darryl Rouson |
| Constituency | 18th district (2006-2012) 19th district (2012–2016) |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
| In office November 7, 2000 – November 7, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Les Miller |
| Succeeded by | Betty Reed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1943 Lakeland, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Florida A&M University (BS) Florida A&M University College of Law (JD) |
| Profession | Teacher and attorney |
Arthenia Joyner (born February 3, 1943) is an American politician, attorney, and civil rights activist from Florida. She served as a member of the Florida Senate for ten years, representing parts of the Tampa Bay Area from 2006 to 2016. She was the Senate minority leader during her last two years in office. Prior to being elected to the Senate, Joyner served three terms in the Florida House of Representatives, representing an eastern Tampa-based district from 2000 to 2006. Currently, Joyner is Of Counsel with the Swope, Rodante P.A. law firm located in Ybor City, FL.