Holly Benson | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 7, 2000 – December 31, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | DeeDee Ritchie |
| Succeeded by | Clay Ford |
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| Born | June 4, 1971 Camp Lejeune, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College (AB) University of Florida (JD) |
Anna Holliday "Holly" Benson (born June 4, 1971) is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives. In November 2000, Benson became the first Republican elected to the District 3 seat, succeeding Democrat DeeDee Ritchie. On December 28, 2006, Florida's Governor-elect Charlie Crist appointed Benson to the position of Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. On December 31, 2006, Benson resigned from the Florida House of Representatives, ending her legislative service to the State of Florida. In February, 2008, Florida Governor Charlie Crist appointed Benson to the position of Secretary of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.