Leslie Dougher

Leslie Dougher
Chair of the Florida Republican Party
In office
2014–2015
Preceded byLenny Curry
Succeeded byBlaise Ingoglia
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
OccupationRealtor, politician

Leslie Dougher is an American business woman and Republican politician from Florida. Dougher served as Chairwoman of the Republican Party of Florida until 2015.

Education

In 1997, Dougher earned a BS degree in Business Administration from Columbia College.[1][2]

Career

As a business woman, Dougher is a realtor with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty and owner of Leslie Dougher Incorporated.[1]

In 2008, Dougher became the chairwoman of the Clay County Republican Executive Committee.[3]

In 2010, Dougher became the Chairman of Government Affairs Chairman, Clay Chamber of Commerce.[1]

Dougher is a chairwoman of Clay County Commission.[4]

In May 2014, Doughter defeated Eric Miller with 60.57% (106-69) of the votes and became the Chairwoman of the Republican Party of Florida.[4] [5][1]

Despite support from Florida governor Rick Scott, Dougher lost the chair seat of Republican Party of Florida and was defeated by Blaise Ingoglia in 2015. Dougher received only 40.54% of the votes.[6][7]

In December 2018, Dougher was appointed to St. Johns River College Board of Directors. Dougher succeeded Denise Bramlitt. Dougher's term ends in May 2022.[2][8]

Personal life

Dougher's husband is Dan. Dougher has three children, a daughter and two step-children. Dougher and her family live in Green Cove Springs, Florida.[9][8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Leslie Dougher's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Community Briefs 12/20/18 - Scott makes appointments to SJR State board". claytodayonline.com. December 19, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Former RPOF chairwoman Leslie Dougher running for House District 19 seat". floridapolitics.com. July 1, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Schorsh, Peter (May 31, 2014). "Leslie Dougher elected chair of Florida GOP". Saint Peters Blog. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  5. ^ "Florida GOP Chair". ourcampaigns.com. May 31, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  6. ^ Farrington, Brendan. "State Republicans vote to oust Scott's hand-picked party chair". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "Florida GOP Chair". ourcampaigns.com. January 16, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Back to school: Leslie Dougher scores St. Johns River College board slot". floridapolitics.com. December 6, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  9. ^ "Clay County Commission". news4jax.com. July 30, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2021.(archived)
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican Party of Florida State Chairman
2014–2015 		Succeeded by