Photo of Politician Linda
                        Stewart

Personal & Career

Legislative Service

  • Elected to the Senate in 2016, reelected subsequently
  • House of Representatives, 2012-2014

Other Public Service

  • Orange County Parks and Recreation Board, Chair
  • City of Orlando Parks Board
  • Library Governance Board
  • Orange County Canvassing Board
  • Value Adjustment Board
  • Central Receiving Center Executive Board
  • Countywatch, Former Chairwoman
  • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Former Member, Board of Directors
  • Orange County Commissioner, District 4, 2002-2010
  • Orange County Vice Mayor, 2004

Honors and Awards

  • Florida Association of Counties (FAC), County Champion Award, 2014
  • Harvey Milk Foundation, Honors Medal, 2011
  • Nature Wise, Defender of the Environment Award, 2011
  • OADOC and LGBT Center, Esteemed Service Award, 2011
  • Sierra Club, Commissioner Leadership Award (FLERA), 2011
  • Greatest Straight Ally and Politician, Wave Award, 2010
  • Equality Florida, Voice of Equality Award, 2010
  • Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Recognition of Outstanding Achievement for Historic Preservation, 2006
  • Women's Executive Council, Woman of the Year, 2004
  • Women's Executive Council, Downtown Woman of the Year, 2004

Affiliations

  • Sierra Club
  • Rainbow Democrats
  • Canned Food Drives, Volunteer
  • Children's Shoes Drives, Volunteer
  • Homeless Awareness Groups, Member
  • Mothers Against Racing in the Streets (MARS), Founding Member
  • Ruth's List
  • Emily's List
  • National Organization of Women
  • Metroplan Orlando, Chairwoman, 2007, Past Member, 2002-2010
  • St. Johns River Restoration Group, 2004-2008
  • Phase II Central Receiving Center, Vice-Chair, 2006
  • Phase II Housing Component for Mentally Ill, Former Vice Chairman
  • Formerly Licensed 220 Insurance Agent

Biographical Information

Occupation: Former Insurance Agent
Spouse: Jerry of Orlando, FL
Children: Sam, Amanda, Courtney
Grandchildren: Leah, Owen, Brenner, Ben, Liza, Molly
Education:
  • Valencia College
Born: November 23 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Moved to Florida in 1949.
Religious Affiliation: Methodist
Recreation: Mysteries and action movies, reading
Consists of part of Orange county

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Position Date From Date to District Branch Party State
Senator 13 Senate Tallahassee
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District (407) 893-2422
Capitol (850) 487-5013
Email stewart.linda.web@flsenate.gov
Twitter https://twitter.com/flsenate