Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Will Weatherford

How Will Weatherford built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Will Weatherford is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2006 to 2014. He represented the 61st and later the 38th District. Notably, he became the Speaker of the Florida House during his final term, making him the youngest person to hold such a position in any state legislature in the U.S. at that time. His political career is marked by his leadership role within the Florida House.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2006: Elected to Florida House of Representatives

In 2006, Will Weatherford was elected as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 61st District, after Ken Littlefield resigned. He defeated Donovan Brown in the election.

2008: Unopposed for Re-election

In 2008, Will Weatherford was unopposed for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives.

2010: Re-elected to Florida House of Representatives

In 2010, Will Weatherford was re-elected to the Florida House of Representatives after winning the Republican primary against Kevin Wright and defeating Elena McCullough in the general election.

November 20, 2012: Sworn in as Speaker of the Florida House

On November 20, 2012, Will Weatherford was sworn in as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.

2012: Elected to represent the 38th District

In 2012, Will Weatherford was elected to represent the 38th District in the Florida House of Representatives, which included eastern Pasco County.

2014: End of legislative session as Speaker

In 2014, Weatherford concluded his legislative session as the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.

2014: End of Term in Florida House of Representatives

In 2014, Will Weatherford's final term in the Florida House of Representatives came to an end. During this term, he served as the Speaker of the House.