Biography
Randy Fine is a Republican politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th congressional district, a position he assumed on April 2, 2025. Born on April 20, 1974, in Tucson, Arizona, Fine was raised in Lexington, Kentucky. He is married to Wendy Fine, and together they have two sons, Jacob and David.
Before entering politics, Fine had a successful career in the casino gambling industry, working for companies such as Harrah's Entertainment and American Casino & Entertainment Properties. In 2005, he founded The Fine Point Group, a consulting and management firm serving the casino industry.
Education
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Harvard College: Bachelor of Arts in Government, magna cum laude, 1996
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Harvard Business School: Master of Business Administration , with high distinction, 1998; recognized as a Baker Scholar, the school's highest academic honor
Political Experience
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Florida House of Representatives: Elected in 2016 to represent the 53rd district; re-elected in 2018 and 2020. After redistricting, elected to represent the 33rd district in 2022.
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Florida State Senate: Elected in 2024 to represent the 19th district; served until March 31, 2025.
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U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in a special election on April 1, 2025, to represent Florida's 6th congressional district, succeeding Mike Waltz.
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Education: As Chair of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee in the Florida House, Fine advocated for efficient budgeting in higher education.
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Legislation: Sponsored bills to increase penalties for illegal sewage discharges and to lower the gun purchasing age to 18.
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Immigration: Filed legislation to rescind in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants.
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Social Issues: Introduced a bill to ban certain flags, including LGBTQ pride and Black Lives Matter flags, from being displayed in public buildings.
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Political Endorsements: Endorsed by President Donald Trump during his 2025 congressional campaign.
Fine is known for his socially conservative positions and combative political style, earning him the nickname "Hebrew Hammer."