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Al Lawson, Jr.
Former US House of Representatives - Florida-5
District 5, Florida
Al Lawson, Jr. is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 5th congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, Lawson assumed office in January 2017, succeeding Corrine Brown. Prior to his congressional tenure, he served in the Florida Legislature for nearly three decades, with 18 years in the Florida State Senate and 10 years in the Florida House of Representatives. Lawson has a reputation for working across party lines, and has focused his legislative efforts on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare.
