James Buchanan (Florida politician)


James Vernon Buchanan is a Republican member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 74th House district, which includes part of Sarasota County.

History

In his first run for elective office, Buchanan was defeated by Democrat Margaret Good in a February 2018 special election to fill the 72nd district seat in the Florida House.
Buchanan is the son of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.

Florida House of Representatives

Buchanan defeated Linda Yates in the August 28, 2018 Republican primary, winning 59.2% of the vote. In the November 6, 2018 general election, Buchanan won 56.91% of the vote, defeating Democrat Tony Mowry and a third candidate.