Leslie Dougher is an American business woman and Republican politician from Florida. Dougher served as Chairwoman of the Republican Party of Florida until 2015.
Education
In 1997, Dougher earned a BS degree in Business Administration from Columbia College.[1][2]
Career
As a business woman, Dougher is a realtor with Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty and owner of Leslie Dougher Incorporated.[1]
In 2008, Dougher became the chairwoman of the Clay County Republican Executive Committee.[3]
In 2010, Dougher became the Chairman of Government Affairs Chairman, Clay Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Dougher is a chairwoman of Clay County Commission.[4]
In May 2014, Doughter defeated Eric Miller with 60.57% (106-69) of the votes and became the Chairwoman of the Republican Party of Florida.[4] [5][1]
Despite support from Florida governor Rick Scott, Dougher lost the chair seat of Republican Party of Florida and was defeated by Blaise Ingoglia in 2015. Dougher received only 40.54% of the votes.[6][7]
In December 2018, Dougher was appointed to St. Johns River College Board of Directors. Dougher succeeded Denise Bramlitt. Dougher's term ends in May 2022.[2][8]
Personal life
Dougher's husband is Dan. Dougher has three children, a daughter and two step-children. Dougher and her family live in Green Cove Springs, Florida.[9][8]
References
- ^ a b c d "Leslie Dougher's Biography". votesmart.org. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "Community Briefs 12/20/18 - Scott makes appointments to SJR State board". claytodayonline.com. December 19, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Former RPOF chairwoman Leslie Dougher running for House District 19 seat". floridapolitics.com. July 1, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Schorsh, Peter (May 31, 2014). "Leslie Dougher elected chair of Florida GOP". Saint Peters Blog. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ^ "Florida GOP Chair". ourcampaigns.com. May 31, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Farrington, Brendan. "State Republicans vote to oust Scott's hand-picked party chair". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ "Florida GOP Chair". ourcampaigns.com. January 16, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "Back to school: Leslie Dougher scores St. Johns River College board slot". floridapolitics.com. December 6, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ "Clay County Commission". news4jax.com. July 30, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2021.(archived)