Nate Douglas is an American politician.[1][2] Douglas is currently the Democratic nominee for the 37th State House District in the 2024 Florida House of Representatives election, and will face incumbent Susan Plasencia.[3][4]

Nate Douglas
Born
Nathaniel Micah Douglas

(2000-11-14) November 14, 2000 (age 23)
EducationUniversity of Florida (BS)
OccupationEducator
Political partyDemocratic
WebsiteCampaign Website

Early life and education

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Douglas was born and raised in Celebration, Florida.[5] He attended the University of Florida and graduated with a degree in Food and Resource Economics.

Career

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Douglas was elected to the Orange Soil and Water Conservation District in 2020 at age 19.[6][7]

Personal life

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Douglas is openly gay.[5][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Democrat Nate Douglas seeks to flip Central Florida state House seat, defeat Republican Susan Plasencia". Orlando Sentinel. 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  2. ^ a b Billson, Chantelle (2024-10-07). "Gay Florida House candidate takes aim at 'bully' Ron DeSantis' anti LGBTQ+ laws". PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  3. ^ Stevens, Ellie (July 24, 2024). "This Gen Z candidate in Florida reveals what running for office is really like". Fast Company.
  4. ^ Ogles, Jacob (2024-10-14). "Nate Douglas holds 2-to-1 cash advantage over Susan Plasencia a month from HD 37 election". Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  5. ^ a b Owen, Greg (2024-10-06). "Gay candidate Nate Douglas is running to take power from "bully" Ron DeSantis at the state house". LGBTQ Nation. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  6. ^ ""Bold" Orlando 19-Year-Old Elected to Political Office". mynews13.com. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  7. ^ Chief, The Apopka (2020-11-13). "Apopka High School alumnus wins first political race -". The Apopka Chief Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-10-19.