The former Judge and Secretary of State quickly established herself as a force on the Hill.
Some members of Congress wait decades before securing a subcommittee gavel. U.S. Rep. Laurel Leegrabbed one within weeks of arriving on the Hill.
The Thonotosassa Republican held her first House Administration Elections Subcommittee hearing in March of 2023. She seemed a natural choice after serving as Florida’s Secretary of State for most of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ first term.