Ted Yoho
American politician
Theodore Scott Yoho /ˈjoʊˌhoʊ/ (born April 13, 1955) is an American politician, veterinarian, and businessman. He was a member of the U.S. Representative from Florida's 3rd congressional district between 2013 to 2021.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party and is known for calling Alexndria Ocasio Cortez a "f***ing b****".
Ted Yoho | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Cliff Stearns |
Succeeded by | Kat Cammack |
Personal details | |
Born | Theodore Scott Yoho April 13, 1955 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Carolyn Yoho |
Children | 3 |
Education | Broward College (AA) University of Florida (BS, DVM) |
Occupation | Politician, veterinarian, businessperson |
Website | House website |
In the 2012 Republican primary election for the district, Yoho beat long-term incumbent U.S. Congressman Cliff Stearns.[2] In December 2019, Yoho announced that he would not run for re-election to Congress in 2020.[3]
References
change- ↑ "About Ted". Tedyoho.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- ↑ "Full Biography". December 11, 2012. Archived from the original on August 4, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ↑ Akin, Stephanie (December 10, 2019). "Florida Republican Ted Yoho announces he won't seek a fifth term". Roll Call. Washington, D.C. Retrieved December 10, 2019.