Clay Ford

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Clay Ford
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Born September 24, 1938
Wynne, Arkansas
Occupation Representative, District 3
Florida House
Religion Methodist
Spouse Carol Ann Ford
Children David, Doug, Clay


C. V. "Clay" Ford is a Republican politician, currently serving as the District 3 Representative to the Florida State House. Ford succeeded Holly Benson in a February 2007 special election, defeating Democratic opponent Liz Campbell. Ford previously served on the Gulf Breeze City Council.

Ford intends to run for reelection, and has one challenger at this time, Democrat Ray Guillory.

Committee assignments

  • Committee on Postsecondary Education – Vice Chair
  • Committee on Business Regulation
  • Committee on Courts
  • Committee on Healthy Families
  • Healthcare Council
  • Schools & Learning Council

Electoral history

2007 General

Special Election, February 27, 2007

  • C. V. (Clay) Ford (R): 7,328 (55.6%)
  • Elizabeth Campbell (D): 5,863 (44.4%)

2007 Republican Primary

Special Primary, February 6, 2007

  • C. V. (Clay) Ford: 2,323 (34.3%)
  • George Scarborough: 1,921 (28.4%)
  • Lyn Hart: 1,313 (19.4%)
  • Tom Banjanin: 1,215 (17.9%)
Preceded by:
Holly Benson
Florida House of Representatives District 3
2007-present
Succeeded by:
Incumbent (2007)

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