# Erika Booth

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**Erika Booth** (born September 27, 1977)[1] is an American educator and politician who currently serves as a [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) member of the [Florida House of Representatives](/source/Florida_House_of_Representatives) from the [35th district](/source/Florida's_35th_House_of_Representatives_district), which includes most of [Osceola County](/source/Osceola_County,_Florida) and eastern parts of [Orange County](/source/Orange_County,_Florida).[2][3] She previously served as a member of the [Osceola County School Board](/source/School_District_of_Osceola_County,_Florida) from 2022 to 2023.

## Early life and education

Erika was born on September 27, 1977 in [Kissimmee, Florida](/source/Kissimmee,_Florida).[4] She graduated from [Saint Cloud High School](/source/Saint_Cloud_High_School) in 1995 and earned her bachelor's degree in health science from the [University of Florida](/source/University_of_Florida) in 2000. She later earned a master's degree in education from the [University of Central Florida](/source/University_of_Central_Florida).[5]

## Professional career

Booth has been a public elementary school teacher for 20 years and was honored for her teaching techniques in 2020.[6][5]

## Political career

### Osceola County School Board

Booth was elected to the Osceola County School Board for District 5 in 2022.[4] She resigned from her office after her final board meeting on December 12, 2023. Booth was succeeded by fellow Republican Scott Ramsey, who was appointed to the seat by [Governor](/source/List_of_governors_of_Florida) [Ron DeSantis](/source/Ron_DeSantis) on July 20, 2024.[7][8]

### Florida House of Representatives

After an unsuccessful campaign for the [35th district](/source/Florida's_35th_House_of_Representatives_district) of the Florida House of Representatives in the 2024 special election, which she lost to [Tom Keen](/source/Tom_Keen_(politician)), Booth announced her candidacy for a rematch in the [2024 Florida House of Representatives election](/source/2024_Florida_House_of_Representatives_election).[9][10] Her campaign was endorsed by DeSantis and she won the August primary with 63% of the vote.[11][12] Booth went on to defeat Keen in the general election; a gain for Republicans.[13][14] She was sworn into office on November 19, 2024.[15]

## Personal life

Booth married her husband Ricky, a current [Osceola](/source/Osceola_County,_Florida) [County commissioner](/source/County_Commission), in 2002.[16][17] They have three children and live in [St. Cloud, Florida](/source/St._Cloud,_Florida).[1][18]

## References

1. ["Erika Booth"](https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4914&LegislativeTermId=91). *[Florida House of Representatives](/source/Florida_House_of_Representatives)*. 2024-11-05.

1. ["State House District 35 primary elections: Erika Booth, Tom Keen win, will face off in Jan. 16 general election"](https://www.aroundosceola.com/news/state-house-district-35-primary-elections-erika-booth-tom-keen-win-will-face-jan-16-general). *[Osceola News-Gazette](/source/Osceola_News-Gazette)*. November 7, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2024.

1. ["Erika Booth"](https://ballotpedia.org/Erika_Booth). *Ballotpedia*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. ["Candidate: Erika Booth"](https://www.voterfocus.com/CampaignFinance/candidate_pr.php?op=cv&e=14&c=osceola&ca=491&rellevel=4&committee=N). *Osceola County Supervisor of Elections*. 2020-03-10.

1. Jacobacci, Abby. ["Meet Erika Booth"](https://www.osceolaschools.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=22035&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=92895&PageID=1). *osceolaschools.net*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Fields, Tammie (March 24, 2020). ["A+ Teacher: She Uses Language to Bring Out Best in Students"](https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/A-Plus/2020/03/24/a-plus-teacher-uses-language-to-bring-out-the-best-in-her-students). *[Spectrum News](/source/Spectrum_News)*. Retrieved December 9, 2024.

1. Brensel, Lauren (July 20, 2024). ["DeSantis appoints Osceola school board candidate weeks before election"](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/07/19/desantis-appoints-osceola-school-board-candidate-weeks-before-election/). *[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Mellado, Megan (July 22, 2024). ["Osceola County School Board member appointed weeks ahead of election"](https://www.wesh.com/article/osceola-school-board-member-appointed-ahead-election/61667845). *[WESH](/source/WESH)*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Vakil, Caroline (January 17, 2024). ["Democrats flip Florida state House seat in special election"](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4413475-democrats-flip-florida-state-house-seat-special-election/). *[The Hill](/source/The_Hill_(newspaper))*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Mrgan, Silas (August 21, 2024). ["Booth vs. Keen rematch set in state House District 35"](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/08/20/arrington-to-face-martinez-for-state-senate-district-25-booth-vs-keen-rematch-set-in-state-house-district-35/). *[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Vecerina, Michelle (August 7, 2024). ["DeSantis endorses Erika Booth, Nick Primrose, Sam Greco in Florida House primary race"](https://flvoicenews.com/desantis-endorses-erika-booth-nick-primrose-sam-greco-in-florida-house-primary-race/). *Florida's Voice*. Retrieved December 8, 2024.

1. ["Florida Primary Election Results"](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/08/20/us/elections/results-florida-primary.html). *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)*. August 20, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.

1. Langston, Jacob (November 5, 2024). ["Erika Booth beats incumbent Tom Keen in Florida House District 35 race"](https://www.clickorlando.com/results-2024/2024/11/04/find-results-for-the-florida-house-district-35-race-on-nov-5-2024/). *[WKMG-TV](/source/WKMG-TV)*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Ogles, Jacob (November 5, 2024). ["Erika Booth takes back HD 35 seat for GOP in rematch with Tom Keen"](https://floridapolitics.com/archives/705928-tom-keen-erika-booth-hd-35/). *Florida Politics*. Retrieved December 10, 2024.

1. Cooper, Amber Jo (November 19, 2024). ["Newly elected Florida lawmakers sworn in, marking start of 2024-2026 legislative term"](https://flvoicenews.com/newly-elected-florida-lawmakers-sworn-in-marking-start-of-2024-2025-legislative-term/). *Florida's Voice*. Retrieved December 10, 2024.

1. ["Ricky Booth"](https://www.osceola.org/Government/Board-of-County-Commissioners/Ricky-Booth-District-5). *osceola.org*. Retrieved 2024-12-10.

1. Lloyd, Terry (August 20, 2024). ["Osceola County Commission incumbents win; School Board member ousted"](https://www.aroundosceola.com/election-2024-news/osceola-county-commission-incumbents-win-school-board-member-ousted). *[Osceola News-Gazette](/source/Osceola_News-Gazette)*. Retrieved December 10, 2024.

1. ["Florida State Rep. Erika Booth"](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/516529/Erika_Booth.html). *LegiStorm*. Retrieved December 9, 2024.

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