Florida Senate District 16
Darryl Ervin Rouson

Senator Darryl Ervin Rouson

Florida Democratic Party Senator · Florida Senate District 16
2.8 / 5
CANNABIS SCORE

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Initial Score

Score 1.00

Score Reason

prohibitionist, made the news busting up head shops, talks publicly about being a recovering addict

Initial Score

Score 4.50

Score Reason

This man has come a long way. As a House member he began his education about the difference between Cannabis and hemp from the illegal drug market.

Political Offices Held

  • Senator, Florida Senate District 16
    Nov. 8, 2022 – Nov. 7, 2026     Current
  • Senator, Florida Senate District 19
    Nov. 3, 2020 – Nov. 7, 2022     won 2020 General Election (Nov. 3, 2020)
  • Senator, Florida Senate District 19
    Nov. 8, 2016 – Nov. 2, 2020     won 2016 General Election (Nov. 8, 2016)
  • Representative, Florida House District 70
    Nov. 4, 2014 – Nov. 3, 2016     won 2014 General Election (Nov. 4, 2014)
  • Representative, Florida House District 70
    Nov. 6, 2012 – Nov. 3, 2014     won 2012 General Election (Nov. 6, 2012)
Election Office Party Result
2022 General Election
Nov. 8, 2022 		Senator, Florida Senate District 16 DEM Won
2020 General Election
Nov. 3, 2020 		Senator, Florida Senate District 19 DEM Won
2016 General Election
Nov. 8, 2016 		Senator, Florida Senate District 19 DEM Won
2014 General Election
Nov. 4, 2014 		Representative, Florida House District 70 DEM Won
2012 General Election
Nov. 6, 2012 		Representative, Florida House District 70 DEM Won
Committees
Legislative Service
Elected to the Senate in 2016, reelected subsequently
House of Representatives, 2008-2016
Other Public Service
Former Prosecutor, Pinellas County
The National Bar Association
Commissioner, Tax and Budget Reform Commission, 2007-2008
President, St. Petersburg NAACP, 2000-2005
Chair, St. Petersburg Black Chamber
Member, Legatus
School Board, St. Petersburg Catholic High School
Honors and Awards
Florida Prosecutor Association Award
Smart Justice Award
Affiliations
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Member, Mt. Zion MB Church
District Office
535 Central Avenue
Suite 302
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 822-6828
Satellite Office
By Appointment Only
The Cuban Club
Tampa, FL 33605
(727) 822-6828
Tallahassee Office
212 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5016
Capitol Office
404 South Monroe Street
212 Senate Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5016
[email protected]
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