Bill Conerly
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Bill Conerly (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 72. He assumed office on November 5, 2024. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Conerly (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 72. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Bill Conerly was born in Miami, Florida. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1984 to 1989. He graduated from Arcadia Christian School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1997. His career experience includes working as a civil engineer and electrician with the U.S. Navy.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Bill Conerly is running in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 72 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 72
Bill Conerly defeated Lesa Miller in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 72 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Conerly (R) | 64.7 | 71,463 |
 | Lesa Miller (D) | 35.3 | 39,013 | |
| Total votes: 110,476 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Lesa Miller advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 72.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 72
Bill Conerly defeated Richard Tatem, Alyssa Gay, and Richard Green in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 72 on August 20, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Conerly | 31.1 | 6,182 |
 | Richard Tatem | 28.1 | 5,597 | |
| Alyssa Gay | 22.5 | 4,478 | ||
| Richard Green | 18.3 | 3,651 | ||
| Total votes: 19,908 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tommy Gregory (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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In 1997, I earned his Bachelor of Science in ABE Engineering from the University of Florida. I began my career focusing on stormwater/floodplain modeling and routing. By 2001, I had earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering with a focus in Water Resources. Over the past 27 years, I have worked on a wide variety of projects, including Affordable & Senior Housing, Hospital, Roadway, Single & Multifamily Residential, and Institutional & Educational projects. Throughout my career, I have also been deeply committed to his community, serving on several voluntary boards. I spent 12 years on the Manatee County Planning Commission, 10 of them as Chairman. I have also been a member of the MPO and the ELMAC. Currently, I currently serve on the County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
The reason I am running to serve in the State House is very similar to the reason I joined the military. I have a spirit of service and want to use my skills, knowledge, and experience to make Southwest Florida a better place. As an engineer, I will bring a unique skillset and problem-solving perspective to Tallahassee.- Housing Affordability is a passion of mine and will be a priority when elected. Specifically, housing for the working, middle class including teachers, nurses, police offices and firefighters, for example. As a civil engineer, I understand the things that tend to drive up the cost of housing along with material and skilled labor shortages. The solution to this problematic issue is not government spending. The solution will come from the private businesses and industry by removing the burdensome governmental hurdles.
- Infrastructure Improvement is another area of passion and expertise. As a civil engineer, I have design, permitted and constructed all kinds of infrastructure. I understand things that could be done to benefit the construction of critical infrastructure. Two beneficial things would be to require each municipality to prepare masters plans to identify critical infrastructure needs and for State/local review agencies to provide rapid responses in the review of applications/plans for this critical infrastructure.
- My third priority is very technical, but in summary it is the reduction of the high nutrient loading (Total Phosphorus and Total Nitrogen) in surface water discharges. In 2024, the Governor sign SB 7040 into law, which updates Florida's stormwater rules and design criteria to protect our waterways. The Water Management Districts (WMD) will be required to update there rules, consistent with the ratified FDEP rules. The benefit of this will be ongoing and will evolve as it requires monitoring and reporting related to the required nutrient reduction.
My grandfather, who believed in hard work and self-reliance.
My pastor/teacher/football coach, Mr. Powell who taught me to never give up and to never quit.
Integrity and Strong Moral Compass are related in my opinion. There are certain principles that I hold dear and are not negotiable. The unwavering support of these principals are very important to my credibility.
An elected official needs Vision. This allows for thoughtful planning to avoid being blindside or surprised by unexpected events.
Empathy is a critical for an elected official as it allows for an understanding of how the their action may affect others.
It is also very necessary that an elected official have Courage. The decisions they make, may at times, may be beneficial of some groups over others. A leader must have the courage to decide for the greater good.
I view the Legislative responsibility as an opportunity to make rules that put all Floridians in a position to flourish.
The Appropriation responsibility is an opportunity to provide funding to the most critical and beneficial needs for the State.
Putting the people and businesses in the State to Florida.
Other issues are home insurance. But recent actions by the Legislature is likely to be beneficial. We'll need to monitor and may need to take further action in the future.
I think it is more beneficial that there is a clear understanding of their obligations. We do not need full time politicians in the Florida House or Senate. I think it is more critical we have citizen politicians (part time politicians).
She shared how she lost her daughter to an accidental overdose and I could feel & see the pain with which she was dealing with everyday. She is trying to do anything she can to keep others from suffering the same fate.
Question: Why did the engineer cross the road.
Manatee County Commissioner and Chairman Mike Rahn
Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge
Manatee County Commissioner Jason Bearden
Manatee County Commissioner Ray Turner
Sarasota County Commissioner and Chair Mike Moran
Sarasota County Commissioner Ron Cutsinger
Sarasota County Commissioner Mark Smith
Sarasota County Commissioner Neil Rainford
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Neunder
Sarasota County Commission Candidate Teresa Mast
Former Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio
Realtors Association of Sarasota and Manatee County
Florida Electrical Cooperatives Association
Florida Home Builders Association
Appropriations Committee - Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee or Infrastructure & Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
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Florida House of Representatives District 72 2024-Present |
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