Tom Lee
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For other prominent individuals named Tom Lee, see Thomas Lee.
Tom Lee is a Republican politician from Florida. He currently serves as President of the Florida Senate, and was a candidate for Chief Financial Officer in 2006, against GOP Primary opponent State Rep. Randy Johnson. He was a potential primary challenger to U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris, the former Florida Secretary of State (R-Longboat Key,FL) in the Florida U.S. Senate Election of 2006, but opted to run for CFO instead.
He was endorsed by Governor Jeb Bush, Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings, Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina, and Speaker of the House Allan Bense. On November 7th, 2006, Tom Lee lost to Alex Sink, a former Bank President & wife of 2002 Democratic Governor Nominee Bill McBride, by a a 53.57 to 46.43 margin.[1]
