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Roy Hardemon: Political Profile and Legislative History

Original title: Roy Hardemon — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This document provides a historical record of the legislative actions and electoral career of a former Florida state representative, including his sponsorship of laws related to criminal record and health initiatives.

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Florida Residents

Residents of District 108 were represented by Hardemon during his term in office.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

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Summary

Roy Hardemon was a former member of the Florida House of Representatives who served from 2016 to 2018. This profile summarizes his legislative committee assignments, sponsored bills, and recent electoral history prior to his death in 2025.

Key Facts

Roy Hardemon served in the Florida House of Representatives from November 8, 2016, to November 6, 2018.
Hardemon represented District 108 during his term in office.
Hardemon died on November 12, 2025.
Hardemon lost his bid for election to the Florida House of Representatives for District 109 in the Democratic primary on August 20, 2024.
During the 2017 legislative session, he served on the Health & Human Services Committee and the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee.
Hardemon sponsored FL H0449 (Children's Initiatives), which became law (Chapter No. 2018-148) on April 9, 2018.
Hardemon sponsored FL H1009 (Closing Gap Grant Program), which became law (Chapter No. 2018-157) on April 9, 2018.
Hardemon sponsored FL H1065 (Expunction of Criminal History Records), which became law (Chapter No. 2018-101) on March 27, 2018.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What years did Roy Hardemon serve in the Florida House?

He served from 2016 to 2018.

What was the outcome of Roy Hardemon's 2024 election attempt?

He lost in the Democratic primary on August 20, 2024.

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Legislative Focus

Hardemon's sponsored legislation in 2018 focused heavily on health initiatives and criminal justice reform.

Roy Hardemon

Connected Entities

organizationDemocratic Party“Political party affiliation of Roy Hardemon.”Map →

personDotie Joseph“Successor to Roy Hardemon in District 108.”Map →

organizationFlorida House of Representatives“The legislative body where Roy Hardemon served.”Map →

personRoy Hardemon“Former Florida House Representative (2016-2018) and subject of the profile.”Map →

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