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Profile of Florida State Representative Susan Valdes

Original title: Susan L. Valdes — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$20,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Traci KosterMERCK SHARP & DOHME, LLC$1,000PHARMACEUTICALSNov 2025
Traci KosterCHIRO-PAC PC$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Traci KosterASTELLAS PHARMA US, INC.$1,000PHARMACEUTICALSFeb 2025
Traci KosterDOSAL TOBACCO CORPORATION$1,000TOBACCOMar 2025
Traci KosterFERGUSON HOWELL L.$1,000ATTORNEYFeb 2025
Traci KosterFLORIDA AGENTS FOR INSURANCE REFORM$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Traci KosterFLORIDA ALARM PAC$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONMar 2025
Traci KosterCOMMITTEE OF FLORIDA AGENTS$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Traci KosterFLORIDA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PC$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONMar 2025
Traci KosterFLORIDA JOBS PAC$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Traci KosterFRIENDS OF SAMMI$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONMar 2025
Traci KosterFRIENDS OF TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONMar 2025
Traci KosterHELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC$1,000AGRICULTUREJan 2025
Traci KosterHONEST LEADERSHIP$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONJan 2025
Traci KosterLEWIS LONGMAN & WALKER, P.A.$1,000LAW FIRMFeb 2025
Traci KosterMORTGAGE BANKERS OF FLORIDA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONMar 2025
Traci KosterTHAYER STELLA F.$1,000ATTORNEYFeb 2025
Traci KosterTHE DOCTORS COMPANY FLORIDA PAC$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Traci KosterTHE NURSE LAWYER, P.A.$1,000LAW FIRMFeb 2025
Traci KosterVOGEL GROUP$1,000GOVERNMENT RELATIONSFeb 2025

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The Frame

What this does

As a sitting member of the Florida House of Representatives, Susan Valdes participates in committee assignments and legislative voting that directly impact state laws, public funding, and government policy for residents of District 64.

Who is mentioned in the record

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District 64 Residents

Residents are represented by Valdes in the Florida House of Representatives, where she votes on legislation and committee matters.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Susan Valdes is a member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 64. On December 9, 2024, she officially changed her from Democratic to Republican.

Key Facts

  • Susan Valdes changed her party affiliation from Democratic to Republican on December 9, 2024.
  • Valdes currently represents Florida House District 64, having assumed office on November 8, 2022.
  • Her current term in the Florida House of Representatives ends on November 3, 2026.
  • The base salary for a Florida State Representative is $29,697 per year, plus a per diem of $175 per day for up to 60 days.
  • Valdes previously served on the Hillsborough County Public Schools Board of Education until 2018.
  • Valdes served in the Florida House of Representatives for District 62 from 2018 to 2022.
  • Valdes holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Nova Southeastern University (2012) and a master's degree in organizational leadership from Manhattan College (2018).
  • Valdes was assigned to the Education & Employment Committee and the Ways and Means Committee for the 2023-2024 term.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Susan Valdes' current political party?
As of December 9, 2024, Susan Valdes is a member of the Republican Party.
When does Susan Valdes' current term end?
Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.
How much is a Florida State Representative paid?
The base salary is $29,697 per year, with an additional $175 per day for up to 60 days.

Why It Matters

As a sitting member of the Florida House of Representatives, Susan Valdes participates in committee assignments and legislative voting that directly impact state laws, public funding, and government policy for residents of District 64.

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Party Affiliation Change

Susan Valdes transitioned from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party on December 9, 2024, while serving as a sitting member of the Florida House.

Connected Entities

organizationHillsborough County Public Schools Board of EducationFormer office held by ValdesMap →
personMichele Rayner-GoolsbySuccessor in District 62Map →
organizationFlorida House of RepresentativesState legislative bodyMap →
personTraci KosterPredecessor in District 64Map →
personJanet CruzPredecessor in District 62Map →
personSusan ValdesFlorida State Representative for District 64Map →

Sources

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