State Representative Christine Hunschofsky (D-Parkland)
By Kevin Deutsch
The Florida House Democratic Caucus has selected Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (D-Parkland) as their Leader Designate-Elect for the 2027-28 legislative terms, propelling the former Parkland mayor into a powerful position in state government.
A forceful advocate for mental health, Hunschofsky will succeed Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) following Driskell’s successive four-year terms as her party’s leader in the state House.
Hunschofsky will take over election operations for the Democratic caucus starting in 2025 and will lead the House Democrats for the 2026 and 2027 legislative sessions.
“I am profoundly honored to accept the role of Leader Designate-Elect for the Florida House Democrats,” Hunschofsky said in a written statement. “I am humbled that my colleagues have placed their trust in me to lead. With the hard work of our dedicated caucus, we will uphold the trust bestowed upon us by our constituents to build a brighter future for all Floridians.”
Hunschofsky currently serves as the Democratic Whip in the state House. She is also the Democratic ranking member on the Infrastructure Strategies Committee and Insurance & Banking Committee. She was first elected to the state House in 2020.
Before winning statewide office, she served on the Parkland City Commission and was the city’s mayor during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
Born in Boston, Hunschofsky graduated from Boston Latin School and graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and philosophy. She then earned her MBA from Babson College.
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