Kaylee Tuck
Kaylee Tuck is an American politician. She has served as a member of the Florida [House of Representatives] since 2020.
Education and legal career
Tuck's grandmother served on the Highlands County Commission, and her grandfather worked for the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. Tuck's father Andy was a member of the Florida Transportation Commission and later served as vice chair of the Florida State Board of Education. Her mother, Sandee, is a teacher. Tuck received her high school diploma from Sebring High School and studied economics at Florida State University, then earned a J.D. degree at the Stetson [University College of Law] before returning to her hometown, Sebring, Florida, and joining the Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt law firm, where she specialized in land use and real estate law.
Political career
Tuck faced Ned Hancock in a Republican Party primary held on August 18, 2020, to determine the GOP nominee for Florida's 55th [House of Representatives district], as the incumbent officeholder, Cary Pigman, was ineligible for reelection due to term limits. She secured the Republican nomination and defeated Democratic Party candidate Linda Tripp in the 2020 [Florida House of Representatives election].