George LeMieux
George LeMieux | |
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Official portrait, 2009 | |
| United States Senator from Florida | |
| In office September 9, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Charlie Crist |
| Preceded by | Mel Martínez |
| Succeeded by | Marco Rubio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Stephen LeMieux May 21, 1969 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Emory University (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
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George Stephen LeMieux (/ləˈmjuː/; born May 21, 1969) is an American former politician who was a United States Senator from Florida from 2009 to 2011. He is chairman of the Florida-based law firm of Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart and was chief of staff to Governor Charlie Crist. He was the Deputy Florida Attorney General and is credited with spearheading Crist's successful campaign for governor. In 2009, Crist appointed LeMieux as U.S. Senator to replace Mel Martínez, who resigned.