Danny Burgess is a Republican representing Florida State Senate District 23, which includes parts of Hillsborough and Pasco counties. Born June 1, 1986, in Zephyrhills, Florida, he is a lifelong resident of the Tampa Bay area, a practicing attorney, Major in the U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General's Corps, husband to Courtney Burgess, and father of three children: Adeline, Danny III, and Eleanor. Notable achievements include serving as the youngest elected official in Florida history at age 18 on the Zephyrhills City Council, Mayor of Zephyrhills , passing 17 bills signed into law in 2022 , and awards such as Pasco County Sheriff's Office Community Service Award , Veterans of Foreign Wars Legislator of the Year , and Florida League of Cities Freshman Legislator of the Year .

Education and Political Experience

• B.A. in Political Science, University of South Florida, 2008
• J.D., Barry University School of Law, 2011
• The U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, 2013

Political Experience

• Zephyrhills City Council, elected at age 18 ; Former President
• Mayor, City of Zephyrhills, 2013-2014
• Florida House of Representatives, District 38, 2014-2019
• Executive Director, Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, 2019-2020
• Florida State Senate, District 20, 2020-2022
• Florida State Senate, District 23, 2022-present
• Current committee roles include Rules and Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice