Doug Bankson is a Republican representing Florida House District 39 . Born February 18, 1963, in Altadena, California, he moved to Florida in 1982 and resides in Apopka. He is the founder and senior pastor of Victory Church World Outreach Center, founder and president of a faith-based K-12 school, police chaplain, and a nondenominational Christian. Married to Jeri Bankson, with children Benjamin, Joseph, Michael, and Victoria "Tori," and grandchildren Elliana "Elli" and Ezra. Notable prior roles include Apopka Vice Mayor and City Commissioner , and Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. Elected to the Florida House in 2022 and reelected subsequently, with terms through 2030. Current committee roles: Vice Chair of Student Academic Success Subcommittee; member of Rules & Ethics Committee, Select Committee on Property Taxes, Ways & Means Committee, Careers & Workforce Subcommittee, Criminal Justice Subcommittee, and State Administration Budget Subcommittee.

Education and Political Experience

• Missouri Southern, Music Education, 1981-1982
• Word of Faith Leadership and Bible Institute, 1983-1984
• Life Christian University, Bachelor of Theology , 2011
• Life Christian University, Master of Theology , 2012
• School of Bible Theology Seminary and University, Doctor of Divinity , 2015

Political Experience

• Elected Apopka City Commissioner , 2015; served as Vice Mayor
• Chairman, Apopka Chamber of Commerce
• Elected Florida House of Representatives, District 39, 2022; reelected subsequently
• Vice Chair, Student Academic Success Subcommittee
• Member, Rules & Ethics Committee
• Member, Select Committee on Property Taxes
• Member, Ways & Means Committee
• Member, Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
• Member, Criminal Justice Subcommittee
• Member, State Administration Budget Subcommittee