John Paul Temple is a former Republican Florida state representative for House District 52, covering Sumter County and part of Hernando County. Born on May 11, 1976, in Texas, he moved to Florida in 1981 and resides in Wildwood with his wife, Jessica, and daughters Jenna and Julia. A lifelong educator and Christian, Temple served from 2022 until transitioning in late 2025 to become president of Lake-Sumter State College. Notable roles include vice chair of the Education Quality Subcommittee and service on committees like Insurance & Banking and PreK-12 Appropriations. He chaired the Sumter County Republican Party since 2018, boosting voter turnout and hosting high-profile events.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BS in Math Education from Southeastern University; MS in Education Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
• Professional Experience: Over 23 years in education, starting as a math teacher at McKeel Academy, then assistant principal , principal , and Director of Professional Learning and Accountability for Sumter County Schools; later vice president of workforce programs at Lake-Sumter State College.
• Political Experience: Elected to Florida House in 2022, reelected in 2024 ; allied with Gov. Ron DeSantis on key issues like immigration.