Mitch Rosenwald

Mitch Rosenwald is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives representing District 98. Born in Towson, Maryland, he relocated to Florida in 2007 and currently resides in Oakland Park. He works as a university professor and is Jewish.

District 98 encompasses Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach, and Tamarac.

Education

Rosenwald holds multiple advanced degrees:

• Bachelor's degree from Salisbury University
• Master's degree from Syracuse University
• Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland
• PhD from the University of Maryland, Baltimore

Political Experience

Rosenwald was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2024 and is serving through 2032. Prior to his state legislative role, he held several municipal positions in Oakland Park:

• Commissioner
• Vice Mayor
• Mayor

Beyond his political career, Rosenwald has established himself as a social work expert. He received the Social Worker of the Year award from the National Association of Social Workers -Florida Chapter in 2009. He is also an author and editor, having written works on political ideology and social work, as well as advocating for children in foster and kinship care.