Stan McClain is a Republican state senator representing District 9 in the Florida Senate, which includes Levy, Marion counties, and part of Alachua County. Born on July 7, 1961, in Norfolk, Virginia, he moved to Florida in 1961 and resides in Ocala. A state-certified residential contractor and owner of McClain Construction LLC, he is married to Jessica McClain and has 11 children and 6 grandchildren. Notable achievements include serving as Chair of the Senate Community Affairs Committee, membership on key Appropriations subcommittees, and prior roles such as Chair of the House Ways & Means Committee. He prioritizes limited government, lower taxes, and economic freedom, and has co-sponsored legislation on education , Second Amendment protections , and pro-development measures.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Not specified in public records.
• Political Experience:
  • Florida Senate, District 9 ; elected November 5, 2024.
  • Florida House of Representatives, Districts 23 and 27 ; roles included Chair of Ways & Means Committee, Vice Chair of Marion County Delegation.
  • Marion County Board of County Commissioners .
  • Additional service: Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority , Deputy Republican Whip , various House subcommittees on agriculture, criminal justice, energy, and appropriations.