Randy Fine
Randy Fine (born April 20, 1974) is an American Republican politician and businessman currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 6th congressional district.[1][2] A third-generation Floridian born in Tucson, Arizona, Fine built a successful career as an entrepreneur, founding and operating companies in retail, technology, and hospitality before retiring at age 40.[2][3] Fine entered elective office in 2016, representing Florida's 53rd House district until 2022 and then the 33rd district through 2024, where he focused on conservative priorities including economic growth, education reform, and opposition to expansive government regulations.[4] In 2024, he was elected to the Florida State Senate for District 19, serving briefly until a special election propelled him to federal office.[5] Winning the April 1, 2025, special election for the vacancy in Florida's 6th district—endorsed by President Donald Trump—Fine was sworn into the 119th Congress on April 2, 2025, by Speaker Mike Johnson and assigned to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and Education and the Workforce.[6][7][8] As a Jewish American with a vocal commitment to combating antisemitism and supporting Israel, Fine has prioritized legislation addressing foreign policy threats, constituent services in Central Florida, and fiscal conservatism, establishing himself as a combative advocate against perceived institutional biases in media and academia.[2][9] His tenure has included proposals like barring dual citizens from congressional service to enhance national loyalty, reflecting a first-principles approach to governance rooted in empirical security concerns over multicultural relativism.[10]Early life and education
Family background and upbringing
Randy Fine was born on April 20, 1974, in Tucson, Arizona, to a Jewish family.[9][1] He spent the majority of his childhood in Lexington, Kentucky, after his family relocated there.[11][12] Fine's father, H. Alan Fine, held a PhD in metallurgy from MIT and served as a professor of engineering at the University of Kentucky.[12] His mother worked as a science teacher. Fine has characterized his upbringing as lower-middle-class, with his parents emphasizing education and a strong work ethic.[13][2] During his time in Kentucky, Fine experienced antisemitism as a Jewish child, including social exclusion from institutions like local country clubs.[13]Academic pursuits
Fine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Harvard College, graduating magna cum laude in 1996 after enrolling in 1992.[2][4][14] He then attended Harvard Business School, completing a Master of Business Administration in general management with high distinction in 1998.[2][4][14] At Harvard Business School, Fine was designated a Baker Scholar, the institution's highest academic distinction, and was reportedly the youngest MBA graduate in his cohort.[3][15]Pre-political career
Business ventures
Prior to entering politics, Randy Fine pursued a career in business, beginning with consulting roles after earning an MBA from Harvard University. He initially worked as a technology consultant for startups and served as a consultant for McKinsey & Company, followed by a stint as a Harvard Teaching Fellow.[16][17] In 2005, at age 31, Fine founded The Fine Point Group, a Las Vegas-based consulting firm specializing in the casino, cruise line, technology, and healthcare sectors.[18][12] The company provided advisory services in the gambling industry, including development of gaming software, which contributed to Fine's wealth accumulation primarily from casino-related ventures.[19][12] As a former casino executive, he leveraged expertise in these areas to build the firm into a successful operation.[20] Fine expanded his entrepreneurial activities to include founding and managing three companies across retail, technology, and hospitality sectors, achieving financial independence by age 40.[2][14] He retired from business around 2014 to focus on family and public engagement, having established himself as a self-made businessman without relying on inherited wealth.[3][2]Transition to public engagement
Prior to entering electoral politics, Randy Fine's engagement with public issues arose from dissatisfaction with local public education policies. Approximately a decade before 2023, his son was marked incorrect on a basic arithmetic problem—stating that 9 + 6 equals 15—despite the answer being mathematically accurate, because the child did not employ the mandated Common Core instructional method.[21] Fine raised concerns with school administrators in Brevard Public Schools, only to be told that he was "not qualified to have an opinion" on his own child's education.[21] This interaction, occurring around 2013, prompted Fine to remove his son from the district and fueled his resolve to address systemic shortcomings in public schooling.[22] Reflecting on the episode in 2022, Fine stated, "I got into politics because I got angry about education... I went and complained to my son's school … and (school officials) basically told me to shut up."[21] This personal catalyst marked his shift from private business pursuits to advocating for parental rights and school choice, setting the stage for his 2016 candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives.[23]Florida House of Representatives (2016–2024)
Elections and electoral success
Randy Fine was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in the 2016 general election for District 53, defeating Democrat David A. Kearns with 56.88% of the vote (46,768 votes) to Kearns's 43.12% (35,461 votes). The district, encompassing parts of Brevard and Orange counties, leaned Republican, but Fine's margin of approximately 11,307 votes reflected strong voter support amid a statewide Republican wave. In the 2018 general election for the same district, Fine secured re-election against Democrat Phil Moore, receiving 55.1% (42,163 votes) to Moore's 44.9% (34,386 votes), a margin of 7,777 votes. This contest occurred during a midterm cycle with national Democratic gains, yet Fine maintained a double-digit lead, underscoring his resilience in a district where registered Republicans held a slim plurality. Moore had won his party's primary decisively, but Fine faced no Republican primary opposition. Fine won a third term in the 2020 general election for District 53, again defeating Moore with 55.5% (55,938 votes) to 44.5% (44,794 votes), prevailing by 11,144 votes. He had earlier dispatched Republican primary challenger Marcelle Adkins, taking 64.6% to her 35.4%. The election, held amid the COVID-19 pandemic and heightened voter turnout, demonstrated Fine's consistent appeal in a battleground area, with his vote share stable despite national turbulence. Following 2022 redistricting, which shifted Fine to the newly configured District 33 (primarily in Brevard County), he won re-election in the general election against Democrat Anthony Yantz, capturing 55.7% (38,130 votes) to Yantz's 44.3% (30,289 votes) for a margin of 7,841 votes.[24] No primaries were contested. Across his four successful bids, Fine consistently achieved victories with margins exceeding 10 percentage points, evidencing sustained electoral strength in districts with competitive partisan registration balances.[25]| Election Year | District | Opponent (Party) | Fine's Vote Share | Opponent's Vote Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 53 | David A. Kearns (D) | 56.88% | 43.12% | 13.76% |
| 2018 | 53 | Phil Moore (D) | 55.1% | 44.9% | 10.2% |
| 2020 | 53 | Phil Moore (D) | 55.5% | 44.5% | 11.0% |
| 2022 | 33 | Anthony Yantz (D) | 55.7% | 44.3% | 11.4% |