Adam H. Putnam (born July 31, 1974) is an American politician who has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 2001, representing Florida's 12th congressional district. In February 2009, Putnam declared himself a candidate for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture in the 2010 election and that he would complete his 5th term in Congress.
Putnam was born in Bartow, Florida. He graduated from Bartow High School and ...
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Adam H. Putnam (born July 31, 1974) is an American politician who has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 2001, representing Florida's 12th congressional district. In February 2009, Putnam declared himself a candidate for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture in the 2010 election and that he would complete his 5th term in Congress.
Putnam was born in Bartow, Florida. He graduated from Bartow High School and attended the University of Florida, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in food and resource economics. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1996 to 2000.
In February 2006, Putnam became a member of the House leadership, assuming the role of chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, the fifth-ranking Republican leadership position in the House. In November 2006, Putnam was elected by his colleagues as House Republican Conference Chairman, the third-highest ranking position. Following House Republican losses in the...
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