Representative  James W. "J.W." Grant

District 64
Republican

• View Original From the left shows: Rep. Robert C. "Rob" Schenck, R-Spring Hill; Speaker-designate Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island; and Rep. James W. "JW" Grant, R-Tampa, as they conferred on the House floor March 12, 2013.
• View Original From the left, Rep. Jose R. Oliva, R-Miami Lakes, is congratulated by Rep. James W. "J.W." Grant, R-Tampa, on the House floor, February 22, 2012.
• View Original Florida Gov. Rick Scott, center, is applauded by members of the Legislature and Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, left, as he congratulates the lawmakers at the close of the Regular Session, March 10, 2012.
• View Original From the left, Rep. Ritch Workman, R-Melbourne, Rep. James W. "J.W." Grant, R-Tampa, and Majority Leader Carlos Lopez-Cantera, R-Miami, confer on the House floor, January 24, 2012.
• View Original From the left, Finance & Tax Committee Chair Stephen L. "Steve" Precourt, R-Orlando, applauds as he views the voting board along with Rep. James W. "J.W." Grant, R-Tampa, during passage of CS/HB 7185 relating to Corporate Income Tax, May 5, 2011.
• View Original Rep. James W. "J.W." Grant, R-Tampa, offers debate during consideration of CS/HJR 7111 relating to Judiciary on the House floor, April 15, 2011.

Member Information

Biographical Information

City of Residence:  Tampa

Occupation:  Attorney

Education:  Auburn University, B.S., Marketing, Political Science minor, 2001-2006; Stetson College of Law, J.D., 2006-2009

Born:  September 20, 1982, Tampa, FL

History:  John A. Grant, Jr., father, Florida House of Representatives, 1980-1986, Florida Senate, 1986-2000, Executive Director's Office of The Statewide Public Guardianship, U.S. Department of Education Graduate Fellow Board, appointed by former President Ronald Reagan

Religious Affiliation:  Protestant

Recreational Interest:  anything in the woods or on the water, Auburn football, sports

Legislative Service

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently

Affiliations

Ducks Unlimited, Tampa Bay 100 Chapter, committee member, 2006-present

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf Children's Home Sporting Clays Classic, Board of Directors, 2009-present

National Rifle Association

Ybor Experience, Annual Fundraiser benefitting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Board of Directors, 2009-2010, past member