Bill Posey | |
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Official portrait, 2017 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
| In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Weldon |
| Succeeded by | Mike Haridopolos |
| Constituency | 15th district (2009–2013) 8th district (2013–2025) |
| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 7, 2000 – November 4, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Patsy Ann Kurth |
| Succeeded by | Thad Altman |
| Constituency | 15th district (2000–2002) 24th district (2002–2008) |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
| In office November 3, 1992 – November 7, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Bob Allen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Joseph Posey December 18, 1947 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 2026 (aged 78) Melbourne, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Katie Ingram (m. 1967) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Brevard Community College (AA) |
William Joseph Posey (/ˈpoʊzi/ POH-zee; December 18, 1947 – May 9, 2026) was an American businessman and politician who was the U.S. representative for Florida's 8th congressional district from 2009 to 2025. He was a member of the Republican Party. Before, he was a member of the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives. Posey did not run for reelection to the U.S. House in 2024.
Posey died on May 9, 2026 at a hospital in Melbourne, Florida at the age of 78.
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