Rob Long (Florida politician)
Rob Long | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
| Assumed office December 9, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Casello |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 13, 1985 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Alexandria "Alex" Ayala-Long |
| Education | Pennsylvania State University (B.S.) University of Florida (MBA) |
| Occupation | Engineer |
Rob Long is a Democratic politician who has served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 90th district since 2025.
Early life
Long was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and attended Pennsylvania State University, receiving his bachelor's degree in civil engineering in 2008. He moved to Florida in 2008, and attended the University of Florida, where he graduated with his master of business administration in 2010.[1]
In 2016, Long ran for the Palm Beach County Soil and Water Conservation District in Group 4 against incumbent Supervisor Dave Self. During the campaign, several political action committees sent mailers in support of Libertarian Karl Dickey, one of Long's opponents.[2] Long won the election by a wide margin, receiving 48 percent of the vote to Dickey's 33 percent and Self's 19 percent.[3] Long ran for re-election in 2020 and was challenged by businesswoman Candace Rojas.[4] He was ultimately re-elected, winning 54 percent of the vote to Rojas's 46 percent.[5]
Long served on Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Board, and attracted criticism from the City Commission for criticizing the city's water quality. Though the City Commission had suggested that it might remove him from the Board for his comments, it ultimately did not do so.[6]
In 2023, Long ran for the Delray Beach City Commission, challenging incumbent City Commissioner Juli Casale.[7] Long narrowly defeated Casale,[8] winning 53 percent of the vote to her 47 percent.[9]
Florida House of Representatives
Long announced on February 11, 2025, that he would run to succeed Democratic State Representative Joseph Casello in the 90th district in the Florida House of Representatives, winning Casello's endorsement.[10] On July 18, 2025, Casello died, triggering a special election.[11] Long received endorsements from the local Democratic Party establishment,[12] and ultimately won the Democratic nomination unopposed.
He faced Republican nominee Maria Zack, a lobbyist and conspiracy theorist,[13] in the general election, along with independent candidate Karen Yeh.[14] Long won the election in a landslide, receiving 63 percent of the vote to Zack's 36 percent and Yeh's 1 percent.[15]
References
- ^ "Rob Long". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ Kleinberg, Eliot (November 24, 2016). "What's with PAC ads in obscure PBC conservation board races this year?". The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, Florida. Archived from the original on January 17, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ "2016 General Election". Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections. October 30, 2019. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ Miller, Kimberly (October 23, 2020). "Little known board on ballot helps preserves wetlands, assists farmers and aids water conservation efforts". The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, Florida. Archived from the original on July 24, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ "2020 General Election". Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections. November 23, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ Diamond, Mike (December 2, 2020). "Delray officials blast planning board member for city water criticism but don't move to oust him". The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, Florida. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ Travis, Scott (March 5, 2023). "Election fight showing city's uglier side". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. A1. Retrieved February 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Geggis, Anne (March 15, 2023). "Delray Beach City Commissioner ousted; newcomer wins over former Commissioner". Florida Politics. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ "2023 Uniform Municipal Elections". Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections. March 16, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ Scheckner, Jesse (February 11, 2025). "'People over politics': Rob Long launches bid for HD 90 with bevy of endorsements". Florida Politics. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ "'Gentle giant' Joe Casello dies at 73". Florida Politics. July 19, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ Scheckner, Jesse (July 23, 2025). "Palm Beach County Democrats unite behind Rob Long in Special Election for HD 90". Florida Politics. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ Man, Anthony (September 19, 2025). "Activist who argues 2020 election was stolen from Trump runs for Florida Legislature". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Archived from the original on September 19, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ Scheckner, Jesse (December 8, 2025). "Rob Long, Maria Zack face off Tuesday in HD 90 Special Election". Florida Politics. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
- ^ "2025 Special General Election HD90". Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections. December 19, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2026.