Linda Stewart

Linda T. Stewart (born November 23, 1948) is a Democratic politician who served as a member of the Florida Senate from 2016 through 2024, representing Orange County.

In 1998, Stewart unsuccessfully ran for the Orange County Commission against incumbent Commissioner Clarence Hoenstine and Mary Wilson, Juan R. Bruno, and Anthony Rizzuto, receiving 21% of the vote.

She was elected to a second and final term on the Commission against Jennifer Thompson, JP Quinones, and Martin Collins in 2006, again receiving 51% of the vote.

A contentious general election ensued, with Stewart attacking "Brooks' support for school vouchers and his conservative social politics, saying he's too far right for a district trending Democratic.

"[2] The Orlando Sentinel endorsed Stewart over Brooks, praising her for the fact that she "distinguished herself for her leadership on two critical issues for Central Florida, growth management and diversifying the region's economy.

Senator Linda Stewart with Representatives Johanna Lopez, Raisel Bustamante, Rita Harris, Tom Keen, and Maria Revelles at Jesus of Nazareth Episcopal Church, discussing HB-1365 and its impact on our State of Florida.
Senator Linda Stewart poses alongside Vice President Kamala Harris in 2020.
Senator Linda Stewart with President Barack Obama in 2016