Marsha Summersill

Born and raised in Apopka, Marsha Summersill is a 51-year-old Democratic candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 39. She works at The Orlando Law Group as a family law lawyer, guardian ad litem and a Florida Supreme Court certified mediator. She’s a former senior attorney for Child Legal Services and a forensic interviewer. She held other management roles, including as the Arnold Palmer Hospital team coordinator and assistant manager for the Child Protection Team.

After losing her brother due to flaws within Florida’s healthcare system, and then watching her home insurance skyrocket, Summersill said she decided to take action by running for office.

“I see the government as working for the people, not dictating to the people what you can and cannot do as far as how you behave, what you do with your body and what you do with your personal life,” Summersill said while speaking to OCN. “The role of the government is to ensure that you have the ability to prosper, to have proper health care, to afford your expenses and to live a life like every American wants.” Learn more. 

She says she “advocates for expanding Medicaid and implementing mandatory price transparency for common procedures and treatments from healthcare providers and insurers.” She also says she aims to protect women’s rights and wants to implement policies that stabilize the home insurance market and protect homeowners.

She is endorsed by Ruth’s List, the Florida Education Association, the Florida Leadership Council, and the United Auto Workers union. 
Over the course of Summersill’s 2024 campaign, she has raised $23,886.90 and spent $19,338.95, according to Transparency USA.

Summersill did not submit a video or participate in OCN’s candidate Q&A.