Rich Nugent | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Ginny Brown-Waite |
Succeeded by | Daniel Webster |
Constituency | 5th district (2011–2013) 11th district (2013–2017) |
Sheriff of Hernando County, Florida | |
In office 2000–2010 | |
Preceded by | Tom Mylander[1] |
Succeeded by | Al Nienhuis[2] |
Personal details | |
Born | Evergreen Park, Illinois, U.S. | May 26, 1951
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Wendy Nugent |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Spring Hill, Florida |
Alma mater | Saint Leo University (BA) Troy University (MPA) |
Profession | Sheriff |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Illinois Air National Guard |
Years of service | 1969–1975 |
Richard B. "Rich" Nugent (born May 26, 1951) is an American retired law enforcement officer and former United States Congressman. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a former Sheriff of Hernando County, Florida. On November 2, 2010, Richard Nugent defeated Democratic nominee James Piccillo, to replace retiring Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite. Nugent was a member of the Tea Party Caucus. On November 2, 2015, Nugent announced he would not seek reelection.[3]