David Coley

David A. Coley (November 8, 1961 – March 25, 2005) was a Republican politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 7th district from 2004 until his death in 2005.

Early life Coley was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1961. He attended Murray State University before moving to Florida in 1976. Coley worked as a legislative aide to Republican Congressman Bill Grant and Representatives Robert Trammell and Allan Bense before he was appointed the special services coordinator at Chipola College. Coley defeated Westbrook by a wide margin, winning 63 percent of the vote to his 37 percent.

In the general election, Coley faced the Democratic nominee, Carl Duncan, an education consultant for the state Department of Corrections. Coley defeated Duncan in a landslide, winning 71 percent of the vote.

Death Coley died of liver cancer on March 25, 2005. He was succeeded in the State House by his widow, Marti.