Cindy Lerner (born August 21, 1952) is an American politician. She served as a Democratic member for the 119th district of the

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. Lerner was born in

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, and moved to Florida in 1960. She attended

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of Tulane University, earning her bachelor's degree in 1974. She then attended Emory University School of Law, where she earned her

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degree in 1978. In 2000, Lerner won the election for the 119th district of the

. She succeeded

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. In 2002, Lerner was succeeded by Juan C. Zapata for the 119th district. Lerner wrote a column for The Huffington Post in 2012.

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1952 births Living people Politicians from Norfolk, Virginia Democratic Party members of the Florida House of Representatives 21st-century American legislators 21st-century American women politicians Emory University School of Law alumni 21st-century Florida politicians {{Florida-politician-stub