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Bios

For the full story — career, education, endorsements and campaign promises — see the About Alethea page.

Short bio (about 40 words)

Alethea Pugh is a Dundee native, Computer Science Professor, U.S. Army Reserves veteran and former Dundee Town Commissioner. In 2026 she was the Democratic nominee for Florida House District 48.

Medium bio (about 100 words)

Alethea Pugh is an educator and community advocate from Dundee in Polk County. She is a Computer Science Professor, a U.S. Army Reserves veteran and a former Dundee Town Commissioner. Her career spans education, municipal government, healthcare payroll operations, insurance, utilities compliance and juvenile justice. In 2026 she ran for Florida House District 48 on public schools, working families, East Polk infrastructure and local home rule.

Long bio (about 220 words)

Alethea Pugh is a Dundee native whose public service centers on East Polk County, including Dundee, Lake Wales and Frostproof. Pugh grew up in Dundee and has spent her life serving the community she calls home. She served in the U.S. Army Reserves, teaches Computer Science at the college level, and served as a Dundee Town Commissioner. Her professional background includes education, municipal government, healthcare payroll operations, insurance, utilities compliance and juvenile justice. In 2026 she was the Democratic nominee for Florida House District 48, campaigning on strong public schools, lower insurance and living costs for families, safer US-27 and East Polk infrastructure, and local home rule. She remains active in the East Polk community.

Fact sheet & positions

For sourced, long-form coverage of the campaign’s priorities, visit the District 48 issues blog.

Fact sheet

ALETHEA PUGH — FACT SHEET Community focus: Florida House of Representatives, District 48 (East Polk County) Party: Democrat Hometown: Dundee, Florida Background: Computer Science Professor · U.S. Army Reserves veteran · Former Dundee Town Commissioner Career: education, municipal government, healthcare payroll, insurance, utilities compliance, juvenile justice Slogan: Leadership That Puts People First — That Means You Future candidacy and election dates: not yet confirmed Contact: 48@aletheapugh.com · (863) 254-8017 · https://aletheapugh.com PRIORITIES • Schools Not Scams: Fully fund Polk County public schools and protect school budgets from cuts that shift costs onto local families. • Families Not Fundraisers: Put homeowners, renters and working families ahead of corporate PAC and lobbyist priorities, with a focus on insurance and cost of living. • US-27 & East Polk Infrastructure: Push for safer roads, smarter growth and infrastructure that keeps up with East Polk’s rapid growth. • Local Home Rule: Keep decisions about Polk communities in the hands of local residents and their elected officials, not Tallahassee. FUTURE UPDATES Campaign dates and events will be shared when confirmed. Paid for by Alethea Pugh, Democrat, for State House District 48.

District 48 overview

ABOUT FLORIDA HOUSE DISTRICT 48 District 48 covers much of East Polk County, including communities such as Dundee, Frostproof and neighboring towns along the US-27 corridor. It is a mix of small towns, growing neighborhoods, citrus and agricultural land, and working families who commute across Central Florida. Issues voters raise most often: the cost of homeowners insurance and housing, strong public schools, traffic and safety on US-27, support for veterans and seniors, and keeping decisions local. Future candidacy and election dates: not yet confirmed. Voters can check registration and polling places at the official Polk County Supervisor of Elections site (polkelections.gov).

Ready-to-post social content

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Social post: introduction

Meet Alethea Pugh — Dundee neighbor, Computer Science professor, Army Reserves veteran and former Dundee Town Commissioner. Her priorities for Florida House District 48 put people first. That means you. https://aletheapugh.com

Social post: stay connected

Stay connected with Alethea Pugh and District 48. Check current registration and voting information through official Polk County resources: https://aletheapugh.com/helper

Photos & logos

Portrait of Alethea Pugh
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Historical 2026 Alethea Pugh campaign poster, not a future election announcement
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Press release templates

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Community update template

DRAFT — NOT FOR RELEASE UNTIL APPROVED Contact: 48@aletheapugh.com · (863) 254-8017 [Approved headline] DUNDEE, Fla. — [Approved community update, with confirmed details.] Alethea Pugh is a Dundee native, Computer Science Professor, U.S. Army Reserves veteran and former Dundee Town Commissioner. In 2026 she was the Democratic nominee for Florida House District 48. “[Quote to be approved.]” ### Paid for by Alethea Pugh, Democrat, for State House District 48.