Theodore Scott Yoho (/ˈjoʊhoʊ/ YOH-hoh; born April 13, 1955) is an American politician, veterinarian, and businessman who has served as the U.S. Representative from Florida’s 3rd congressional district since 2013.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.
In the 2012 Republican primary election for the district, Yoho pulled a major upset against long-term incumbent U.S. Congressman Cliff Stearns, who had first been elected in 1988. Prior to being elected to Congress, Yoho had been a veterinarian and small business owner in North Central Florida for 30 years.[2]
In December 2019, Yoho announced that, honoring his term-limit pledge, he would not run for re-election to Congress in 2020.[3]
