Peter R. Wallace is an American politician and attorney who served as a Democrat in the Florida House of Representatives from 1989 to 2000, representing District 53 in Pinellas County, which includes parts of St. Petersburg. He rose to prominence as the Speaker of the Florida House from November 1994 to November 1996, during the 1995-1996 legislative session. As Speaker, Wallace was the last Democrat to hold the position before Republicans gained control of the chamber following the 1996 elections, with Daniel Webster succeeding him as Speaker. His tenure focused on key legislative issues in Florida, including education and economic development, amid a period of partisan shift in the state's politics. Prior to his speakership, Wallace was elected to the House in 1988 and quickly became an influential figure within the Democratic caucus. A practicing attorney, he brought legal expertise to his legislative role, advocating for consumer protection and environmental policies relevant to Florida's coastal districts. After leaving the House in 2000 due to term limits, Wallace continued his career in law and public service, though he has largely stayed out of elective office since then. His legacy includes navigating the final years of Democratic dominance in the Florida Legislature during a transformative era for the state's political landscape.