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Ben Albritton
2022 - Present
2028
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Ben Albritton (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 27. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 7, 2028.
Albritton became the state Senate President in 2024.[1]
Albritton was born in 1968, in Lakeland, Florida to a family of citrus farmers.[2][3] He graduated from Hardee High School in 1986 before earning his bachelor's degree in business and citrus from Florida Southern College in 1990.[4] He worked in his family's citrus groves and started an agriculture business called Albritton Companies.[4]
In 2005, then-Gov. Jeb Bush (R) appointed Albritton to the Florida Citrus Commission, a position he held until 2010, including three years as chairman.[3] Albritton first ran for office in 2010, defeating Chevon Baccus (R) 79%-21% in the Republican primary for state House District 66 before winning 99.9% of the vote against a write-in candidate in the general election. He was re-elected unopposed in 2012 and 2014 and defeated David C. Poulin (D) 65%-35% in the 2016 general election.
After four terms in the house, Albritton was elected to the state Senate in 2018, defeating Catherine Price (D) 65.1%-34.9%. He served as the senate majority leader from 2022 until his election as senate president in 2024.[5] Albritton told the Senate Republicans when elected president, "Know that my values will not change. Faith, family, freedom, opportunity, life and agriculture are what define me."[6]
Asked about his priorities if re-elected in 2024, Albritton said, "Looking ahead, we continue to face serious challenges that threaten our domestic food supply. The hard-working farmers throughout our state work days, nights, weekends and holidays to produce an abundance of fresh and wholesome food. The pressures they face from nature are immense, from severe weather to pests and disease. Government shouldn’t be an additional burden. As Senate President, I will be a champion for Florida farmers because food matters."[7] He also campaigned that year on the economy and reducing taxes, government spending, and business regulations.[3]
In a speech opening the 2025 legislative session, Albritton highlighted legislative priorities including rural investment, the economy, improving autism detection and support, and veterans support.[8] He also suggested improving information technology and said it was "time for IT to be a Cabinet-level agency."[8][9] In April 2025, Albritton released a tax plan intended to serve as a compromise between Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and House Speaker Daniel Perez (R).[10] After an intiial disagreement, the Senate and House would agree to a budget in May, which DeSantis signed in June with only line-item vetoes..[11][12][13]
Biography
Ben Albritton was born in Lakeland, Florida, in 1968. He earned a bachelor's degree in business and citrus from Florida Southern College in 1990. His career experience includes owning an agribusiness. Albritton has served as the chair of the Florida Citrus Commission, the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association president, and the East Charlotte Drainage District chair. Albritton served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018.[14][15]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Albritton was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee
- Finance and Tax Committee
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Health Policy Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
2021-2022
Albritton was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
- Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, Alternating Chair
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee
- Health Policy Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
2019-2020
Albritton was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee, Chair
- Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Vice Chair
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Government Accountability |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Albritton served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Rules, Calendar & Ethics |
| • State Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Albritton served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Albritton served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health & Human Services |
| • Public Counsel Oversight |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 27
Incumbent Ben Albritton defeated Phillip Carter in the general election for Florida State Senate District 27 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ben Albritton (R) | 68.8 | 189,809 |
| Phillip Carter (D) | 31.2 | 86,045 | ||
| Total votes: 275,854 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Phillip Carter advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 27.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ben Albritton advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 27.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Albritton received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 27
Incumbent Ben Albritton defeated Christopher Proia in the general election for Florida State Senate District 27 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Albritton (R) | 71.2 | 141,045 |
 | Christopher Proia (D) | 28.8 | 56,940 | |
| Total votes: 197,985 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Christopher Proia advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 27.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ben Albritton advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 27.
Campaign finance
2018
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Florida State Senate District 26
Ben Albritton defeated Catherine Price in the general election for Florida State Senate District 26 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Albritton (R) | 65.1 | 117,979 |
| Catherine Price (D) | 34.9 | 63,253 | ||
| Total votes: 181,232 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 26
Catherine Price advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 26 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 26
Ben Albritton advanced from the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 26 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Albritton |
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2016
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.
Incumbent Ben Albritton defeated David C. Poulin in the Florida House of Representatives District 56 general election.[16][17]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 56 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ben Albritton Incumbent |
64.74% | 36,420 | |
| Democratic | David C. Poulin | 35.26% | 19,837 | |
| Total Votes | 56,257 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
David C. Poulin ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 56 Democratic primary.[18][19]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 56 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | David C. Poulin (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Ben Albritton ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 56 Republican primary.[18][19]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 56 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Ben Albritton Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. Incumbent Ben Albritton was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[20][21]
2012
Albritton won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 56. Albritton ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[22]
2010
Albritton defeated Lyda Frankenburger (write-in) in the November 2 general election.[23]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 66 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ben Albritton (R)
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32,649 | 99.89% | ||
| Lyda Frankenburger (Write-in) | 37 | 0.11% | ||
Albritton defeated Chevon Baccus in the August 24 primary.[24]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 66 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ben Albritton
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9,029 | 79.40% | ||
| Chevon Baccus | 2,342 | 20.60% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Notable endorsements
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2024
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In 2024, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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2022
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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19.
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2019
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In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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2018
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In 2018, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 11.
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2017
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In 2017, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 through May 8. There was also a special session from June 7 to June 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida State Senate District 27 |
Officeholder Florida State Senate District 27 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ The Florida Senate, "Office of Senate President," accessed March 4, 2025
- ↑ LegiStorm, "Florida State Sen. Ben Albritton," accessed March 6, 2025
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 WGCU, "Florida Senate District 27 race includes incumbent Republican Ben Albritton and Democratic challenger Phillip Carter," November 1, 2024
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 BenAlbritton.com, "About Ben," accessed March 6, 2025
- ↑ The Florida Senate, "Senator Ben Albritton", accessed March 6, 2025
- ↑ WFSU, "Florida's upcoming Senate President Ben Albritton has a focus on agriculture," October 17, 2023
- ↑ Fort Myers News-Press, "Florida Senate election 2024: District 27 Republican Ben Albritton on abortion, economy," September 28, 2024
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Florida's Voice, "Senate President Albritton kicks off legislative session highlighting ‘Rural renaissance,’ hope for citrus, more," March 4, 2025
- ↑ WLRN, "Senate President Ben Albritton wants more 'efficient,' more 'accountable' state government," March 4, 2025
- ↑ WFSU, "Florida Senate President unveils tax reduction compromise package," April 10, 2025
- ↑ CBS News, "Agreement sets stage for Florida budget talks," May 30, 2025
- ↑ Florida Phoenix, "DeSantis signs $115 billion-plus budget with $567 million in vetoes," June 30, 2025
- ↑ Florida Senate, "SB 2500: Appropriations," accessed September 3, 2025
- ↑ The Florida Senate, "Senator Ben Albritton - Personal & Career," accessed December 17, 2022
- ↑ Legistorm, "Florida State Sen. Ben Albritton," accessed September 3, 2025
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate listing for 2016 general election," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2014 Florida Election Watch - Multi-County or District Offices," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed June 23, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010, State Representative primary results," August 24, 2010
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ray Rodrigues (R) |
Florida State Senate District 27 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Denise Grimsley (R) |
Florida State Senate District 26 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Lori Berman (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 56 2010-2018 |
Succeeded by Melony Bell (R) |
