Jim Boyd

Jim Boyd

Republican Party

Candidate, Florida State Senate District 20

Florida State Senate District 20

Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Daniel Burgess

Prior offices

Florida House of Representatives District 71

Successor: Will Robinson

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Florida State Senate District 21

Successor: Ed Hooper

Predecessor: Bill Galvano

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Compensation

Base salary

$29,697/year

Per diem

$175/day for a maximum of 60 days. Members can also receive per diem outside of the session.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Florida State University, 1978

Personal

Birthplace

Bradenton, Fla.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Business executive

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

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Jim Boyd (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.

Boyd (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 20. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Boyd began serving as state Senate majority leader in 2024.

Biography

Jim Boyd was born and lives in Bradenton, Florida. Boyd earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University in 1978. Boyd's career experience includes working as the CEO of Boyd Insurance and Investment Services.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Boyd was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture Committee, Vice Chair
• Banking and Insurance Committee, Chair
• Finance and Tax Committee
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Senate Rules Committee
• Transportation Committee

2021-2022

Boyd was assigned to the following committees:

• Agriculture Committee
• Banking and Insurance Committee, Chair
• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
• Criminal Justice Committee
• Senate Judiciary Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Florida committee assignments, 2017
• Commerce
• Rules and Policy
• Ways and Means, Chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Boyd served on the following committees:

Florida committee assignments, 2015
• Appropriations, Vice chair
• Regulatory Affairs
• Rules, Calendar & Ethics

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Boyd served on the following committees:

Florida committee assignments, 2013
• State Affairs
• Public Counsel Oversight

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Boyd served on the following committees:

Florida committee assignments, 2011
• Economic Affairs

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Florida State Senate District 20

Incumbent Jim Boyd is running in the general election for Florida State Senate District 20 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Jim Boyd (R)

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2022

See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022

General election

The general election was canceled. Incumbent Jim Boyd won election in the general election for Florida State Senate District 20.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 20

Incumbent Jim Boyd defeated John Houman in the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 20 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Boyd	80.0	76,503
		John Houman	20.0	19,168

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 95,671
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2020

See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Florida State Senate District 21

Jim Boyd defeated Anthony Eldon in the general election for Florida State Senate District 21 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Boyd (R)	61.0	191,673
	Submit photo	Anthony Eldon (D)	39.0	122,480

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 314,153
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Amanda Linton (D)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Amanda Linton advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 21.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Timothy Frie (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 21

Jim Boyd defeated John Houman in the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 21 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Boyd	90.1	49,558
		John Houman	9.9	5,430

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 54,988
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2018

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2018

Jim Boyd was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2016

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 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 Jim Boyd ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 71 general election.

Florida House of Representatives, District 71 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Jim Boyd Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Florida Division of Elections

Incumbent Jim Boyd ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 71 Republican primary.

Florida House of Representatives, District 71 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Jim Boyd Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 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 Jim Boyd was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

2012

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2012

Boyd won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 71. Boyd ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Adam Tebrugge (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Florida House of Representatives, District 71, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jim Boyd Incumbent	55.9%	41,734
	Democratic	Adam Tebrugge	44.1%	32,875
Total Votes				74,609

2010

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2010

Boyd did not have any opposition in the August 24 primary. He defeated Dave "Watchdog" Miner (NPA) in the November 2 general election.

Florida House of Representatives, District 68 2010 General election results
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Jim Boyd (R)		26,071	62.02%
Dave "Watchdog" Miner (NPA)		15,965	37.98%

Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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2020

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Jim Boyd campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Florida State Senate District 20	Won general	$227,530	$228,036
2020	Florida State Senate District 21	Won general	$435,386	N/A**
2016	Florida House of Representatives, District 71	Won	$160,565	N/A**
2014	Florida House of Representatives, District 71	Won	$94,115	N/A**
2012	Florida State House, District 71	Won	$266,074	N/A**
2010	Florida State House, District 68	Won	$170,600	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 8. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Club For Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Progress Florida and Florida Watch Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more.

2023

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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Progress Florida and Florida Watch Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Progress Florida and Florida Watch Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Progress Florida and Florida Watch Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more. Sierra Club Florida Chapter Legislators are scored on votes on environmental bills. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 11. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Florida Health Care Association: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their stances on healthcare related issues. Foundation for Florida's Future: House and Senate Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education. Liberty First Network Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. First Amendment Foundation Legislators are scored on their stance on public records access as it relates to Florida's "Sunshine Law" Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Florida Health Care Association: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their stances on healthcare related issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Florida Family Action Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. Florida Health Care Association: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their stances on healthcare related issues. Fund Education Now Legislators are scored on whether the organization believes they are making an effort to provide “a uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a high quality education.” Liberty First Network Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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2014

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2013

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Personal

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Boyd and his spouse, Sandy, have two children. He has been involved with the Bradenton Downtown Development Authority, the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, and the Manatee Hospital Board of Governors and served as a volunteer fighter/EMT for the North River Fire District.

Noteworthy events

Tested positive for coronavirus on February 8, 2021

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On February 8, 2021, Boyd announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Daniel Burgess (R)	Florida State Senate District 20 2022-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Bill Galvano (R)	Florida State Senate District 21 2020-2022	Succeeded by Ed Hooper (R)
Preceded by -	Florida House of Representatives District 71 2010-2018	Succeeded by Will Robinson (R)

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Current members of the Florida State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Ben Albritton

Majority Leader:Jim Boyd

Senators

District 1

Don Gaetz (R)

District 2

Jay Trumbull (R)

District 3

Corey Simon (R)

District 4

Clay Yarborough (R)

District 5

Tracie Davis (D)

District 6

Jennifer Bradley (R)

District 7

Tom Leek (R)

District 8

Tom Wright (R)

District 9

Stan McClain (R)

District 10

Jason Brodeur (R)

District 11

Vacant

District 12

Colleen Burton (R)

District 13

Keith Truenow (R)

District 14

Vacant

District 15

LaVon Bracy Davis (D)

District 16

Darryl Rouson (D)

District 17

Carlos Smith (D)

District 18

Nick DiCeglie (R)

District 19

Debbie Mayfield (R)

District 20

Jim Boyd (R)

District 21

Ed Hooper (R)

District 22

Joe Gruters (R)

District 23

Daniel Burgess (R)

District 24

Mack Bernard (D)

District 25

Kristen Arrington (D)

District 26

Lori Berman (D)

District 27

Ben Albritton (R)

District 28

Kathleen Passidomo (R)

District 29

Erin Grall (R)

District 30

Tina Polsky (D)

District 31

Gayle Harrell (R)

District 32

Rosalind Osgood (D)

District 33

Jonathan Martin (R)

District 34

Shevrin Jones (D)

District 35

Barbara Sharief (D)

District 36

Ileana Garcia (R)

District 37

Jason Pizzo (N)

District 38

Alexis Calatayud (R)

District 39

Bryan Avila (R)

District 40

Ana Rodriguez (R)

Republican Party (26)

Democratic Party (11)

No Party Affiliation (1)

Vacancies (2)