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Ben Albritton's Biography

Office:

Contact Information

150 North Central Avenue
Bartow, FL 33830

330 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399

Full Name:

Ben Albritton

Gender:

Male

Family:

Wife: Missy; 3 Children: Rebecca, Joshua, Ryan

Birth Date:

08/17/1968

Birth Place:

Lakeland, FL

Home City:

Wauchula, FL

Religion:

Christian

BS, Citrus and Business, University of Florida, 1986-1990

Majority Leader, Florida State Senate, 2023-present

Senator, Florida State Senate, District 27, 2022-present

Candidate, Florida State Senate, District 27, 2022

Senator, Florida State Senate, District 26, 2018-2022

Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, District 56, 2010-2018

Former Member, Agriculture & Property Rights Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Agriculture Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Chair, Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Government Accountability Committee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Insurance and Banking Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Natural Resources & Public Lands Subcommittee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules, Calendar & Ethics Committee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Member, State Affairs Committee, Florida State House of Representatives

Former Managing Partner, Albritton Companies

Board of Elders, First Christian Church, Wauchula, 2003-present

Board Member, Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association, 2002-present

Chair, Florida Citrus Commission, present

Former Board Member, East Charlotte County Drainage District

Member, Florida Citrus Mutual, present

President, Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association, 2007

Awards:

Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, Distinguished Alumni, 2014

Florida Farm Share, Hunger Champion award, 2013 and 2014;

Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association, Legislative Award, for outstanding leadership and commitment to Florida Beaches, 2013;

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, First Annual Lakeland Leadership Camp, outstanding service, 2013;

Florida Citrus Mutual, Champion of Florida Citrus, 2013;

Small County Coalition, Leadership Award, 2013;

Florida Cattleman's Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2013;

Florida Farm Bureau, "A Champion of Agriculture," 2013;

Americans For Prosperity Score Card, 100% score, 2011, 2013, and designated "Champion of Economic Freedom";

Foundation for Florida's Future, 100% score, 2011, 2012, 2013;

Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate Award, 2012, 2013;

Florida Chamber of Commerce, Report Card, 100% score, 2011, 2012, 2013;

Florida Farm Bureau, Legislator of the Year Award, 2012;

Florida Library Association, "Legislator without whose support library funding would not have been won," 2012;

Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2012;

Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2012;

Florida Charter School Alliance and National Coalition for Public School Options Florida Chapter, Champion of School Choice Award, 2012;

American Conservative Union, Defender of Liberty Award, 2011;

Florida Southern College, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2011;

Peace River Center, Legislator of the Year, 2011;

Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc., "Friend of Free Enterprise";

Florida Association of Food Banks, Recognition for Commitment to Hunger Relief in Florida;

Guardian Ad Litem Program, Legislator of the Year ;

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