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
Member, Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Member, Finance and Tax Committee
Member, Fiscal Policy Committee
Member, Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee
Member, Health Policy Committee
Member, Joint Legislative Budget Commission
Member, Judiciary Committee
Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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 ;