Yvette Benarroch
Yvette Benarroch | |
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| Official portrait, c. 2024 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
| Assumed office November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kelly Skidmore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1970年06月05日) June 5, 1970 (age 54) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Marco Island, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Southern New Hampshire University |
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| Website | Official website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1990–1992 |
| Battles/wars | Persian Gulf War |
Yvette Benarroch (born June 5, 1970)[1] is a Hispanic American politician, realtor, and Air Force veteran who serves as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 81st district; representing western parts of Collier County.
Early life and education
[edit ]Benarroch was born on June 5, 1970, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She earned her bachelor's degree from Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and received her masters from Southern New Hampshire University. Benarroch served in the United States Air Force during the Gulf War from 1990 to 1992.[1]
Florida House of Representatives
[edit ]Benarroch announced her candidacy for the State House in the 2024 Florida House of Representatives election.[2] Her campaign was endorsed by Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott prior to winning the August primary with 56% of the vote.[3] [4] Benarroch went on to defeat Democratic nominee Charles Work in the general election with 68% of the vote; a gain for Republicans.[5] [6] She was sworn into office on November 19, 2024.[7]
Personal life
[edit ]Benarroch is Jewish. She moved to Florida in 2003 and lives in Marco Island.[1]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c "Yvette Benarroch". Florida House of Representatives . 2024年11月05日.
- ^ Foster, J. Kyle (October 3, 2024). "Republican Yvette Benarroch touts motherhood, business ownership for FL House District 81". Naples Daily News . Retrieved 2025年02月11日.
- ^ Ogles, Jacob (August 9, 2024). "Yvette Benarroch lands Marco Rubio endorsement, a day after Rick Scott announces his support". Florida Politics . Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ "Florida Primary Election Results". The New York Times . August 20, 2024. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ Foster, J. Kyle; Fernandez, Phil (October 3, 2024). "Republicans, including 2 incumbents, win Florida House seats 80, 81, 82". Naples Daily News . Retrieved 2025年02月11日.
- ^ "Yvette Benarroch". Ballotpedia . Retrieved February 11, 2025.
- ^ Cooper, Amber Jo (November 19, 2024). "Newly elected Florida lawmakers sworn in, marking start of 2024-2026 legislative term". Florida's Voice. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 81st district 2024–present |
Incumbent |
- Living people
- 1970 births
- People from San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Florida Republicans
- Members of the Florida House of Representatives
- Republican Party members of the Florida House of Representatives
- Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in Florida
- 21st-century members of the Florida Legislature
- Florida politicians
- Hispanic and Latino American women in politics
- Latino conservatism in the United States