Ben Albritton is a Republican state senator representing District 27 in the Florida Senate, which includes Charlotte, DeSoto, and Hardee counties and parts of Lee and Polk counties. Born on August 17, 1968, in Lakeland, Florida, he is a fourth-generation farmer and agribusiness owner with Albritton Companies, focusing on citrus groves, management, and consulting. He resides in Wauchula with his wife, Missy, and their three children: Rebecca, Joshua, and Ryan. A Christian and elder at First Christian Church in Wauchula, Albritton has held leadership roles in agriculture, including chair of the Florida Citrus Commission and president of the Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association . Notable achievements include awards from the Florida Farm Bureau , Florida Chamber of Commerce , and others for agriculture, beaches, and parks preservation. He currently serves as President of the Florida Senate for the 2024-2026 term, following roles as Majority Leader .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a B.S. in Citrus and Business from the University of Florida or Florida Southern College , per varying records.
• Political Experience:
  • Florida State Senate President, 2024-2026
  • Majority Leader, Florida State Senate, 2022-2024 and 2023-present
  • Senator, District 27, 2022-present; District 26, 2018-2022
  • Florida House of Representatives, District 56 , including Districts 66 and 56
  • Chaired Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, Polk/Hardee/DeSoto County Delegations, and served on committees like Government Accountability and Rules