Jim Boyd elected Senate President-designate, vows ‘principled’ leadership, broad opportunity

Boyd Backed to Become Senate President

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Jim Boyd, a veteran lawmaker who heads an insurance and investment firm in Bradenton, was formally selected Tuesday by Senate Republicans to become the next Senate president. Boyd, who is the Senate majority leader, will succeed President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, after the November 2026 elections. House Republicans last week formally selected Rep. Sam Garrison, R-Fleming Island, to succe…

Florida Republicans designate Jim Boyd as next Senate president

Boyd is the Senate majority leader.

Sen. Jim Boyd Tapped as Next Florida Senate President

The Florida Senate Republican Caucus on Tuesday unanimously elected Sen. Jim Boyd as its next president-designate, setting up the veteran lawmaker and business owner to lead the chamber for the 2026–2028 legislative term. Boyd, 68, will succeed Senate President Ben Albritton following the 2026 elections, assuming Republicans maintain control of the upper chamber. The designation continues the GOP’s more than three-decade hold on the Senate and s…

Bradenton Republican Jim Boyd to lead Florida Senate after 2026 elections

Senate Republicans formally voted for state Sen. Jim Boyd to lead the chamber after the 2026 elections during an Oct. 14 ceremony in the Capitol.

Jim Boyd elected Senate President-designate, vows ‘principled’ leadership, broad opportunity

He pledged a governing approach grounded in fiscal restraint and pro-growth policies.

Jim Boyd designated Florida Senate president-elect for 2026-28 term

Sen. Jim Boyd speaks to reporters after becoming Senate President-elect. (Via Liv Caputo/Florida Phoenix)The Florida Senate on Tuesday unanimously chose Jim Boyd to serve as Senate president for the 2026-28 term. Boyd, a Bradenton Republican, will take over from Senate President Ben Albritton at the end of Albritton’s term following 2026 elections, presuming the GOP retains control. His fellow Republicans selected him unanimously, lauding him as…