Jeanette Nuñez
2019 - Present
2027
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Jeanette Nuñez (Republican Party) is the Lieutenant Governor of Florida. She assumed office on January 8, 2019. Her current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Nuñez (Republican Party) ran for re-election for Lieutenant Governor of Florida. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Nuñez is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 119 from 2010 to 2018. She was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the state House because of term limits.
Nuñez was a district-level delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from Florida. She was one of 99 delegates from Florida pledged to support Donald Trump for three ballots.[1][2] As of July 13, 2016, Trump had approximately 1,542 delegates. The winner of the Republican nomination needed the support of 1,237 delegates. Trump formally won the nomination on July 19, 2016.
In March 2017, Nuñez was appointed to the Florida Constitution Revision Commission, a 37-member commission that reviews and proposes changes to the Florida Constitution.[3]
Biography
Nuñez earned her B.A. in international relations and political science and her M.B.A. from Florida International University (FIU). Her professional experience includes working as vice president of external affairs at the Kendall Regional Medical Center and Aventura Medical Center, vice president of government affairs for the Jackson Health System, chief of staff to state Senator Alex Diaz de la Portilla, and adjunct professor at FIU's College of Public Health.
Political career
Lieutenant Governor of Florida (2019-present)
Nuñez was elected the 20th lieutenant governor of Florida on November 6, 2018. She assumed office on January 8, 2019. She was the first female Hispanic lieutenant governor in Florida history.[4]
Florida Constitution Revision Commission (2017-2018)
In March 2017, Nuñez was appointed to the Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) by Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Richard Corcoran, a Republican.[3]
The Florida Constitution Revision Commission is a 37-member commission provided for in the state constitution that reviews and proposes changes to the Florida Constitution.[5] The CRC refers constitutional amendments directly to the ballot for a public vote.[6] The commission convenes every 20 years.[5] Members of the commission travel to different parts of Florida to perform research and receive public testimony before recommending these ballot measures.[7]
The Constitution Revision Commission of 2017-2018 was composed of 37 members. Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican, appointed 15 members of the CRC. President of the Florida Senate, Joe Negron (R), appointed nine members. Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Richard Corcoran (R) appointed nine members. Jorge Labarga, chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court, appointed three members.[8]
Florida House of Representatives (2010-2018)
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Rules and Policy |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nuñez served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
| • Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nuñez served on the following committees:
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| • Education |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nuñez served on the following committees:
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| • Economic Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Florida gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Florida
Incumbent Jeanette Nuñez defeated Karla Hernandez, Kyle Gibson, and Jerry Rorabaugh in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Florida on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeanette Nuñez (R) | 59.4 | 4,614,210 |
 | Karla Hernandez (D) | 40.0 | 3,106,313 | |
 | Kyle Gibson (No Party Affiliation) | 0.4 | 31,577 | |
 | Jerry Rorabaugh (L)  | 0.2 | 19,299 | |
| Total votes: 7,771,399 | |||
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2020
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2020
Nuñez filed in February 2017 to run for District 39 of the Florida State Senate. She withdrew from the race after winning the 2018 election for lieutenant governor on a joint ticket with the Republican gubernatorial nominee, Ron DeSantis.[9]
2018
See also: Florida gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Florida
The following candidates ran in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Florida on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeanette Nuñez (R) | 49.6 | 4,076,186 |
 | Christopher King (D) | 49.2 | 4,043,723 | |
 | Nancy Argenziano (Reform Party) | 0.6 | 47,140 | |
 | Ellen Wilds (No Party Affiliation) | 0.3 | 24,310 | |
| John Tutton Jr. (No Party Affiliation) | 0.2 | 14,630 | |
| Ryan McJury (No Party Affiliation) | 0.2 | 14,505 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 66 | ||
| Total votes: 8,220,560 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.
Incumbent Jeanette Nuñez defeated Jeniffer Pinell in the Florida House of Representatives District 119 general election.[10][11]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 119 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jeanette Nuñez Incumbent |
56.99% | 35,068 | |
| Democratic | Jeniffer Pinell | 43.01% | 26,466 | |
| Total Votes | 61,534 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
Jeniffer Pinell ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 119 Democratic primary.[12][13]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 119 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jeniffer Pinell (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Jeanette Nuñez ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 119 Republican primary.[12][13]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 119 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jeanette Nuñez Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. Milagro S. Ruiz was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Jeanette Nuñez was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ruiz was defeated by Nuñez in the general election.[14][15]
2012
Nuñez won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 119. Nuñez defeated Libby Perez in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Beatrice Oria (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[16]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Jeanette M. Nunez Incumbent |
100% | 34,077 | |
| Independent | Beatrice Oria | 0% | 17 | |
| Total Votes | 34,094 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Jeanette Nuñez Incumbent |
72.6% | 5,394 |
| Libby Perez | 27.4% | 2,034 |
| Total Votes | 7,428 | |
2010
Nuñez defeated Sandra Ruiz (D) and Robert H. Van Name (NPA) in the November 2 general election.[17]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 112 2010 general election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jeanette Nuñez (R)
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19,390 | 55.7% | ||
| Sandra Ruiz (D) | 13,726 | 39.4% | ||
| Robert Van Name (NPA) | 1,696 | 4.9% | ||
Nuñez defeated Juan D'Arce and James Patrick Guerrero in the August 24 primary.[18]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 112 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jeanette Nuñez
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4,734 | 66.34% | ||
| Juan D'Arce | 1,365 | 19.13% | ||
| James Patrick Guerrero | 1,037 | 14.53% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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2014
Nuñez's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[19]
Taxes
- Excerpt: "Lowering taxes for individuals and businesses, in order for you to keep your hard earned tax dollars"
Education
- Excerpt: "Enhancing our education system, from early learning through our colleges and universities"
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Improving Florida’s economy and creating jobs"
Safety
- Excerpt: "Protecting our children, our seniors, our developmentally disabled and our veterans"
Notable endorsements
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Campaign finance summary
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 through May 8. There was also a special session from June 7 to June 9.
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2016
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In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Personal
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Nuñez and her husband, Adrian, have three children. She has served on the board of Kristi House, a nonprofit dedicated to helping child victims of sexual abuse.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Republican Party of Florida, "Florida GOP announces 99 delegates," May 14, 2016
- ↑ Republican Party of Florida, "Party Rules of Procedure," January 15, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Partnership for Revising Florida's Constitution, "CRC Appointments," accessed June 5, 2017
- ↑ WJHG, "Jeanette Núñez to become first Hispanic female Lieutenant Governor," January 7, 2019
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Florida Legislature, "The Florida Constitution," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ D'Alemberte, T. (2016). The Florida State Constitution. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
- ↑ Holland & Knight, "Anna Marie Hernandez Gamez Appointed to Florida's Constitution Revision Commission," accessed May 23, 2017
- ↑ Florida Constitution Revision Commission, 2017-2018, "Commissioners," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ Florida Politics, "Jeanette Nuñez ends state Senate campaign," May 2, 2019
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate listing for 2016 general election," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Florida Department of State, "Candidates and Races," accessed July 1, 2016
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Florida Division of Elections, "August 30, 2016 Official Election Results," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2014 Florida Election Watch - Multi-County or District Offices," accessed September 3, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Candidate Listing for 2014 General Election," accessed June 23, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010, State Representative primary results," August 24, 2010
- ↑ jeanettenunez.com, "Official campaign website," accessed October 29, 2014
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Lieutenant Governor of Florida 2019-Present |
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Florida House of Representatives District 119 2010-2018 |
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State of Florida Tallahassee (capital) |
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