NewsMiami's Community NewspapersSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade
State Representative Alex Rizo files candidacy for Florida Senate District 39
State Representative Alex Rizo has officially filed to run for the Florida Senate District 39 seat. This vacancy follows the resignation of former State Senator Bryan Avila, who stepped down to pursue a candidacy for Lieutenant Governor.
Read the full story at Miami's Community NewspapersWhy It Matters
The filing initiates a campaign for a Florida Senate seat representing District 39, which will determine the legislative representative for residents of that district in the upcoming election cycle.
Key Facts
- Alex Rizo has filed to run for the Florida Senate District 39 seat.
- The seat became vacant due to the resignation of former State Senator Bryan Avila.
- Bryan Avila resigned to run as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor alongside Byron Donalds.
- Alex Rizo is currently a State Representative from Hialeah.
- Alex Rizo is a former chairman of the Republican Party of Miami-Dade.
Who's Mentioned
personByron Donalds“Republican candidate for Governor”organizationRepublican Party of Miami-Dade County“Political organization previously chaired by Rizo”personBryan Avila“Former State Senator who resigned to run for Lieutenant Governor”organizationRepublican Party of Miami-Dade“Alex Rizo is a former chairman”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personAlex Rizo“State Representative and candidate for Florida Senate District 39”locationFlorida Senate District 39“The legislative district subject to the upcoming special election”personDonald Trump“Former President”