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

Jim Boyd Elected Senate President-designate

Jim Boyd, a Bradenton Republican Senator, has been unanimously elected as Senate President-designate by the Senate Republican Caucus.

He pledged to lead with a governing approach grounded in fiscal restraint and pro-growth policies. Boyd is set to succeed Sen. Ben Albritton and will lead the upper chamber for the 2026-28 term.

It is about the institution we serve, the legacy we inherit and the future we are called to build together

Boyd, who currently serves as Senate Majority Leader, invoked the story of Samuel Sparks Lamb, the founder of his hometown of Palmetto, as a model for building community and widening opportunities.

Author's summary: Jim Boyd elected Senate President-designate for 2026-28 term.

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Florida Politics Florida Politics — 2025-10-15

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