Lizbeth Benacquisto

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On February 3, 2014, Benacquisto announced her candidacy for the United States Congress in the 19th District of Florida. Benacquisto was endorsed by former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin in March 2014. [13] She did not win the primary.

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Lizbeth Benacquisto
Lizbeth Benacquisto (R-27th).jpg
Member of the Florida Senate
In office
November 2, 2010 November 3, 2020
Florida Senate
Preceded by Member of the Florida Senate
from the 27th district

2010–2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Florida Senate
from the 30th district

2012–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Florida Senate
from the 27th district

2016–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Majority Leader of the Florida Senate
2012–2014
Succeeded by