Yvette Benarroch

• Politician
• realtor

Yvette Benarroch
Official portrait, c. 2024
Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 81st district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 5, 2024
Website	Official website
Military service
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Years of service	1990–1992
Battles/wars	Persian Gulf War

Yvette Benarroch (born June 5, 1970) ^[1] is a Hispanic American politician, realtor, and Air Force veteran who serves as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 81st district; representing western parts of Collier County.

Early life and education

Benarroch was born on June 5, 1970, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She earned her bachelor's degree from Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and received her masters from Southern New Hampshire University. Benarroch served in the United States Air Force during the Gulf War from 1990 to 1992. ^[1]

Florida House of Representatives

Benarroch announced her candidacy for the State House in the 2024 Florida House of Representatives election. ^[2] Her campaign was endorsed by Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott prior to winning the August primary with 56% of the vote. ^{[3] [4]} Benarroch went on to defeat Democratic nominee Charles Work in the general election with 68% of the vote; a gain for Republicans. ^{[5] [6]} She was sworn into office on November 19, 2024. ^[7]

Personal life

Benarroch is Jewish. She moved to Florida in 2003 and lives in Marco Island. ^[1]

References

1. "Yvette Benarroch". Florida House of Representatives . 2024-11-05.
2. Foster, J. Kyle (October 3, 2024). "Republican Yvette Benarroch touts motherhood, business ownership for FL House District 81". Naples Daily News . Retrieved 2025-02-11.
3. Ogles, Jacob (August 9, 2024). "Yvette Benarroch lands Marco Rubio endorsement, a day after Rick Scott announces his support". Florida Politics . Retrieved February 11, 2025.
4. "Florida Primary Election Results". The New York Times . August 20, 2024. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
5. Foster, J. Kyle; Fernandez, Phil (October 3, 2024). "Republicans, including 2 incumbents, win Florida House seats 80, 81, 82". Naples Daily News . Retrieved 2025-02-11.
6. "Yvette Benarroch". Ballotpedia . Retrieved February 11, 2025.
7. Cooper, Amber Jo (November 19, 2024). "Newly elected Florida lawmakers sworn in, marking start of 2024-2026 legislative term". Florida's Voice. Retrieved February 11, 2025.

Florida House of Representatives
Preceded by Kelly Skidmore	Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 81st district 2024–present	Incumbent