A state Senate seat is vacant after Bryan Avila's departure. He is now running mate to U.S. Rep.

Byron Donalds on the GOP gubernatorial ticket. Two representatives, Alex Rizo and David Borrero, have announced they will run for this seat when a special election is called. Both Rizo and Borrero have similar backgrounds, having been born in New York and currently residing in Hialeah.

They were elected to the House in 2020 and have already been reelected for the 2026-2028 term. Further details about the special election and the candidates are available from the source.