Vacant: Florida State Senator, District 39

Vacant seat is the Florida State Senator, District 39. One of 40 state senators who write Florida law and pass the state budget. Term runs to November 2028. Bryan Ávila (R) resigned effective August 25, 2026 to become Byron Donalds’ running mate for lieutenant governor. A special election has not yet been called; State Reps. Alex Rizo and David Borrero have announced for the seat.