Alex Rizo Announces Florida Senate Bid

State Representative Alex Rizo, who has represented parts of South Florida in the Florida House since 2020, is now seeking a seat in the Florida Senate. Rizo has focused his legislative work on education, public safety, healthcare, and workforce development, aiming to secure resources for his district, which includes communities like Cutler Bay.

An educator by profession, Rizo has prioritized education. His legislative efforts have addressed teacher preparation, public education, student health and safety, and school safety. In 2026, he sponsored legislation on school safety, aging and disability services, commercial airports, public education, cybersecurity experiential learning, and student health and safety, with several measures becoming law.

Rizo has also focused on directing state resources to Miami-Dade County. His 2026 appropriation requests included significant funding proposals for local institutions. These included $24.5 million for Florida International University's Wall of Wind hurricane and storm-surge simulator, $3.5 million for Miami-Dade County Public Schools' early-childhood learning labs, and $3 million for M-DCPS artificial-intelligence education. He also requested $3 million for Miami Dade College's Hialeah campus expansion and $2.5 million for the University of Miami's medical training and simulation laboratory.

Public safety also remains a key area for Rizo. His legislative record includes initiatives supporting school safety, law enforcement, first responders, and emergency services. His appropriation requests have supported police communications, emergency-management equipment, and first-responder training. He has also advocated for individuals injured in public service.