Jeanette Nuñez
Jeanette Marie Nuñez (born June 6, 1972) is an American businesswoman and politician serving as the 20th lieutenant governor of Florida since 2019. As a member of the Republican Party, she also served as a member and speaker pro tempore Florida House of Representatives. Nuñez is also the first hispanic and latina lieutenant governor of the state.
Jeanette Núñez | |
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20th Lieutenant Governor of Florida | |
Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
Governor | Ron DeSantis |
Preceded by | Carlos Lopez-Cantera |
Speaker pro tempore of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office November 22, 2016 – November 20, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Matt Hudson |
Succeeded by | MaryLynn Magar |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office November 2, 2010 – November 6, 2018 | |
Preceded by | David Rivera |
Succeeded by | Juan Fernandez-Barquin |
Constituency | 112th district (2010–2012) 119th district (2012–2018) |
Personal details | |
Born | Jeanette Marie Sanchez June 6, 1972 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Nationality | Cuban |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Adrian Nuñez (m. 1997) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Nuñez family |
Residence | Miami, Florida |
Education | Florida International University (BA, MPA) |
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