Jeanette Nuñez

Lieutenant Governor of Florida since 2019
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Jeanette Marie Nuñez (born June 6, 1972) is an American businesswoman and politician. Since 2019, she has been the 20th lieutenant governor of Florida under Governor Ron DeSantis. She is the first latina woman ever elected to this office. Nuñez is a member of the Republican Party.

Jeanette Nuñez
Official portrait, 2019
20th Lieutenant Governor of Florida
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
GovernorRon DeSantis
Preceded byCarlos Lopez-Cantera
Speaker pro tempore of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
November 22, 2016 – November 20, 2018
Preceded byMatt Hudson
Succeeded byMaryLynn Magar
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
November 2, 2010 – November 6, 2018
Preceded byDavid Rivera
Succeeded byJuan Fernandez-Barquin
Constituency112th district (2010–2012)
119th district (2012–2018)
Personal details
Born
Jeanette Marie Sanchez

(1972-06-06) June 6, 1972 (age 51)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
NationalityCuban
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Adrian Nuñez (m. 1997)
Children3
ResidenceMiami, Florida
EducationFlorida International University (BA, MPA)
Occupation
  • Businesswoman
  • Politician

Nuñez also served as a member and speaker pro tempore of the Florida House of Representatives.