Bryan AvilaServing

Bryan Avila

State SenateRepublican

FL-FL SD-39 State Senate

Age 41·Cuban-American (son of Cuban refugees)·Florida State Senator, District 39 (2022-present)

Why This Race Matters

Avila is one of the most influential Hispanic Republican legislators in Florida, chairing the Finance and Tax Committee that oversees all tax policy and fiscal legislation. He won re-election in 2024 with 69.8% of the vote, demonstrating strong support in heavily Cuban-American SD-39.

Avila was the youngest Speaker Pro Tempore in recent Florida House history. Rated the Most Conservative Florida Legislator by ACU in 2024. His district (SD-39) covers Hialeah and parts of Miami, one of the most Cuban-American districts in the country. Not up for re-election until 2028.

About

Bryan Avila is a Republican Florida State Senator representing District 39 in northeastern Miami-Dade County, including Miami and Hialeah. Born and raised in Hialeah as the son of Cuban refugees, Avila is a Captain in the U.S. Army National Guard, an Academic Dean at Doral College, and one of the most influential Hispanic Republican legislators in Florida. He served as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House before winning his Senate seat in 2022 unopposed, and chairs the powerful Finance and Tax Committee.

Family & Heritage

Born and raised in Hialeah, Florida, as the son of Cuban refugees. Graduated from Miami Springs High School in 2002. Married to high school sweetheart Cindy Gil-Avila, originally from Bogota, Colombia. Two children: daughter Olivia (born 2015) and son Brandon. Roman Catholic.

Political Career

Before Politics

Captain, U.S. Army National Guard (9+ years service); Adjunct Professor, Miami-Dade College (2009-2014); Adjunct Professor, Broward College (2018-present); Academic Dean, Doral College (2024-present); Student Government President, Miami-Dade College

Education

A.A. in Political Science, Miami-Dade College (2004); B.A. in Political Science, University of Miami (2006); M.S. in Criminal Justice, Florida International University (2010); M.P.A., Florida International University (2010)

Key Issues & Priorities

*Tax policy and fiscal responsibility
*Transportation infrastructure
*Teaching the Truth About Communism in schools (SB 1264)
*Protecting first responders from harassment (SB 184)
*Service members' employment protections (SB 818)
*Veterans' healthcare and housing (SB 116)
*Public safety

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