Senator Jason Pizzo

Jason William Barnet Pizzo, born on May 20, 1976, in Somerville, New Jersey, is an American attorney and a member of the Florida Senate. He has been serving as a State Senator since 2018, representing 37th district.

Pizzo received his undergraduate degree from New York University. A few years later, he earned his master’s degree from Columbia University. He then pursued law at the University of Miami. While receiving his law degree, he was sworn-in as an Assistant State Attorney for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. During his time as a prosecutor, he helped create the SAO’s Gun Violence Initiative, which focused on cold case shootings and homicides involving youth.

Pizzo first ran for the State Senate against Daphne Campbell. In the Democratic primary, Pizzo won 24% behind Campbell with 31%. Pizzo then in 2018 ran again and in the primary received 54% to Campbell’s 46%. Pizzo was elected to the Florida legislature on November 6, 2018, defeating incumbent Daphne Campbell. In 2022, Pizzo was re-elected to the Florida Senate without opposition.

Pizzo has been affiliated with Kiwanis of Northeast Miami-Dade, the Aventura Marketing Council, and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. His career experience includes working as an attorney. He has been serving the Florida State Senate District 37 since November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 5, 2024. Pizzo is running for re-election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 37. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 20, 2024.