Jose Alvarez

Incumbent State House in Kissimmee, FL

Jose Alvarez is a candidate for State House District 46 in Florida State House District 46, Florida — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Michael Cruz, Robert Johnson, Kenneth Quinones, Ivan Rivera.

Jose Alvarez is the Democratic incumbent representing District 46 in the Florida House of Representatives, assuming office in November 2024. A real estate broker and former mayor and city commissioner of Kissimmee, Alvarez also served as the Regional Administrator for Region IV of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Born in Havana, Cuba, he has advocated for affordable housing, diversified economic growth, and improvements to Florida's education system.