Robert Alexander Andrade (born July 22, 1989) is a Republican member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 2nd House district, which includes parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
[1] After high school, Andrade graduated in 2011 from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the College of Journalism and Communications.
While at Levin College of Law, Andrade served as President of the Trial Team and Chief Justice of the UF Supreme Court.
At the conclusion of the fellowship, Andrade received the Governor Jeb Bush Award for Outstanding Achievement by writing a policy proposal entitled Losing “The Campaign” Why Florida Could Save Money and Increase Charitable Giving by Eliminating the Middleman.
[5] Andrade also spent time working in the State Attorney's office as a Certified Legal Intern, helping to prosecute domestic violence.
[7] Andrade is a Republican member of the Florida Legislature representing the state's 2nd House District, which includes parts of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
In 2020, Andrade was credited with renaming the Pensacola Bay Bridge after Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. after Rep. Mike Hill failed to pass the same proposal.
[14] Andrade was quoted as saying the purpose of the special session was to provide “a voice to people who feel powerless in the face of government overreach.”[15] The bill became law in 2021.
[24] In Andrade's 4th and final election, on November 5, 2024, he handily beat his two opponents, Democrat Halley Morrissette and NPA Kim Kline, winning 58% of the vote.