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The Florida Senate directory lists Mack Bernard (D) for the 2024–26 term and gives the county coverage as Consists of part of Palm Beach county.
District map · 2022 Senate plan
Geographic Coverage & Alignment: Established via Florida reapportionment plan S027S8058 Cartographic Poster. SD 24 runs along the urbanized eastern and central corridor of Palm Beach County.
Incorporated Municipalities and Communities: Major municipal populations include West Palm Beach (core urban center), Riviera Beach, Lake Park, Mangonia Park, Palm Springs, and portions of Boynton Beach, Lake Worth Beach, and Delray Beach.
Transportation Infrastructure: The spine of the district includes the Interstate 95 corridor, Florida's Turnpike, and U.S. Route 1, complemented by passenger transit nodes along the Tri-Rail corridor and Brightline's West Palm Beach station.
Environmental & Coastal Features: Encompasses coastal barrier and estuarine interfaces along Lake Worth Lagoon and the Atlantic coastline, alongside inland canal and drainage systems overseen by the Lake Worth Drainage District and South Florida Water Management District.
Total Population: Baseline redistricting target for Florida Senate districts under the 2020 Decennial Census is approximately 539,263 residents.
Demographic Composition: District-aligned estimates via CIV.IQ Florida Senate District 24 Profile report a diverse electorate comprising approximately 48.5% White, 34.0% Hispanic, 26.6% Black, and 2.2% Asian residents.
Socioeconomic Indicators: Median age is estimated at 40.0 years; 18.0% holds a bachelor’s degree or higher; individual poverty rate sits at approximately 15.7%.
Electorate Registration: Predominantly Democratic-leaning, with significant non-affiliated (NPA) voter concentration along urban centers like Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach.
2022 General Election Baseline: Former incumbent Bobby Powell Jr. (Democrat) defeated Eric Ankner (Republican) by 55.7% (76,693 votes) to 44.3% (60,958 votes) on November 8, 2022.
2024 Succession Transition: Following Bobby Powell Jr.'s planned resignation on November 4, 2024 to run for Palm Beach County Commission District 7, Mack Bernard filed for the vacancy. Because no primary or general election opponents qualified, the election was canceled under Florida election law and Bernard won unopposed, assuming office on November 5, 2024.
Partisan Index: Historical voting patterns and presidential district recalibrations show a Democratic lean, ranging from D+10 to D+24 across recent election cycles.
Maritime & Trade: Port of Palm Beach (located in Riviera Beach), serving as an export and container shipping hub for Caribbean trade and cruise transit.
Healthcare & Life Sciences: St. Mary's Medical Center (including Palm Beach Children's Hospital) and Good Samaritan Medical Center (West Palm Beach), providing tertiary trauma and specialized care.
Government & Judicial Centers: Palm Beach County Governmental Center, Palm Beach County Courthouse, and 15th Judicial Circuit administrative complex located in downtown West Palm Beach.
Civic & Cultural Institutions: Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Norton Museum of Art, and Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Elected Officials:
Mack Bernard: Florida State Senator (District 24); former Palm Beach County Commissioner (2016–2024; Mayor 2018–2019); former Florida State Representative (District 84, 2009–2012).
Bobby Powell Jr.: Predecessor Senator (2016–2024); current Palm Beach County Commissioner.
Municipal Leadership: Mayors and council leadership of West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, and Lake Park.
Civic & Business Coalitions: Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, and the Urban League of Palm Beach County.
Intergovernmental Bodies: Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA), Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County.
Committee Assignments (2024–2026): According to the Florida Senate Official Roster, Senator Bernard serves as Vice Chair of the Ethics and Elections Committee. Additional committee memberships include:
Agriculture
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Criminal Justice
Finance and Tax
Fiscal Policy
Legislative Priorities & Filings: Primary sponsorship focuses on civil relief, local claims, affordable housing initiatives, and transportation/infrastructure funding allocations derived from his service on local advisory boards and the Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations subcommittee.
Correlation Questions for Field Mapping:
Infrastructure vs. Port Commerce: How do appropriations sponsored via the Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation correlate with capital improvement projects submitted by the Port of Palm Beach District? (Source leads: Senate appropriations request forms vs. Port of Palm Beach Master Plan).
Housing & Municipal Allocations: Does legislative sponsorship regarding state affordable housing trust funds (Sadowski Fund) align with funding applications from Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach housing authorities? (Source leads: Florida Housing Finance Corporation allocation tables vs. legislative committee voting records).
County Commission Continuity: In what ways do Bernard's policy filings in the Senate Ethics and Elections or Finance and Tax committees continue initiatives started during his tenure as Chair of the Palm Beach County Commission? (Source leads: Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners meeting minutes [2018–2024] vs. Florida Senate legislative bill texts).
Research text: Gemini browser session, 2026-10-04. Officeholder and county coverage: Florida Senate directory. The graph keeps these leads separate from the reference office record.