University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab
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Democrat
Jennifer Jenkins
FL-08 Democratic nominee?
$2.0K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSchool Board Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundSpeech-language pathologist
Notable personal detailsJennifer Jenkins is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She previously served on the Brevard County School Board (District 3), first elected in 2020. Jenkins’ professional background includes work in education as a speech-language pathologist, and she has lived in Satellite Beach, Florida with her husband and daughter.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies that prioritize affordability for working families and criticizes tax breaks for billionaires while defending funding for programs like healthcare. Emphasizes lowering costs for Floridians and opposing legislation she describes as providing benefits to the wealthy at the expense of everyday Americans.
Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid in Florida, restoring and strengthening Affordable Care Act subsidies to lower premiums, protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, and investing in access to mental health care.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports access to abortion and says she will champion abortion rights and safe, healthy abortion access while opposing extremist restrictions. Positions emphasize protecting reproductive health as part of healthcare access for Floridians.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Jennifer Jenkins is in the news as a candidate in Florida’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, which has now been set for the Aug. 18 primary and Nov. 3 general election after filing closed. Recent coverage also points to a more competitive Florida political environment, with polls showing Democrats have a possible opening in the Senate race. Broader election reporting has also focused on Florida voting rules and deadlines that will shape the campaign.
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Articles
AOAround Osceola2 months ago
What your August 2026 election ballot looks like
Neutral
BRBaton Rouge Advocate3 months ago
Louisiana leaders plan to pause Congressional elections
Neutral
NNewsBreak5 months ago
Democratic doctors run for Congress to challenge Trump, RFK Jr.
Positive
NNewsweek5 months ago
Democrats’ Chances of Defeating Republicans To Flip Florida: New Poll
Positive
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Florida Democratic Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Jennifer Jenkins for Florida Democratic Senate nominee?
Alexander Vindman
Public figure
Alexander Vindman endorsed Jennifer Jenkins for Congress in Florida's 8th District
Tina Scott Polsky
Political organization
Tina Scott Polsky backed Jennifer Jenkins ahead of Jenkins's expected Senate campaign announcement
Laura Kelley
Political organization
Laura Kelley backed Jennifer Jenkins ahead of Jenkins's expected Senate campaign announcement
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$697.5K
$523.2K
$348.8K
$174.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$697.5K
$132.8K
$564.8K
$31.4K
Source: FEC