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Democrat
Jennifer Jenkins
FL-08 Democratic nominee?
$644.00
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
EducationUniversity of Central Florida (graduate)
Notable personal detailsJennifer Jenkins is a Florida Democrat and former member of the Brevard County School Board (District 3), first elected in 2020 after defeating Tina Descovich. She is a speech-language pathologist and has been active in education policy debates in Brevard County. Jenkins has run for federal office in Florida and is a 2026 candidate for the U.S. House associated with Florida’s 8th Congressional District.
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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 updatedJun 12, 2026
Jennifer Jenkins is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 election cycle, but the provided summaries do not give specific details about her own campaign activity or results. The broader reporting focuses on ballot access, redistricting fights, and shifting Democratic prospects in Florida and other states. Based on the available information, her recent news appears tied to the changing election landscape rather than a clearly reported personal development.
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Articles
BRBaton Rouge Advocate1 month ago
Louisiana leaders plan to pause Congressional elections
Neutral
NNewsBreak3 months ago
Democratic doctors run for Congress to challenge Trump, RFK Jr.
Positive
NNewsweek3 months ago
Democrats’ Chances of Defeating Republicans To Flip Florida: New Poll
Positive
TDTallahassee Democrat1 month ago
Florida election deadlines, races, how vote by mail in 2026
Neutral
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$565.3K
$424.0K
$282.6K
$141.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$565.3K
$251.4K
$313.8K
$20.9K
Source: FEC
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