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Jennifer Jenkins

Jennifer Jenkins

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida

Live Odds

Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.

Jennifer Jenkins is trading at 3% to win the FL-08 House winner? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleSpeech-language pathologist

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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Political 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.

Latest 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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Latest Polls

FL-08 House winner?

Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.

Polling Average
50%40%30%20%10%0%
38.5%
Jennifer Jenkins
J. Jenkins
Date (Start - End)SpreadJenkins
Polling Average
38.5%
InquireJul 27 - 29
42.0%
Public Policy PollingJul 17 - 18
35.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Campaign Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.

Total raisedCash on hand
$725.7K
$544.3K
$362.9K
$181.4K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$725.7K
$108.1K
$617.6K
$32.5K

Source: FEC

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