Joey Atkins
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Florida
Florida Democratic Senate nominee?
$217.7K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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0.1%chance to win
$217.7KAUG 19, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
LocationFlorida
BackgroundAttorney
Notable personal detailsJoey Mendoza Atkins is an attorney and Democratic candidate who previously ran for U.S. House in Florida's 26th congressional district in 2024. He has filed with the FEC as a challenger candidate for U.S. Senate in Florida for the 2026 cycle and has an authorized principal campaign committee, "JOEY MENDOZA ATKINS FOR SENATE." He was listed as a Democratic nominee for Florida's 26th congressional district in 2024.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering everyday costs and addressing affordability through cracking down on corporate price‑gouging, increasing housing supply, and securing federal funding for local infrastructure while stating those goals should be achieved "without raising taxes."
Healthcare
Supports lowering prescription drug prices, protecting coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, and expanding access to affordable care in rural and underserved communities through pragmatic policy reforms rather than single‑payer repeal or privatization.
Latest News
Joey Atkins is in the news as a candidate in Florida’s 2026 election cycle, with the Senate race now set for the Aug. 18 primary ballot and the Nov. 3 general election. Recent coverage also points to a competitive Florida political environment, with polls showing Democrats could have openings in statewide races. Separate reporting on voting rules and redistricting suggests the broader election landscape is still shifting, but no specific new development about Atkins is detailed in the summaries.
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Endorsements
1Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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