Lateresa Jones
FL-22 Republican nominee?
$94.5K
AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationFlorida
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Notable personal detailsLateresa Ann Jones is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House and has filed/qualified in Florida state election records for the 2026 cycle. She has previously run for U.S. House in Florida, including campaigns associated with Florida’s 20th district (2020), 10th district (2022), and 9th district (2024). Her 2026 federal candidacy paperwork lists a campaign committee named "ELECT LA JONES" and a Hollywood, Florida address.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding VA healthcare access and reducing wait times for veterans; does not provide a clear, detailed position on broader federal healthcare policy (e.g., Affordable Care Act, Medicare for All, public option, or market-based reforms) on the campaign issues pages.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes strong support for law enforcement, funding for police, and enforcement-first strategies to combat gun violence while stating those strategies should respect Second Amendment rights. The campaign platform does not call for new gun bans or expanded federal restrictions and prioritizes community policing and enforcement measures.
News
Lateresa Jones is in the news because she is one of several Black Democratic candidates running in Florida’s newly reshaped 20th Congressional District. The new map has changed the primary field and raised concerns about vote splitting in a historically Black district. The broader redistricting fight has also reduced the number of Democratic-leaning seats in Florida and is being challenged in court.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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