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Jennifer Jenkins

U.S. House District 8

2026 Florida U.S. House District 8 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 15, 2026

Overview

Official Florida records identify Jennifer Jenkins as a qualified Democratic filing for U.S. House District 8. Final ballot placement has not yet been established from a current official ballot artifact.

Current race
2026 Florida U.S. House District 8 — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 8 · Democratic · Candidate
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2026 General Election

United States Representative

District 8

Jennifer Jenkins

Democrat

Post Office Box 372172

1071 S. Patrick Dr., Suite 101

Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Status: Qualified

Date Filed: 05/19/2026

Date Qualified: 06/10/2026

Method: Paid Qualifying Fee

Official and campaign contacts

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Florida candidate filing

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Post Office Box 372172 · 1071 S. Patrick Dr., Suite 101 · Satellite Beach, FL 32937

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Post Office Box 372172

1071 S. Patrick Dr., Suite 101

Satellite Beach, FL 32937

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[email protected]

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FEC committee ID: C00918474

FEC committee name: JENNIFER JENKINS FOR U.S. CONGRESS

Published email: [email protected]

Published email: [email protected]

Published website: https://www.jenkinsforfl.com/

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Experience

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Meet Jennifer Jenkins

Candidate-stated

The daughter of a corrections officer and a mother living with a disability, Jennifer grew up in a working-class family. Florida’s affordability crisis isn’t theoretical to her. She and her husband have both worked multiple jobs to make ends meet.

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The daughter of a corrections officer and a mother living with a disability, Jennifer grew up in a working-class family. Florida’s affordability crisis isn’t theoretical to her. She and her husband have both worked multiple jobs to make ends meet.

Meet Jennifer Jenkins

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Jennifer built her career in education, working to ensure that every child has a chance to succeed. She served on the Brevard County School Board, taking on career politicians and extremists, making national headlines in 2020 when she defeated the co-founder of Moms for Liberty in a district Donald Trump won by double digits.

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Jennifer built her career in education, working to ensure that every child has a chance to succeed. She served on the Brevard County School Board, taking on career politicians and extremists, making national headlines in 2020 when she defeated the co-founder of Moms for Liberty in a district Donald Trump won by double digits.

Jennifer Jenkins is a mom, an educator, and a common-sense fighter for Florida’s families.

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The daughter of a corrections officer and a mother living with disability, Jennifer grew up in a working-class family. Florida’s affordability crisis isn’t theoretical to her. She and her husband have both worked multiple jobs to make ends meet.

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The daughter of a corrections officer and a mother living with disability, Jennifer grew up in a working-class family. Florida’s affordability crisis isn’t theoretical to her. She and her husband have both worked multiple jobs to make ends meet.

Jennifer Jenkins is a mom, an educator, and a common-sense fighter for Florida’s families.

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Jennifer lives in Satellite Beach with her husband, a middle school history and civics teacher, and their daughter, who attends Brevard Public Schools.

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Jennifer lives in Satellite Beach with her husband, a middle school history and civics teacher, and their daughter, who attends Brevard Public Schools.

Positions and priorities

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Florida,It's not fine.

Candidate position

A wealthy former casino executive, he’s made a career out of putting himself and his extreme agenda first — while Floridians are left paying the price.

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A wealthy former casino executive, he’s made a career out of putting himself and his extreme agenda first — while Floridians are left paying the price.

Jennifer Jenkins is a mom, an educator, and a common-sense fighter for Florida’s families.

Candidate position

Jennifer went on to found Educated We Stand, a national organization dedicated to protecting families across the country from political extremism in public education. She built a national grassroots movement that flipped extremist-held school board seats, and won nearly 80% of endorsed races.

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Jennifer went on to found Educated We Stand, a national organization dedicated to protecting families across the country from political extremism in public education. She built a national grassroots movement that flipped extremist-held school board seats, and won nearly 80% of endorsed races.

Affordability

Candidate position

Jennifer understands Florida’s cost crisis because she lives it. From groceries to property insurance, everyday expenses are out of control. In Congress, she will:

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Jennifer understands Florida’s cost crisis because she lives it. From groceries to property insurance, everyday expenses are out of control. In Congress, she will:

Public Safety

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The daughter of a corrections officer, Jennifer Jenkins has always stood with law enforcement. She also knows that safety requires trust, not fear. In Congress, she will:

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The daughter of a corrections officer, Jennifer Jenkins has always stood with law enforcement. She also knows that safety requires trust, not fear. In Congress, she will:

Jennifer Jenkins is a mom, an educator, and a common-sense fighter for Florida’s families.

Candidate position

Now, Jennifer is running for Congress to take that same courage and determination to Washington. She’ll fight to lower costs, address the broken property insurance system, protect health care, and ensure every Floridian has the freedom to thrive.

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Now, Jennifer is running for Congress to take that same courage and determination to Washington. She’ll fight to lower costs, address the broken property insurance system, protect health care, and ensure every Floridian has the freedom to thrive.

Affordability

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Oppose reckless tariffs that drive up the cost of everyday goods.

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Oppose reckless tariffs that drive up the cost of everyday goods.

Public Safety

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Ensure first responders have stable funding, training, and mental health support.

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Ensure first responders have stable funding, training, and mental health support.

Affordability

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Fight for tax and cost-of-living policies that put working families first, not special interests.

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Fight for tax and cost-of-living policies that put working families first, not special interests.

Public Safety

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Support evidence-based public safety strategies that reduce violence and recidivism.

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Support evidence-based public safety strategies that reduce violence and recidivism.

Affordability

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While GOP leadership has stood with MAGA extremists who cut Medicaid and allowed Affordable Care Act Subsidies to expire, families are seeing health insurance premiums spike. Jennifer will:

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While GOP leadership has stood with MAGA extremists who cut Medicaid and allowed Affordable Care Act Subsidies to expire, families are seeing health insurance premiums spike. Jennifer will:

Public Safety

Candidate position

Protect the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens and immigrants alike, because safety and civil liberties go hand in hand.

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Protect the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens and immigrants alike, because safety and civil liberties go hand in hand.

Affordability

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Expand Medicaid so Floridians aren’t forced into emergency care or medical debt.

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Expand Medicaid so Floridians aren’t forced into emergency care or medical debt.

Public Safety

Candidate position

Jennifer Jenkins took on the co-founder of Moms for Liberty and won. On the Brevard County School Board, she fought back against culture war distractions to deliver results for students, parents, and teachers. In Congress, she will:

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Jennifer Jenkins took on the co-founder of Moms for Liberty and won. On the Brevard County School Board, she fought back against culture war distractions to deliver results for students, parents, and teachers. In Congress, she will:

Affordability

Candidate position

Restore and strengthen ACA subsidies to lower premiums immediately.

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Restore and strengthen ACA subsidies to lower premiums immediately.

Public Safety

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Protect the U.S. Department of Education and federal civil rights enforcement in schools.

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Protect the U.S. Department of Education and federal civil rights enforcement in schools.

Affordability

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Protect coverage for pre-existing conditions and invest in access to mental health care.

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Protect coverage for pre-existing conditions and invest in access to mental health care.

Public Safety

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Fully fund IDEA and defend Section 504, ensuring students with disabilities receive the supports they are guaranteed by law.

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Fully fund IDEA and defend Section 504, ensuring students with disabilities receive the supports they are guaranteed by law.

Public Safety

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Expand Title I and invest in teachers, classrooms, and student mental health.

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Expand Title I and invest in teachers, classrooms, and student mental health.

Public record

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$697,538.88
Total disbursements
$564,774.02
Cash on hand
$132,764.86
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H6FL06399

Name: JENKINS, JENNIFER

Office: House

State: FL

District: FL08

Coverage start: 2025-07-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $697538.88

Total disbursements: $564774.02

Cash on hand: $132764.86

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    Florida candidate detail — account 90831

    Florida Division of Elections

    Open Florida Division of Elections

    Link checked September 14, 2026.

  2. Campaign-finance record

    JENKINS, JENNIFER — candidate overview

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission

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  3. Official campaign contact filing

    JENNIFER JENKINS FOR U.S. CONGRESS — current Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission

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  4. Candidate-provided

    Jennifer Jenkins campaign source 1

    Jennifer Jenkins campaign

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    Jennifer Jenkins campaign

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    Open Jennifer Jenkins campaign

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    Jennifer Jenkins campaign

    Open Jennifer Jenkins campaign

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