State Senator, District 14 candidates

Josie Tomkow

Brian Nathan

Candidates listed as they appear on the ballot.

Josie Tomkow

Brian Nathan

Josie Tomkow

Brian Nathan

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Josie Tomkow

Josie Tomkow is a politician running for the Florida State Senate to represent District 14. Tomkow is a 7th-generation Floridian and a 3rd-generation cattle rancher who holds a B.A. from the University of Florida. She built a prominent early career in state politics, winning a special election to the Florida House of Representatives in 2018 at just 22 years old and serving through 2026. During her final stretch in the House, she held considerable policy influence as the Chair of the Health & Human Services Committee. To verify information regarding past or future special election campaigns for Senate District 14, please consult official Florida legislative and election resources.

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Brian Nathan

Brian Nathan, a Navy veteran, union electrician, and Florida state senator, says his “steel-toed integrity” guides his advocacy for working families and seniors. His priorities include lowering living costs, holding insurance and utility companies accountable, opposing higher taxes and fees, and strengthening residents’ voices in Tallahassee. His career spans military service and electrical work across Florida as an IBEW apprentice, electrician, and foreman.

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Position on major issues

Abortion and reproductive policy

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Agriculture and rural policy

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Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

Apr 28, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Civil rights and freedoms

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Criminal justice and policing

Law enforcement supports Josie because she has always support their mission of keeping us safe, including working with the federal government to ensure that criminal illegal aliens are deported to their country of origin.

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Voted Yes on Correctional Facilities Financing and Capital Improvements

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Economy, jobs and wages

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Bringing good paying jobs to our community that have strong safety protections and benefits so families can thrive

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Education

Josie Tomkow helped create a NEW financial literacy course for high school students to make sure they’re prepare for the workforce and understand the importance of budgeting, saving, and investing. Read full quote

Fully funding our schools so kids can get a high-quality education

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Voted Yes on Higher Education

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Pre-K-12 Education

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Elections and voting

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Energy

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Environment and climate

Combatting Flooding and Make Hillsborough More Resilient Every neighborhood in Hillsborough County has been affected by hurricanes and the flooding that comes from it. Read full quote

Taking on corporate polluters to keep Tampa Bay healthy and clean

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Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Firearms policy

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Government reform

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Making healthcare more accessible and transparent so working families, seniors, and veterans get the care they need

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Voted Yes on Judges

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Healthcare

Josie believes that mothers need more care after child birth – that’s why she fought to extend healthcare coverage will allow mothers to address critical needs that can arise after childbirth, including chronic conditions and postpartum depression. Read full quote

Making healthcare more accessible and transparent so working families, seniors, and veterans get the care they need

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Voted Yes on Health Care

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Housing

As a State Representative, Josie Tomkow has voted on billions in tax cuts aimed to help working Floridians put more money back in their pockets – including permanent sales tax holiday’s for back-to-school items, disaster preparedness items, state park admissions, life jackets, outdoor equipment and more. Read full quote

Lowering the cost of housing so families and seniors can stay in the communities they call home

In the state senate he’s keeping his promises to lower the cost of living for working families. Read full quote

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Immigration

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Infrastructure and transportation

Combatting Flooding and Make Hillsborough More Resilient Every neighborhood in Hillsborough County has been affected by hurricanes and the flooding that comes from it. Read full quote

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Voted Yes on Department of Management Services

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

Voted Yes on State Agency Law Enforcement Radio System

May 12, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Local control

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National security and foreign policy

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Taxes and government spending

Stopping plans that would raise taxes and fees on working families, seniors, renters, and small business owners

In the state senate he’s keeping his promises to lower the cost of living for working families. Read full quote

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Voted No on Property Tax Administration

Jun 2, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Technology and privacy

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Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

Apr 28, 2026 · Passed · Source: Open States, linked to official Florida Senate records.

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Veterans

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Making healthcare more accessible and transparent so working families, seniors, and veterans get the care they need

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State Senator, District 14

Meet the candidates

Josie Tomkow

Brian Nathan

Common Ground

Position on major issues