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Jay Trumbull
Lauren Donahoo
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Jay Trumbull
Lauren Donahoo
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Jay Trumbull is a politician currently serving as the incumbent Florida State Senator representing District 2. First elected to the State Senate in November 2022, Trumbull previously spent eight years serving in the Florida House of Representatives (2014–2022). Professionally, he is a small business owner based out of Panama City.
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Lauren Donahoo is a candidate for the Florida State Senate, District 2. Donahoo has a 20-year career in Florida healthcare, starting as a phlebotomist and working as a licensed practical nurse, unit manager, and public health professional. She earned degrees from Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida. Her background includes pandemic response work, emergency coordination during Hurricane Irma, and addressing the regional opioid crisis as a treatment program nurse.
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The values of our Panhandle are faith, family, and freedom. Jay has a record of standing strong for religious freedom, free speech for conservatives on college campuses, and for our gun rights. Jay is 100% pro-life and has been a champion for senior safety.
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Voted Yes on OGSR/Aquaculture Records
Voted Yes on Chemicals in Consumer Products
Voted Yes on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
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Voted Yes on Commencement of Civil Actions
Promotes civil protections and social inclusivity
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https://votedonahoo.com/
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Voted Yes on Child Pornography Terminology
Voted Yes on Criteria for Determining Criminal Gang Membership
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Voted Yes on Labor Pool Act
Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission
Voted Yes on Public Employees Relations Commission
Lauren knows what it means to work weekends, stay on call, and put patients first. She will stand up for the nurses, teachers, first responders, and working families who keep the Panhandle running.
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https://votedonahoo.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930020600/https://votedonahoo.com
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Voted Yes on Higher Education
Voted Yes on Pre-K-12 Education
Voted Yes on Education
Supports K-12 public school funding and higher teacher pay.
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https://votedonahoo.com/
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Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives
Voted Yes on Rural Electric Cooperatives
Voted Yes on Utility Service Restrictions
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Voted Yes on Petroleum Cleanup Programs
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Did not vote on Former Phosphate Mining Lands
Advocates for clean water and conservation initiatives.
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https://votedonahoo.com/
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The values of our Panhandle are faith, family, and freedom. Jay has a record of standing strong for religious freedom, free speech for conservatives on college campuses, and for our gun rights. Jay is 100% pro-life and has been a champion for senior safety.
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Voted Yes on Judges
Voted Yes on Pub. Rec./Crime Victims
Voted Yes on Reporting the Receipt of Gifts or Honoraria
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Healthcare and Social Appropriations: As the Senate’s Health and Human Services budget architect, Trumbull plays a leading role in directing billions in public state funds. Read full quote
Lauren has seen what happens when families cannot afford care or find a doctor. She will fight to expand access, lower costs, and protect rural hospitals and nursing homes so Panhandle families can get care close to home.
As a nurse in an addiction treatment program, Lauren works with people fighting for their lives every single day. She will bring that front line experience to Tallahassee to strengthen mental health services and recovery programs.
From Hurricane Irma evacuations to the COVID response, Lauren has served through our toughest emergencies. She will make sure our communities have the public health and disaster readiness they deserve.
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https://votedonahoo.comArchived copy: https://web.archive.org/web/20260930020600/https://votedonahoo.com
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Jay has led the effort to lower the cost of property insurance for Floridians, and he believes there is more work to be done. He will always make it a priority for every homeowner in the Panhandle to have access to good, affordable property insurance.
Property Insurance and Affordable Housing: Trumbull treats property insurance market stability and the expansion of affordable housing options as primary cost-of-living priorities for his constituents, advocating for structural adjustments to keep families securely in their homes.
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Did not vote on Housing for Veterans
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https://www.jaytrumbull.com/priorities.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyj8BgRUMh0
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Voted Yes on Advertisements for Representation Services
Voted No on Immigration
Voted Yes on Immigration
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Northwest Florida District Funding: In the state’s 2026–2027 fiscal budget, Trumbull secured $88,884,483 in direct state funding for infrastructure across District 2. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Department of Management Services
Voted Yes on Documentary Stamp Tax Distributions
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Voted Yes on Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Voted Yes on Local Government Regulation of Chickees
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With Florida’s property values climbing at a record pace, our property taxes in many communities are beginning to hurt working families. Read full quote
Fiscal Conservatism and Low Taxes: Trumbull closely supports Governor Ron DeSantis's economic framework. He heavily champions balanced state budgets that systematically reduce state spending, preserve tax relief, pay down long-term state debt, and bolster healthy emergency cash reserves.
Northwest Florida District Funding: In the state’s 2026–2027 fiscal budget, Trumbull secured $88,884,483 in direct state funding for infrastructure across District 2. Read full quote
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https://www.jaytrumbull.com/priorities.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/jaytrumbulljr/
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Voted Yes on Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Voted Yes on Data Centers
Voted Yes on Local Government Cyber Security
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Jay helped lead the effort to pass unprecedented tax breaks for veterans and their families. Read full quote
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Voted Yes on Veterans Dental Care Grant Program
Voted Yes on Veteran and Spouse Nursing Home Beds
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Voted Yes on Dangerous Dogs
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Jay Trumbull
Lauren Donahoo
Jay Trumbull
Jay Trumbull is a politician currently serving as the incumbent Florida State Senator representing District 2. First elected to the State Senate in November 2022, Trumbull previously spent eight years serving in the Florida House of Representatives (2014–2022). Professionally, he is a small business owner based out of Panama City.
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Lauren Donahoo
Lauren Donahoo is a candidate for the Florida State Senate, District 2. Donahoo has a 20-year career in Florida healthcare, starting as a phlebotomist and working as a licensed practical nurse, unit manager, and public health professional. She earned degrees from Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida. Her background includes pandemic response work, emergency coordination during Hurricane Irma, and addressing the regional opioid crisis as a treatment program nurse.
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