Jennifer Jenkins
Jennifer Jenkins (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 8th Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on August 18, 2026, was canceled.
Jenkins (Democratic Party) also ran in a special election to the U.S. Senate to represent Florida. She did not appear on the ballot for the special Democratic primary on August 18, 2026.
Jenkins was a member of the Brevard Public Schools school board in Florida, representing District 3. She assumed office on November 17, 2020. She left office on November 19, 2024. Jenkins did not run for re-election to Brevard Public Schools school board District 3 in 2024.
Elections
2026
See also: Florida's 8th Congressional District election, 2026
Florida's 8th Congressional District election, 2026 (August 18 Democratic primary)
Florida's 8th Congressional District election, 2026 (August 18 Republican primary)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. House Florida District 8
Incumbent Mike Haridopolos (R) and Jennifer Jenkins (D) are running in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 8 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Mike Haridopolos (R) | |
 | Jennifer Jenkins (D) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- George MacArthur (No Party Affiliation)
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for August 18, 2026, was canceled. Jennifer Jenkins (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 8 without appearing on the ballot.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Paul Dellinger (D)
- Colby Shock (D)
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for August 18, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Mike Haridopolos (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 8 without appearing on the ballot.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tom Comey (R)
- Jennifer Kleman (R)
- Tayla Plumer (R)
Independent Party of Florida primary
The Independent Party of Florida primary scheduled for August 18, 2026, was canceled.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lacey Villareal (Independent Party of Florida)
Endorsements
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2020
See also: Brevard Public Schools, Florida, elections (2020)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Brevard Public Schools school board District 3
Jennifer Jenkins won election outright against incumbent Tina Descovich in the primary for Brevard Public Schools school board District 3 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Jenkins (Nonpartisan) | 54.6 | 14,764 |
 | Tina Descovich (Nonpartisan) | 45.4 | 12,277 | |
| Total votes: 27,041 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. House Florida District 8 |
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