Democrat Jennifer Jenkins now says she’ll run for CD 8 seat in Brevard County

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 368

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Former Brevard County Democratic school board member Jennifer Jenkins, at one time a candidate for U.S. Senate, is dropping her bid against Republican Randy Fine in Florida’s Sixth Congressional District and will run instead in Florida’s Eight District, now held by Republican Mike Haridopolos.

Several Democratic and Republican challengers are expected to switch their races for Congress now that the congressional map has been significantly altered by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature.

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