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Democrat Brian Nathan Wins Florida Senate District 14 Election

3/25/2026

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Democrat Brian Nathan defeats Republican state Rep. Josie Tomkow to win Senate District 14 in the Tampa-based race.
The seat was previously held by Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
In 2022, Collins won by 9 percentage points, and Hillsborough County narrowly backed Trump by 3 points in 2024.
The election coincided with several other special elections in Florida's state Legislature.

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Democrat Brian Nathan defeats Republican state Rep. Josie Tomkow to win Senate District 14 in the Tampa-based race.
The seat was previously held by Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
In 2022, Collins won by 9 percentage points, and Hillsborough County narrowly backed Trump by 3 points in 2024.
The election coincided with several other special elections in Florida's state Legislature.