Brian Nathan is an American Navy veteran, labor leader, and politician who has served in the Florida Senate since March 2026, representing the 14th district in Hillsborough County.[1][2] He succeeded Jay Collins after Governor Ron DeSantis appointed the former as Lieutenant Governor of Florida. He narrowly defeated Josie Tomkow in the special election.[3] Nathan will be running against Tomkow again to retain the seat in the November general election.[4]
References
- ^ Taylor, Janelle (August 14, 2025). “Union worker first Democrat to jump into SD 14 Special Election”. Florida Politics. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Janelle Irwin. “Brian Nathan edges out Josie Tomkow in SD 14 as she pledges a rematch in November”. Florida Politics. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- ^ https://www.fox13news.com/news/democrat-brian-nathan-upsets-republican-josie-tomkow-race-senate-district-14-unofficial-results.amp
- ^ Mendoza, Jesse (April 3, 2026). “Brian Nathan pivots from upset win to governing sprint as rematch with Josie Tomkow looms”. Florida Politics. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
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