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Bonnie Jackson

Republican · Florida · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Florida House District 42, Florida

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Not official yetUpdated November 4, 2026

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Florida House District 42
Felipe Sousa Lazaballet won the race for Florida House District 42 with 62% of the vote, Florida Politics reported.Florida Politics, “Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet defeats Bonnie Jackson to succeed Anna Eskamani in HD 42”, November 4, 2026. Unofficial until certified.

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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Property tax relief and affordable housing
  • Support for law enforcement and firefighters
  • Healthcare pricing transparency
Biography

Bonnie Jackson is an attorney and business owner with more than 30 years in Central Florida who began her legal career as a prosecutor before moving into private practice, according to her campaign. She co-founded Jackson Law International and is a Republican candidate for Florida House District 42.

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Florida House District 42Florida · 2026Orange County sample ballot

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