Hillsborough County, Florida

Florida Senate District 14

2 candidates are tracked for Florida Senate District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Nathan and Josie Tomkow. Candidate information follows official Hillsborough County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Brian Nathan (Democratic), Josie Tomkow (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Florida Senate District 14; Brian Nathan is the sitting member, per the Florida Senate' official roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the August 18 primary or advanced unopposed; minor-party and no-party-affiliation candidates qualify directly for the November ballot. The field is the Florida Division of Elections' certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Brian Nathan

Democratic · Incumbent

Biography

Brian Nathan's occupation is listed as electrician, and he served in the U.S. Navy as a cryptologist technician from 2003 to 2008 before earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa, according to the Florida Senate's official biography page, which also notes his affiliation with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 915. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

Josie Tomkow

Republican

Biography

Josie Tomkow, of a Polk County cattle-ranching family, served in the Florida House from 2018 to 2026, according to Florida Voice News. She resigned to run in a March 2026 special election for Senate District 14, and after that race she is the Republican candidate in the November general election with the backing of Senate Republican leadership. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Florida Senate District 14 in 2026?

When is the Florida Senate District 14 election in Florida?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Florida are on the Florida election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Sources

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Candidate roster from official Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-12. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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