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Anna Eskamani
2022 - Present
2026
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Anna Eskamani (Democratic Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 42. She assumed office on November 8, 2022. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Eskamani (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 42. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Anna V. Eskamani was born and lives in Orlando, Florida. Eskamani graduated from University High School in 2008. She earned bachelor's degrees and master's degrees from the University of Central Florida in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Eskamani's career experience includes working as a nonprofit professional. She has served on the board of the Winter Park Playhouse, as a member of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee of the HOPE Partnership, and as Florida's state lead of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Eskamani was assigned to the following committees:
- Infrastructure Strategies Committee (decommissioned)
- State Affairs Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2021-2022
Eskamani was assigned to the following committees:
- Ways and Means Committee, Democratic Ranking Member
- Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
2019-2020
Eskamani was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Anna Eskamani defeated Greg Pull in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 42 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Anna Eskamani (D) | 58.9 | 58,055 |
| Greg Pull (R) | 41.1 | 40,571 | ||
| Total votes: 98,626 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anna Eskamani advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 42.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Greg Pull advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 42.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Eskamani received the following endorsements.
Pledges
Eskamani signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Anna Eskamani defeated Bonnie Jackson in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 42 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anna Eskamani (D) | 56.6 | 43,103 |
 | Bonnie Jackson (R) | 43.4 | 33,014 | |
| Total votes: 76,117 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anna Eskamani advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 42.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Zane Matter (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 42
Bonnie Jackson defeated David Dwyer in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 42 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bonnie Jackson | 54.1 | 6,967 |
| David Dwyer | 45.9 | 5,916 | ||
| Total votes: 12,883 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Apryl Campbell (R)
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 47
Incumbent Anna Eskamani defeated Jeremy Sisson in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 47 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anna Eskamani (D) | 59.0 | 59,494 |
 | Jeremy Sisson (R) | 41.0 | 41,321 | |
| Total votes: 100,815 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Anna Eskamani advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 47.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 47
Jeremy Sisson defeated Kevin Morenski in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 47 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeremy Sisson | 58.3 | 7,021 |
 | Kevin Morenski | 41.7 | 5,029 | |
| Total votes: 12,050 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 47
Anna Eskamani defeated Stockton Reeves in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 47 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anna Eskamani (D) | 57.3 | 46,218 |
| Stockton Reeves (R) | 42.7 | 34,433 | ||
| Total votes: 80,651 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 47
Anna Eskamani advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 47 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lou Forges (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 47
Stockton Reeves defeated Mikaela Nix in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 47 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Stockton Reeves | 54.5 | 7,853 | |
| Mikaela Nix | 45.5 | 6,544 | ||
| Total votes: 14,397 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Anna Eskamani completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Eskamani's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Born and raised in Orlando, she’s the daughter of working-class immigrants who came to the US in search of the American Dream. Anna went to public schools in Orange County and then to the UCF where she earned dual degrees as an undergrad and graduate student. She is now getting her PhD in Public Affairs, works in the nonprofit sector, and is proud to be a State House Representative in the FL Legislature.
A bridge builder, Anna ran for office for the first time in 2018, flipping her legislative seat and making history as the first Iranian-American elected to any public office in Florida. Before running for office, she served as a Senior Director at her local Planned Parenthood affiliate.
In 2020 she won her re-election by an overwhelming majority and has been championing critical issues like economic justice, environmental protection, climate change, health care access, equality for all, funding for public schools and support of arts and culture.
She's been a leading voice in carrying Florida through the COVID19 pandemic too, using her own salary to help families in need and in 2022 she secured a one-year tax break for all children’s diapers, an exemption which began on July 1st.
A problem solver with a track record of kind sacrifice, endless hard work, and iron-clad values, Anna is known across the state and nation as a leader who is unbothered, unbossed, and committed to the people of FL.- While Tallahassee politicians are focused on stealing women’s rights, silencing teachers and pushing culture wars, we're fighting to help parents feed their families, seniors afford their medicine, small businesses create jobs and everyone have an affordable place to live.
- My parents worked seven days a week to pay the rent and keep food on the table. Today it’s even harder for families. I will always fight to deliver relief to Florida families and hold corrupt price gougers accountable.
- Whether it's reproductive rights, environmental protection, public education, health care access, housing affordability, tax policy, public safety or equality -- Anna is someone who solves problems, and focuses on everyday people.
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2020
Anna Eskamani did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Education: Anna is a graduate of Orange County Public Schools and believes that all students have a right to a high quality education that prepares them to succeed in a global economy. Healthcare: Anna believes that health care is a human right, not a privilege. She will fight everyday to ensure that all Floridians ? regardless of pre-existing conditions ? have access to world-class health care. Environment: Anna believes that Florida's future economy relies on protecting and preserving our natural resources, from waterways to beaches. As the Sunshine State, we should be the global leader in renewable energy, especially solar.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Health care access, environmental protection, public education, reducing gun violence, and government accountability.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
My Mom. She passed away when I was thirteen years old and I think about her every minute. She worked hard her entire life, and never had the chance to achieve the full American Dream.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honesty, authenticity, and empathy.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Respond to the needs of your constituents, pass a balanced budget, fight for those who do not have a voice, and hold special interests accountable.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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2022
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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19.
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2019
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In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 42 |
Officeholder Florida House of Representatives District 42 |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Fred Hawkins (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 42 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Mike Miller (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 47 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Paula Stark (R) |
