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Jenna Persons-Mulicka
Jenna Persons-Mulicka (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 78. She assumed office on November 3, 2020. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Persons-Mulicka (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 78. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Jenna Persons was born in Naples, Florida, and lives in Fort Myers, Florida.[1] Persons graduated from Fort Myers High School.[2] She earned a B.A. in journalism from Evangel University in 2004, a B.A. in government from Evangel University in 2005, and a J.D. from George Washington University in 2008.[1] Persons' career experience includes working as an attorney.[1][3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Persons-Mulicka was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Persons-Mulicka was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Jenna Persons-Mulicka and Cindy Banyai are running in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 78 on November 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Jenna Persons-Mulicka defeated Howard Sapp in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 78 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R) | 59.9 | 49,129 |
 | Howard Sapp (D) | 40.1 | 32,908 | |
| Total votes: 82,037 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Howard Sapp advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 78.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jenna Persons-Mulicka advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 78.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Susan Frantz (R)
- Joshua Molandes (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Persons-Mulicka received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Jenna Persons-Mulicka defeated Howard Sapp in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 78 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R) | 62.7 | 39,416 |
| Howard Sapp (D) | 37.3 | 23,401 | |
| Total votes: 62,817 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Howard Sapp advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 78.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jenna Persons-Mulicka advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 78.
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 78
Jenna Persons-Mulicka defeated Shawn Williams in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 78 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R) | 57.5 | 52,464 |
 | Shawn Williams (D) | 42.5 | 38,792 | |
| Total votes: 91,256 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Shawn Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 78.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 78
Jenna Persons-Mulicka defeated Roger Lolly and Charlie Lynch in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 78 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jenna Persons-Mulicka | 59.1 | 11,499 |
| Roger Lolly | 26.3 | 5,122 | ||
 | Charlie Lynch | 14.6 | 2,835 | |
| Total votes: 19,456 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2024
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2022
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2020
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 78 |
Officeholder Florida House of Representatives District 78 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Heather Fitzenhagen (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 78 2020-Present |
Succeeded by - |
