Jennifer Adams (Florida)

Jennifer Adams

Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. House Florida District 7

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Winter Park High School

Bachelor's

University of Florida

Graduate

Washington University in St. Louis

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Birthplace

Florida

Profession

Mediator

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Jennifer Adams (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 7th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Jennifer Adams was born in Florida. She earned a high school diploma from Winter Park High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida, and a graduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Her career experience includes working as a mediator.

Elections

2026

See also: Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Florida District 7

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 7 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Cory Mills (R)
		Jennifer Adams (D)
	Submit photo	George Bock (D)
	Submit photo	Benjamin Ewers (D)
		Marialana Kinter (D)
		Noah Widmann (D)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mike Wilnau (R)

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2024

See also: Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2024

Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Democratic primary)

Florida's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 20 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Florida District 7

Incumbent Cory Mills defeated Jennifer Adams in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 7 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cory Mills (R)	56.5	233,937
		Jennifer Adams (D)	43.5	179,917

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 413,854
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 7

Jennifer Adams defeated Allek Pastrana and Tatiana Fernandez in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 7 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jennifer Adams	62.6	23,191
		Allek Pastrana	21.2	7,844
		Tatiana Fernandez	16.2	5,982

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,017
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7

Incumbent Cory Mills defeated Michael Johnson in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 7 on August 20, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Cory Mills	80.9	43,096
		Michael Johnson	19.1	10,188

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 53,284
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Derrick Brantley (R)

Endorsements

Adams received the following endorsements.

• State Sen. Lori Berman (D)
• State Sen. Shevrin Jones (D)

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a native Floridian who grew up in Central Florida & actually lives in the District, Jennifer Adams is ready to fight for all in the community that helped her grow & persevere, first as a competitive student-athlete, then as a parent, small-business owner, advocate for other survivors of domestic violence & a community leader able to champion positive change with bipartisan legislation & support & now as a candidate to better represent all of us in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. Her tenacity is not only learned, it’s inherited. Both of Jennifer’s grandfathers proudly served in the military; her mom is a former elementary school teacher & her dad was the first scholarship-receiving football player to graduate with an architectural degree from the University of Florida.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Having survived domestic abuse & the devastation it wreaks on victims & their families, Jennifer knows what it means to overcome adversity & not only survive but thrive. She turned pain into purpose & went back to school to earn graduate degrees in Policy from Washington University in St. Louis' Brown School & another from its College of Law so she could learn more about the legislative process, to help others & fix a broken family court/legal system.
• Jennifer has more than 15 years of experience in community engagement, legislative policymaking, mediation, and communications. As a graduate of Winter Park High and University of Florida, Jennifer is humbled to have been honored as a Bob Graham Center for Public Service Women in Leadership honoree and an Orlando Economic Partnership Political Leadership Institute graduate. Jennifer has also given back to her community & country having served as the advocacy chair for the League of Women Voters of Florida and on numerous non-profit and government advisory boards in areas such as: transportation, healthcare, equal rights, fair courts, economic growth, international diplomacy, parks, youth sports, juvenile justice, sustainability & more.
• As a parent, Jennifer wants all children and families to have access to economic opportunity, affordable & quality childcare and caregiving, housing, healthcare, education, livable wages & jobs, safe & sustainable communities, and more. As a neighbor, she wants us all to work together to find common ground for the greater good of us all & to identify better solutions regardless of ideology or party affiliation. We need leaders willing to step up and solve problems - not more self-serving and divisive politicians who care more about helping themselves than the people they are elected to represent.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

See above.

What legacy would you like to leave?

As a member of Congress, I would aspire to leave a legacy of collaboration, integrity, and being a champion for teamwork and positive change. I would want to be remembered as someone who prioritized the needs of constituents and worked tirelessly to bridge divides between differing viewpoints.

Additionally, I would hope to inspire future lawmakers and our next generation of leaders to prioritize bipartisanship and to foster a political climate where dialogue is encouraged over divisiveness. Creating lasting change requires not only sound legislation but also the ability to bring people together to work towards common goals. Ultimately, my legacy would be about empowering individuals and communities to come together to thrive in an inclusive and inspiring society.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is crucial for fostering a productive environment in Congress. It encourages dialogue and understanding among lawmakers who may have differing priorities and ideologies. Through compromise, we can address pressing issues by blending ideas and creating policies that resonate with a wider audience. This approach often results in more comprehensive solutions that are less likely to be overturned by future administrations as they enjoy broader support. Ultimately, compromise is about recognizing our shared goals and working together to achieve them, even if it means making some sacrifices for the greater good of us all along the way.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Congresswoman Lois Frankel, Sheriff John Mina, Florida Senators Shevrin Jones, Lori Berman, Tracie Davis, Tina Polsky, Honorable Betty Castor, Dick Batchelor, Alex Sink, Mayor Jerry Demings, Commissioner Tony Ortiz, Property Appraiser Amy Mercado, Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate, United Auto Workers, Ironworkers, Pipefitters, Electrical Workers, Florida Dems Environmental Caucus and Orlando Sentinel.

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Jennifer Adams campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Florida District 7	Candidacy Declared general	$35,056	$29,925
2024*	U.S. House Florida District 7	Lost general	$277,066	$277,060
Grand total			$312,122	$306,985
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

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Florida's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ashley Moody (R)

Rick Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Jimmy Patronis (R)

District 2

Neal Dunn (R)

District 3

Kat Cammack (R)

District 4

Aaron Bean (R)

District 5

John Rutherford (R)

District 6

Randy Fine (R)

District 7

Cory Mills (R)

District 8

Mike Haridopolos (R)

District 9

Darren Soto (D)

District 10

Maxwell Frost (D)

District 11

Daniel Webster (R)

District 12

Gus Bilirakis (R)

District 13

Anna Luna (R)

District 14

Kathy Castor (D)

District 15

Laurel Lee (R)

District 16

Vern Buchanan (R)

District 17

Greg Steube (R)

District 18

Scott Franklin (R)

District 19

Byron Donalds (R)

District 20

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)

District 21

Brian Mast (R)

District 22

Lois Frankel (D)

District 23

Jared Moskowitz (D)

District 24

Frederica Wilson (D)

District 25

Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)

District 26

Mario Diaz-Balart (R)

District 27

Maria Elvira Salazar (R)

District 28

Carlos Gimenez (R)

Republican Party (22)

Democratic Party (8)