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Jennifer Canady
Jennifer Canady (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 50. She assumed office on November 8, 2022. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Canady (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 50. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Jennifer Canady was born in Lakeland, Florida. Canady graduated from Kathleen High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University and a master's degree from the University of South Florida. Canady's career experience includes working as a teacher and the director of the RISE Institute at Lakeland Christian School.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Canady 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 50
Incumbent Jennifer Canady and Carlos Gamez are running in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 50 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 50
Incumbent Jennifer Canady defeated Bonnie Patterson-James in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 50 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Canady (R) | 62.6 | 49,635 |
 | Bonnie Patterson-James (D) | 37.4 | 29,627 | |
| Total votes: 79,262 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Bonnie Patterson-James advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 50.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Carlos Gamez (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jennifer Canady advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 50.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Canady received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled. Jennifer Canady won election in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 50.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 50
Jennifer Canady defeated Phillip Walker in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 50 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Canady | 63.5 | 17,245 |
 | Phillip Walker | 36.5 | 9,921 | |
| Total votes: 27,166 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Richard Furman (R)
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 50 |
Officeholder Florida House of Representatives District 50 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Rene Plasencia (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 50 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
