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Josie Tomkow
2022 - Present
2026
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Josie Tomkow (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 51. She assumed office on November 8, 2022. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Tomkow (Republican Party) is running in a special election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 14. She declared candidacy for the special Republican primary scheduled on January 13, 2026.[source]
Biography
Josie Tomkow was born in Tampa, Florida, and lives in Polk City, Florida.[1] Tomkow earned a B.A. in political science from the University of Florida. Her career experience includes working as a cattle rancher. Tomkow is affiliated with the Florida Farm Bureau and Florida Cattlemen’s Association.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Tomkow was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Tomkow was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Tomkow was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Tomkow was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Florida state legislative special elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on January 13, 2026. The general election will occur on March 24, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Special Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 14
Brian Nathan (D) is running in the special Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 14 on January 13, 2026.
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Republican primary
Special Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 14
Josie Tomkow (R) is running in the special Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 14 on January 13, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Josie Tomkow defeated Octavio Hernandez in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 51 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josie Tomkow (R) | 56.9 | 51,050 |
 | Octavio Hernandez (D) | 43.1 | 38,683 | |
| Total votes: 89,733 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Octavio Hernandez advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 51.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Josie Tomkow advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 51.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Tomkow received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Josie Tomkow won election in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 51.
Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Horace West (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Josie Tomkow defeated Bill Olson in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 51 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josie Tomkow | 67.4 | 13,882 |
 | Bill Olson | 32.6 | 6,713 | |
| Total votes: 20,595 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Josie Tomkow defeated Chris Cause in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josie Tomkow (R) | 58.8 | 57,449 |
 | Chris Cause (D) | 41.2 | 40,238 | |
| Total votes: 97,687 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Chris Cause advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Parker John Baro (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Josie Tomkow advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39.
2018
Regular election
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Josie Tomkow defeated Ricky Shirah in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josie Tomkow (R) | 58.5 | 38,877 |
 | Ricky Shirah (D) | 41.5 | 27,558 | |
| Total votes: 66,435 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39
Ricky Shirah advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on August 28, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39
Incumbent Josie Tomkow advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on August 28, 2018.
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Special election
A special election for the position of Florida House of Representatives District 39 was called for May 1, 2018. A special primary election was called for February 20, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was December 28, 2017.[3]
The seat became vacant following Neil Combee's (R) resignation on November 24, 2017. Combee resigned to take a job with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.[4]
Ricky Shirah ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Josie Tomkow defeated Jennifer Spath in the Republican primary. Tomkow defeated Shirah in the special election.[5][6]
General election
Special general election for Florida House of Representatives District 39
Josie Tomkow defeated Ricky Shirah in the special general election for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on May 1, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josie Tomkow (R) | 59.9 | 9,895 |
| Ricky Shirah (D) | 40.1 | 6,628 | |
| Total votes: 16,523 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39
Ricky Shirah advanced from the special Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on February 20, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39
Josie Tomkow defeated Jennifer Spath in the special Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 39 on February 20, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josie Tomkow | 63.6 | 4,316 |
| Jennifer Spath | 36.4 | 2,472 | ||
| Total votes: 6,788 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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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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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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2018
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In 2018, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 11.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Florida House of Representatives, "Josie Tomkow," accessed September 3, 2022
- ↑ FACEBOOK, "Josie Tomkow," accessed November 6, 2019
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Special Elections," accessed December 28, 2017
- ↑ Florida Politics, "Personnel note: Neil Combee tapped for USDA job," November 4, 2017
- ↑ Florida Department of State, "Candidate Listing for 2018 Special Election - House 39," accessed December 27, 2017
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Special Primary Election Results," February 20, 2018
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Tyler Sirois (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 51 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 39 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Doug Bankson (R) |
