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Melanie Griffin (Florida)

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Melanie Griffin
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Elections and appointments
Last election
January 13, 2026

Melanie Griffin (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 14. Griffin was disqualified from the special Republican primary scheduled on January 13, 2026.

Elections

2026

See also: Florida state legislative special elections, 2026

General election

The general election will occur on March 24, 2026.

Special general election for Florida State Senate District 14

Brian Nathan (D) and Josie Tomkow (R) are running in the special general election for Florida State Senate District 14 on March 24, 2026.

Candidate
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Brian Nathan (D)
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Josie Tomkow (R)

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Democratic primary

The Democratic primary scheduled for January 13, 2026, was canceled. Brian Nathan (D) advanced from the special Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 14 without appearing on the ballot.

Republican primary

The Republican primary scheduled for January 13, 2026, was canceled. Josie Tomkow (R) advanced from the special Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 14 without appearing on the ballot.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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Campaign themes

2026

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Campaign finance summary

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Current members of the Florida State Senate
Leadership
Senate President:Ben Albritton
Majority Leader:Jim Boyd
Senators
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Don Gaetz (R)
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Tom Leek (R)
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Jim Boyd (R)
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Ed Hooper (R)
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