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Democrat Brian Nathan wins special election for Hillsborough Senate seat

He beat Republican Josie Tomkow by just over 400 votes, but is not safe from a recount.

by Ray Roa March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

It’s been 224 days since Jay Collins resigned to become Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Lieutenant Governor. Tonight, voters in Florida’s Senate District 14 finally have a new state senator. Democrat Brian Nathan, a union leader and U.S. Navy Veteran, scratched out a victory over Republican Josie Tomkow in the special election that wrapped tonight, according to […]

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Special election voting is underway for the Hillsborough County Senate Seat vacated by Jay Collins

As of noon Tuesday, 41,613 people had voted in the SD14 race between Republican Josie Tomkow and Democrat Brian Nathan.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

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