Insurance & trade
Supports federal reinsurance and catastrophe backstops and opposes tariffs that increase consumer costs.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Jennifer Jenkins
Candidate for U.S. House · Florida · District 8
THE PERSON
Background
Jennifer Jenkins is an educator, former Brevard County School Board member and founder of the public-education advocacy organization Educated We Stand.
Roots
- Residence: Satellite Beach, Florida
- Career: Educator; Brevard County School Board member; advocacy organization founder
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Healthcare
Supports Medicaid expansion, restored ACA subsidies and protections for pre-existing conditions.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Public safety
Supports first-responder funding, training and mental-health support alongside constitutional protections.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Education
Supports retaining the Department of Education, fully funding IDEA and expanding Title I and school mental-health services.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 8 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 26, 2026.
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