Brian Nathan | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office March 24, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Jay Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Hillsborough Community College University of Tampa (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 2003–2008 |
Brian Nathan is an American Navy veteran, labor leader, and politician who has served in the Florida Senate since March 2026, representing the 14th district in Hillsborough County.12 He succeeded Jay Collins after Governor Ron DeSantis appointed the former as Lieutenant Governor of Florida. He narrowly defeated Josie Tomkow in the special election.3 Nathan will be running against Tomkow again to retain the seat in the November general election.4
References
References
- Taylor, Janelle (August 14, 2025). "Union worker first Democrat to jump into SD 14 Special Election". Florida Politics. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- Taylor, Janelle Irwin. "Brian Nathan edges out Josie Tomkow in SD 14 as she pledges a rematch in November". Florida Politics. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- https://www.fox13news.com/news/democrat-brian-nathan-upsets-republican-josie-tomkow-race-senate-district-14-unofficial-results.amp
- Mendoza, Jesse (April 3, 2026). "Brian Nathan pivots from upset win to governing sprint as rematch with Josie Tomkow looms". Florida Politics. Retrieved April 4, 2026.