Blue Wave Sparks Narrow Victory in Florida SD 14 Rematch Set for November
Democrat Brian Nathan narrowly defeated Republican Josie Tomkow in Florida’s Senate District 14 special election by about 408 votes (0.5%), a result seen as a potential November bellwether and enabling Nathan to replace Jay Collins, whom Gov. DeSantis tapped as lieutenant governor; Tomkow vowed a rematch in November. Nathan drew strong union support and had a fundraising edge in some aspects, though late voting favored Republican turnout. The night also included Hilary Holley’s win in the HD51 race.