Brian Nathan

Brian Nathan
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 14th district
Assumed office
March 24, 2026
Preceded byJay Collins
Personal details
PartyDemocratic
EducationHillsborough Community College
University of Tampa (BA)
WebsiteCampaign website
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited 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.[1][2] 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

  1. ^ Taylor, Janelle (August 14, 2025). "Union worker first Democrat to jump into SD 14 Special Election". Florida Politics. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ https://www.fox13news.com/news/democrat-brian-nathan-upsets-republican-josie-tomkow-race-senate-district-14-unofficial-results.amp
  4. ^ 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.