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Josie Tomkow

Josie Tomkow

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Overview

Current roleFormer State Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age30 years old (Oct 15, 1995)

GenderFemale

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LocationFlorida

BackgroundPolitician

EducationUniversity of Florida (BA)

Notable personal detailsJosie Taylor Tomkow is a Republican politician and former member of the Florida House of Representatives, serving from May 2018 to March 2026. She represented House District 39 (2018–2022) and House District 51 (2022–2026), and has described her background as a multigenerational Florida cattle rancher. She is a University of Florida graduate and ran in the 2026 Florida Senate District 14 special election.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports tax reductions and exemptions aimed at reducing taxes for families, businesses, and specific groups (e.g., sales tax holidays, removal of sales tax on diapers, property-tax exemptions for teachers/first responders) and has sponsored or voted for legislation reducing business-related taxes. Positions emphasize putting more money back in taxpayers’ pockets and lowering tax burdens for working Floridians and businesses.

Healthcare

Supports expanding access to government-provided healthcare benefits in targeted areas, including extending Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers and pursuing policies to broaden medical access and scope-of-practice reforms.

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Immigration & Border

The candidate has participated in and voted for Florida legislation that expands state immigration enforcement, increases penalties for unauthorized entry, and restricts issuance of IDs/driver licenses to unauthorized immigrants. The candidate is listed as a member of Florida House committees addressing illegal immigration and voted yea on immigration-related bills during the 2025 legislative session that strengthen enforcement mechanisms at the state level.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate supports significant restrictions on abortion access and voted in favor of Florida laws that prohibit most abortions after 15 weeks (HB 5) and later supported the 2023 Heartbeat Protection Act limiting abortions after six weeks with specified exceptions. Her campaign and interest-group scorecards characterize her as opposed to abortion rights and supportive of pro‑life policies.

Climate & Energy

Josie Tomkow has sponsored and supported legislation that prevents local governments from banning natural gas and backed measures framed as protecting affordable, reliable energy infrastructure. Her record includes cooperation with industry-favored energy policies and endorsements from business groups, indicating preference for market-oriented energy approaches that preserve fossil fuel use during transition.

Public Safety & Guns

Josie Tomkow has consistently supported Second Amendment rights and pro-gun policies, has accepted endorsements from the NRA and other pro-gun groups, and has voted in favor of firearm-related bills that expand gun rights in Florida. Her public statements describe defending gun ownership as important to her constituents and way of life.

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