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FL-24 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age42 years old (Oct 12, 1983)
GenderMale
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LocationFlorida
BackgroundFlorida state senator
EducationFlorida A&M University — B.S., Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (2006)
Notable personal detailsShevrin D. “Shev” Jones is a Florida state senator representing District 34, first elected in 2020 after serving in the Florida House of Representatives (District 101) from 2012 to 2020. He has worked in education and nonprofit development, including serving as National Director of Development at COOP Careers. He earned a B.S. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from Florida A&M University (2006) and graduate degrees in educational leadership from Florida Atlantic University (M.Ed., 2017; Ph.D., 2022).
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports government investment to help communities and small businesses recover, prioritizes increased funding for education and targeted relief for homeowners rather than eliminating local property taxes, and serves on the Senate Finance & Tax committee. Prefers examining government efficiency while preserving revenue sources that fund schools and local services.
Healthcare
Supports expanding and improving access to Medicaid and Medicaid-covered services, including legislation to expand adult dental benefits and increase Medicaid provider reimbursement; has sponsored bills to increase reporting and transparency for Medicaid managed care plans to improve access and accountability.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrants and asylum seekers from harsh state enforcement measures and has criticized Florida policies that he says vilify or mistreat migrants; he has spoken against state-funded migrant flights and opposed legislation he called inhumane that would increase penalties and restrictions on immigrants. He has also pushed for legislative oversight and raised humanitarian concerns about state detention facilities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Shevrin Jones supports reproductive rights and has campaigned in favor of abortion access. He has publicly opposed legislative measures that would restrict abortion (including a 15-week ban) and has run campaign material highlighting his support for reproductive rights. He has also advocated for protections and healthcare access for pregnant incarcerated women.
Climate & Energy
Shevrin Jones has engaged on environmental and energy issues as a Florida state senator, including hosting public discussions on local environmental concerns and questioning the potential customer cost impacts of energy legislation. Public materials show involvement in environment-related events and legislative committee activity but do not present a clear, specific policy platform (e.g., support for net-zero targets, phasing out fossil fuels, or carbon pricing) with detailed commitments. The available sources emphasize engagement and oversight rather than a single definitive stance on climate
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun-safety measures including background checks, closing domestic-abuser loopholes, and stronger school/community safety investments; has filed legislation to repeal Florida’s Stand Your Ground law and opposed proposals to allow more campus carry. Prioritizes community-based interventions and targeted firearm-safety policies while working with bipartisan federal legislation on gun safety.
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