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State · 2026 Candidate

Berny Jacques

Running for State House District 59, District 59
Party: RepublicanIncumbentStatus: Qualified
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Running against

Other 2026 candidates for State House District 59, 59.

Susan Leff
Democrat · Qualified
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What to know

Jacques has represented this Largo, Seminole and Pinellas Park district since 2022 and won re-election in 2024 with about 59 percent of the vote. He is a former assistant state attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit and works for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay. His campaign centers on constitutional rights and public safety, and he points to $6.8 million in state budget money for the district and a 2026 bill banning carbon taxes, which he presents as an affordability measure.

How Berny Has Actually Voted

Berny Jacques currently serves as a member of the Florida House, so there is a record — not just campaign statements. 310 recorded votes across the 2025 Regular Session and 2026 Regular Session.

Yea
297
Nay
6
Other
7
Most recent votes
H09052026-03-13YEA
H03992026-03-13YEA
H13292026-03-12YEA
H14172026-03-12YEA
H07572026-03-12YEA
S01822026-03-12YEA
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Florida Legislature roll calls via LegiScan. Covers the 2025 and 2026 regular sessions, complete through March 13, 2026. Votes cast in Congress are listed separately where they exist.

Frequently Asked

Who is Berny Jacques?
Berny Jacques is a 2026 Republican candidate for State House District 59, 59 and is the current incumbent.
What office is Berny Jacques running for?
Berny Jacques is running for State House District 59, 59.
How can I learn more about Berny Jacques's positions?
Berny Jacques's campaign positions are still being gathered. Check the campaign website for the latest.

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