June 29, 2026
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — 314 Action Fund today endorsed Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones, a former A.P. Chemistry teacher, for Florida’s 24th Congressional District.
“In many ways, Florida is the laboratory for the most extreme attacks on science, vaccines and MAHA policies. In the Florida Senate, Senator Shevrin Jones has been a leading Democratic voice opposing the DeSantis administration’s attacks on science and healthcare for all Floridians,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action.
“As a former A.P. chemistry teacher, legislator, and leader, Senator Jones has spent his career standing up for science and fighting back against threats to public health. He’ll bring that same fight to Congress, working to restore healthcare for millions of Floridians who depend on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. 314 Action was proud to endorse Senator Jones during his State Senate campaign in 2020 and we look forward to supporting him again in the race for Florida’s 24th Congressional District,” Naughton continued.
“I’m proud to once again be supported by 314 Action, the only national organization working to elect pro-science candidates to office,” said State Senator Shevrin Jones. “Floridians are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s devastating economic agenda every day. The Sunshine State has been hit the hardest by the affordability crisis — from rising healthcare costs to skyrocketing grocery bills and gas prices. I’ve never been afraid to take on MAGA extremists, and that’s the same fight I’ll take to Congress. I’ve spent my entire career making decisions based on the facts—not ideology. I’m ready to serve the 24th Congressional District with the fresh perspective and common sense leadership voters deserve.”
314 Action endorsed Shevrin Jones in 2020, supporting his successful campaign for Florida Senate District 34. Jones was part of 314 Action’s first class endorsements after creating a downballot program.
Shevrin Jones is a Florida native, born and raised in Miami Gardens. After teaching A.P. Chemistry in Broward County Public Schools, he served as Executive Director of South Florida Reading Corps. He also founded South Florida Youth Summit, the largest gathering of young people in South Florida, and LEAD Nation, one of South Florida’s top organizations for leadership training. As a teacher, leader, and legislator, Jones has always fought to expand opportunities for our kids. Before his election to the State Senate, Jones served in the Florida House from 2013-2018. He’s served in the State Senate since 2020. From advocating and securing funding for youth mentoring, to championing legislation that increases transparency between the public and law enforcement, Jones consistently fought for real change.
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