Jennifer Canady: Won re-election on November 3, 2026 (unofficial results).
In their own words
- Cut taxes to help provide relief to those suffering at the pump and grocery store. source
- Curb abuses in our court system that drive up the cost of property insurance and make home affordability more difficult. source
- Empower parents to play a more direct role in their child's education, including the ability to send their child to a school that best meets their needs. source
- Give our men and women in law enforcement the tools they need to keep us, and themselves, safe. source
Priorities as the candidate states them, each linked to where they said it.
Election update, November 4, 2026: Jennifer Canady won re-election to Florida House District 50 on November 3, 2026, according to unofficial results. Results are unofficial and subject to certification. Source: Polk Supervisor of Elections
Representative Jennifer Canady represents District 50 in the Florida House of Representatives, anchored in the City of Lakeland. A career educator, she was elected in 2022 and currently serves as Chair of the House Education & Employment Committee, with additional service on the Budget, Rules & Ethics, and Security & Threat Assessment committees.
House Republicans selected Canady as Speaker-designate, putting her on track to lead the chamber. Her leadership provides Polk County direct influence over statewide education policy, workforce training, and budget allocations. She sought another term in the November 3, 2026 general election.
About this office: The Florida House of Representatives writes state law alongside the Senate, and every state budget must pass through it. Representatives serve two-year terms.