Brian Nathan is a Democratic State Senator representing Florida Senate District 14, which covers parts of Tampa and northwest Hillsborough County in the Tampa Bay area. A Navy veteran and union leader with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers , he was elected in a special election on March 24, 2026, flipping the seat previously held by Republican Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in a close race decided by 0.5%. Nathan is married to Tonia, an Orlando native whom he met while serving in the Navy; they settled in Tampa after his 2008 separation from the military during the Great Recession, pursued education, built their lives, and started a family.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Hillsborough Community College; graduated cum laude from the University of Tampa with a double major in Philosophy and Sociology.
• Professional Experience: Served in the U.S. Navy; post-military, worked as an apprentice, electrician, and foreman for IBEW on projects including military bases in the Florida Panhandle and local power stations.
• Political Experience: Elected to Florida Senate District 14 on March 24, 2026, in a special election, defeating Republican Josie Tomco by 408 votes . Campaign focused on good-paying jobs with safety protections, affordable housing, and quality education.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Flipped a Trump +7 seat, marking a key Democratic gain in the Florida legislature.
• Serves as Senator for 2024-2026 term, advocating for working families as a union leader and veteran.