Jake Johansson has received the endorsement of the Florida Chamber of Commerce in his campaign for Senate District 8 in the 2026 election. Johansson, a retired Navy Captain with 35 years of service, has also held roles as Port Orange City Manager and as a member of the Volusia County Council. His background includes work focused on families, local businesses, and broader community interests. He has expressed priorities such as addressing inflation, creating jobs, and building a competitive workforce.
Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, said: “The Florida Chamber of Commerce is pleased to endorse Jake Johansson as Senate District 8’s next state senator. Having served with distinction in the U.S. Navy and more recently as a locally elected official, we are confident in Jake’s commitment to the free market and look forward to working alongside him to make Florida even more competitive as we continue to grow towards becoming the 10th largest economy in the world.”
Johansson commented: “As a small business owner and veteran, I know free enterprise is worth defending, whether on battlefields abroad or within government at home. Given the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s track record of fighting for jobs and equal opportunity for earned success for all Floridians, I am humbled to receive their endorsement and look forward to working with them and the job creators they represent in the Florida Senate to continue Florida’s economic momentum.”
Senate District 8 covers Volusia County and is regarded as a strong Republican district according to the Florida Chamber’s Partisan Performance Index. The district supported President Trump in 2024 and Governor DeSantis in 2022 by margins exceeding 60 percent.
The Florida Chamber stated it will apply its century-long political experience toward supporting Johansson’s campaign.
