Jay Trumbull

Jay Trumbull

Republican Party

Candidate, Florida State Senate District 2

Florida State Senate District 2

Tenure

2022 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

2

Predecessor

George Gainer

Prior offices

Florida House of Representatives District 6

Successor: Philip Griffitts

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Compensation

Base salary

$29,697/year

Per diem

$175/day for a maximum of 60 days. Members can also receive per diem outside of the session.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 3, 2026

Personal

Birthplace

Panama City, Fla.

Profession

Business owner

Contact

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Jay Trumbull (Republican Party) is a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 2. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.

Trumbull (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 2. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Biography

Jay Trumbull was born and lives in Panama City, Florida. Trumbull earned a degree in small business management and entrepreneurship from Auburn University in 2011. His career experience includes owning a business.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Trumbull was assigned to the following committees:

• Banking and Insurance Committee
• Commerce and Tourism Committee, Chair
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Transportation Committee

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2021-2022

Trumbull was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Legislative Budget Commission, Alternating Chair
• House Appropriations Committee, Chair

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2019-2020

Trumbull was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Legislative Budget Commission
• House Appropriations Committee
• House Rules Committee
• State Affairs Committee

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2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Florida committee assignments, 2017
• Commerce

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Trumbull served on the following committees:

Florida committee assignments, 2015
• Health & Human Services

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2026

See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Florida State Senate District 2

Incumbent Jay Trumbull is running in the general election for Florida State Senate District 2 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Jay Trumbull (R)

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2022

See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Florida State Senate District 2

Jay Trumbull defeated Carolynn Zonia in the general election for Florida State Senate District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jay Trumbull (R)	78.5	159,041
		Carolynn Zonia (D)	21.5	43,498

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 202,539
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Carolynn Zonia advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida State Senate District 2.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 2

Jay Trumbull defeated Regina Piazza in the Republican primary for Florida State Senate District 2 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jay Trumbull	76.5	55,198
		Regina Piazza	23.5	16,961

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 72,159
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2020

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 6

Incumbent Jay Trumbull defeated Alicia Bays in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jay Trumbull (R)	72.0	61,456
	Submit photo	Alicia Bays (D)	28.0	23,848

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 85,304
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Alicia Bays advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 6.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 6

Incumbent Jay Trumbull defeated Steven Linne in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 6 on August 18, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jay Trumbull	75.6	15,256
		Steven Linne	24.4	4,915

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,171
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2018

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Florida House of Representatives District 6

Incumbent Jay Trumbull won election in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 6 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jay Trumbull (R)	99.5	50,543
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	253

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 6

Incumbent Jay Trumbull advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 6 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Jay Trumbull

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2016

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 30, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 24, 2016.

Incumbent Jay Trumbull ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 6 general election.

Florida House of Representatives, District 6 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Jay Trumbull Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Florida Division of Elections

Incumbent Jay Trumball ran unopposed in the Florida House of Representatives District 6 Republican primary.

Florida House of Representatives, District 6 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Jay Trumball Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Florida House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 26, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 20, 2014. Jamie Shepard was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Jay Trumbull defeated Melissa Hagan, Thelma G. Rohan and Norman Ray Bishop in the Republican primary. Trumbull defeated Shepard, Henry Newman Lawrence III (G) and Jerry Wyche (I) in the general election. Ryan Jack Singleton (D) withdrew before the primary.

Florida House of Representatives, District 6 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jay Trumbull	68.9%	36,794
	Democratic	Jamie Shepard	28%	14,960
	Green	Henry Lawrence III	3%	1,606
	Write-in	Jerry Wyche	0.1%	29
Total Votes				53,389

Florida House of Representatives, District 6 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jay Trumbull	43.2%	6,698
Thelma Rohan	23.7%	3,668
Melissa Hagan	23.3%	3,617
Norman Ray Bishop	9.8%	1,526
Total Votes		15,509

Campaign themes

2026

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2022

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2020

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Jay Trumbull campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Florida State Senate District 2	Won general	$574,106	$577,571
2020	Florida House of Representatives District 6	Won general	$248,400	N/A**
2018	Florida House of Representatives District 6	Won general	$111,750	N/A**
2016	Florida House of Representatives, District 6	Won	$188,474	N/A**
2014	Florida House of Representatives, District 6	Won	$330,458	N/A**
Grand total			$1,453,188	$577,571
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 8. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Club For Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Progress Florida and Florida Watch Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more.

2023

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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Progress Florida and Florida Watch Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2022

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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Progress Florida and Florida Watch Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.

2021

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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Progress Florida and Florida Watch Legislators were scored based on their votes on health care, the economy, public schools, affordable housing, clean energy and water, reproductive rights, the freedom to vote and more. Sierra Club Florida Chapter Legislators are scored on votes on environmental bills. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 14 to March 19. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Foundation for Florida's Future: House and Senate Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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2017

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In 2017, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 through May 8. There was also a special session from June 7 to June 9. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. First Amendment Foundation Legislators are scored on their stance on public records access as it relates to Florida's "Sunshine Law" Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Florida Health Care Association: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their stances on healthcare related issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 12 through March 11. Americans for Prosperity Florida Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Associated Industries of Florida Legislators are scored on their votes on business issues. Florida Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Florida Family Action Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to social issues. Florida Health Care Association: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their stances on healthcare related issues. Fund Education Now Legislators are scored on whether the organization believes they are making an effort to provide “a uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a high quality education.” Liberty First Network Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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Preceded by George Gainer (R)	Florida State Senate District 2 2022-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Florida House of Representatives District 6 2014-2022	Succeeded by Philip Griffitts (R)

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Current members of the Florida State Senate

Leadership

Senate President:Kathleen Passidomo

Majority Leader:Ben Albritton

Senators

District 1

Don Gaetz (R)

District 2

Jay Trumbull (R)

District 3

Corey Simon (R)

District 4

Clay Yarborough (R)

District 5

Tracie Davis (D)

District 6

Jennifer Bradley (R)

District 7

Tom Leek (R)

District 8

Tom Wright (R)

District 9

Stan McClain (R)

District 10

Jason Brodeur (R)

District 11

Blaise Ingoglia (R)

District 12

Colleen Burton (R)

District 13

Keith Truenow (R)

District 14

Jay Collins (R)

District 15

Vacant

District 16

Darryl Rouson (D)

District 17

Carlos Smith (D)

District 18

Nick DiCeglie (R)

District 19

Randy Fine (R)

District 20

Jim Boyd (R)

District 21

Ed Hooper (R)

District 22

Joe Gruters (R)

District 23

Daniel Burgess (R)

District 24

Mack Bernard (D)

District 25

Kristen Arrington (D)

District 26

Lori Berman (D)

District 27

Ben Albritton (R)

District 28

Kathleen Passidomo (R)

District 29

Erin Grall (R)

District 30

Tina Polsky (D)

District 31

Gayle Harrell (R)

District 32

Rosalind Osgood (D)

District 33

Jonathan Martin (R)

District 34

Shevrin Jones (D)

District 35

Barbara Sharief (D)

District 36

Ileana Garcia (R)

District 37

Jason Pizzo (D)

District 38

Alexis Calatayud (R)

District 39

Bryan Avila (R)

District 40

Ana Rodriguez (R)

Republican Party (28)

Democratic Party (11)

Vacancies (1)