Position Sought
US House of Representatives, Florida CD-24
Current Position
State Senate
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
Florida
Date of Primary Election
August 18, 2026
Primary Election Donation Limit
3500
Date of General Election
November 3, 2026
General Election Donation Limit
3500
Race/Ethnicity
Black/African-American/Afro-Caribbean
Gender Identity
Cisgender Man
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Connect with Shevrin Jones
Shevrin is the first out LGBTQ state Senator in Florida!
Biography
Florida State Senator Shevrin “Shev” Jones is an educator, public servant, and consensus builder who gets results on the issues facing Florida families. Growing up in Carol City, Jones’ parents instilled in him and his brothers the values of education, faith, and service to the community. He recognized from a young age the power of education as the great equalizer, a foundation that drove Shevrin into teaching to help students reach their full potential. In 2012, he was elected to the Florida House, championing meaningful bipartisan legislation, including two consecutive bills to secure dignity for incarcerated women; statewide expansion of a clean syringe exchange program; safety and oversight for athletic coaches for youth athletic teams; and ensuring transparency and accountability via police body cameras.