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Berny Jacques: Florida House Representative Profile

Original title: Berny Jacques — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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$20,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Berny JacquesFLORIDA HEALTH CARE EXECUTIVE PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Berny JacquesFL CHAMBER OF COMM PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Berny JacquesFLORIDA FAMILY INSURANCE COMPANY$1,000INSURANCEMar 2025
Berny JacquesFCCI INSURANCE GROUP INC$1,000INSURANCEMar 2025
Berny JacquesALLIANCE FOR HONEST GOVERNMENT$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Berny JacquesALLSTATE INSURANCE CO.$1,000INSURANCEMar 2025
Berny JacquesFCCI SERVICES, INC.$1,000INSURANCEMar 2025
Berny JacquesFLORIDA AGENTS FOR INSURANCE REFORM$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Berny JacquesFASD PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Berny JacquesCASE CLARENCE$1,000CONSULTANTFeb 2025
Berny JacquesCASTANEDA ANTON$1,000CONSULTANTFeb 2025
Berny JacquesCCC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Berny JacquesCHAVEZ JEAN$1,000HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVEFeb 2025
Berny JacquesCOMMITTEE OF FLORIDA AGENTS$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Berny JacquesCOUNCIL FOR SENIOR FLORIDIANS$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Berny JacquesDUDLEY CHRIS$1,000LOBBYISTFeb 2025
Berny JacquesBESTBET HOLDINGS INC$1,000GAMING HOLDING COMPANYMar 2025
Berny JacquesCURBELO CECILIA$1,000HEALTHCAREFeb 2025
Berny JacquesDOSAL TOBACCO CORPORATION$1,000AGRICULTUREFeb 2025
Berny JacquesFLORIDA JUSTICE PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025

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The Frame

What this does

Residents of Florida's District 59 will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine who represents them in the state legislature, where the representative influences state laws on issues like education, criminal justice, and environmental policy.

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District 59 Residents

Residents are represented by the officeholder in the Florida House and are eligible to vote in the upcoming election.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

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Summary

Berny Jacques is a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 59, currently serving his second term. He is running for re-election in the August 18, 2026, primary election.

Key Facts

  • Berny Jacques is the incumbent Republican Representative for Florida House District 59.
  • The next primary election for this seat is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
  • Jacques assumed office on November 8, 2022, and his current term ends on November 3, 2026.
  • Legislative compensation includes a base salary of $29,697 per year plus a $175 per diem for up to 60 days.
  • Jacques serves on the Select Committee on Property Taxes for the 2025-2026 session.
  • Jacques sponsored FL H0277 (2026), which reclassifies penalties for domestic violence.
  • Jacques sponsored FL H1279 (2026), requiring disclosure of free services for the blind or visually impaired.
  • Jacques sponsored FL H1217 (2026), which prohibits governmental entities from adopting certain net-zero greenhouse gas policies.
  • Jacques sponsored FL H1471 (2026), which prohibits the application or enforcement of certain foreign or religious laws in Florida courts.
  • Jacques sponsored FL H0445 (2026), which requires immediate custody for individuals convicted of dangerous crimes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next election for District 59?
The Republican primary is scheduled for August 18, 2026.
What committees does Berny Jacques serve on?
For the 2025-2026 session, he is assigned to the Select Committee on Property Taxes.

Why It Matters

Residents of Florida's District 59 will vote on August 18, 2026, to determine who represents them in the state legislature, where the representative influences state laws on issues like education, criminal justice, and environmental policy.

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Legislative Focus on 2026

The legislator sponsored several bills in early 2026 that were signed into law, covering diverse topics from criminal justice to environmental regulation.

Connected Entities

organizationBig Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa BayFormer employer of Berny Jacques.Map →
personBerny JacquesIncumbent Florida House Representative for District 59 and candidate for re-elecMap →
organizationStetson UniversityAlma mater of Berny Jacques.Map →
organizationFlorida House of RepresentativesThe legislative body where Berny Jacques serves.Map →
personAndrew LearnedPredecessor to Berny Jacques in District 59.Map →

Sources

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