For Immediate Release
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Contact:
Sarah Bascom, sarah@bascomllc.com, 850.294.6636
Kristen Grissom, kgrissom@bascomllc.com, 850.814.9454
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) today announced the endorsement of Republican Jake Johansson for Florida Senate District 8 for the 2026 election cycle.
“Through his impressive military service and government experience, Jake has proven his commitment to effectively serving both his local community and country,” said AIF President and CEO Brewster Bevis. “He has a track record of working to attract better jobs to our state and enhance the quality of life of Floridians, while ensuring government remains lean and responsive. AIF believes he will be an effective voice in the Florida Senate for his constituents and for the business community, which is why we are proud to be supporting his campaign.”
“AIF and its members stand for millions of jobs, and I share in their goal to make Florida prosperous for all and keep our economic engine running at full speed,” said Johansson. “I thank the entire AIF team for such an incredible endorsement. I look forward to a tremendous partnership with them in the years ahead.”
Known as “The Voice of Florida Business” in the Sunshine State, Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) has represented the principles of prosperity and free enterprise before the three branches of state government since 1920. A voluntary association of diversified businesses, AIF was created to foster an economic climate in Florida conducive to the growth, development, and welfare of industry and business and the people of the state.
For more information on AIF, please visit AIF.com and follow @VoiceofFLBiz .
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