The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) announced Florida House District 2 endorsement for the 2026 election cycle. The seat is currently held by Alex Andrade, who terms out this year.
“Jon Fay’s distinguished Naval career is a testament to his leadership, discipline, and commitment to service, and he brings that same level of excellence to his work in the private sector,” said AIF President & CEO Brewster Bevis. “His exceptional record in the military, paired with his business acumen, makes him uniquely qualified to advocate for policies that strengthen Florida’s economy – lowering insurance costs, modernizing infrastructure, protecting Florida’s water and natural resources, and keeping our tourism industry strong. AIF is proud to endorse his campaign.”
- “I am honored to receive AIF’s endorsement and appreciate their commitment to strengthening Florida’s economy and supporting the businesses that keep our communities thriving,” said Jon Fay. “My career in the Navy taught me the importance of service, which is what called me to run for HD 2, and I vow to bring my strong conservative values to the Florida House and fight for a stronger Florida.”
From Fay’s Website:
A 2000 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, where he lettered in football, Jon’s military career spanned over twenty-four years as a Naval Flight Officer where he distinguished himself by accumulating over 3,200 flights hours and 168 carrier-arrested landings across multiple aircraft including the F/A-18E/F Superhornet, S-3B Viking, the T-1A Jayhawk, the P-3C Orion.
Jon’s Naval service included time served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation SAHAYOGI HAAT in Nepal, and as a Navy Legislative Fellow to the House of Representatives in the 115th Congress.
Jon’s career culminated as the Executive Officer for the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, known as the Blue Angels. Upon his retirement from the Navy in 2024, Jon became the Director of Surplus Solutions for Airline MRO Parts, overseeing the strategic planning, purchasing, and sales execution of multi-million-dollar aircraft parts investment packages.
Other Candidates
According to the Florida Secretary of State, these are the other candidates who have prefiled:
- Brown, Kevin (REP) Active
- Coffey, Jason Andrew (REP) Active
- Judd, Preston (REP) Active
- McMullen, Trei Andrew (REP) Active
- Pusch, Melissa Moyer (REP) Active
- Thompson, Johnny Austin (DEM)