Jarod Fox gets support from 314 Action Fund, Florida Education Association and AFL-CIO in HD 39 race

July 7, 2026 - 02:56

Jarod Fox, a candidate for Florida House District 39, has secured endorsements from three major organizations: the 314 Action Fund, the Florida Education Association, and the AFL-CIO. The backing from these groups signals a broad coalition of support for Fox's campaign, which focuses on education, workers' rights, and science-based policy.

"I'm so proud to have earned national and statewide recognition for our campaign," Fox said in a statement. The 314 Action Fund, a national group that supports candidates with backgrounds in science and technology, highlighted Fox's commitment to evidence-based decision-making. The Florida Education Association, the state's largest teachers' union, praised his plans to increase funding for public schools and raise teacher pay. Meanwhile, the AFL-CIO, a federation of labor unions, cited his dedication to protecting working families and fair wages.

Fox is running in a competitive primary for the open seat in HD 39, which covers parts of Orange County. His opponents have also been courting endorsements, but Fox's trio of high-profile nods gives him a strong organizational base heading into the election. The endorsements come as voters in the district rank education and the economy as top concerns. Fox's campaign says the support will help mobilize volunteers and raise funds in the final stretch before the primary.