Lateresa "LA" Jones thanks every volunteer and everyone who came. She is with family tonight while unofficial returns come in. The campaign is not calling the race.
Thank you to all who volunteered. Thank you to all who came. I am with my family tonight as unofficial returns come in. We are not calling this race. We wait for the official count.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Lateresa "LA" Jones released the following statement on the evening of August 18, 2026.
Tonight's county returns are unofficial. Official county returns are posted later. No result is being announced here.
Lateresa LA Jones Qualifies for Florida's 20th Congressional District Republican Primary Ballot
The Florida Division of Elections Candidate Tracking System lists Lateresa "LA" Jones as Qualified for the August 18, 2026 Republican primary ballot in Florida's 20th Congressional District.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Lateresa "LA" Jones is officially qualified for the August 18, 2026 Republican primary ballot for Florida's 20th Congressional District, according to the Florida Division of Elections Candidate Tracking System.
The state record lists Jones as Qualified, with Date Qualified: June 11, 2026, and Method: Paid Qualifying Fee.
The next campaign mission is voter readiness. Florida's 2026 primary calendar lists July 20 as the deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation, August 6 as the deadline to request a mailed ballot, and August 8-15 as the state's mandatory early voting period, with Broward and Palm Beach both also open Sunday, August 16. Primary Election Day is August 18.
Jones is a grandmother, business owner, nationally recognized child advocate, founder of Grandmas for the Generations, and member of Governor Ron DeSantis' Faith & Community Initiative.
Register
Register or update party affiliation by July 20.
Request
Request vote-by-mail by August 6.
Vote
Vote early August 8-16 or on August 18.
Campaign voter information is available at electlajones.com/vote.
Juneteenth, the Obama Presidential Center, and the American Promise
On Juneteenth, as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public, Lateresa reflects on Black American history, the promise of the country, and the work of turning American ideals into economic opportunity.
On Juneteenth, as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public, I am reflecting on the long arc of Black American history and the promise of this country.
I am a proud Black American woman. I believe America is worth loving because our history shows both struggle and growth. We honor that history by putting our ideals into motion: freedom, opportunity, family, faith, education, entrepreneurship, and equal dignity under the law.
This new technological wave should not leave our communities behind. Used wisely, these tools can help expand economic opportunity, reduce bias, and give more people a real path to build wealth, serve their neighbors, and live the American promise.
Today is a day to remember, to honor, and to move forward.
Lateresa LA Jones Announces Candidacy for U.S. Congress in Florida's 20th District
Lateresa LA Jones announced her candidacy as a Republican for the United States House of Representatives in Florida's 20th Congressional District, launching a campaign centered on accountability, transparency, and restoring trust in public service.
Campaign Update
Campaign Website & Community Hubs Launch
The Elect LA Jones campaign launches its official digital headquarters at electlajones.com, featuring community hub zones, volunteer signup, and a full district map covering Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
Campaign Update
District-Wide Listening Tour Announced
Lateresa Jones announces a multi-week listening tour across Broward and Palm Beach Counties, visiting communities from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach to hear directly from District 20 residents.