Jacqueline Coffie-Leeks
Jacqueline Coffie-Leeks is a lifelong Tampa resident born in Sulphur Springs and a graduate of Hillsborough High School; she attended the University of Florida, earned a bachelor's degree from Moody Bible Institute and holds a nonprofit-management certificate from the University of Tampa. She says she has worked with Hillsborough County residents for more than 45 years and spent 12 years on a statewide initiative that secured more than $30 million in state funding for five communities.
How they got on the ballot: Won Aug. 18, 2026 Democratic primary over Robin Lockett and Conrad Schupay (Tampa Bay Times)
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Positions on the major issues
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Housing affordability Leans agree· stated position
In her 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, Coffie-Leeks listed making housing more attainable among the policies she is personally passionate about, alongside youth career pathways, support for seniors and caregivers, and neighborhood investment. She did not name specific housing programs or proposals.
"Whether it's helping a young person find a career pathway, making housing more attainable, supporting seniors and caregivers, strengthening our workforce, or investing in neighborhoods, my focus is on ensuring every resident has an opportunity to succeed."
No public position found on 17 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property taxes, Property insurance, Immigration, Abortion, Guns, Health care, Education & school choice, Environment & water, Growth & development, Marijuana, Elections & voting, Crime & policing, Gender identity laws, Energy & utilities, Trump administration, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
No additional issues found in public statements as of the last data review.
Endorsements (as reported)
- Florida Education Association
- Florida AFL-CIO
- Florida Chamber of Commerce
- Florida Realtors
- Florida Sentinel Bulletin
- Florida Education Association; Florida AFL-CIO; Florida Realtors; Florida Chamber (as listed by the candidate)