Miami Native Christine Sanon-Jules Officially Launches Campaign for Florida State Senate District 34 and Unveils Economic Dignity Agenda
Miami native, entrepreneur, educator, public servant, and community advocate Christine Sanon-Jules has launched her campaign for Florida State Senate District 34, focusing on economic dignity, opportunity, and practical solutions for working families throughout Miami-Dade County. While many residents across South Florida know Sanon-Jules through her years of community service, education, business leadership, and her congressional campaign, she says this candidacy is more personal.
“This campaign isn’t simply about earning a seat in Tallahassee,” said Sanon-Jules. “It’s about giving back to the community that raised me. Senate District 34 isn’t just where I live; it’s where I learned the value of hard work, resilience, and service, and where I believe every person deserves an opportunity to succeed. I am running because I believe our families deserve leadership that understands their challenges and is willing to fight for solutions.”
Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, Sanon-Jules has spent her career investing in people. Her commitment to public service began with AmeriCorps, where she worked with families and young people across the county. She later served as a teacher and youth director for more than seven years. As founder of The SEO Group, she has helped businesses expand their reach while continuing to mentor young people, support nonprofit organizations, and serve on the Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency Board.
In 2022, she became the first Haitian-American woman to secure a Democratic nomination for a congressional seat in Miami-Dade County, inspiring many across South Florida.
Now, Sanon-Jules says she is running for the Florida Senate because too many families are working harder yet falling further behind.
“Across our district, families are asking the same questions: How do I afford a home? How do I pay for childcare? How do I care for aging parents while supporting my children? How do I start a business, keep it open, or retire with dignity? These are not partisan questions; they are everyday realities. Our campaign is focused on delivering practical solutions that restore opportunity and economic security.”
At the center of Sanon-Jules’ campaign is her Economic Dignity Agenda, a policy platform to expand opportunity, strengthen families, and build a more affordable and prosperous Florida. Her priorities include:
- Expanding homeownership opportunities for working families and first-time buyers.
- Making quality childcare more affordable to support parents and strengthen the workforce.
- Restoring Florida’s film and entertainment industry to create jobs and expand the creative economy.
- Expanding access to affordable healthcare through telehealth and preventive care.
- Strengthening public education and investing in workforce development.
- Supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs to drive local economic growth.
- Protecting seniors and veterans by advancing financial security, affordable housing, and access to healthcare.
- Safeguarding fundamental freedoms, including reproductive rights, voting rights, and equal opportunity for all Floridians.
“Government should create opportunities, not obstacles,” Sanon-Jules said. “I believe economic dignity means that if you work hard, you should be able to afford a home, raise a family, access quality healthcare, start a business, receive an excellent education, and retire with peace of mind. These shouldn’t be privileges reserved for a few; they should be opportunities available to every Floridian.”
Throughout the campaign, Sanon-Jules will engage residents across Senate District 34 through neighborhood conversations, town halls, community forums, small-business visits, faith-based outreach, and meetings with educators, labor leaders, nonprofit organizations, and civic groups. She says listening to residents will remain central to her campaign and, ultimately, to her public service approach.
“The best ideas don’t come from politicians; they come from the people living through these experiences every day,” she said. “This campaign is about listening, building trust, and uniting people around practical solutions that strengthen our neighborhoods, expand opportunity, and improve quality of life.”
Sanon-Jules earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Barry University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy at the University of Miami. She is also a proud mother, entrepreneur, mentor, and longtime advocate for education, youth development, and economic empowerment.
The Democratic Primary Election for Florida State Senate District 34 will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
For more information about Christine Sanon-Jules, her campaign, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, or her Economic Dignity Agenda, visit https://christineforfl.
