It’s been less than one month since Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, publicly announced her new campaign for Orlando mayor, and already the 34-year-old progressive says she has raised roughly $200,000 in contributions to support her campaign. Eskamani, who was recently reelected to the Florida House, is term-limited from seeking reelection to the Republican-controlled state House in 2026. The next election for mayor (a nonpartisan position) isn’t until 2027.
“To reach this milestone so quickly is extraordinary, and the support of so many Orlandoans deeply moves me,” Eskamani shared in a statement Thursday. “This campaign is about the people, and every contribution — big or small — reflects the desire for leadership that prioritizes affordable housing, public transportation, sustainability, community safety, and opportunities for all. Together, we’re building a movement and vision that Orlando can be proud of.”
According to a spreadsheet of campaign contributions reviewed by Orlando Weekly , more than 80 percent of the roughly 360 contributions Eskamani has received so far are small-dollar donations of $100 or less. More than 95 percent are from local residents, Eskamani estimates, including her top contribution of $100,000 from local patent lawyer Brian Anderson. Anderson, who served on Eskamani’s finance team when she first ran for state office in 2017, has contributed to her campaigns for Florida House before, proving himself a consistent supporter.