House Democrats are expanding their team with three new hires, bolstering their policy, communications and operations as the caucus eyes the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session.

House Dems are hiring Josh Cohen as an attorney with a focus on health care legislation. Lauren Guagliardo has been tapped as Deputy Communications Director. And Hannah Vanover is stepping in as Office Manager.

Cohen is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law. He previously worked in employment law, including a stint with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .

He also brings political and advocacy experience from his time with the National Organization for Women , where he worked on health care and gun violence prevention policy. Cohen’s first stint in the Capitol came as an intern i

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