Since the 2020 elections, Florida has solidified itself as a conservative hub. In 2022, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis won his reelection bid by a 19-point margin, reddening even traditionally blue counties. Now, Democrats are trying to fight back and turn Florida into the purple, swing state it once was. That strategy starts with winning back a seat in the Senate.
Healthcare, immigration and preserving democracy. Those are among Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's top priorities as she seeks to unseat former Governor and incumbent GOP Senator Rick Scott. Despite not enjoying the same statewide name recognition as her opponent, nor the extensive wealth Scott has to self-fund his campaign, Mucarsel-Powell has made impressive inroads with Florida voters, making this race one of the most closely watched contests in the 2024 election.
