The incumbent Republican, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is seeking another term to represent Florida in Washington, D.C. To do that, he will need to prevail against two Republican hopefuls who seek an August primary victory to represent the party in the November general election. On the Democratic side, former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, who represented South Florida and the Keys, hopes to secure a primary win against three other hopefuls in order to challenge the Republican candidate. The general election will also feature two candidates with no party affiliation, a Libertarian and a write-in.
Republicans
Rick Scott — A two-term Florida governor, Scott was elected to the Senate in 2018. He’s running for re-election to continue fighting for Florida families while holding the Washington establishment and Democrats accountable, per his campaign website — https://rickscott.com/.
John Columbus — A modern millennial, the 40-year-old Columbus is running because “more than ever before we are in desperate need of change in Washington, D.C,” according to his campaign page — /www.columbusforcongress.com
Keith Gross — A businessman, Gross believes in freedom and stands against government control. Per his campaign page, “The U.S. Constitution is the greatest governing document in the world by far.” — https://www.keithgross.com/.
Democrats
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell — A former Congresswoman, Mucarsel-Powell is running because “our democracy, our economy and our rights are all on the line,” per her campaign page — https://www.debbieforflorida.com/.
Stanley Campbell —A native Floridian raised in Liberty City, Stanley offers a “refreshing blend of experience, integrity and vision,” according to his campaign page — https://stanleyforflorida.com/en/.
Rod Joseph — Born in Haiti, Joseph served in the U.S. Army. A war historian and entrepreneur, Joseph “is poised to navigate complex challenges and advocate for American interests,” per his campaign page — https://rodjoseph.org/.
Brian Rush — A former representative in the Florida House, Rush worked on many important fiscal issues and social issues. — https://www.rushforsenate.com/.
Other candidates on the general election ballot include Libertarian Feena Bonoan; Non party affiliates Ben Everidge and Tuan Nguyen and write-in candidate Howard Knepper.
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