Overview
- Ashley Moody formally paid her fee to run, and the state confirmed a Republican primary field that includes Neelam Taneja Perry, Chris Gleason, and Ernie Rivera.
- On the Democratic side, Alex Vindman qualified for the race and state Rep. Angie Nixon also filed, creating a two-way primary.
- Florida’s primary is set for August 18, and the November winner will serve the rest of Marco Rubio’s term through 2028.
- Finance reports through April 1 show Vindman raised about $8 million with $6.2 million cash on hand, while Moody reported roughly $7.13 million on hand.
- Early polls put Moody in the mid-40s, and nonpartisan analysts note Republicans hold a voter registration edge and Democrats have not won a Florida Senate race since 2012.