Navy veteran Phil Ehr has dropped out of the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race in Florida and will instead challenge incumbent Rep. Carlos Gimenez for Florida's 28th congressional district. Ehr's decision was motivated by the Republican infighting in the House of Representatives and Gimenez's support for former President Donald Trump. Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, who lost her congressional seat to Gimenez in 2020, is endorsing Ehr.
Navy veteran Phil Ehr has officially entered the race for Senate in Florida, challenging incumbent GOP Sen. Rick Scott. Ehr criticized Scott's support for former President Trump and highlighted his oversight of a company fined $1.7 billion for Medicare fraud. Despite pressure from Democratic leaders to recruit former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Ehr launched his campaign, emphasizing his commitment to fighting for American values. Other potential challengers to Scott include state Rep. Fentrice Driskell, Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins, and former Rep. Alan Grayson.
