Former Navy commander challenges Florida Senator Rick Scott in 2024 race
- Democrat Phil Ehr, a retired Navy commander, is running against GOP Senator Rick Scott.
- Ehr has criticized Scott's ties to a Medicare fraud scandal and support for Trump.
- Ehr believes Scott and Republicans have become too extreme.
- Ehr unsuccessfully challenged GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz in previous congressional races.
- Recent poll shows a competitive race, with Ehr trailing Scott by just 4 points.