Overview

• Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, launched her campaign Wednesday with a video emphasizing economic strain on working families.
• Moody was appointed to the Senate by Gov. Ron DeSantis after Marco Rubio joined the Trump administration, and she enters the race with Trump's endorsement.
• The Cook Political Report rates the seat solidly red, and Republicans hold roughly a 1.35 million voter registration advantage over Democrats in Florida.
• Jenkins highlights her 2020 upset of Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich and says she left her role leading Educated We Stand to focus on the race.
• She centers her platform on affordability, public education and healthcare, while accusing Moody of closely aligning with Trump and backing GOP legislation Democrats criticize for program cuts.