Overview

• Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member, launched her campaign with a focus on affordability, health care and public education.
• She built her profile by defeating Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich in 2020 and later founded Educated We Stand, which reported nearly 80% wins among its 2024 endorsements.
• Moody was appointed to the seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis after Marco Rubio joined the Trump administration and now holds President Trump’s endorsement.
• The Republican National Committee has cleared early spending on Moody’s behalf, and her campaign reports more than $2.2 million on hand.
• Florida Republicans hold roughly a 1.35 million voter registration advantage, national Democrats have scaled back investments, and Cook Political Report rates the race solidly Republican.