Democrats Tap Ex-Congresswoman to Challenge Sen. Rick Scott

Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) will challenge Florida’s incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Scott in 2024 as Democrats seek to tighten their grip on the Senate.

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) speaks at a press conference about Democrats’ massive omnibus spending bill in Washington on Dec. 7, 2022, in a still from a livestream released by NTD. NTD

Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) will challenge Florida’s incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Scott in 2024 as Democrats seek to tighten their grip on the Senate.

Officially entering the race on Tuesday, the former congresswoman announced her campaign via social media.