Florida Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican, will challenge Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., in the race for the U.S. Senate, Scott said Monday.

“8 years ago today, I did something that everyone told me not to do — I announced that I was running for Governor. With the hard work of Floridians, we have come a long way, but our work is not done. That’s why I have decided to run for the United States Senate. Let’s Get to Work!” Scott tweeted Monday.