Democrat Jennifer Jenkins jumps into Florida Senate race to unseat Ashley Moody

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Florida Democrat Jennifer Jenkins entered the 2026 Senate race on Wednesday, setting up a challenge to Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) in a state where Democrats have struggled to find their footing.

Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.

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