Florida Tallies Senate Special Primary for Rubio's 2-Year Term as Moody, Vindman Compete
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Updated · NBC News · Aug 19
Florida Tallies Senate Special Primary for Rubio's 2-Year Term as Moody, Vindman Compete
3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Aug 19
Summary
Florida election officials were tallying votes in the 2026 special Senate primary to choose nominees for the final two years of Marco Rubio’s term.
Ashley Moody, the appointed Republican senator, is seeking to keep the seat, while Democrats are choosing among candidates including Alex Vindman, the retired Army officer and former White House aide.
Vindman is best known for his role in Donald Trump’s 2019 impeachment, giving Democrats a high-profile contender in a race to fill a seat vacated after Rubio became secretary of state.
The primary winners will advance to the November general election for a term ending in 2028, with expected vote totals still subject to change as counties finish reporting.