In a closely watched race, incumbent Sen. Rick Scott will be battling it out with former Democratic congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to maintain his seat in the U.S. Senate.

One of the races we're watching closely is the race for U.S. Senate, as Republican incumbent Rick Scott, who just finished his first six-year term,

Rick Scott is seemingly on his way to keep his Florida Senate seat, with the last poll before Tuesday's election showing him with a comfortable lead over challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. Conducted by Research Co.

Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping a reelection victory could position him for a Senate leadership role. Former Democratic U.S. Rep.

Scott, 71, a climate change denier, ran for a second term in the U.S. Senate as an ally of former President Donald Trump. The former Florida governor from 2011 to 2019 voted to decertify the 2020 presidential election results in Pennsylvania and released the controversial “ Plan to Rescue America ” in 2022.

The U.S. Senate race in Florida, pitting incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Scott against Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, has drawn national attention.

Currently serving first term in state Senate. Previously served two terms in Ohio House of Representatives. Previously worked in sales and is a business owner. Bachelor’s from Southeast Missouri State University.