Democrats take hope in flipping a county in a ruby red corner of the Florida Panhandle
- In 2025, a Democrat carried Escambia County, Florida, marking a shift in a Republican stronghold.
- Democrats focused on veterans' and federal program recipients' frustrations, challenging the Trump administration's policies.
- Valimont, a well-known Democrat, gained a fundraising advantage boosted by a PAC led by a Navy veteran.
- Nikki Fried, Florida Democratic Party Chair, quoted the results proved her party had a pulse: "Now we've seen it can be done."
- Democrats hope to attract more support for the 2026 midterms, while Republicans consider the implications of reduced margins.
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