Published 07/17/2023 8:56:00 p.m.

Former Navy commander enters Florida race to challenge US Sen. Scott

Democrat Phil Ehr, a retired U.S. Navy commander, announced his candidacy for the 2024 U.S. Senate race in Florida, challenging Republican Senator Rick Scott. Ehr highlighted his military career and attacked Scott for his ties to a Medicare fraud scandal and support for Donald Trump.
A new Change Research poll showed Ehr trailing Scott by 4 percentage points, indicating a competitive race. However, Democrats have struggled to rally around a well-known candidate, with only a few minor candidates and potential contenders like Stephanie Murphy and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell expressing interest.

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Former Navy commander enters Florida race to challenge US Sen. Scott

A Democrat who lost two congressional races in one of Florida’s most conservative districts is seeking the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott

07/17/2023 6:26:26 p.m.·United States

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Former Navy commander enters Florida race to challenge US Sen. Scott

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Democrat who lost two congressional races in one of Florida’s most conservative districts is seeking the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. Retired Navy commander Phil Ehr announced Monday he will run for Scott’s seat. Ehr left the Republican Party in 2017 and now says it is too

07/17/2023 8:56:00 p.m.·Colorado Springs, United States

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The Hill

Rick Scott gets Democratic challenger in Navy veteran Phil Ehr

Navy veteran and former congressional candidate Phil Ehr (D) announced on Monday that he’s launching a Senate bid to take on Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) next year in Florida. Ehr last ran for Congress in 2020 against Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, losing by more than 30 points. “A storm is brewing…

07/17/2023 8:05:34 p.m.·Washington, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Former Navy commander enters Florida race to challenge US Sen. Scott

07/17/2023 1:27:55 p.m.·Winnipeg, Canada

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Newsweek

Rick Scott faces new challenger for Florida Senate seat

Democrat Phil Ehr's campaign announcement highlighted his military service while attacking Scott for his connection to a Medicare fraud scheme.

07/17/2023 2:10:46 p.m.·United States

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Former Navy commander enters Florida race to challenge US Sen. Scott

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Democrat who lost two congressional races in one of Florida’s most conservative districts announced Monday he will seek the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott. Phil Ehr, a retired Navy commander who left the Republican Party in 2017, said in a news release that Scott and the Republican Party have become too extreme. “Scott has actively participated in Donald Trump’s war on the truth, and just like …

07/17/2023 6:40:26 p.m.

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