Alexander Vindman, a key witness in President Trump’s first impeachment, launched a Florida Senate bid on January 27, 2026, aiming to unseat Sen. Ashley Moody.

The name change, backed by legislation signed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sparked heated public comment but ultimately passed with a 7–0 vote.

Jay Collins, Florida’s lieutenant governor and a former U.S. Army Green Beret, declared Monday on social media that he’s running for governor.