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.

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.

One of the most closely monitored races this election cycle could influence the balance of power in the United States Senate: Republican Sen. Rick Scott is being challenged by former Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.

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,

But back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton have now put a spotlight on climate change in the months before a pivotal U.S. Senate election. The massive multistate destruction at the very least persuaded Sen. Rick Scott, known for his aversion to speak about climate change, to address the issue in an interview with CNN.

In terms of voter performance, Mucarsel-Powell is far ahead with mail voters, 66% to 32%. But Scott leads with those who show up rather than trust the Postal Service. He’s up 54% to 41% with early in-person voters.

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

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.