After boosting his profile during an unsuccessful campaign for the U.S. House, Democrat Josh Weil announced Wednesday that he will try to unseat U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., in 2026.
“I’m running because Floridians are suffering,” Weil, a teacher, said “People can’t afford to live here anymore. Rent, health care, gas, home insurance — everything is more expensive than ever and politicians are making it worse. Ashley Moody is putting politics over Floridians.”
Weil lost an April 1 special election to Republican Randy Fine in Congressional District 6, which is made up of all or parts of Flagler, Lake, Marion, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties. But Democrats touted Weil’s performance in the heavily Republican district.
Gov. Ron DeSantis in January appointed Moody, the state’s former attorney general, to the Senate seat after Marco Rubio resigned to become secretary of state. The Republican Party of Florida quickly attacked Weil on Wednesday, describing him as “a failed congressional candidate.”
–News Service of Florida
Diana L. says
A schoolteacher, instructional coach, math/science teacher, business owner, tutor and research assistant versus an attorney general/politician who supported lawsuits to deny us healthcare, voting rights and recreational marijuana.
Weil who is closer to the middle class and Moody, a typical politician. I certainly am thrilled to have a real person running for the U.S. Senate. Good luck Josh Weil.
Fernando Melendez says
It looks like this guy just won’t go away. Can someone tell him that this is MAGA country.
Jim says
I’ll vote for him.
I’ll send him money.
Anything is better than what we’ve got.
David Schaefer says
Fernado can you please go away for good…
Yeah Right!!! says
FM, you should be the one to go away!!! I’ve spoken to you in person before and I would never support you or your views. Get your nose out of big Orange’s ass. Partisan hack!!!
What Else Is New says
Jim Says, right on! I’ll send money to Josh Weil. I’ll work for his election, then vote for this highly qualified candidate. We need to replace Ashley Moody with someone who is qualified and not a far right supporter of the criminal sitting at the Resolute Desk, for heaven’s sake.
Mr. Bill says
Re: What Else Is New …….”I’ll send money to Josh Weil. I’ll work for his election, then vote for this highly qualified candidate.”
Are you not a little concerned about his history and problems with his last defeat? How about his converting to Islam after 911. Do you ever wonder how he might vote, when our troops are up against Islamic Jihad, somewhere in the world.
How about Arlecia Darnae Brown, a woman who presents as a “transgender male,”arrested on six criminal counts after invading the home of a Flagler voter while canvassing on behalf of Josh Weil’s campaign. Did Josh help her out or do anything on her behalf after her arrest. It would seem that his liberal leaning and deep care for all things transgender would have propelled him to at least help on her defense. Crickets….
I’m still gonna pass on Josh.