{"id":2586088,"date":"2026-04-01T11:57:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alex-vindman-raises-8-2-million-in-senate-bid\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:59:36","slug":"alex-vindman-raises-8-2-million-in-senate-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alex-vindman-raises-8-2-million-in-senate-bid\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Vindman raises $8.2 million in Senate bid"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Falex-vindman-raises-8-2-million-in-senate-bid%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2586088&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Alex Vindman, the former National Security Council official and impeachment witness, has raised about $8.2 million for his Democratic bid to represent Florida in the Senate in the 2026 special election, signaling renewed Democratic energy in a predominantly Republican state. Vindman, 49, is seeking the Democratic nomination and has framed his candidacy around defending democratic institutions and his military service. He leads the fundraising pack, in stark contrast to incumbent Republican Ashley Moody, who reported roughly $69,000 in cash on hand at the end of 2025; Moody was appointed to the seat in 2025 by Gov. Ron DeSantis after marco Rubio left for a post as secretary of state.The race is shaping up as a test of whether Democrats can regain footing in Florida, a state with a GOP registration edge and a history of Republican competitiveness, though Moody enjoys Trump\u2019s backing and faces no known GOP challenger yet. Democrats are touting organizational momentum, including voter-registration efforts after flipping two state legislative seats, with the primary set for August 18 and the general election on November 3.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Alex Vindman raises $8.2 million in Senate bid as Florida Democrats feel momentum<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2549381\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Retired Army Lt. Col. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/alexander-vindman\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4350\">Alex Vindman<\/a> has raised $8.2 million in his Democratic bid to represent <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"159\">Florida<\/a> in the Senate, a significant haul that Democrats say signals renewed energy in a state long dominated by Republicans, according to newly reported campaign figures.<\/p>\n<p>Vindman, 49, a former National Security Council official who gained national attention as a key witness in President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump&rsquo;s<\/a> first impeachment trial in his first term, is seeking the Democratic nomination in the 2026 special election.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4510960\/john-thune-aligned-pac-sidelines-john-cornyn-slips-texas-runoff\/\">Thune-aligned PAC stays on sidelines as Cornyn slips in Texas runoff<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4510366\/gas-prices-trump-iran-war-midterms\/\">Record gas prices pose danger for Trump as Iran war shows no signs of ending<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4509387\/mark-sanford-launches-comeback-house-bid\/\">Trump critic and former Rep. Mark Sanford launches comeback bid for House<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>His campaign said the fundraising total reflects strong grassroots support and national donor interests as Democrats look to compete in a state that has trended reliably red in recent history.<\/p>\n<p>The early fundraising advantage stands in stark contrast to incumbent Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ashley-moody\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11699\">Ashley Moody<\/a> (R-FL), 50, who reported a little over $69,000 in cash on hand at the end of 2025, according to Federal Election Commission filings. Moody&rsquo;s first<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/twenty-seven-house-democrats-endorse-trone-in-competitive-maryland-senate-race\/\" title=\"27 House ... back Trone in tight Maryland ... race.\">-quarter fundraising report<\/a> is not due until April 15, at which point her latest fundraising numbers will be published.<\/p>\n<p>Moody, a former Florida attorney general, was appointed to the Senate seat in 2025 by Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ron-desantis\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"575\">Ron DeSantis<\/a> (R-FL) after Trump tapped <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marco-rubio\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"51\">Marco Rubio<\/a> to serve as secretary of state.<\/p>\n<p>The race is shaping up as a high-profile test of whether Democrats can regain a footing in Florida, where the party has not won a Senate seat since 2012 and where Republicans hold a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/on-the-verge-of-being-unstoppable-democratic-governors-association-abandons-florida-2022-to-desantis-report-says\/\" title=\"\u2018On The Verge Of Being Unstoppable\u2019: Democratic Governors Association Abandons ... 2022 To DeSantis, Report Says\">voter registration advantage<\/a>. Still, recent polling has suggested a possibly competitive environment with Trump-endorsed Moody&rsquo;s support hovering below 50% against possible Democratic challengers.<\/p>\n<p>Vindman is one of several Democrats vying for the nomination, though his national profile has made him an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-increasingly-unlikely-to-call-themselves-progressives-ahead-of-midterms\/\" title=\"... Increasingly Unlikely to Call Themselves \u201cProgressives\u201d Ahead of Midterms\">early front-runner<\/a>. His campaign has leaned heavily on his military service and his role in exposing Trump&rsquo;s dealings with Ukraine, framing his candidacy as a continuation of what he describes as a commitment to defending democratic institutions.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats more broadly have pointed to signs of organizational momentum in Florida, including efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >rebuild voter registration infrastructure<\/a> and expand outreach after years of electoral setbacks.<\/p>\n<p>After flipping two seats in a state legislature special election last week, Democrats in the Sunshine State are looking to build on that momentum and gain an edge on the GOP with voter registration.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4511498\/florida-democrats-voter-registration-program\/\"><strong>FLORIDA DEMOCRATS PUSH VOTER REGISTRATION PROGRAM AFTER FLIPPING TWO SEATS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Still, Republicans argue the state remains firmly in their control, noting recent statewide victories and a growing registration edge. Moody has the backing of Trump and enters the race as an incumbent with no GOP challengers, giving her structural advantages despite the fundraising gap.<\/p>\n<p>The primary elections in Florida are slated for Aug. 18, when Democrats and Republicans will choose a candidate to represent their parties in the Nov. 3 general election.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vindman raises $8.2M as Fla Dems gain momentum<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2586089,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP19323526473561.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[72010,33926,69993,34864,32515],"class_list":["post-2586088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-alex-vindman","tag-campaign-finance","tag-campaign-fundraising","tag-senate-bid","tag-us-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AP19323526473561.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2586088"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2586092,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2586088\/revisions\/2586092"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2586089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2586088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2586088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2586088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}