U.S. Rep. Val Demings has launched a bid for the U.S. Senate, raising hope among Democrats of ousting Florida's Republican Sen. Marco Rubio from the evenly divided chamberTALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- U.S. Rep. Val Demings launched a bid for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, raising hope among Democrats of ousting Florida's Republican Sen. Marco Rubio from the evenly divided chamber. In the video, Demings showcases her rise from a working-class background to become the police chief of one of Florida’s largest cities before ascending to the U.S. Congress. In her Senate announcement video, Demings takes aim at Trump, calling him a “lawless president.” Then she takes aim at Rubio. To face off with Rubio in November 2022, Demings would have to first win the Democratic primary. Demings is married to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, also a former Orlando police chief.

Source: ABC News June 09, 2021 15:22 UTC