Bracy Eyes return to Florida Senate after Thompson's death

Orlando, Fla. – – Former Senator Randolph Bracy, D-Orlando, has opened a campaign account to try to return to legislation.

Bracy left the Florida Senate in 2022 for unsuccessful congress offers

What we know:

Former Senator Randolph Bracy opened a campaign account for district 15 in Florida, a seat that was free after the death of Senator Geraldine Thompson. The Florida election department listed Bracy as a candidate for the 2028 elections, although he can adjust his campaign for a special election if one is planned.

What we don't know:

Governor Ron Desantis has not yet announced any special elections to fill the free seat. It remains unclear when or whether Bracy is officially converted his campaign into an earlier election cycle.

The background story:

Bracy previously worked in the Florida Senate, but left 2022 to run for the congress. In 2023 he tried a return to the state's Senate, but lost in the democratic area code to Thompson, exactly the seat he is now looking for after her death.

What you say:

Bracy has not yet given a formal explanation of his candidacy or plans for the special elections. Officials are waiting for the decision of governor Desantis whether and when the election must be held to fill Thompson's seat.

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