Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman announced on January 27, 2026 that he will run as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate in Florida. (apnews.com) Vindman, who gained national attention after testifying in 2019 that President Donald Trump pressured Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate Joe Biden, said he would challenge Republican appointee Senator Ashley Moody in the special election to complete Marco Rubio’s term. (nbcmiami.com) Vindman, removed from the National Security Council and retired from the Army, framed his campaign around defending democracy and opposing Trump-era policies. The race is seen as high-stakes in a swing state that has trended Republican. (theguardian.com)