Vance Targets Florida Midterms Amid Tightening Polls and Voter Backlash
Vice President JD Vance campaigned in Lakeland, Florida, on October 1, urging Republicans to vote in the 2026 midterms as polls show tightening races for governor and Senate. He supported GOP candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody, criticizing their Democratic opponents. While Republicans hold a registration advantage, Democrats have gained ground in special elections and among independents due to inflation and deportation policies.