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Democrats Target Trump States, Vindman Raises $16M in Florida

7/16/2026

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Democratic Senate strategist JB Poersch said the party’s best chance is in the four Trump-won states—Alaska, Iowa, Ohio and Texas—where strong Democratic candidates have made the Senate races toss-ups.
He noted Alex Vindman has raised $16 million in the Florida Senate race.
Poersch said Democrat Scott Colom is generating excitement among party officials in Mississippi.
He added that independent campaigns in Nebraska and Montana are running strong.

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Democratic Senate strategist JB Poersch said the party’s best chance is in the four Trump-won states—Alaska, Iowa, Ohio and Texas—where strong Democratic candidates have made the Senate races toss-ups.
He noted Alex Vindman has raised $16 million in the Florida Senate race.
Poersch said Democrat Scott Colom is generating excitement among party officials in Mississippi.
He added that independent campaigns in Nebraska and Montana are running strong.