Alexander Vindman
Candidate, U.S. Senate (FL) · Democratic · Florida
Alexander Vindman is a retired Army lieutenant colonel and former National Security Council official running as a leading Democrat in Florida’s 2026 U.S. Senate special election; he has not previously held elected office.
Profile last updated Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A high-profile combat veteran and national-security figure running a comparatively centrist first campaign with a substantial fundraising lead.
Core Strength
National name recognition, strong fundraising, and a military and national-security profile.
Core Weakness
No governing or voting record and recent residency after relocating to Florida in 2023.
Recent Action
Running in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 2026 U.S. Senate special election against state Rep. Angie Nixon.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- N/A
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
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No roll-call record available for a non-incumbent.
Official ethics findings or court records only.
No appropriations history for a non-incumbent candidate.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Supports3
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Backs federal climate investment and clean-energy incentives.
Healthcare—Supports3
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Supports expanding coverage and lowering costs; runs a comparatively centrist platform.
Second Amendment—Supports3
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
Supports expanded background checks and other firearm-safety measures.
Immigration—Supports3
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports comprehensive reform with border security resources.
Roe v. Wade—Supports4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports codifying abortion-access protections into federal law.
National Security—Mixed / Partial3
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
As a national-security veteran, emphasizes congressional authorization and a firm but measured posture.
Party Loyalty
No voting record yet; loyalty cannot be measured.