SUMTER COUNTY, Fla — The battle for Florida’s senior voters is raging in Sumter County. The typically ruby red zone has seen a flash of blue with Vice President Kamala Harris now at the top of the Democratic ticket. She’s brought some momentum and engaged older voters in an area that former President Donald Trump won by more than 30 points in 2020.
While Sumter is unlikely to flip — Harris might be able to eat away some of Trump’s margin, raising hopes for the Florida Democrats that the Sunshine State is truly “in play.”
Here’s what a few folks from Florida’s well-known senior community “The Villages” told us about their election thoughts…