Siblings LaVon and Randolph Bracy running for Senate

LaVon Bracy Davis and her brother, Randolph Bracy, are both running for a vacant seat in the Florida Senate. The seat was held by their late sibling, Geraldine Thompson, who passed away last month. LaVon, currently a state representative, launched her campaign on Friday. She emphasized that her goal is to serve the people of Senate District 15. Randolph, a former state senator, announced his candidacy the day after Thompson's death while he was in Italy. The siblings come from a prominent political family in Central Florida. Their mother, LaVon Wright Bracy, endorsed LaVon during her campaign launch, calling her a trustworthy candidate. However, Randolph called his sister’s decision to run against him “shocking” and felt it dishonored their father's legacy. The Bracy siblings previously faced off when Randolph lost to Thompson in the Democratic primary last year. Tension has built within the family, especially since LaVon supported Thompson over her brother in that election. Both candidates are seeking to fill a void left by Thompson, who served in the state House and Senate for nearly two decades before her death from complications after knee surgery. LaVon’s announcement took place at a museum established by Thompson, highlighting her commitment to continue Thompson's work. At this point, a date for the special election has not been set by Governor Ron DeSantis. He has faced criticism for delays in filling vacancies in Democratic districts. LaVon expressed her eagerness for the election timeline, jokingly asking for the governor's contact information.