In what is anticipated to be one of the most contentious, closely watched, and most expensive Senate midterm election matchups, incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) will face Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.) in Florida’s 2022 general election. Florida’s primary is scheduled for Aug. 23 and the general election on Nov. 8, 2022. Marco Rubio (Incumbent) Marco Rubio is currently serving as a United States Senator for the State of Florida. Background Rubio was born in Miami, Florida, one of the four children of Cuban immigrants who came to America in 1956. He began his political career as a city commissioner for West Miami before being elected to the Florida House of Representatives (2000 to 2008) where he served as speaker in November 2006. Rubio was first elected to the United States Senate in 2010, filling the seat left by retiring Republican incumbent Mel Martinez. In the general election, Rubio defeated Democrat Kendrick …