Debbie Mucarsel-Powell launches new digital ad campaign

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is out with a new digital ad campaign that aims to highlight her policy agenda as she tries to unseat Carlos Curbelo in Florida’s 26th Congressional District.

The first of the series of three ads is a 15-second spot that focuses on Mucarsel-Powell’s environmental advocacy.

“Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, an immigrant, a Latina, worked with the Coral Restoration Foundation to protect our coasts,” the ad’s narrator says.

“In Congress, she’ll champion the fight against climate change and protect the environment because that’s who she is.”

The campaign plans to release two more ads this week, which will focus on taxes and health care. They’ll also highlight Mucarsel-Powell’s career in the nonprofit sector.

Former naval officer Demetries Grimes is battling Mucarsel-Powell for the Democratic nomination in CD 26.

Democrats see this as a flippable seat. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Mucarsel-Powell to its “Red to Blue” program, which aims to support candidates in competitive districts throughout the midterms.

“Congressman Curbelo portrays himself as a moderate here in Florida, but time and time again he has voted with extremist Washington Republicans,” said Melvin Félix, communications director for the Mucarsel-Powell campaign.

“We want voters to know that Debbie has worked on the issues they care about, and that they can trust her to vote with her conscience when she’s elected in November.”

Watch the ad below.