Matt Trapani

•

Aug 16, 2023, 8:04 PM

•

Updated

More Stories

00:31

Westchester County Democratic Executive Committee decline to endorse candidate in 17th District primary

00:54

Special election underway to fill Gov. Sherrill’s former congressional seat

00:58

Senate again blocks effort to limit President Trump’s war powers in Iran

02:52

Judge orders bond hearing for CT teen detained by ICE

02:16

U.S. energy secretary addresses rising gas prices and tri‑state energy challenges in exclusive interview

02:14

Governor proposes second homeowners in NYC to pay extra taxes

A former New Jersey resident and minor celebrity has announced she is running for the United States Senate.

Patricia “Tan Mom” Krentcil announced she is running for the Senate in Florida.

Krentcil is running as a Republican and is looking to unseat Florida Sen. Rick Scott in 2024.

According to her official campaign website, “After filming a life changing docuseries called "Tan to 10", Patricia went out in the streets of Florida and came face to face with the heartbreaking issues affecting so many here. From the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, equality, diversity, and beyond, Patricia is a champion for those who are underserved, and underheard.”

Krentcil, formerly of Nutley, first entered the public spotlight in 2012 when she was accused of bringing her then-6-year-old daughter with her into a tanning booth.

She was later acquitted of the charges and maintains no wrongdoing.