Tan Mom is back … and ready to make America tan again.


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Patricia Krentcil — who first shot to viral infamy back in 2012 after allegedly bringing her then five-year-old daughter into a tanning booth — recently shared her aspirations to go from the confines of her sunbed to the halls of Congress, announcing her run for one of Florida’s United States Senate seats.  



“From the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, equality, diversity, and beyond, Patricia is a champion for those who are underserved, and underheard,” read a message shared to her campaign site.


“As a lover of the outdoors — and yes she advocates for using a high SPF these days — she also is champion for the environment,” the message continued, noting that her run was inspired by her recent docuseries Tan to 10, where she “came face-to-face with the heartbreaking issues” impacting Floridians.




Krentcil will ultimately face off against Republican incumbent, Senator Rick Scott, who was elected to the Senate back in 2018, in November 2024.


Though social media’s reaction largely focused on her looks, fans likening her to “one of the Berenstain Bears,” burnt pancakes, “a Heisman trophy” and a notably unspecified, all-caps “B**** FROM POWERPUFF GIRLS,” @franklinleonard speculated Tan mom might just be the Democrats’ secret weapon.


“It's all fun and games until the Republican party messes around, and Senator Krentcil is the swing vote on the debt limit package,” they wrote.



But hey, it’s Florida we’re talking about. Considering Tan Mom’s extremely bronzed glow, we couldn’t think of a more appropriate figure to represent the Sunshine State.