Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon win Florida Senate primaries
Moody won nearly 80% of the Republican vote, while Nixon led the Democratic primary with about 56%, setting up a race for Rubio’s former seat.
- On Tuesday, Republican Senator Ashley Moody and State Representative Angie Nixon won their respective primaries, setting up a November general election for one of Florida's U.S. Senate seats.
- Moody dominated the Republican primary with nearly 80% of the vote, leveraging her position as the incumbent appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2025 to replace former Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Nixon secured an upset victory with approximately 56% of the vote, overcoming a significant fundraising disadvantage against Alex Vindman, who was backed by The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
- With the general election approaching, both candidates will push their campaign promises for the next 76 days, as Nixon aims to engage voters across the aisle while Moody emphasizes accountable government and border security.
- The November special election will determine who serves the remaining two years of Rubio's Senate term, with the winner holding the seat until the next full election cycle in 2028.
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Florida’s U.S. Senate race is set after Ashley Moody crushed the GOP primary and Democrat Angie Nixon won her upset on the left. Story Highlights The Associated Press projected wins for Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon in their primaries. Moody dominated the Republican primary, taking roughly four out of five votes in early tallies. Nixon, a progressive state representative, defeated Alex Vindman for the Democratic nomination. Florida’s November ma…
Ashley Moody secures GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, setting up high-stakes clash with far-left Democrat Angie Nixon
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida on Tuesday, setting up a November general election against Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon. Moody, who was appointed to the Senate last year, defeated Republican challengers Chris Gleason, Neelam Perry and Ernie Rivera in the Aug. 18 primary. Gov. Ron… The post Ashley Moody secures GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, setting up high-stakes clash with far-l…
Angie Nixon upsets Alex Vindman; will square off against Ashley Moody for U.S. Senate
By Ana Goñi-Lessan ©2026 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE – State Rep. Angie Nixon, a staunch progressive, defeated establishment favorite, Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, overcoming a vast fundraising disadvantage. As of Tuesday evening, Nixon led with about 56 percent of the vote to Vindman’s 44 percent. “We are strong, we are united, and it’s going to take all of us to win in November,” Nixon…
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