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Florida Senate Race: Who Will Challenge Ashley Moody in November?
Moody seeks the Republican nomination while Angie Nixon and Alexander Vindman compete for the Democratic spot in a race that will decide 1 Senate term through January 2029.
- On Tuesday, Florida voters chose nominees for a special U.S. Senate primary, with State Rep. Angie Nixon and retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman competing for the Democratic nomination while incumbent Republican Sen. Ashley Moody faced three challengers.
- The Democratic contest tested the state party's direction, with Nixon emphasizing a "People-Powered" message aimed at working families, while Vindman highlighted his record of reporting presidential corruption and described his campaign as centered on integrity and character.
- Incumbent Republican Moody, appointed in 2025 to replace Marco Rubio, faced opposition from technology consultant Chris Gleason, physician Dr. Neelam Taneja Perry, and businessman Ernie Rivera, who each emphasized different priorities including fighting corruption and addressing affordability.
- The special election will determine who serves the remainder of Rubio's term, which runs through January 2029, with the Democratic primary winner advancing to the November 3 general election to face the Republican nominee.
- For Republicans, this race offers an opportunity to maintain their hold on the statewide Senate seat after Rubio's departure, while Democrats view defeating the incumbent as a potential major breakthrough in a state where Republicans have dominated recently.
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Florida voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the state's special U.S. Senate primary, with Republican Sen. Ashley Moody seeking the nomination and two Democrats competing for a chance to challenge her in November.
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