NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
State Representative Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
State Representative Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in the Florida Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat. Nixon will now face Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the November general election.
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The outcome determines the Democratic nominee for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida, setting up a general election contest between a and a Republican incumbent.
Key Facts
- Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Florida.
- Nixon will face Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the November general election.
- Alex Vindman raised approximately $16 million for his campaign.
- Alex Vindman spent over $9 million by the end of July.
- Angie Nixon raised just under $1 million for her campaign.
- Ashley Moody was appointed to the Senate seat by Governor Ron DeSantis after Marco Rubio vacated it.
- Nixon is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Nixon previously served as a state representative in Florida.
Who's Mentioned
personMarco Rubio“Former U.S. Senator”personAshley Moody“U.S. Senator and Republican opponent”organizationWorking Families Party“Political organization supporting Nixon”organizationDemocratic Socialists of America“Political organization Nixon joined”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personAngie Nixon“State Representative and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate”personAlex Vindman“Former national security professional and primary opponent”personDonald Trump“Former President”