NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)September 7, 2026Hillsborough
U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon pivots to grassroots strategy to challenge incumbent Ashley Moody
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Angie Nixon is launching a statewide grassroots campaign across all 67 Florida counties to overcome a significant fundraising gap against incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody. While Nixon focuses on working-class issues like universal Medicare and childcare, political analysts note she faces a steep challenge in a state that has historically favored Republican candidates.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)Why It Matters
The race determines who will represent Florida in the U.S. Senate, with current campaign finance reports showing a $10 million disparity in funding between the two candidates.
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