NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
State Representative Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Ashley Moody. Nixon will now face Moody in the November general election.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 MiamiWhy It Matters
The outcome determines the Democratic nominee for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida, setting up a contest between a candidate and the Republican in the November election.
Key Facts
- Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Florida.
- Alex Vindman conceded the race to Angie Nixon.
- Angie Nixon will face Republican incumbent 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 resigned to become Secretary of State.
- Angie Nixon is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Angie Nixon was previously reprimanded by a Florida ethics committee for a protest on the House floor in May.
- Several other progressive candidates in Florida congressional primaries lost to moderate opponents on the same day.
Who's Mentioned
personMarco Rubio“Former U.S. Senator”personAshley Moody“U.S. Senator and Republican incumbent”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personAngie Nixon“State Representative and Democratic primary winner”personAlex Vindman“Former national security professional and primary opponent”personDonald Trump“Former President”