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NewsWPLG Local 10November 3, 2026Miami-Dade County

Republican U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody faces Democratic challenger State Rep. Angie Nixon and no-party candidate Neil Gillespie

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Appointed U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is running to retain her Senate seat against Democratic challenger State Rep. Angie Nixon and no-party candidate Neil Gillespie. Moody campaigns on alignment with President Donald Trump's policies, while Nixon focuses on affordability and immigration concerns.

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Why It Matters

Voters in Florida will decide which candidate represents them in the U.S. Senate, determining representation for policy areas including federal spending, immigration, and tax cuts.

Key Facts

  • U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody was appointed in 2025 to replace former Sen. Marco Rubio.
  • Ashley Moody previously served as Florida's attorney general and is a native of Plant City.
  • State Rep. Angie Nixon, a native of Jacksonville, has served in the state legislature since 2020.
  • Neil Gillespie is running in the race as a no-party candidate.
  • Moody's platform aligns with President Donald Trump on immigration, border security, tax cuts, federal spending, and regulation.
  • Nixon's campaign focuses on affordability and criticism of Trump's immigration policies, including deportations and temporary protected status.

Who's Mentioned

PersonMarco Rubio“Former U.S. Senator and current Secretary of State”locationTallahassee“State capital where Nixon serves”PersonAshley Moody“U.S. Senator for Florida”locationPembroke Park“Dateline city in Florida”OrganizationLocal 10 News“News outlet reporting on the race”locationFlorida“U.S. State”locationPlant City“Hometown of Ashley Moody”PersonNeil Gillespie“No-party Senate candidate”locationTampa“Region near Moody's hometown”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States”locationWashington“Federal capital”locationJacksonville“Hometown of Angie Nixon”PersonAngie Nixon“State Representative and Senate candidate”