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NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)August 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Angie Nixon wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

State lawmaker Angie Nixon secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate following the primary election held on Tuesday. The Associated Press declared her the winner of the contest.

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Why It Matters

This result determines the Democratic candidate who will appear on the ballot for the upcoming election in Florida.

Key Facts

  • Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.
  • The election took place on Tuesday.
  • The Associated Press called the race for Nixon.
  • Nixon is currently a state lawmaker representing Jacksonville.

Who's Mentioned

personMarco Rubio“Former Secretary of State”personAshley Moody“Incumbent U.S. Senator”organizationAssociated Press“News organization that called the election results.”personVolodymyr Zelensky“Ukrainian President”personRon DeSantis“Florida Governor”locationJacksonville“Home city of Angie Nixon.”personAngie Nixon“Democratic primary winner for U.S. Senate”personAlex Vindman“Democratic primary candidate”personDonald Trump“Former President”