NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
State Representative Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in the Florida Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Nixon will now face Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the November general election.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 News MiamiWhy It Matters
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 U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
- 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.
- Angie Nixon is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Ashley Moody was appointed to the Senate seat by Governor Ron DeSantis after Marco Rubio resigned to become Secretary of State.
- Nixon previously protested Florida congressional redistricting on the state House floor in May.
- Nixon was reprimanded by an ethics committee for her protest actions.
- Nixon focused her campaign on social media rather than broadcast television advertising.
Who's Mentioned
personMarco Rubio“Former U.S. Senator”personAshley Moody“U.S. Senator and Republican opponent”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”