Nixon Defeats Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate Primary
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State Representative Angie Nixon defeated former Army intelligence officer Alexander Vindman in the Florida Democratic primary for the United States Senate. The contest concluded in August 2026.
Vindman, who filed a complaint against Donald Trump during his first term in office, raised $16.3 million as of July 2026. The total fell short of the financial scale required to win the primary.
Nixon, a democratic socialist and progressive Democrat, won the race despite raising significantly less money than her opponent. The seat was vacated by Senator Marco Rubio. Governor Ron DeSantis has named former Attorney General Ashley Moody as his replacement candidate.
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- PBS NewsHour: Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won the Senate primary in Florida. Can she win in November?
- PBS NewsHour: What the Florida and Alaska primary results mean for November
- The Guardian US: Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race
- ABC News US: Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November?
- The Guardian US: Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment
- NPR Politics: Florida senate primary winner Angie Nixon relied on grassroots organizing