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A new New York Times/Siena poll indicates Republican Ashley Moody leads Democrat Angie Nixon by 6 points in Florida's Senate race, while the governor's race remains within the margin of error. In South Carolina, the Senate race is a toss-up, and in Minnesota, Democrats hold a significant lead.
Former President Barack Obama released a video endorsing progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon for the U.S. Senate in Florida, highlighting her grassroots organizing and opposition to redistricting. The endorsement arrives as polling shows the race against incumbent Ashley Moody narrowing to a four-point margin, with national Democrats rallying behind Nixon’s bid to flip a traditionally Republican seat.
A new NBC/Telemundo poll shows Republican Byron Donalds leading Democrat David Jolly by 7 points in the Florida governor’s race, while Ashley Moody leads Angie Nixon by 10 points in the Senate race. However, Democratic momentum is evident in Broward County, where Jolly leads by 26 points, and among Hispanic voters, who are shifting away from President Trump. Forecasters have recently downgraded the governor’s race to 'lean Republican' due to these shifts, though Republicans maintain a financial advantage statewide.
Vice President JD Vance told a Florida crowd that Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon does not 'belong in America,' prompting a sharp rebuttal from Nixon. The exchange highlights the intensifying conflict in the 2026 Florida Senate race, where Nixon faces incumbent Ashley Moody amid allegations of campaign avoidance and past scandals.
Vice President JD Vance campaigned in Lakeland, Florida, on October 1, urging Republicans to vote in the 2026 midterms as polls show tightening races for governor and Senate. He supported GOP candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody, criticizing their Democratic opponents. While Republicans hold a registration advantage, Democrats have gained ground in special elections and among independents due to inflation and deportation policies.
Florida’s 2026 midterm races for governor and U.S. Senate are tightening, with polls showing competitive margins despite significant Republican structural advantages. While GOP candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody hold financial and registration leads, Democratic opponents David Jolly and Angie Nixon are gaining ground due to voter concerns over affordability, immigration, and data centers. Polls vary widely, with some showing double-digit GOP leads and others indicating near-ties, highlighting uncertainty in a state that has not elected a Democratic governor since 1994.
A new St. Pete Polls survey shows Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon tied at 45% in the Florida U.S. Senate race, with 7% undecided. The race is now a toss-up, shifting from Moody’s previous lead in earlier polls. Nixon leads among younger voters and independents, while Moody holds advantages among older voters and in key media markets like Tampa.
Progressive Angie Nixon won the Florida Senate Democratic primary in a major upset, defeating better-funded rival Alexander Vindman. While her victory energizes the base, party leaders worry her socialist label and foreign policy stances will hurt down-ballot races in a state with a large conservative Hispanic population.
Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon won the Florida Democratic Senate primary, setting up a long-shot general election against Republican incumbent Ashley Moody. Nixon defeated former NSC aide Alexander Vindman despite raising significantly less money, marking a major breakthrough for the DSA in a traditionally conservative state. The upcoming November contest will test how voters respond to progressive labels in a Trump-leaning district.
Angie Nixon, a state representative and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won the Florida Democratic primary for US Senate, defeating former national security adviser Alex Vindman. Nixon secured the nomination despite a massive funding disparity, raising only $975,000 compared to Vindman’s $16.3 million. This victory marks the first time a DSA member has won a major-party nomination for statewide office in Florida. Nixon will now face Republican Ashley Moody in the November general election, where Democrats aim to unseat the incumbent appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon defeated establishment favorite Alex Vindman in Florida's U.S. Senate primary, setting up a general election against Republican Ashley Moody. Nixon, a state representative and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, won 56% of the vote against Vindman, a former National Security Council aide and Iraq War veteran who had raised $16 million. Moody, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace Marco Rubio, won the Republican primary with 80% of the vote. The November general election will determine who serves the final two years of Rubio's term, ending in January 2029. Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate seat in Florida since 2012.
Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) is running for re-election with a cautious, low-profile strategy that contrasts sharply with Florida’s typical brash GOP style. While she has secured endorsements from President Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis, some party operatives worry her lack of visibility could hurt down-ballot candidates in a challenging national environment.
Alexander Vindman, the impeachment whistleblower and former NSC aide, launched a Democratic bid for Florida’s U.S. Senate and pulled in $1.7 million on day one, the largest first-day total for a Florida Senate candidate, from more than 36,000 donors (99% under $100). He seeks to unseat incumbent Ashley Moody, who was appointed by Gov. DeSantis. Moody has national opposition and endorsements, while the race faces Florida’s costly media markets and is viewed by analysts as Solid Republican.
Former impeachment witness Alex Vindman launched a Democratic bid for Florida's U.S. Senate seat, aiming to challenge Republican Ashley Moody in a November special election to finish Rubio's term, leveraging his national-security background and anti-Trump stance to galvanize donors and voters in a traditionally red-leaning state.
Alexander Vindman, the former impeachment witness, announced a Democratic bid for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat to face Republican incumbent Ashley Moody, a high-profile run that could boost Democratic fundraising but faces an uphill battle in a red-leaning state.