Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches nomination for Florida US Senate seat, in surprise primary win for progressives
Summary
Progressive Angie Nixon won the Democratic primary for the US Senate seat in Florida, beating Alexander Vindman. Nixon had much less campaign money but still won and will face Republican Ashley Moody in the November general election.Key Facts
- Angie Nixon is a state representative and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Nixon won the Florida Democratic Senate primary against Alexander Vindman.
- Vindman is a former army intelligence officer known for his whistleblower role in President Trump’s first impeachment.
- Nixon had about $975,000 for her campaign, while Vindman had $16.3 million at the end of July.
- The Republican candidate, Ashley Moody, was chosen by Governor DeSantis to replace Marco Rubio.
- Moody won a primary election to serve the last two years of Rubio’s Senate term.
- The general election will be held in November for the Florida US Senate seat.
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