Angie Nixon's Polls Compared to Other Democrats Who Tried to Flip Florida
Summary
Angie Nixon, a Democratic candidate in Florida, is trying to win a U.S. Senate seat against the current Republican Senator Ashley Moody. Recent polls show Moody leading Nixon by about 7 points, similar to past challenges faced by Democrats in Florida statewide races.Key Facts
- Angie Nixon is a state representative and describes herself as a progressive.
- Nixon has support from Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar.
- A poll from September 8-10 shows Moody ahead of Nixon 50% to 43% among likely voters.
- Moody is the current senator and has won statewide before.
- Nixon’s campaign says traditional polling may not capture her support among working-class and independent voters.
- Florida Democrats have not won a Senate seat since 2012.
- The last Democrat to win Nixon’s Senate seat was Bob Graham in 1986.
- Recent Florida Senate races have mostly favored Republicans by double-digit margins.
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